Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has embarked on a journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. He departed from Dhaka to Mecca, taking a flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon.

Directed by Aalok Hasan, this action-packed film has been officially announced, via a 1:23 minute-long announcement teaser showcasing the actor in the lead role. The film's story and screenplay have been penned by Ferrari Farhad.

In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.

Renowned actor Arifin Shuvoo has recently been granted a significant parcel of land measuring 10 kathas by Rajuk (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha).

Amidst the triumph of Greta Gerwig's record-breaking success with "Barbie", a disheartening trend emerges in the film industry: a decline in female representation behind the scenes in 2023's top-grossing movies.

Acclaimed director Soukarya Ghosal directed and wrote the story, while contributing to the screenplay as well. Surinder Films produced it. Nabarun Bose is the music director of the film.

Dhanmondi has always had a cultural identity of its own – be it the grand two-storeyed family bungalows, the sounds of rehearsals at Chhayanaut, the majestic Eidgah Masjid, or the playfields that kids flocked to. Even with the sprawling high-rise buildings, Dhanmondi, its lake, and its street stalls still maintain its rustic charm.

Renowned author George R.R. Martin recently revealed exciting developments for "Game of Thrones" fans, announcing three animated projects set within the universe of "A Song of Ice & Fire" currently in various stages of development with HBO.

Taylor Swift has now surpassed Elvis Presley's record for the most weeks at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 as a solo artiste.

Ana Ofelia Murguía, the esteemed Mexican actress known for lending her voice to Mama Coco in the Oscar-winning Disney Pixar animation "Coco", passed away at the age of 90.

Kicking off 2024, a new series titled “Sinpaat” by the director was announced on the OTT platform Chorki, making it the first OTT content to be released on a local platform this year. The Daily Star catches up with the director to learn more about the series. 

The artistes have told The Daily Star that they wait for winter season for contracts, but this year, the scenario is totally different due to impact of general election and its ongoing movements. Now, people have been engaged in election campaign, bypassing cultural activities.

For Pori Moni, the new year commenced with the filming of a new movie. Additionally, the popular Dhallywood actress was also involved in a shoot for the final day of 2023. The ongoing filming is for the movie titled, "Booking", directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan.

Now, the emerging artiste is all set to enthrall the audience with his new song titled “Adomer Afeem” in “Shaaticup” famed director Mohammad Touqir Islam’s upcoming web series “Sinpaat”.

Experiencing the overwhelming love and admiration of the fans, Shakib Khan sang the famous song “O Priyotoma” from his blockbuster film, “Priyotoma”. He also performed on several songs from the movie with his co-star, Idhika.

Renowned for the acclaimed series “Bachelor Point,” director Kajal Arefin Ome is making waves yet again as he steps into the realm of web films. To kick off the new year, Ome is set to unveil his debut web film titled “Ashomoy,” promising a unique narrative for the audience. The film's first glimpse was shared on January 1, 2024, hinting at its impending release on the digital platform Bongo in the forthcoming month.

At the onset of the new year, Anil Kapoor who marked four decades in Bollywood, briefly discussed the previous year's legal battle against AI's unauthorised use of his image. Speaking to CNN, Anil acknowledged Amitabh Bachchan as the pioneer amongst Bollywood celebrities in protecting their identities. Additionally, during the conversation, Anil called attention to the importance of his rights as an actor.

TikTok, the popular social media platform, has unveiled the most captivating videos of 2023 from Bangladesh, displaying a rich collection of entertainment, lifestyle, education, sports, and cultural content that enthralled audiences throughout the nation.

According to several Indian media reports, the wedding is going to take place in Goa, India on February 22. The couple is trying to keep the details of the ceremonies out of the public eye to keep their wedding private, according to sources.

As the entertainment industry rebounds from the impactful dual strikes that paused production for several months last year, a transformed television landscape awaits audiences. The strikes not only disrupted production schedules but also highlighted the ongoing clash between legacy media and Silicon Valley companies. The recent buzz about a possible merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global adds to the uncertainties reshaping the industry's future.