Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his television drama debut as both an executive producer and cast member in “Day Is”, a new series centred on British football.

Veteran Bangladeshi actor Ahmed Sharif will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York Bangla Film Festival, recognising his decades-long contribution to Bangla cinema and his enduring impact on the country’s film industry.

Renowned television personality, producer and former Director-General of Bangladesh Television (BTV) Mostafizur Rahman passed away on Sunday evening (July 26) , marking the end of an era in Bangladesh's television industry. He was instrumental in shaping the country's television landscape through his pioneering work as a producer, broadcaster and media administrator.

West Bengal actress Madhumita Sarcar is set to make her Dhallywood debut with Mohammad Iqbal’s upcoming film “Gulshaner Chameli,” joining a growing list of Tollywood actors who have entered the Bangladeshi film industry in recent years.

The development was welcomed by students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, while several prominent figures from India's film industry took to social media to express solidarity with the movement.

Recorded at the open grounds of Nabin Kishore High School in Dalal Bazar, a century-old institution associated with the legacy of the Dalal Bazar zamindar family, the episode features a range of special segments alongside the programme’s regular entertainment offerings.

Actor Idhika Paul is set to take on another new role as she joins acclaimed Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming detective film, based on the fictional sleuth Kanaicharan, created by author Rajarshi Das Bhowmik.

Her remarks came after thousands of protesters marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament on Monday, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the education sector, including the alleged NEET exam paper leaks.

Salman Khan has once again found himself at the centre of online discussion after posting a cryptic message that many believe is directed at those criticising him over his remarks on the ongoing NEET paper leak protests.

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the ongoing student protests, saying his statement came too late and failed to address the concerns of students and families affected by the crisis.

Star Cineplex is expanding its line-up this week with the release of four new Hollywood titles, offering audiences a mix of horror, psychological thriller, time-travel adventure and a 3D concert film featuring global pop star Billie Eilish.

Dutt said he believed in democracy and the Constitution and praised the students for raising their concerns through what he described as democratic, constitutional and non-violent means.

Hollywood actor John Cusack has backed student protests over alleged NEET irregularities by sharing an article from Booker Prize winning author and activist Arundhati Roy, who criticised the authorities over their handling of the demonstrations in Delhi.

Johnny Depp is set to return to a major Hollywood studio production after an eight-year absence. On Thursday, Paramount Pictures unveiled its upcoming feature film, "Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol", with Depp cast as the iconic Ebenezer Scrooge.

For filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain, “The Difficult Bride” is more than a psychological horror film. It is the culmination of nearly two decades of writing, years of meticulous preparation, and a childhood memory that refused to fade.

The psychological horror film will have its world premiere at the festival, which will be held in Venice, Italy, from September 2 to 12.

She has stayed away from showbiz for several years, yet in America she continues to host programmes on a regular basis.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has become the latest celebrity to voice his support for the CJP-led student protest. In recent days, several Bollywood figures have publicly backed the movement, calling on the government to pay attention to the concerns raised by young people.

Sumaiya Shimu has spent two decades winning the hearts of audiences. She began her career with serials such as “Lolita”, aired on Ekushey TV, and “Swapnochura”, aired on Banglavision. Despite continued demand from viewers, she stepped away from acting for nearly five years, working only occasionally on OTT project directed by Nuhash Humayun. Now, she is set to return to television with Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz's upcoming serial “Fire Ashar Golpo”.

It is an adaptation of one of humanity’s oldest stories, an epic that has shaped the language of adventure, heroism and homecoming for nearly three millennia.