Two distinguished actors hailing from the two Bengals—one from Bangladesh and the other from India—are making waves in the Bengali film industry. The talents in question are Chanchal Chowdhury and Parambrata Chattopadhyay. Both celebrated for their exceptional acting prowess, recently crossed each other’s paths. 

Recently surfaced rumours on Facebook had falsely claimed that Tahsan ranked first in the Foreign Service cadre in the 24th BCS exam during his mother's tenure as PSC chair.

The first official trailer of the upcoming romantic comedy “We Live in Time”, directed by John Crowley, is now out. Set for a limited theatrical release this October 11, this A24-produced film boasts actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s performances as rom-com headliners.

Sy Huq, a young filmmaker, has become the first Bangladeshi-American creative executive in Japan’s anime industry. He secured a prestigious role at D’ART Shtajio, Japan’s first Black-owned anime studio, and boasts a reputation as a four-time Oscar-qualified director and producer. Intrigued by his backstory and what inspired him to pursue filmmaking, I wanted to learn more about his journey.

With the guidance of writer and showrunner Gemma Burgess, "My Lady Jane" translates well into an eight-episode Prime Video series that confirms that history is a lot more fun and watchable when approached with an unapologetically tongue-in-cheek attitude.

DreamWorks Animation has officially announced the development of "Shrek 5", set for a release date of July 1, 2026. Fans of the beloved franchise will be thrilled to hear that original stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are confirmed to return.

The Colosseum has come to life once again, after 24 years, featuring actors Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal facing off in the arena. On Tuesday, the trailer for "Gladiator II" was released, providing a glimpse into Ridley Scott’s thrilling sequel to the iconic 2000 film "Gladiator". The movie also features Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, and Denzel Washington in key roles.

Adding to the anticipation, the teaser reveals special appearances by Tamannaah Bhatia and Varun Dhawan as “Bhediya”. Several new faces also make brief appearances, their roles yet to be disclosed.

ZEE5, an Indian streaming service, launched in Bangladesh with much fanfare on July 3, 2019. The platform created numerous programmes spotlighting local producers and artistes. However, due to an underwhelming audience response, ZEE5 eventually ceased its operations here.

"Toofan", which broke box office records in Bangladesh, has now been released in India. Rafi emphasised that the film was crafted with a straightforward narrative to resonate with the majority of Bengali viewers — describing it as having a blend of popular elements akin to films like "KGF" and "Pushpa".

She made her acting debut with the film “Ayna”, directed by noted actress and filmmaker Kabori Sarwar. The film, released in 2006, marks a landmark project for the actress to date. She shared memories of working on the movie with The Daily Star.

Actress Urvashi Rautela has been hospitalised following an injury sustained while filming Nandamuri Balakrishna's upcoming Telugu movie “NBK 109” in Hyderabad. The film features Bobby Deol in a lead role.

Almost 30 years on from the blockbuster "Twister" (1996), deadly tornadoes and their chasers return to the screen for an updated extreme weather tale.

The sequel will revisit the world of high fashion and the formidable editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, portrayed by Meryl Streep. The original film, which also starred Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs and Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, was a resounding success, grossing USD 326.7 million worldwide. 

From playing a police officer to taking on the role of a lawyer, Mosharraf Karim is pushing his acting skills to new levels by choosing scripts that are sure to captivate audiences. Today, the actor signed an official contract to star in the upcoming Chorki original series titled “Adhunik Bangla Hotel”, directed by Kazi Asad.

Around 19 years have passed since Ron Weasley didn't ask Padma Patil for a dance at the Yule Ball. Recently, actors Rupert Grint and Afshan Azad, who portrayed Ron and Padma in the “Harry Potter” movies, had a heartwarming reunion. Potterheads will remember that Ron invited Padma to the Yule Ball in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", but the evening was a let-down because Ron refused to dance with her.

Nasir expressed his disappointment over the alleged plagiarism, saying, "Shah Rukh Khan is a talented actor. But it's disappointing to see the lack of recognition for my contribution from his side." He also criticised filmmaker Karan Johar for not giving due credit to him and Tarar.

On the evening of July 4, CMV's YouTube channel premiered one of the Eid specials “Love Sab” featuring Tawsif Mahbub and Tanjim Saiara Totini. The ensemble cast further includes Kingkor Ahsan, Jibon Roy, Ira,, Pauline, Masum Rezwan, Munna, Muhit, Sneha, and others.

In his four-decade-long career, renowned actor Faruque Ahmed has earned a name for his performances on the theatre stage, television, and in films. He has been a member of the popular theatre troupe Dhaka Theatre for a long time.

In the first six months of this year, around 30 films have been released in the country, with only a few achieving notable commercial successes. However, several movies and songs have generated significant buzz in the entertainment industry and among audiences.