Bollywood gets many things wrong, but imbuing romance into love stories isn’t one of them. In fact, if this genre had a physical form, it would probably be a man standing in the rain, holding a mandolin, waiting for a train that has already left. Or, more accurately, it would be Shah Rukh Khan, arms wide open, standing in the middle of a mustard field. If there is one thing Bollywood has perfected over the decades, it’s the grand, sweeping, goosebumps-inducing love stories that make real-life relationships look like dull PowerPoint presentations. However, let’s face it—whether we admit it or not, we love every second of it.

Pori Moni has been away from the silver screen for a while, making headlines for reasons beyond cinema. This time, her latest film “Kagojer Bou” premiered on the Bongo app yesterday (February 13). This release marks her long-awaited return, directly on an OTT platform instead of theatres.

The acclaimed actress and film producer Reese Witherspoon recently took to Instagram to reveal that Lexi Minetree has been chosen to portray Elle Woods in the forthcoming “Legally Blonde” prequel series, “Elle”. The show will follow Woods during her high school years before she went off to Harvard.

Having brought the global celebration of love commercially to the country in 1993, Rehman is now set to mark the 32nd anniversary of its local observance by unveiling an award that celebrates the spirit of love.

Paired for the first time on the big screen, Mithila and FS Nayeem create a striking dynamic, with Nayeem stepping into the shoes of Hossain Majhi, a role that stands in contrast to his previous work.

These include Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury’s “Boli”, Shankha Dasgupta’s “Priyo Maloti”, Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s “Rickshaw Girl”, Akram Khan’s “Nokshi Kanthar Zamin”, Nurul Alam Atique’s “Peyarar Subash”, Gias Uddin Selim’s “Kajol Rekha”, Dhrubo Hasan’s “Fatima”, Mishuk Monir’s “Deyaler Desh”, and Raihan Rafi’s “Toofan”.

As this year’s Valentine’s Day unfolds today, television networks are set to captivate audiences with a vibrant lineup of programmes designed to bring romance, drama, and entertainment into every home. Today’s schedule promises an exciting mix of star-studded dramas, telefilms, and live shows, perfect for setting the mood on this special day of love.

Some connections are simply meant to be. For Nidra Dey Neha and Prantar Dastider, it all began on the set of Goutam Koiri's directorial web-film “Antonagar” (2023). When they first worked together, little did they know that the film would change their lives forever. 

In the Bangladeshi showbiz landscape, there has only been one Humayun Faridee. The immensely popular artiste across three mediums — stage, television dramas, and films — did nothing but devote himself to his acting career. In films, he began his journey as a hero but later set unforgettable records as a villain. The late actor was honoured with the Ekushey Padak after his passing.

With Pohela Falgun and Valentine’s Day around the corner, a host of web films, dramas, and songs are set to release, adding to the festive fervour. While some have already premiered, others are slated for release next week.

The Tarunner Utsab (Youth Festival) 2025 is being celebrated across the country to inspire a new Bangladesh with the theme "Come, Let’s Change the Nation, Let’s Change the World”. The festivities will continue to run until February 19.

As part of the “Railway 200” campaign, Yash Raj Films (YRF) will showcase the musical “Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical” to honour both milestones. The production will be directed by Aditya Chopra, the visionary behind “DDLJ”.

John Lithgow, a highly respected actor, has been a prominent figure in film and television for decades. He’s known for his roles in movies like “The World According to Garp”, “Terms of Endearment”, and “Footloose”, as well as TV series such as “3rd Rock from the Sun”, “Dexter”, and “The Crown”. More recently, he appeared in FX’s “The Old Man” and Focus Features’ “Conclave”.

This moving love story was originally written almost 100 years ago by Urdu author Rahat Ara Begum. The tale of forbidden love between a prince and a servant has now been adapted into the dance drama “Dilnawaz” to be staged on Valentine’s Day.

The latest Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced yesterday, featuring a diverse lineup ranging from a chart-topping pop icon to an improvisational jam band.

Renowned singer Fahmida Nabi, known for her illustrious musical career, has stepped into a new role at this year’s Ekushey Book Fair. The National Film Award-winning artiste, born into a celebrated musical family, has embraced a fresh identity as a writer, with her book “Fahmida Nabir Diary”. Her debut book is now available at the Shabdoshilpo stall at the fair, a milestone she finds both exciting and fulfilling.

This Valentine’s Day, “Next Door Neighbour”, a playful and heartwarming love story, is set to premiere on Bongo. Marking the directorial debut of Mahmuda Sultana Reema, the drama stars Aisha Khan as Bipasha and Partho Sheikh as Adnan. 

Both Afzal and Mou are optimistic about the drama and have invited viewers to enjoy it after its broadcast. The drama has been produced under the banner of Rangan Music and will be available on their YouTube channel during the upcoming Eid.

Kanye West has been cut loose by his talent agency after facing backlash over his antisemitic comments and contentious merchandise featured on his Yeezy website. Daniel McCartney, an agent at 33&West, took to Instagram to confirm the split, stating that the company refuses to align with West’s “offensive and damaging rhetoric.”

Harrison Ford is reportedly arranging to bid farewell to Hollywood, although he has one final silver screen role ahead.