With the film “Chalchitra”, Dhaka-based actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba has marked his debut in Kolkata’s film industry as well as on the global cinematic stage.

Oscar winner Jared Leto has been roped into playing Skeletor, the skull-faced nemesis of He-Man, in the upcoming “Masters of the Universe” movie, according to Variety. 

Puja Cherry plays a glamorous role in the web-series “Black Money”, directed by Raihan Rafi. The show has finished filming and is expected to premiere on Bongo in the new year.

Lively also alleges that Baldoni's actions have resulted in "severe emotional distress.”

The decision to give Swinton the Honourary Golden Bear prize was taken in recognition of her "breathtaking" range and status as "one of our modern filmmaking idols", Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle said in a statement.

Renowned musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is set to perform at the BPL T20 Music Fest, slated for December 23 at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The event will also be held at the tournament’s two other locations, Chattogram and Sylhet, in the coming days.

On December 20, “Priyo Maloti” graced 20 cinema halls nationwide. Featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury in the titular role of Maloti Rani Das, the film marks a significant milestone for both the actress and its director, Shankha Dasgupta, as their silver screen debut.

Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan yesterday performed at the “Echoes of Revolution” concert, a charity event aimed at raising funds for families of martyrs and those injured during the July uprising.

This comes after the Film Federation of India chose Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” as the country’s Oscar submission. However, Rao’s satirical take on patriarchy in rural India failed to make it to the recently revealed Oscar shortlist.

In his Instagram post, Obama wrote, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” accompanied by a photo creative listing his top picks. The list includes titles such as “Conclave”, “The Promised Land”, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, “Didi”, and “A Complete Unknown” alongside Kapadia’s critically acclaimed work.

Films have long served as a mirror to society, and the event titled “Stories Untold: A Short Film Showcase” seeks to ignite meaningful dialogues about overlooked social realities on December 26.

West Bengal-based news outlet Anandabazar has recently published a report claiming that Ziaul Faruq Apurba, despite holding a valid Indian visa, missed the premiere of “Chalchitra” due to alleged death threats.  

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has officially designated three of its auditoriums to theatrical performances. The academy’s Director General Syed Jamil Ahmed, announced that these auditoriums are being renamed. Speaking at an event held at the academy’s Experimental Theatre Hall yesterday, he further stated that the Experimental Theatre Hall will be opened for theatrical productions starting December 28.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has finally arrived in Bangladesh, to specifically perform at a concert in Dhaka titled "Echoes of Revolution." The Pakistani singer touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at midnight on Friday.

Minhaz Ahmed Piklu, former guitarist of iconic Bangladeshi bands Rockstrata and Aurthohin, passed away yesterday around 9pm. He was 56.

Dropping by The Daily Star’s 36 “Days of July: Saluting the Bravehearts” exhibition, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, the co-producer of “840,” and Marzuk Russell, the iconic poet-turned-actor who helmed an important role in the film, talked about their uphill battle to release the film.

The canteen was founded in 1921 by Aditya Chandra Dey, Madhuda’s father, who received permission from the university authorities to open a food business on the university grounds when Dhaka University was established.

If one says Madhur Canteen and Bangladesh’s history is inextricably interlinked, will it be an exaggeration?

The teaser trailer for James Gunn’s “Superman” unveiled the first glimpse of Nicholas Hoult as the infamous Lex Luthor, a role previously portrayed by Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg in Zack Snyder’s 2016 blockbuster “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. In a recent appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via The Playlist), Eisenberg discussed the challenges and drawbacks of his brief stint as the iconic DC villain.

Over his two-and-a-half-decade-long career, CB Zaman directed several acclaimed films, including “Jhorer Pakhi”, “Ujan Bhati”, and “Puroskar”. His film “Puroskar” won five categories at the National Film Awards in 1983.