Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel
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Tauquir Ahmed to star in ‘The Orange’, a France-Bangladesh production
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Emraan Hashmi diagnosed with swine flu
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Tasnuva Tisha survives road accident on way back from shoot
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I don’t mind being called an ‘influencer’: Masha
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Bapparaj set for big-screen comeback with ‘Gulshaner Chameli’
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‘We narrowly avoided a major accident’: Apu Biswas after returning from Nepal
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The pain Babita still carries after all these years
28 August 2026
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Television and film organisations protest legal notice seeking to halt romantic projects
28 August 2026
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Peter Cullen, iconic voice of Optimus Prime, dies at 85
28 August 2026
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Playing it safe: ‘The Roshans’ compromises its own potential
The Roshan family has been active in the Hindi film industry for multiple generations, contributing to music, acting, and direction for over 60 years or so. Naturally, there was a story waiting to be told. Their dynasty includes the patriarch and music maestro Roshan Lal Nagrath, his sons Rajesh Roshan, the music composer, and Rakesh Roshan, the director, and actor, as well as his grandson Hrithik Roshan, who became an overnight sensation with his first leading role in “Kaho Naa… Pyar Hai” (2000) and is one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars today.
22 January 2025
Celebrity book releases to watch out for this Ekushey Boi Mela
With only a few days left before the month-long Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair) kicks off, many stars are preparing to release their new books. As is tradition, the fair will see a range of exciting new titles from some of Bangladesh’s most beloved celebrities.
21 January 2025
Veteran actress Suchanda hospitalised
Suchanda debuted as a lead actress in Subhash Dutta’s “Kagojer Nouka” in the 1960s. One of her most iconic films is “Jibon Theke Neya”.
21 January 2025
Saif Ali Khan returns home after five days in hospital
Actor Saif Ali Khan, who sustained stab injuries last week and underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital, was discharged today afternoon, sources confirmed. Accompanied by his wife, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif left the hospital and returned to his Bandra residence.
21 January 2025
‘The Brutalist’ AI dialogue controversy: Director praises leading stars’ authenticity
The director of “The Brutalist”, Brady Corbet, has been defending utilising AI since receiving hefty backlash for admitting to using the contentious tech in his film. He used AI to adjust leading actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’ Hungarian dialect and generate specific images for the film’s ending.
21 January 2025
Film Artistes’ Association suspends Nipun's membership
Nipun Akter’s membership in the Film Artists' Association has been suspended, but it has not been completely revoked.
21 January 2025
Chris Martin pays special tribute to SRK at Mumbai concert
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during the band’s second performance at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The crowd erupted in excitement as Martin declared, “Shah Rukh Khan forever,” before launching into the band’s iconic track, “Yellow”.
21 January 2025
Jaya Ahsan, Pritom and Elita tease musical film
Recently, netizens were in for a treat when Jaya Ahsan, Pritom Hasan and Elita Karim announced on their social media about an exciting collaboration.
20 January 2025
Remembering Tina Khan, the ‘Princess’ of Bangla cinema
Today marks the 36th death anniversary of ‘Princess’ Tina Khan, a pioneering figure in Bangladeshi cinema whose untimely passing on January 20, 1989 left a lasting imprint on the industry. Renowned for her poise, talent, and ability to captivate audiences, Tina Khan featured in 25 commercial films during her brief yet significant career. Her contributions to the Bangladeshi film industry continue to be remembered and celebrated for their enduring impact.
20 January 2025
Tamalika Karmaker reveals marriage in heartfelt anniversary post
Though rumours of her marriage had circulated since her relocation to the United States, the actress had not previously addressed them. Close friends were aware of her marriage, but the couple chose not to disclose details until now. While the exact date and location of the wedding remain undisclosed, Tamalika’s post marks the official confirmation of her marriage.
20 January 2025
Rumana Islam Mukti joins Film Artistes’ Association’s executive council
Actress Rumana Islam Mukti has been appointed as a member of the executive council of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA). Association President Misha Sawdagor told The Daily Star that she was nominated to fill a vacant position in the council.
20 January 2025
Mosharraf Karim debuts as playback singer in 'Bildakini'
Renowned actor Mosharraf Karim has made his playback debut in Fazlul Kabir Tuhin’s film “Bildakini”. The song, titled “Bhalo Bhalo Lage Na”, has been penned and composed by Mosharraf himself. In addition to lending his voice, the actor has also performed the song on-screen in the film. The track was recently released under the G-Series banner.
20 January 2025
New ‘Rickshaw Girl’ song released in tribute to rickshaw artists
With this music video, we aimed to honour the urban folk tradition, the craftsmanship, and the creativity of rickshaw art. It's nearly extinct now due to the rise of digital printing, but through ‘Rickshaw Girl’, we hope to play a small part in preserving this beautiful heritage."
20 January 2025
‘Daagi’ will be one of the best films in Afran Nisho’s career: Tama Mirza
On working with Afran Nisho for the second time, the “Friday” actress shared, “Nisho bhai is an exceptional actor. Everyone knows about his acting prowess. As a person, he’s equally wonderful. We received a very positive response for ‘Surongo’, and I’m hopeful about ‘Daagi’ as well.”
19 January 2025
Curtains down for 23rd DIFF, Cultural Adviser promises more investment
The festivities culminated with the highly anticipated screening of Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's “Boli” (The Wrestler), a celebrated film won an award at the 2023 Busan Film Festival and was Bangladesh’s official submission for the 97th Academy Awards.
19 January 2025
Why do we crave survival game tropes?
The eerie whistle of a haunting melody, the countdown of a clock ticking toward doom, and a desperate player caught between having to take a drastic step either for or against morality — survival game shows have become a global obsession. From the blood-soaked battlegrounds of "Battle Royale" to the dystopian depths of "Squid Game", these narratives have gripped audiences, offering a voyeuristic thrill into life-or-death scenarios. But why are we so drawn to them? The answer lies in the intersection of psychology and sociology, where primal instincts and societal reflections meet.
19 January 2025
Musfiq Farhan returns to shooting as new project surpasses 10 million
The drama has surpassed 10 million views within two weeks of its release. Farhan stars opposite Orchita Sporshia in the project. Consistently portraying diverse characters as required by the story, the actor continues to win the hearts of audiences.
19 January 2025
Khaled Salahuddin, a pioneer of Bangladeshi colour cinema, passes away
Khaled was the key figure behind the color processing of Bangladesh's first color film, Zahir Raihan’s “Sangam” (1964).
19 January 2025
Henry Cavill welcomes first child with partner Natalie Viscuso
Cavill initially announced the couple's growing family during the April 2024 premiere of "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" in New York City. During an interview, Cavill shared his excitement about becoming a father. "I'm very excited about it. Natalie and I are both very excited about it. I'm sure you'll see much more of that," he told People magazine.
19 January 2025
‘Agantuk’ and two other short films headed to Nepal Film Festival
The storyline of “Agantuk” revolves around a 10-year-old boy named Kajol. He lives with his mother and ailing grandmother, struggling to make ends meet. One day, his long-lost father, who had disappeared for years, returns as a stranger to the family. The film explores the tensions, dilemmas, and conflicts that emerge from his unexpected arrival.
19 January 2025