Fathers play a great role in a child’s life. They are the shadow, guide, and often the most reliable friend one can have. Commemorating International Father’s Day today, stars who have lost their father have expressed feelings that remain untold, and what they would say if they got another chance.

The trailer opens with a chilling voiceover from Chanchal Chowdhury, describing the titular character, Toofan, with the lines: "He is not humane, he is not savage either, Toofan is what he wanted to be…monster (rakkhosh)." This sets the tone for the dark and intense journey of Toofan, portrayed by Shakib Khan, from his adolescence to his rise as a notorious national-level criminal.

"Bridgerton" recently waltzed right back onto our screens for its third season — this time centring on the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. In this season, Penelope, secretly the gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, grapples with revealing her true identity while on a mission to find herself a suitable spouse. Colin, on the other hand, returns from his travels with newfound confidence.

Alia Bhatt’s fans were shocked and worried after a new deepfake video of her went viral. In the AI-generated video, Alia appears to join the GRWM (Get Ready With Me) trend. The video, posted on Instagram by a user named Sameeksha Avtr has already garnered over 17 million views.

Recently, she attended the press conference for her upcoming movie “Revenge”, starring Ziaul Roshan at BFDC. Directed by Mohammad Iqbal, the film is a mix of comedy, action, and romance.

She earned immense popularity after portraying Hridi in the much-acclaimed film “Aynabaji”, in 2016. Masuma Rahman Nabila is now set to grace the screens after a long time, with Raihan Rafi’s film “Toofan” where the actress has paired up with Shakib Khan, for the first time. She also shared the screen with Chanchal Chowdhury in this project, who was her debut film co-actor.

Even though “Golam Mamun” is a spin-off series, Shihab Shaheen uses it to reflect our current socio-political realities through fiction and brief dialogues, highlighting numerous inconsistencies in our surroundings. However, we should question his portrayal of everything under an invisible shadow, or ‘Hukumat’. This ‘invisible’ aspect implants a spectral reality in our minds, which eventually seems insurmountable. The ruling apparatus takes full advantage of this, becoming more active in masking their failures. 

"Bridgerton" has not only increased its viewership on Netflix but has also significantly contributed to the UK economy. According to Netflix, the franchise created by Shonda Rhimes, including Seasons 1-3 and the spinoff "Queen Charlotte", has generated more than £250 million for the economy since its premiere in December 2020, supporting nearly 5,000 local businesses.

Actress Sabila Noor has showcased her versatility in various roles across TV dramas and OTT platforms. Now, she is taking on the character of a Jatrapala dancer named Princess Diana in a Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul directorial drama, that shares the same title.

The release of the energetic title track of “Toofan” (titled after the film) several days ago, amped up its reception across social media platforms almost immediately. Notably, Tahsan Shuvo, the man behind many title tracks for Bengali films, was also the one who penned the lyrics of the song.

This touching tribute was shared by Mehazabien herself on her official Facebook account on Thursday.

Over the past two years, no film featuring Shakib Khan has premiered outside the Eid season. This pattern has sparked criticism, with many speculating that Shakib avoids non-Eid releases out of fear of box office failure. True to form, Shakib Khan's latest movie, "Toofan”, is set to release this Eid-ul-Azha.

Sunetra, the celebrated actress of the film "Shimul Parul" and a prominent figure in the golden era of cinema, has passed away. The actress, known for her captivating eyes and numerous superhit films, breathed her last on April 23 in Kolkata, India. She was 53 years old.

An Eid-ul-Azha special drama directed by the renowned "Ityadi" host and producer Hanif Sanket, “Bebohar Bibhrat”, will be broadcast on ATN Bangla at 8:50pm on Eid day. 

As Eid-ul-Azha approaches on June 17, 2024, film enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the seasonal cinematic offerings. For cinema halls, this period is a vital one, as it brings a surge in audience numbers.

In celebration of Eid, Star Cineplex is set to release three new films simultaneously on June 14. The lineup features the highly anticipated "Bad Boys: Ride or Die", the newest entry in the popular “Bad Boys” franchise, which premiered in the United States on June 7.

The Bangladesh government allocates special grants to bolster the Bengali film industry, every year. For the financial year 2023-24, the government has decided to support about 20 full-length films across four categories. Out of these, 16 films will each receive a grant of Tk 75 lakhs, while the remaining four will be awarded Tk 50 lakhs each.

Actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila, who is currently a celebrated figure in the industry, continues to make her mark — equipped with a diverse portfolio spanning both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali productions.

This new track, characterised by its heartfelt lyrics and captivating composition, showcases the collaborative genius of lyricist, composer, and arranger Abid Al Faisal.

To promote the film, Kolkata star Mimi Chakraborty arrived in Dhaka early yesterday, having flown in from Kolkata the same afternoon. She attended a press conference held at a five-star hotel in the capital on Wednesday evening.