On one of the evening highlights, the festival drama “Dashabhuja”, written and directed by Shaurya Dipto Surjo and featuring Nazia Haque Orsha, Sabbir Ahmed, Naresh Bhuiya and Mahmudul Islam Mithu, will be broadcast on Wednesday at 10:50pm. A dance special, “Dhaker Tale”, is scheduled for Thursday at 1:20pm, offering a programme rooted in the drum-driven rhythms of the puja season.

Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev’s acclaimed short film “Ali” has secured a nomination in the Best Short Form (Scripted) category at the upcoming Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to return as host of the Filmfare Awards in 2025, marking his first time taking on the role since 2008. According to the organisers’ announcement on Tuesday, he will be joined by Maniesh Paul and Karan Johar in co-hosting the prestigious ceremony.

A new travel-adventure comedy, “Bachelor in Trip”, is heading to theaters on October 3, director Nasim Sahnic confirmed to Glitz. Produced by Ammajaan Films, the movie blends travel, romance, and comedy while exploring themes of friendship, adventure, and the renewed urge to enjoy life in the post-Covid era.

To mark this year’s Durga Puja, singer Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma, daughter of the legendary Bangladeshi actor Bulbul Ahmed, has lent her voice to a special remake of the classic track “Janam Janam Dhore Prem Piyasi”. The song, originally from “Devdas”—based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s timeless novel and featuring Bulbul Ahmed—has been released as part of “Mahanayoker Gaan” Season 2, presented by Seylon Tea.

In most historical Korean dramas, royal food appears simply as decoration, a way to make period settings feel authentic. “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” does something different. It makes cooking the central to the story itself.

The winners came together under one roof at The Daily Star office, not just to share a meal, but also to relive those unforgettable award moments through the newly released OTT supplement.

Alongside their performance, the troupe will also take part in a series of workshops designed to foster cultural exchange, dialogue, and collaboration among emerging Asian artists, creating opportunities for new creative connections.

First aired in 1989, Matt Groening’s “The Simpsons” remains the longest-running primetime scripted series in US television history, launching its 37th season on Sunday. The voice cast—Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart) and Yeardley Smith (Lisa)—will once again reprise their iconic roles.

The story draws from the Sufi philosopher’s reflections on death, his burial wishes made at the request of Konya’s ruler, Muinuddin Shah Parwana, and the epitaphs written to mourn him.

Legendary rock band Def Leppard will be honoured with the 2,825th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, October 9, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will feature guest speakers Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Resnikoff, president and CEO of Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), and will be hosted by Sirius XM radio personality Bob Buchmann.

After six years, singer-songwriter Joy Shahriar is returning with a new solo album titled “Boka”. The album will feature eight tracks, with the first release, “Tomake Bhulte Shomoy Lagbe” (“It Will Take Time to Forget You”), now available on his official YouTube channel.

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage, various news outlets reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources.

For the first time, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is hosting the two-day “Sharadiya Cultural Festival 2025,” which begins today (September 30) and will continue through Wednesday (October 1).

What remains fascinating is how the aesthetics of Durga Puja on screen often mirror the aesthetics of cinema itself. Both are public spectacles designed to overwhelm the senses, to invite immersion and disbelief. A pandal is not unlike a film set, meticulously crafted, temporary, and destined to dissolve after a few days.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” opened to a massive $48.5 million global box office weekend, marking the strongest debut of the filmmaker’s career. The Warner Bros release, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, earned $26.1M across 74 international markets, surpassing early forecasts.

Popular Bangladeshi band Avash has released their latest original track, “Shotta”. The lyrics were written by Tanzir Tuhin, with the composition done by Tuhin and Raju Sheikh.

Fokira, who portrayed villainous roles in nearly seven hundred films in smaller parts, is now struggling with deteriorating health.

At its centre is a hard, human tale, the life of an unnamed child found abandoned in a filthy dustbin, a narrative that the makers promise is both emotionally exacting and socially urgent.

Duronto will also air “Sharadiyo Adda”, a storytelling session that captures the spirit of Puja through intergenerational conversation.