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After being premiered on BBC Two in September 2022, and released on Netflix in January 2023, the British mockumentary television series, "Cunk on Earth" has taken the internet by storm.

Kolkata, its streets, markets and homesteads almost appear as characters in the movie. That cinema is a document of a time is a thought that comes to one’s mind repeatedly while watching the movie.

The unity and vigour with which our people fought back indeed are needed to combat the challenges of tomorrow.

Music is a mystery. We often don't know what they are hinting at. More often than not, mystical praises sound similar to romantic quests. Philosophy entangles with layers of love and life, and music is the medium that captures all that. Let’s look at some of the most timeless Bangla songs that celebrate love.

What was it like to start as a content-maker when the practice was relatively uncommon? How did the scene start and expand? And more importantly, which platforms have they moved on to, in order to enhance their talents?

"Staying in the cinema bubble brings a monotonicity in discussions. I mix with different kinds of people. My real life is not very glamorous, and I enjoy it thoroughly"

Building legacy and continuation is central to YRF. From making a world-class studio to normalising casting directors, the conglomerate has had exceptional impact.

This Valentine's Day, grab a cup of tea and your loved one and immerse in the movies suggested below.

Iconic movies like "Golapi Ekhon Traine", "Hawa", "Behula", "Manikbabur Megh", ‘"Once Upon a Time in Calcutta", "Banchharamer Bagan" have been screened so far. Like every year, the festival has received huge response from audiences and has had houseful shows since day one.

In a society where vulnerability is shunned and sensitivity is considered inept for youths, Aseer Arman brings out tales of love, life and pain in a way that celebrates everything beautiful and ugly about coming of age.  The Daily Star sits down to talk to him about his musical philosophy, works and more.

It is indeed, a task most difficult, to pen down Anjan Dutt.. From writing songs to singing them, from directing movies to acting in them, there’s nothing he hasn’t done. In the span of his decades long career, his works have been a constant companion of Bengalis around the globe. On the occasion of his 70th birthday this January 19, let’s reminisce, in celebration of the life and works of this extremely prolific, versatile artist.

As the buzz surrounding the upcoming film “Padatik” continues to mount, now is the right time to revisit the original 1973 “Padatik”.

Be it his soul touching performance in “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” or the dramatic remake of Amitabh Bachchan's “Don”, Farhan Akhtar is undoubtedly Bollywood’s versatile genius. Today marks the birthday of the actor-director and musician extraordinaire and to commemorate; here are 5 of his movies that you cannot miss at all!

‘Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld’ started streaming on Netflix this week. Introducing '90s Mumbai, the organized crime capital of India, the documentary underpins how Mumbai's organized crime structure evolved into a reign of the mafias and what drove the state apparatus to desperation. The crazy world of destitute boys turned gangsters, insiders turned informants, police interrogations and all sorts of crimes is aptly captured in this documentary. Real policemen, criminals and journalists talk about the tumultuous times.

For a long time, Bollywood has lacked proper representation for people of all backgrounds, identities and body types. However, now a new wave of movies is changing this stifling absence. Satramm Ramani's "Double XL" is indeed one such breath of fresh air. Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi play the characters of two plus-sized women navigating professional and personal lives in this movie. All women know the stress of looking a certain way and the fear of body shaming. This infused shame is almost palpable in the characters, and as they shed that, the reinvigoration is transmitted to the audience.

The screen lights up to a burkha–clad woman claiming that she is now Fatima, her previous identity being Shalini Unnikrishnan, indicating a case of forced conversion.

Before dropping Part 2 of “Karagar”, Anirban Bhattacharya and Chanchal Chowdhury sat down for a discussion.

"Joyjatra" begins in a remote village. Even though the Liberation War is already underway, there is a sense of denial regarding the looming danger.

A complicated mother-daughter relationship, an artist's personal and professional lives, morality and mental health--deeply interesting issues come together to form the brilliant mix that is "Qala".

On November 4, Guns N’ Roses released a new version of their hit song, “November Rain”, resyncing it with the original music-video, paired with a 50-piece orchestra.