Recently, Bangladesh's renowned filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki suffered a cerebral attack, and now his daughter, Ilham Nusrat Farooki, is unwell.

As this year’s Eid approaches, Bangladeshi cinema enthusiasts can anticipate a face-off between popular actors Shakib Khan and Shobnom Bubly on the silver screen. Both stars are set to headline their respective films slated for release during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

Suhani Bhatnagar, best known for her portrayal of young Babita Phogat in the acclaimed film “Dangal”, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. Aamir Khan Productions, co-star Aamir Khan's own production company, has officially confirmed the news, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.

Veteran Indian actress Anjana Bhowmick has passed away on Saturday morning after battling a prolonged illness. The esteemed thespian was 79 years old at the time of her passing.

Bengali actress Suchitra Sen, born in April, will be commemorated through the Suchitra Sen International Bengali Film Festival (Suchitra Sen IBFF), scheduled to take place at the Jamaica Performing Arts Centre in the United States on April 20 and 21. The festival has been organised by Suchitra Sen Memorial USA. Actress Rituparna Sengupta unveiled the logo and website of the two-day festival during a ceremony in Jamaica on January 28. However, the beautiful actress is also expected to attend the press conference of the festival in Dhaka.

Mahiya Mahi has decided to part ways with her husband Rakib Sarker. They are currently separated. The announcement was made by the "Agnee" actress through a video on her social media on Friday night.

Christopher Nolan is extending his appreciation for the Marvel movies. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the Oscar-nominated director expressed his admiration for the superhero films produced by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Renowned cultural figure Asaduzzaman Noor and Professor Kaberi Gayen of Dhaka University's Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, jointly presented the prestigious award to filmmaker Juboraj Shamim.

As the curtain rises on the final season of "Young Sheldon", fans are not only tuning into CBS on Thursday nights but also eagerly anticipating when the latest installment will land on Netflix. The prequel spin-off to "The Big Bang Theory" has captured hearts since its inception, tracing the childhood antics of the beloved character Sheldon Cooper. With Season 7 underway, here's what you need to know about where to catch the show and when it might grace your Netflix queue.

Suchitra also honoured the late actor with a poignant tribute on Instagram. Alongside a photo of herself and Kavita Chaudhary, she wrote, "Sharing this news weighs heavily on my heart. We lost Kavita last night, a symbol of strength, inspiration, and elegance. While many remember her as the face of the ‘Udaan’ series on DD and the iconic 'Surf' commercial from the ‘70s and '80s, she meant much more to me."

Similar to last week, two films are being released this week too. One is “Srabon Josnay” by Abdus Samad Khokon, and the other is "Chaya Brikkho" by Bandhan Biswas. Both films received government funding, and a total of 23 halls are scheduled to screen each of them starting today.

Expressing his admiration for the film's narrative, Sariful Razz remarked, "The story of 'Dewaler Desh' resonated deeply with me, compelling my involvement in the project. While actors often peruse numerous scripts, it's rare to encounter one as compelling and meticulously crafted as this. I'm confident that our collective efforts will exceed audience expectations."

Meanwhile, Imran’s latest composition “Boka Mon” was released on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. Habib Wahid has sung the song, while Rajat Ghosh has penned the lyrics.

The film, based on the premise of the tragic death of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the brutal assassination that took place on August 15, 1975, received confirmation from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board on February 11.

Renowned actress Meryl Streep is confirmed to return for the fourth season of Hulu's hit murder-mystery comedy, "Only Murders in the Building”. Streep, a three-time Oscar winner, will reprise her role as Loretta Durkin, the love interest of Martin Short's character, Oliver Putnam.

Excitingly, Ranveer Singh is set to step into the iconic role of Shaktimaan in an upcoming film directed by Basil Joseph. According to recent reports, the production is set to commence in May 2025, following Ranveer's commitments to other projects.

Recently, this veteran actress was honoured with the prestigious Ekushey Padak 2024, the second-highest civilian award in Bangladesh. In celebration of this momentous occasion, Dolly Zahur graciously shared her reflections, and future aspirations with The Daily Star, along with some cherished personal anecdotes.

The production has been directed by acclaimed director, producer and scriptwriter Adnan Al Rajeev, who is most renowned for making innovative TVCs for different TV channels.

The fourth edition of the Bogura International Film Festival (BIFF) has officially commenced today at the Bogura Shilpakala Academy. One of the esteemed film organisations of Bogura, Pundranagar Film Society, has arranged the film festival with the theme “Film for Education”. It will run from February 15 to 17.

A press conference was held today at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) to announce the screening of the biopic “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” across 160 upazilas of Bangladesh. This joint venture production of the Bangladesh and Indian governments has been directed by renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal.