Eid release of Siam-Bubly starrer ‘Jongli’ delayed

On March 29, the filmmakers announced via a poster that "Jongli" would release this Eid. However, their sudden decision to withdraw has left fans shocked.
2 June 2024, 05:05 AM

Satyajit-Soumitra's memorial house lost to corporates

Satyajit Ray and Soumitra Chatterjee once shared a three-story flat at 3 Lake Temple Road in South Kolkata. This house holds a place of remembrance for two iconic figures in Bengali cinema, has now changed ownership and is in the hands of a corporate body. Anandabazar Online, an Indian media outlet, has published a report on the current condition of this historic residence.
1 June 2024, 11:58 AM

Why did Apurba nearly collapse during filming?

Popular star Ziaul Faruq Apurba's spin-off series “Golam Mamun” is awaiting release. However, while shooting the action scenes of this series, he recently suffered serious injuries to his hand and back.
1 June 2024, 05:25 AM

Gigi and Bella Hadid donate $1m to support Palestinian families

Gigi and Bella Hadid have repeatedly been vocal about their stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
1 June 2024, 05:16 AM

Bhabna ‘Cannes’ do it

The usual scenario of attending any film festival is that artistes go to showcase their films. An unusual scenario took place when Bangladeshi actress Ashna Habib Bhabna returned from the 77th Cannes International Film Festival, after scoring a Malaysian movie.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Moana 2’ trailer sets new Disney benchmark with 178 million views in 24 hours

Disney is gearing up for a huge Thanksgiving box office comeback as indicated by their “Moana 2” trailer, which dropped on Wednesday, and has smashed records to become the studio’s most-watched animated movie trailer ever. 
31 May 2024, 14:58 PM

Afsana Mimi makes directorial OTT debut with ‘Off the Mark’

Popular ‘90s actress Afsana Mimi has directed her first web-film, about a small-town teenager who overcomes environmental barriers to become a cricketer, “Off The Mark” which was released on the OTT platform iScreen yesterday.
31 May 2024, 11:40 AM

Richi Solaiman makes her web debut with 'Girgiti'

Richi Solaiman, once a popular household name on television, is making a long-awaited return to the screen after an eight-year hiatus with “Girgiti”. Known for her roles in numerous single dramas and serials during the early 2000s, she was one of the busiest artistes in the industry.
31 May 2024, 11:19 AM

‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ premieres in Bangladesh simultaneously with India release

The much-anticipated Bollywood film "Mr & Mrs Mahi," featuring popular actors Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao, premiered in Bangladesh today, coinciding with its release in India.
31 May 2024, 10:32 AM

‘Knives Out 3’: Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott and who else to join Daniel Craig?

In this latest instalment, Jeremy Renner, fresh from his role in “Mayor of Kingstown” joins the cast alongside a stellar lineup including Kerry Washington, Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott. While their specific roles remain unknown, their collective talent promises a captivating ensemble performance.
31 May 2024, 09:08 AM

Chayanika Chowdhury to introduce fresh on-screen pair this Eid

Renowned for her impressive contributions to the world of entertainment, producer Chayanika Chowdhury remains a celebrated figure in the industry. Her work has significantly propelled the careers of many artistes as she introduced many popular on-stage pairs. Now, this titular producer is set to introduce a brand-new duo, Jonayed Bukdadi and Parsa Evana to the spotlight.
31 May 2024, 08:13 AM

How a stage performance led to Chanchal Chowdhury’s breakthrough role

Goutam Ghose recounted his first encounter with Chanchal Chowdhury. “I first saw Chanchal on stage,” Ghose revealed. “I was watching a play by the legendary theatre personality Mamunur Rashid, and I saw him (Chanchal) perform. There was a challenging role in 'Moner Manush,' and after seeing the play, I felt he would be perfect for it.”
31 May 2024, 06:27 AM

Malala makes acting debut with 'We Are Lady Parts' Season 2

The series focuses on five diverse Muslim women who form the band Lady Parts. Amina (Anjana Vasan) is a modest microbiologist and shredding lead guitarist.
31 May 2024, 05:48 AM

Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite after 16 years for ‘Wolfs’

Brad Pitt and George Clooney, both independent problem solvers, find themselves pushed to collaborate when assigned the identical task in Jon Watts' forthcoming action-comedy film "Wolfs" — hitting theatres on September 20.
30 May 2024, 11:35 AM

‘Unknown people getting highest honours now’: Anupam Kher on India’s win at Cannes

At this year's Cannes, India celebrated multiple prestigious wins. Director Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine as Light” clinched the Grand Prix award, a historic first for an Indian film. Actor Anasuya Sengupta earned the Un Certain Regard Prize for Best Actress for her role in “The Shameless”. Esteemed cinematographer Santosh Sivan was honoured with the Pierre Angenieux ExcelLens in Cinematography, and FTII student Chidananda Naik's “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” won the La Cinef award, underlining a momentous year for Indian filmmaking.
30 May 2024, 11:10 AM

‘Boli’ nominated at Shanghai Film Festival after Busan win

The judges at Busan described Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury's "The Wrestler" as an extraordinary single-round match, magically narrated.
30 May 2024, 10:57 AM

‘The Umbrella Academy’ gears up for its final showdown in new trailer

This season, the Hargreeves face an unprecedented challenge: navigating life without their powers. The previous season culminated in a universe reset that stripped them of their abilities.
30 May 2024, 10:44 AM

The ED summons Rituparna in a ration corruption case

Popular Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta has been implicated in a case involving a ration distribution scam. The actress has been summoned to the headquarters of the domestic law enforcement agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), located at the CGO Complex. According to reports, the Bengali actress was asked to appear before the ED office by 11am on June 5 in connection with her alleged role in the Rs 10,000 crore ration scam in West Bengal.
30 May 2024, 10:31 AM

‘Kajol Rekha’ to be released in the US and Canada tomorrow

The “Monpura” famed director Gias Uddin Selim, released his latest film “Kajol Rekha” about six weeks ago. The film continues to be shown in various theatres across the country while garnering positive reviews from the audience.
30 May 2024, 07:20 AM

‘Aranyer Prachin Probad’ teaser brings forth intriguing detective story

Jeetu Kamal is stepping into the role of the latest detective in town. The breakout star from “Aparajito” is preparing for his upcoming release, “Aranyer Prachin Probad”. This detective thriller, helmed by first-time director Dulal Dey, features Jeetu and Bangladeshi actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila in the lead roles.
30 May 2024, 06:46 AM