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Presenter and actress Mousumi Mou ties the knot

Actress Mousumi Mou, who is also a presenter, has tied the knot with Arif Haque. The marriage was conducted through family arrangements with the consent of both families. Mou personally confirmed the news of the wedding, mentioning that Arif expressed his liking for her.
24 January 2024

Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' banned in Gulf countries

There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Gulf-based fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film “Fighter”.
24 January 2024

Nazrin Choudhury of Bangladeshi origin bags Oscar nomination

Yesterday, the 96th Academy Awards unveiled nominations, recognizing Nazrin Choudhury, a British American screenwriter, director, and actress of Bangladeshi origin.
24 January 2024

DIFF Day 5: ‘Sabittri’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
24 January 2024

‘Barir Naam Shahana’: A riveting dive into resilience and rebellion

An ominous prophecy runs through the film: a seemingly clairvoyant woman warns that Dipa would be “surrounded by water.”
23 January 2024

2024 Oscar Nominations: See the full list of nominees

A total of 321 feature films were eligible for consideration, with 265 meeting the criteria for the Best Picture category.
23 January 2024

Timeless songs to remember Nayak Raj Razzak

If he were with us today, it would mark the celebration of Nayak Raj Razzak’s 82nd birth anniversary. The versatile actor did not just take Bangladeshi cinemas to a different height, but his contributions to the film industry were tremendous.
23 January 2024

Misogyny is so prevalent that ‘Animal’ doesn’t seem odd: Bonna Mirza

Prominent actress Bonna Mirza has recently commented on the misrepresentation of female characters in regional and Indian films, connoting the recent wave of criticism faced by the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film “Animal”.
23 January 2024

‘Barir Naam Shahana’, ‘Nona Pani’ to premiere in Bangladesh via DIFF

The 22nd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has officially become a platform for the premieres of two notable films, namely, "Barir Naam Shahana'' and "Nona Pani." Organised by the Rainbow Film Society, DIFF’s cinematic celebration commenced last Saturday and is set to continue until January 28.
23 January 2024

‘Duality’: A tale of a mother and her son

"Duality" is an artistic collaboration between Salma Zakia Bristy and her son, Mashrafi Aveen. Each mother shares a unique story with her child, and Bristy is no exception. A visual artist and mother of two, her younger son Aveen has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with ADHD personality traits, as diagnosed by doctors when he was 18 months old.
23 January 2024

‘Masud Rana’ film franchise’s next to be declared soon

The screenplay of this second film of the series has been adapted from the immensely acclaimed Bangladeshi novelist Qazi Anwar Hossain’s original spy-thriller novel titled “Operation Chitah”. Abdul Aziz, chairman of Jaaz Multimedia, wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film.
23 January 2024

‘Chalchitra Ekhon’ takes centre stage at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival

The Dhaka International Film Festival, in its twenty-second edition, commenced with a grand opening on Saturday. The festival, the largest of its kind in the country, has been abuzz with the presence of both national and international film industry luminaries since day one. This year's lineup boasts an impressive 272 films from 74 countries.
23 January 2024

‘Expend4bles’ leads Razzie Awards nominations

The nominations for the Golden Raspberry Awards, commonly known as the Razzies, were announced on Monday morning, with “Expend4bles” taking the lead amongst the nominees.
23 January 2024

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ star Jamie Dornan hospitalised with ‘heart attack’ symptoms

Jamie Dornan experienced heart attack-like symptoms due to toxic caterpillars during a recent trip to Portugal, as disclosed by his friend Gordon Smart. Smart also had to seek medical attention for similar symptoms while they were vacationing together at a golfing resort.
23 January 2024

DIFF Day 4: ‘Barir Naam Shahana’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
23 January 2024

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki suffers brain stroke, is under observation

Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been hospitalised due to a minor brain stroke. Currently, he is under observation in the Neuro-ICU as per the doctors' advice.
23 January 2024

From jail to reel: How Sohel Sheikh, a ‘criminal’, became an actor

Moreover, he hoped that the pending cases would be closed soon, and he looks forward to leading a new life, the journey of which, had already begun two years ago, assured the actor. He also claimed that he is not associated with criminal activities anymore. “I want to turn my life around. Who becomes a criminal of his own volition? This role has given me a second life.”
22 January 2024

‘Surot’: From global stages to Dhaka’s spotlight

"Surot" is a 13-minute and 30-second cinematic journey into the intricacies of human life. The cast of the film includes Nawshaba Ahmed, Mizanur Rahman, Rashed Sagar, Munna, and Manik Saha, amongst others.
22 January 2024

Salim-Sulaiman share anecdote behind iconic song ‘Maula Mere’

Renowned music composers Salim Merchant and Sulaiman Merchant recently reminisced about the creation of the iconic song "Maula Mere" featured in Shah Rukh Khan's film “Chak De India”. According to the duo, the song was originally crafted for a movie directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, who rejected it, deeming it too melancholic.
22 January 2024

If I could, I would have screened ‘1971 Shei Shob Din’ in 64 districts: Hridi Huq

The actor turned director is all set to travel all across the country to screen the movie to the mass people of the country from February 15 to the end of March. On this auspicious journey, Hridi Haq shared her thoughts and aspirations about the movie with The Daily Star.
22 January 2024
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