In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Rakayet spoke about his upcoming projects, his collaboration with director Raihan Rafi, and his enduring commitment to meaningful storytelling.

Bangladeshi actor Jaya Ahsan has left a strong impression with the newly released trailer of the Kolkata psychological thriller “OCD”, hinting at another promising year for the actor after a successful run across both Dhaka and Kolkata cinemas last year.

She made the remarks during a press conference at the Sundance Film Festival while promoting her new film “The Gallerist”. Portman said many strong films made by women did not receive proper recognition.

Parsa has also been drawing attention for her fresh on-screen pairings. She was recently seen opposite Mosharraf Karim in “Dimlight” and will next be paired with Yash Rohan in “Ekshathe Alada”.

With demonstrations continuing in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of anti-ICE protester Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent, several high-profile figures attending Sundance have publicly condemned the actions of law enforcement and the federal government. Many, including Olivia Wilde, Zoey Deutch and Natalie Portman, have been wearing “ICE Out” pins at premieres and festival events.

According to IMDb data, “Dhurandhar” currently holds a strong rating of 8.5/10, based on more than 100,000 user votes.

Celebrating this legacy, Old Dhaka-based multiplex Lion Cinemas has organised a special week-long film screening dedicated to the late actor.

The recipients of the Padma Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising contributions across fields including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, medicine, literature, sports and civil service.

Internationally acclaimed actress Babita and the late actor Ilias Javed acted together as a pair in many films. Those films have left a lasting mark on audiences’ hearts. One of the most successful and super-duper commercially successful films of this duo was “Nishan”. The film ran in theatres continuously for more than a year. “Chupi Chupi Bolo Keu Jene Jabe”, a song from “Nishan”, remains popular even today.

The international thriller "White", starring Vikrant Massey as global spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, is steadily positioning itself as one of the most ambitious cross-border film projects to emerge from India in recent years. With its scale, subject and international footprint already drawing attention, the film is now generating fresh buzz for a potential global musical collaboration that could significantly widen its reach.

According to Netflix’s official data platform Tudum, “Taskaree” topped the Global Non-English TV Shows list for the week of January 12–18. The series recorded 5.4 million views, surpassing several popular international shows.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, “King” reunites the actor-director duo after the blockbuster success of “Pathaan”. The film features an ensemble cast, including Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji.

Sand City explores parallel journeys shaped by survival, dreams and the fragile urban landscape. Its Glasgow selection further reinforces Bangladesh’s growing presence in contemporary world cinema.

The campaign comes as lawmakers in the US and Europe debate new regulations governing how artificial intelligence systems are trained. In a strongly worded statement, the group argues that using creative work without consent or compensation is not innovation but “theft — plain and simple.”

Continuing her comeback, she has now signed a new web film titled “Shikar”, directed by Kamruzzaman Roman, marking her latest venture into web-based content.

Cinema has always followed money with remarkable intuition. Long before balance sheets make headlines, economic pressure finds its way into scripts, pacing, characters, and the scale of dreams that feel believable on screen. Films absorb the emotional climate of their moment, translating prosperity into spectacle and scarcity into restraint. Over time, a clear transition appears. Cinema once leaned towards grandeur, ambition, and excess. Today, it leans towards burnout, containment, and endurance. This shift feels less like an artistic choice and more like an honest response to how life is experienced.

Filmmaker Vicky Zahed is set to make a new romantic thriller titled “Pulsirat”. The film will be produced by SVF Alpha-I Entertainment Limited.

There are so many untold stories from July, yet when we look at our cinema, it gives the impression that the silver screen has barely scratched the surface of what July truly was. Are filmmakers hesitant to tell these stories? And why, in such a short period, have we only seen two July-related films make it to the theatres?

The new season will feature the quiz show “Duronto Medhabi” alongside a host of internationally loved cartoons, including “Ziggy and the Zootram”, “Vic the Viking”, “Heidi”, “Tree Fu Tom”, “Big & Small”, “Mia and Me”, “The Smurfs”, “PINY Institute of New York”, “Coconut, the Little Dragon”, “Maya the Bee” and “Lassie”.

Today (January 23) marks the birth anniversary of Nayak Raj Razzak. On this occasion, The Daily Star spoke to three leading actresses—Babita, Suchanda and Rozina—who once shared the screen with him and witnessed his brilliance up close.