The highly anticipated film “Dorod”, featuring Dhallywood’s leading star Shakib Khan, is scheduled to hit theatres this Friday (November 15). 

After much anticipation, People magazine has named actor and filmmaker John Krasinski the Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. “The A Quiet Place” director, who is best known for his role as Jim Halpert in “The Office”, was left speechless by the honour.

Bangladesh’s first "A" grade film, "Vhoyal " is set to hit theatres on November 29. Directed by Biplob Hayder, the film received the approval from Bangladesh Certification Board.

It appears the makers of "Wednesday" are leaving no stone unturned, as they've arranged a surprise cameo featuring the “Joker: Folie à Deux” actress Lady Gaga.

Since taking the oath as the cultural adviser for the interim government, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has faced significant backlash on social media. However, on the third day of his tenure, he delivered some positive news regarding two major ongoing issues in the cultural arena that had been widely discussed across the nation.

The Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Baazigar” which achieved cult status with its popularity, still resonates today. His portrayal of an anti-hero in the 1993 romantic thriller captivated audiences tremendously. Now, in an exciting turn, SRK is reportedly in discussions for “Baazigar 2”. Producer Ratan Jain recently confirmed that a sequel is definitely in the works.

This additional concert follows previous shows announced in Mumbai at the DY Patil Sports Stadium on January 18, 19, and 21. This tour marks Coldplay's largest-ever stadium performance in India, expected to host 100,000 fans. 

Inspired by Mahmud Didar’s short story “Alternative,” the screenplay “Tomake Bhalobashar Por,” written and directed by Didar himself, is set to premiere on Channel i, with production by Impress Telefilm.

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the Indian High Commission organised a musical evening dedicated to Shyama Sangeet by Kazi Nazrul Islam. The event took place yesterday afternoon.

For Raima, the film holds a deep emotional resonance, not only because of her grandmother’s brilliant performance but also due to the lasting influence her family has had on her career.

Farooki has been facing social media backlash since taking his oath as an adviser to the interim government. Many have labelled him as a collaborator of the previous regime. On his first day in office, he was confronted with these allegations, and rather than avoid them, he addressed them head-on.

South Korean actor Song Jae-rim was found dead in his Seoul residence. He was 39 years old.

Humayun Ahmed, Bangladesh’s beloved "magician of words," crafted stories that transcended the pages of his books to become an integral part of Bangladeshi cinema and television. With a unique talent for creating compelling characters, he left behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences even years after his passing.

“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is set to release in theatres on May 23, 2025, promising a fittingly explosive and emotional send-off for one of action cinema’s most iconic characters.

Two decades ago, when Bollywood was still discovering cinema's transformative power, a film that forever redefined love for a generation came along. The legendary Yash Chopra’s "Veer-Zaara", released in 2004, is not just a love story set against the backdrop of political and cultural divides; it is a timeless saga and a poetic rendering of yearning, sacrifice, and boundless commitment. Back in the day, this classic story of a love between an Indian man and a Pakistani woman defied the limitations of mere romance and became an emotion in itself. After all these years, "Veer-Zaara" remains iconic, a film cherished for its artistry, music, and the undying love that it portrays.

The Red Sea Festival, now in its fourth edition, is set to take place in Jeddah from December 5 to December 14 and will feature 120 films from 81 countries.

In the song's music video, Shakib Khan shares romantic moments with Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan. The Hindi version was released on the T-Series Pop Chartbuster YouTube channel, while the Bengali version debuted on T-Series Bangla and Tiger Media’s YouTube channels.

Farooki, a renowned filmmaker, acknowledged the longstanding neglect of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. "Let’s not hide the fact—everyone knows the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has long been neglected. The budget for this sector is always limited. But my advantage is that I have an incredible team. Mohammad Azam is at the Bangla Academy, and he’s a brand! I have been following his work for a long time.”

Renowned Bengali theatre icon Manoj Mitra, celebrated for his powerful farces and fantasy plays that often delved into social and political themes, passed away this morning at a Kolkata hospital.

The intrinsically intricate nooks and crevices of the realities of living with mental health disorders can very well be deemed as being only ever harsher than those represented in media. Even the churning and voicing of these complexities via books or writing can only do so much to make people perceive mental health disorders for what they are. However, when push comes to shove, representations of psychological disorders in any form can mean a further step taken to bring awareness to them — and Bangladeshi projects seem to have touched upon two rather specific ways to represent them.