Farhan was scheduled to shoot for a drama today, Saturday, but the shoot has reportedly been cancelled.

Filmmaker Saraf Ahmed Zibon’s debut venture, “Chokkor 302”, has secured clearance for theatrical release. Backed by government funding, the film has successfully obtained certification from the Bangladesh Film Certification Board without requiring any edits. 

Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” continues to make waves on the global stage, adding another feather to its cap after receiving recent Golden Globe nominations. The film has now secured a coveted spot on the longlist for three prestigious BAFTA awards.

BTS’ V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has ignited a new wave of fan speculation, with rumours suggesting he might join the cast of Netflix's “Squid Game” season 3. After earlier rumours about Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio potentially being part of the show, fans now believe Taehyung could also be entering the dystopian universe of “Squid Game”. These theories have been fueled by coincidental clues and recent statements from the cast.

Prime Video has unveiled an exciting new teaser for the eagerly awaited second season of the series “Paatal Lok”. The teaser features Jaideep Ahlawat reprising his role as the bold and foul-mouthed cop, Hathi Ram Chaudhary.

“The bigger issue is this: today, it’s smoking; tomorrow, it’ll be something else. Where do you draw the line? Art should be left to flourish without interference. I firmly believe the Indian audience is discerning enough to separate fiction from reality. The notion that someone will start smoking simply because an actor does is outdated. There are far more pressing health issues to address than smoking in films,” he remarked.

“Priyo Maloti”, directed by Shankha Dasgupta, stars Mehazabien Chowdhury, Shahjahan Shamrat, Nader Chowdhury, Rizvi Rizu, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, and Azad Abul Kalam, among others.

Tanvir Hasan’s much-anticipated film “Moddhobitto” debuts in theatres today, marking the first movie release of the year. The director had earlier revealed to Prothom Alo that the film would see its premiere this month. On Wednesday, he reiterated the announcement via a Facebook post, confirming that the movie would indeed hit the big screens on Friday (January 3).

The film is set to hit Pakistani theatres today (January 3), as confirmed by the director himself through a Facebook post. Released during last Eid-ul-Fitr, the movie has already toured several countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. In Pakistan, the distribution is being handled by the American company Avail Entertainment.

Anjana Sultana, a prominent actress and dancer with a career spanning over 300 films, is currently under intensive care. She has been placed on ventilation support as part of her treatment. For the past two days, she has been admitted to PG Hospital after her condition deteriorated. Earlier, she had been receiving medical care at another hospital in the capital. However, the severity of her health required an urgent transfer.

Sariful Razz and Bidya Sinha Mim are teaming up once again for a movie. The duo will be seen on-screen in the film “Danob”. 

Justin Baldoni is pushing back against allegations of sexual harassment levelled by his co-star Blake Lively by filing a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. On Tuesday, Baldoni accused the publication of releasing an article that he claims was “filled with inaccuracies, distortions, and selective omissions” while leaning on what he described as Lively’s “one-sided account.”

Based on the novel "Bildakini" by renowned author Nuruddin Jahangir, the film was directed by Fazlul Tuhin. It tells a powerful story of female strength and the liberation of motherhood. The film stars Mosharraf Karim and West Bengal actress Parno Mittra in the lead roles. This is Parno Mittra's second film in Bangladesh, following her appearance in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Doob".

On the first day of the year (yesterday), actor Ador Azad and actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi officially unveiled the teaser of their upcoming film. This project, directed by Alok Hasan, is titled “Tagar”.

US copyright law expires after 95 years for books, films and other works of art, while sound recordings from 1924 will also be copyright-free.

Anjana had been battling a persistent fever for 15 days prior to getting admitted to hospital.

Jaya Ahsan continues on to push boundaries with her acting in both India and Bangladesh with her unique choice in roles. Recently, the actress released her movie “Nakshi Kanthar Jamin”, and is also busy shooting for her first Bangladeshi web series ‘Jimmi’.

For the first time in television history, the film “840” will debut as a drama series. Alongside its theatrical run, audiences will be able to watch the film as an eight-episode-extended series on television — marking a first for simultaneous screening. 

Rumours were circulating online that Leonardo DiCaprio might appear in "Squid Game Season 3”, despite the negative reviews surrounding the second season.

Prarthana Fardin Dighi has landed the coveted role of Nirupama in the upcoming film adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s iconic short story “Dena Paona”. Directed by Sadek Siddiqui and backed by a government grant, the film promises to bring a fresh perspective to Tagore's timeless narrative.