Tota dreams of working in Bangladesh and collaborating with its filmmakers and actors. “Both our countries have immensely talented artistes. Why should bureaucratic hurdles stand in the way? Artistes have always been free-spirited, and complicating these exchanges only restricts creativity. We share the same language, culture, artistic sensibilities—our collaboration should be seamless.”

A single line of dialogue turned actor Durgesh Kumar into a familiar face a few years back. His viral meme-worthy line from “Panchayat” Season 2 played a key role in securing him a larger role in Season 3. This was followed by a supporting part in the Oscar-nominated “Laapataa Ladies”. Despite the success of these projects, Durgesh has revealed that he continues to struggle with securing more work.

During a recent press conference, Alia said she would attend the Cannes Film Festival this year and shared her excitement. However, she kept her response brief, stating, "I am looking forward to it."

The Emmy-winning comedy series "Ted Lasso" is returning to the pitch for a fourth season, streaming service Apple TV+ announced yesterday.

After a long hiatus from working together, Nidra Neha and Prantar Dastidar are set to reunite on screen in Preety Dutta’s drama “Opekkha”, premiering on March 26 on the Purnota E-Tainment YouTube channel.

The first song from the film “Borbaad”, titled “Didha”, was released yesterday to widespread appreciation.

Over two decades after their iconic roles in “Freaky Friday”, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reunite in the trailer for the highly anticipated sequel, “Freakier Friday”.

Starting out as a model, he made his acting debut in Vicky Zahed’s “Ararat” (2024), portraying a jinn—a performance that caught the people’s attention. His latest release, “Neel Shukh”, has taken him even further, proving that he’s here to stay.

The participants were highly enthusiastic, and the actresses expressed their joy at being able to showcase their talents in a fresh and exciting way.

A press note also confirmed that the second season will premiere during Eid-ul-Fitr. The announcement video features Allen Swapan standing amidst scattered bundles of cash, his signature smile on display, clad in his familiar safari suit.

Actor Ayo Edebiri has criticised billionaire Elon Musk for amplifying false claims about her being cast in a “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboot.

The actress has secured a place at The Freeman Studio, one of the most prestigious acting schools in the US, renowned for its lessons in “proper technique and camera performance.” Evana will be undergoing an intensive eight-week programme to refine her acting skills. If everything goes according to plan, she will leave for New York this April.

The teaser for “Jongli” has now been unveiled. Directed by M Rahim, the film had previously released a pre-teaser, while the official teaser dropped yesterday evening. The 1-minute-11-second clip has left fans surprised by Siam Ahmed’s intense and ferocious transformation.

Phoebe Dynevor is currently in discussions to share the screen with Jake Gyllenhaal in M Night Shyamalan’s forthcoming supernatural romance thriller. The project is rooted in an original concept jointly developed by Shyamalan and globally celebrated author Nicholas Sparks. 

For the first time in her career, Jaya is set to appear in a Bangladeshi web-series, which will premiere on Hoichoi on March 28. Titled “Jimmi”, the series is helmed by acclaimed director Ashfaque Nipun.

Aamir introduced his partner to the media, sharing, "Gauri and I met 25 years ago, and now, we are partners. We are very serious and committed to each other. We’ve been together for a year and a half."

This Eid-ul-Fitr, in addition to star-studded films, audiences can look forward to exciting web content, as major OTT platforms have curated special projects for the festive season. From intense dramas to light-hearted romantic comedies, the list includes "Amalnama" by Raihan Rafi, "Jimmi" by Ashfaque Nipun, and "How Sweet" by Kajal Arefin Ome, among others.

Shahiduzzaman Selim, a National Film Award-winning actor and a veteran figure in Bangladesh’s theatre and film industry, is set to return to the big screen this Eid in the much-anticipated film “Daagi”. Starring alongside popular actors Afran Nisho and Tama Mirza, Selim takes on a bold new role in this Shihab Shaheen directorial, which is expected to draw significant attention during the festive season.

Filmmaker Jon Bolerjack’s upcoming documentary, “Stan Lee: The Final Chapter”, takes a harrowing dive into the last years of the Marvel icon's life, painting a raw picture of the man behind the superhero universe. In this unprecedented project, audiences will witness Stan Lee’s transition from being the energetic figure known for his exuberant public appearances to a frail, vulnerable man grappling with betrayal, exhaustion, and financial turmoil.

Pakistani model and actress Zara Ahmed is set to make her debut in Bangladeshi cinema with “Force”. Director Asif Iqbal confirmed on Tuesday (March 11) that she has officially signed on for the project. The film will see Zara in the role of a police officer in a revenge-driven narrative.