Ed Sheeran, who visited India in March, made a special appearance on an episode of “The Great Indian Kapil Show”.

The 74-year-old, a distinguished teacher at Bulbul Lalitakala Academy and Harvard School of Dance, succumbed to a cardiac arrest at his residence in the Medford city outskirts on Saturday, May 11.

Set in the fictional Nirmal Pradesh in India, “Laapataa Ladies’” premise follows Deepak (Sparsh Srivastav), a farmer, who mistakenly ends up with Jaya (Pratibha Ranta), another bride, instead of his newlywed wife Phool (Nitanshi Goel). The film however reveals itself as more than just a case of swapped identities on a train. It is a story about defying expectations and finding freedom, wrapped in a cloak of apt humour. Since returning to the director’s seat after 13 years, Kiran Rao thus weaves a hilarious tale of these two exchanged brides. The highlight of the film lies beneath the comedic chaos in powerful messages that point to the threads of patriarchy binding women in our society.

In this new committee, among the members from the acting profession are Sujata Azim, Aruna Biswas, Rokeya Prachi, Purnima and Azizul Hakim. Additionally, film producer Khasru and filmmaker Jahangir Alam will also serve as members of the committee for one year.

Mehazabien also added that both of her parents played a huge role in supporting her career. She also mentioned that she is more connected to her mother. On celebrating the special day, she shared, “With such a busy schedule, it gets tough to spend quality time with her. However, I have put in some efforts to make her happy as much as I could.”

Prominent Bengali singer Anjan Dutt has graced Bangladesh with his magical voice on several occasions, but this time his visit held a special significance—Mala's birthday. Mala, much like Bela Bose and Ronjona, is a character in one of Anjan's songs. However, both the singer and his devoted fans have kept Mala alive throughout the years, across generations. Today, May 12, holds particular importance, as it is referenced in Anjan Dutt's song “Mala” released in 1993, sparking annual celebrations of Mala's birthday and ongoing speculation about her identity.

In a recent interview with Film Companion, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon stirred up a conversation about gender pay disparity in the film industry. The successful star, riding high on the triumph of her latest film "Crew", alongside stalwarts Tabu and Kareena Kapoor, expressed her concerns regarding the glaring wage gap between male and female actors.

The Met Gala's extravagant events have often been likened to “The Hunger Games”, and particularly 2024 hasn’t won't be an exception. Beyond the lavishness of the annual Red Carpet, the event serves as a fundraiser to support the arts. However, its high-end, fantastical atmosphere often disconnects from the more humble origins of its charitable mission.

With a career spanning over 24 years, Majumder has garnered critical acclaim both nationally and internationally.

Two renowned names in Bangladesh's music scene, Nemesis and Cryptic Fate, successfully captivated audiences with an electrifying collaboration yesterday (May 11) at the KIB Complex. The concert, titled "Louder Together: Cryptic Fate and Nemesis" fused rock and metal for yet another memorable night at Dhaka.

In 2007, Faria Shahrin became the first runner-up in the 'Lux-Channel i Superstar’ beauty pageant show. She gained popularity for her role as Antara, in Kajal Arefin Ome’s "Bachelor Point".

Prominent actress Nadia Ahmed, who is also popular as a dancer and model, has been gracing the country's entertainment scene with her multifaceted talent. On the poignant occasion of International Mother's Day, the seasoned artiste, who has graced the showbiz arena for decades, offered heartfelt reflections on her mother Afroza Akhtar in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

For Ferdous, both his mother and mother-in-law have played pivotal roles in his life.

Badhan feels that her mother now plays an even bigger role in her life as she takes care of her child.

Yesterday, the teaser for "Kaalpurush" was released, featuring FS Nayeem contemplating a series of murders.

Bongo selected Tahsan as the host to enhance the popularity of the programme.

Hridi Huq's mother is Lucky Enam, an Ekushey Padak-winning actress, who, along with her father Enamul Haque, played a significant role in her pursuit of acting.

Ferdous Ahmed, a chief guest at the event, remarked, "My mother's acceptance of this award for my achievements fills me with great pride. I applaud this initiative and hope to eliminate the necessity for old-age homes in Bangladesh. Our goal is for every parent to remain safe and supported with their children and family."

Before long, the actress disclosed she would be staying here for a long time. She is also supposed to act in several projects, “A few directors reached out to me before my return. However, I want to act in selective projects. I feel that the audience misses my work, and I also miss acting, thus I will try to participate in a few of the projects during my visit.”

The co-stars Kaushambi Chakraborty and Adrit Roy from the series “Mithai” tied the knot last Thursday (May 9), in the presence of their friends and family members. At the wedding, the on-screen “Mithai” family was also in attendance and they shared cherished memories on social media. The couple was beaming in their traditional Bengali attire, as their love was in the air.