Rancho was portrayed not only as a talented student but also as a kind-hearted one. He absorbed knowledge from what he saw and read, and opposed rote learning, advocating instead for practical education and creativity. His repeated message in the film was that success follows when one pursues passion. Some of the film’s iconic scenes were shot in Ladakh. The emotional climax reunion of the main characters was filmed on the banks of Pangong Lake. The residential school where the character Phunsukh Wangdu worked was Druk White Lotus School, located near Shey in Ladakh.

Abraham Khan Joy, son of megastar Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas, turned 10 years old today. The child has been a subject of public interest—because he is the only child of film actor Shakib.

Bangladesh has joined the list of nations announcing their contenders for the 98th Academy Awards.  At a press conference at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka this morning, the Bangladesh Oscar Committee declared Leesa Gazi’s film “Barir Naam Shahana” (A House Named Shahana) as the country’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category.  

The awards’ focus on technical categories is an act of cultural intervention, asking audiences and peers alike to reconsider who counts in the making of art.

It was only yesterday that the nation watched as harmless old fakir was dragged away, lured by coaxing words, while men in gloves ignored his pleas and held him down like a disobedient animal before shaving his head – a disturbing violation of autonomy and human rights. In today’s climate, where such behaviour is displayed, encouraged, and even defended, going ahead with an event celebrating music, Sufism, and Baul sangeet was a necessary act of defiance.

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The documentary follows Sagar’s journey to Old Dhaka in search of the ancestral home where Ritwik and his twin sister were born and spent their childhood.

Theatre troupe Charanik presents its fifth production, “Ishwar Tumi Kothay”, written and directed by Jewel Kabir. The one-hour-ten-minute performance, featuring Safia Khandakar Rekha in a stark single-actor role, opens at 7pm on September 26. Organisers note the play has already been staged 14 times at other venues.

Three local films and one Hollywood release set to entertain audiences

Diljit Dosanjh’s global streak continues, with the actor-singer earning a nomination at the 2025 International Emmy Awards. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the full list on Thursday (September 25), confirming Dosanjh’s place in the Best Performance by an Actor category and a nod for his film “Amar Singh Chamkila” in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series segment.

At the 30th Busan International Film Festival, the Kyrgyz-language film "Kurak" was honoured with the Bangladesh July Memorial Prize.

Music often serves as a form of therapy, and when it comes from a film, it carries an even deeper power, bridging the audience with the characters and their stories, enhancing the emotional flow. “Megh Balika” from the Shihab Shaheen directorial web film “Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya” is one such song that beautifully captures this essence.

Coke Studio Bangla has released its sixth track of Season 3, “Moha Jadu”, marking a first-time collaboration between Bangladeshi music producer Habib Wahid and Tajikistani singer Mehrnigor Rustam.

The performances that follow will include Shyama Sangeet, devotional songs, patriotic numbers, and contemporary songs. Solo performers scheduled to appear include Anima Rai, Deblina Sur Dola, Rituraj and Sinthi Saha.

Two years on, Part II continues that spirit. This edition places nine artists in the spotlight, while the original eighteen remain as the symbolic “+ONE” — etched into memory, time, and artistic discourse. Their earlier contributions highlight that exhibitions are not isolated events but part of an ongoing conversation across years, works, and audiences.

British-American composer Mark Ronson is set to collaborate once again with filmmaker Greta Gerwig, this time for Netflix’s highly anticipated adaptation of “The Magician’s Nephew”, the sixth novel in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series. Gerwig, who previously worked with Ronson on the 2023 blockbuster “Barbie”, is writing and directing the fantasy adventure, which will serve as a prequel to “The Lion”, the Witch and the Wardrobe”.

Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio returns to the big screen with his much-anticipated film “One Battle After Another”, set for worldwide release on September 26. Bangladeshi audiences will get to experience the epic action-thriller on the same day, with Star Cineplex confirmed as the local distributor.

Universal Pictures has unveiled the final trailer for “Wicked: For Good”, the sequel to director Jon M Chu’s 2024 musical fantasy hit. Running three minutes and five seconds, the trailer continues the story after the events of the first film, revealing how the friendship between Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba evolves against the backdrop of a divided Oz.

Coke Studio Bangla has returned to rhythm after more than a year’s pause, following the release of Hashim Mahmud’s “Baji” to launch its third season. That was followed by “Long Distance Love”, performed by Ankan Kumar and Sheikh Mumtahina Mehzabin. The latest entry features celebrated musician Habib Wahid, who joins Tajik singer Mehrnigor Rustam for the upcoming song “Jadu”, set to premiere today on the Coke Studio Bangla YouTube channel.

Experimenting with dark content has always been one of director Vicky Zahed’s strengths as a storyteller. This time, his web series “Chokro”, based on a dark yet real-life plot, earned him the Best Director (Series) award at Blender’s Choice – The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards this year.