Kanai Das Baul, a visually impaired folk artist from West Bengal, died on April 18. Known for his spiritually rooted music and humanist philosophy, he spent his life travelling across villages, fairs and akhras with his ektara, performing songs that reflected devotion and the essence of humanity.

Noted actor-comedian Eddie Murphy was presented with the AFI Life Achievement Award at a ceremony hosted by the American Film Institute, celebrating a career that has shaped comedy and cinema for more than five decades.

Roman Reigns reclaimed championship gold, defeating CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two on Sunday (April 19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

At sixty, Tauquir Ahmed stands at a point where a life in the arts begins to take on its full shape. Today (April 19), at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, colleagues gathered to take stock of a career that has moved steadily across theatre, television, and film.

Born in Barishal and raised in Dhaka, Chamak entered the entertainment industry after becoming the second runner-up in the Miss World Bangladesh 2017 competition.

Cody Rhodes successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night One, closing an event that delivered a mix of title changes, dramatic moments, and surprise developments.

Actor Deepika Padukone has announced that she is expecting her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, sharing the news through a social media post that featured their daughter, Dua.

While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.

Despite the decline, directors agree that audience demand for strong storytelling remains.

Tom Cruise is set to return as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell as Paramount Pictures has officially confirmed that “Top Gun 3” is now in production.

Directed by Redoan Rony, “Domm” stars Afran Nisho, Chanchal Chowdhury, and Puja Chery.

Actress Ashna Habib Bhabna is currently in Russia along with director Asif Islam and producer Jannatul Baker Khan for their film “King in the Land of the Princess”. The team is attending the 48th Moscow International Film Festival.

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, the actor reflects on his layered role in “Bonolota Express”, the struggles behind his success, and why his hunger for great cinema remains far from satisfied.

Adapted from Humayun Ahmed’s novel “Kichukkhon”, the film features an ensemble cast of Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Sabila Nur, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Zakia Bari Mamo, Shamol Mawla and Sariful Razz.

“I never really planned to become an actor,” said Arpita Mitra, a Rajbari native. The bright-eyed young lady said, “But somewhere along the way, I realised I loved being in front of the camera, and that changed everything.”

Actor Niloy Alamgir has addressed the backlash he faces on social media for speaking about animal welfare, particularly issues concerning stray dogs.

Marvel Studios has unveiled the first trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and drawing an enthusiastic response from attendees.

“Prince: Once Upon a Time in Dhaka”, starring Shakib Khan, is set to release in Italy, becoming the latest among this year’s Eid films to reach international audiences.

At the Zahir Raihan Auditorium, organisers presented 18 special honours. Faridi—an alumnus of the university’s drama movement—was recognised for his enduring contribution to Bangladeshi theatre and film. His early engagement with campus theatre practices helped shape a career that later defined character acting in the country.

“Roid”, the latest film by Hawa-famed director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon, is set to be screened at the Seattle International Film Festival in the United States ahead of its domestic release.