In the year 2023, there was a notable preference for Bangla songs amongst the audience, with several catchy ones gaining popularity. It is noteworthy that listeners actively engaged with and discussed Bengali songs, marking a significant accomplishment this year. There was a relatively lower release of new songs by production houses as their emphasis shifted towards drama production. Despite this, listeners continued to enjoy and appreciate the existing Bengali tracks.

Renowned veteran actress Sharmila Tagore revealed her past battle with cancer, shedding light on why she couldn't take up a role in the movie "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani". Accompanied by her son, actor Saif Ali Khan, she appeared on the latest episode of "Koffee with Karan", hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.

Renowned actress Dilara Hanif Purnima has expressed concern about instances of harassment involving WhatsApp calls and missed calls from a phone number associated with her image.

The esteemed Indian actor and politician Narayanan Vijayaraj Alagarswami, renowned as Vijayakanth, breathed his last today in Chennai at the age of 71. His demise transpired due to complications arising from pneumonia, following his battle with the illness for a substantial period of time.

Since December 22, Aranyak has been staging the play continuously for six days at various theatre halls across Kolkata, including Kalyani Mancha in the city, as well as in Madhyamgram and Belgharia in West Bengal, India.

Operation Jackpot stands as a significant chapter in the history of Bangladesh's Liberation War. The story of courage displayed in this guerrilla operation by the naval sector is on its way to being adapted for the silver screen. The cinematic depiction, titled “Operation Jackpot”, is set to be funded by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.

Ariana Grande, the renowned pop sensation, took to social media on Wednesday morning to announce her highly-anticipated return to the music scene in 2024 with the announcement of dropping a new album.

A complaint has been filed in Mumbai against Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and his family, alleging that their viral Christmas celebration video has offended religious sentiments.

The year 2023 in the film industry witnessed a fascinating mix of victories and setbacks for major studios, marking a diverse landscape of box office performances and unforeseen outcomes. Let's dive into the highs and lows across prominent studios and their movie releases.

Mbongeni Ngema, writer of the acclaimed musical “Sarafina” about student riots in apartheid Soweto, was killed in a car crash on Wednesday at the age of 68, his family announced.

2023 has proven to be yet another eventful year for Bangladeshi over-the-top platforms, with the release of some outstanding projects. Chorki, Hoichoi, and Binge, among other platforms, have introduced a significant number of projects that generated considerable excitement among audiences over the past year. Let's look back at the series and films that have kept people subscribed throughout 2023.

“Kho Gaye Hum Kahan” is the closest and perhaps the most honest and relatable representation of this lost generation, as the title of the movie says. Perhaps a bit too relatable at times.

On the occasion of Bollywood icon Salman Khan's 58th birthday, fans in Bangladesh, particularly the ‘Salman Khan Fan Club Bangladesh,’ have undertaken charitable initiatives to commemorate the actor's special day.

Renowned Bengali television and film actor, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, recently took to Instagram to share a touching encounter with his uncle, Ritaban Ghatak, the son of the esteemed filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. In a heartfelt post, Chattopadhyay expressed his customary annual visits during significant festivals such as Durga Puja, Christmas, and New Year, sharing snapshots with his uncle.

The year 2023 marked a remarkable feat for two renowned Bangladeshi actresses, Jaya Ahsan and Azmeri Haque Badhan, as they embarked on their respective Bollywood ventures.

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle recently talked about increasing divorce rates. She shared that she never thought of ending the relationship altogether.  In a chat with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the singer said that the idea of love itself has changed over time and that relationships are losing their sanctity.

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has transitioned into a fully established film actress, actively participating in both Dhallywood and Tollywood. Despite being busier in Kolkata with more projects, Dhaka is not devoid of her contributions. Hence, her upcoming film, titled “Kajol Rekha” is set to release at the onset of the new year, revolving around a storyline dating back approximately 400 years.

Salman Khan, the iconic Bollywood superstar, marked his 58th birthday in a grand affair today (December 27), surrounded by close friends and family members, including the delightful presence of his niece, Ayat.

According to reports, the film is doing better in divisions and districts than in the capital. More than 250 people join each show of the film in Rajshahi and Chittagong – with some fans watching the film several times to cheer for their favourite superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.

Colombian superstar Shakira's Caribbean home city of Barranquilla unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) hip-swaying statue in her honor on Tuesday.