Indian veteran actress Shabana Azmi has recently captivated the audience during a masterclass moderated by actress Vidya Balan at the 2024 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The two icons shared insights on their journeys, the challenges of acting across different mediums, and their thoughts on the evolution of Hindi cinema.

Tom Holland is set for a packed schedule in 2025. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has joined Christopher Nolan's upcoming project, which he will balance alongside filming the much-anticipated “Spider-Man 4”.

Jashore's Monihar Cinema Hall, a popular name among movie lovers and one of the country's iconic theatres is undergoing modernisation. The hall, which has a seating capacity of over a thousand, is being renovated and will be rebranded as Monihar Cineplex.

The actress didn’t hold back as she explained what had compelled her to speak out. “I’ve seen this picture so many times that it’s deeply affected me,” she wrote, referring to the widely circulated images of the minor victim and the alleged perpetrator.

Khan will take on a starring role in the newsroom thriller “Behind the Scenes”, a dark comedy produced by Modoxy Media and Film Lab++. The project unites notable filmmakers Mehreen Jabbar (“Jackson Heights”), Sarmad Khoosat (“Joyland”), and Mo Naqvi (“Insha'Allah Democracy”).

Three young singers—Ritu Raj, Masha Islam, and Nandita Mahmood—are set to perform at "Utshob Shondha 2024," an event aimed at raising funds for the welfare of marginalised and underprivileged children and adolescents.

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has arrived in Mumbai to begin shooting for his upcoming action film “Borbaad”, with filming set to start tomorrow.

The song, titled “Olpo Ektu Jiboner Gaan,” has been voiced by Tasnova Tabassum Atoshi. While Atoshi has directed short films before, this is her debut song as a singer.

Paul Di’Anno, the original frontman of the iconic heavy metal group Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 66.

Known by various titles—“The Poet of Love” and “Poet of Ruposhi Bangla”—Jibanananda's metaphysical and magically realist verses have enchanted countless readers and audiences. His influence spills over from literature into cinema, inspiring iconic works from the 90s rock band Moheener Ghoraguli to films like Sayantan Mukherjee’s “Jhora Palok” and Robiul Alam Robi’s “Moribar Holo Taar Shwaad.”

The Vicky Zahed-directed film, titled “Andhokarer Gaan”, revolves around a love story at its core. Apu plays the son of a wealthy man, a young individual struggling with drug addiction.

Kartik Aaryan’s much-anticipated "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3" will hit theatres in Bangladesh on the same day as its Bollywood release, under the South Asian Free Trade Area (Safta) agreement.

Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has made history by becoming the first Indian artiste to appear on the cover of Billboard Canada’s print edition. This milestone coincides with the launch of Billboard Canada’s inaugural issue, featuring exclusive highlights from Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati” tour, a defining moment both in his career and for Indian artistes breaking into the North American music industry.

A case has been filed against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, over allegations of inappropriate scenes involving minors in an episode of the web-series "Gandii Baat" on ALT Balaji.

Farzana Chobi, a renowned actress with a long-standing association with Bangladesh Betar, has now officially embarked on a new journey as a news presenter. While she has been a familiar voice in radio dramas and occasionally worked as an announcer since last year, she made her debut as a newsreader last Saturday (October 19).

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has long held the position of director at Remark-Herlan, but now celebrated actor Siam Ahmed has also come on board as the brand ambassador for the company.

Sagor Dewan, one of the voices behind the popular Coke Studio Bangla song "Malo Ma", has spoken out alongside his wife, Faria Mahin, regarding false allegations made by her family. The couple, who tied the knot on June 25, had been in a relationship for nearly two years prior to their marriage, while Faria was pursuing her studies at a university in New York.

Actress Nusraat Faria has been keeping herself under the radar for quite some time. Her last notable appearance was in the film “Mujib: The Making of a Nation,” where she played the role of a young Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister. This is largely why the actress has stepped back from the limelight.

Recently, the actor has been busy working across three different mediums—drama, film, and music. He is currently stationed in Shailkupa, Jhenaidah, where he is shooting a new short film titled “Nodai”, which centres around the lives of fishermen. 

The French language school Alliance Française de Dhaka (AFD), also adept at art exhibitions, and activities promoting a dynamic exchange between Europe and Bangladesh, marked its 65th anniversary with an extensive lineup of events, showcasing a seamless fusion of Bengali and French culture.