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25 April 2026, 00:34 AM
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‘Daagi’ triumphs as Nisho, Tama take home awards
24 April 2026, 21:06 PM
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Mehazabien-starrer ‘Saba’ secures double win at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 20:03 PM
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Jaya Ahsan wins Best Actress award for ‘Jimmi’
24 April 2026, 19:32 PM
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Shawki’s ‘Gulmohor’ wins big at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 19:36 PM
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Petition against Paramount–Warner Bros deal crosses 4,000 signatures
24 April 2026, 12:08 PM
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Aamir Khan’s daughter marries groom who wore a tank top
Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, tied the knot with her longtime beau and fiancé, Nupur Shikhare, yesterday.
4 January 2024, 04:57 AM
Jaya Ahsan’s Iranian film to screen at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival
Jaya Ahsan's Iranian film, "Fereshte", is set to be screened at the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which is scheduled to commence on January 20 at the Bangladesh National Museum Auditorium.
3 January 2024, 14:01 PM
Petition filed for psychological evaluation of ‘Leo’ director
A request has been submitted to the Madurai bench of the High Court, urging a psychological assessment of director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This petition, filed by Raju Murugan from Madurai, aims to prohibit the movie "Leo" citing its violent content and calls for a psychological evaluation of Kanagaraj.
3 January 2024, 13:18 PM
Universal tops Disney, becomes 2023 highest-grossing studio
Universal Pictures claimed the top spot at the 2023 box office, surpassing Disney, propelled by the success of films like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, “Oppenheimer”, and “M3GAN”, collectively accumulating USD 4.907 billion in global ticket sales.
3 January 2024, 13:01 PM
Steven Yeun departs from Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts'
Steven Yeun, the renowned Hollywood actor, is no longer associated with the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film "Thunderbolts". The official announcement of the movie took place at Disney's D23 Expo in 2022, and it revolves around a group of Marvel antiheroes and supervillains.
3 January 2024, 12:47 PM
‘Black Panther’ famed Carrie Bernans critically injured in NYC crash
Hollywood actor and stunt performer Carrie Bernans, known for her roles in films such as “Black Panther” and “The Color Purple”, is recovering in a New York City hospital after a traumatic vehicle crash on New Year's Day. The incident occurred near Penn Station in midtown Manhattan when a 44-year-old man, attempting to flee police in the early hours of the morning, drove onto the sidewalk, injuring multiple pedestrians, including Bernans.
3 January 2024, 12:44 PM
Jack Black joins ‘Minecraft’ movie ensemble cast
Actor Jack Black, renowned for his notable roles in comedic and family-oriented films, is set to join the star-studded cast of the live-action adaptation of “Minecraft”, a popular video game series produced by Warner Bros. Following his appearance in “The Super Mario Bros Movie”, Black's involvement in another high-profile video game adaptation has generated substantial buzz within the entertainment industry.
3 January 2024, 06:16 AM
Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright issue resolved
On January 1st, a trailer for a slasher film was unveiled, showcasing a masked killer adorned as Mickey Mouse. This coincided with the expiration of Disney's copyright on the earliest versions of the cartoon character in the US.
3 January 2024, 04:53 AM
Korean drama ‘Reply 1988’ to feature star-studded Bangla voice ensemble
The sensational Korean drama, “Reply 1988”, has taken the world by storm, enchanting global audiences with its heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of 1980’s Seoul. Now, SRK Studios BD is set to introduce this cultural gem to the Bangladeshi audience, with its anticipated release on the OTT platform Bioscope.
2 January 2024, 12:28 PM
Shakib Khan arrives in Saudi Arabia for Umrah
Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has embarked on a journey to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. He departed from Dhaka to Mecca, taking a flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon.
2 January 2024, 11:14 AM
Ador Azad set to appear in an action film next
Directed by Aalok Hasan, this action-packed film has been officially announced, via a 1:23 minute-long announcement teaser showcasing the actor in the lead role. The film's story and screenplay have been penned by Ferrari Farhad.
2 January 2024, 11:06 AM
The love that people are showing me makes me emotional: Ferdous
In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.
2 January 2024, 10:57 AM
Rajuk grants 10 kathas of land to Arifin Shuvoo
Renowned actor Arifin Shuvoo has recently been granted a significant parcel of land measuring 10 kathas by Rajuk (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha).
2 January 2024, 10:07 AM
Female representation declines behind the scenes despite 'Barbie' success
Amidst the triumph of Greta Gerwig's record-breaking success with "Barbie", a disheartening trend emerges in the film industry: a decline in female representation behind the scenes in 2023's top-grossing movies.
2 January 2024, 08:22 AM
Jaya Ahsan to turn into a ghost for a movie
Acclaimed director Soukarya Ghosal directed and wrote the story, while contributing to the screenplay as well. Surinder Films produced it. Nabarun Bose is the music director of the film.
2 January 2024, 07:37 AM
HBO set to develop 3 animated ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoffs
Renowned author George R.R. Martin recently revealed exciting developments for "Game of Thrones" fans, announcing three animated projects set within the universe of "A Song of Ice & Fire" currently in various stages of development with HBO.
2 January 2024, 06:15 AM
Disney's ‘Coco’ voice actor Ana Ofelia Murguía dies aged 90
Ana Ofelia Murguía, the esteemed Mexican actress known for lending her voice to Mama Coco in the Oscar-winning Disney Pixar animation "Coco", passed away at the age of 90.
2 January 2024, 04:59 AM
Touqir’s ‘Sinpaat’ is an episode of happy accidents
Kicking off 2024, a new series titled “Sinpaat” by the director was announced on the OTT platform Chorki, making it the first OTT content to be released on a local platform this year. The Daily Star catches up with the director to learn more about the series.
1 January 2024, 18:05 PM
I am a very sorted person right now: Pori Moni
For Pori Moni, the new year commenced with the filming of a new movie. Additionally, the popular Dhallywood actress was also involved in a shoot for the final day of 2023. The ongoing filming is for the movie titled, "Booking", directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan.
1 January 2024, 14:07 PM
‘People in West Bengal love me’: Shakib Khan sings, performs in Assam
Experiencing the overwhelming love and admiration of the fans, Shakib Khan sang the famous song “O Priyotoma” from his blockbuster film, “Priyotoma”. He also performed on several songs from the movie with his co-star, Idhika.
1 January 2024, 13:32 PM