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Veteran actor Biplab Dasgupta dies at 75
25 April 2026, 11:22 AM
TV & Film
Actor Tariquzzaman Tapan passes away at 60
25 April 2026, 10:38 AM
TV & Film
‘Cha Gorom’: A freshly brewed dose of Safa Kabir’s prowess
25 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Entertainment
Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2025: Alamgir honoured, industry celebrated
25 April 2026, 00:34 AM
TV & Film
‘Daagi’ triumphs as Nisho, Tama take home awards
24 April 2026, 21:06 PM
TV & Film
Mehazabien-starrer ‘Saba’ secures double win at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 20:03 PM
Entertainment
Jaya Ahsan wins Best Actress award for ‘Jimmi’
24 April 2026, 19:32 PM
TV & Film
Shawki’s ‘Gulmohor’ wins big at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
24 April 2026, 19:36 PM
Entertainment
Petition against Paramount–Warner Bros deal crosses 4,000 signatures
24 April 2026, 12:08 PM
Entertainment
Apurba starrer ‘Pothe Holo Deri’ teaser grabs mass attention
A mesmerising 30-second teaser of the drama series "Pothe Holo Deri" showcases Apurba, wading in a boat in the vast expanse of a turbulent sea while delivering a compelling dialogue in the background.
10 December 2023, 08:24 AM
Bangladeshi short films to be screened at Nepal's film fest
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is currently hosting the Human Rights International Film Festival. The festival, now in its 11th edition, commenced its screenings on December 9. Amongst the films showcased, two short films from Bangladesh have secured a spot in the festival.
10 December 2023, 08:14 AM
'Nona Pani' screening amasses huge crowd in Kolkata
Syeda Neegar Banu's film "Nona Pani" (Barren Waters) was featured at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Saturday, as part of the festival's Asia Select section.
10 December 2023, 07:33 AM
‘Animal’ box office collection: Ranbir Kapoor breaks his own record
Ranbir Kapoor has broken his own record with his fierce performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal”.
10 December 2023, 05:50 AM
Mosharraf Karim returns to OTT with ‘Mobaroknama’
Mosharraf Karim is set to return to the OTT platform once again. He will be featured as the lead character in Golam Sohrab Dodul's upcoming web-series “Mobaroknama”, which will premiere on the popular web platform Hoichoi, on December 21.
9 December 2023, 16:17 PM
Want to familiarise the world to Bangla content: Zaraif Hossain
President and Strategic Head of Chorki, Zaraif Hossain, made his much-anticipated appearance at the event, to speak about the special collaboration.
9 December 2023, 13:45 PM
SVF, Chorki, Alpha-i partner up to produce ‘Domm’, Redoan Rony at the helm
While it is yet to be seen how this amalgamation of three leading entertainment companies plays out, hopes are high that their partnership will be beneficial for Bangla cinema.
9 December 2023, 13:12 PM
Julia Roberts reveals declining Meg Ryan's 'You've Got Mail' role
Julia Roberts, renowned for her roles in romantic comedies, disclosed on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" that she turned down Nora Ephron's 1998 classic "You've Got Mail", despite being an iconic figure in the genre and an Oscar winner.
9 December 2023, 12:41 PM
Young adults react to ‘Young Sheldon’
For any "The Big Bang Theory" fan, the curiosity about Sheldon's formative years has likely crossed your mind. "Young Sheldon" serves as an answer to that curiosity, offering a coming-of-age sitcom perfect for those interested in a life filled with knowledge and joy.
9 December 2023, 12:27 PM
Karan Johar discusses importance of gender politics in films, refers to Sandeep Reddy Vanga
Is it necessary for filmmakers to consider gender politics during film production? The controversy surrounding Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film "Animal", criticised for misogyny and toxic masculinity, has sparked discussions on social media. Karan Johar, in a Film Companion interview, emphasised the significance of gender politics in cinema, citing Vanga's work. He reflected on past mistakes in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and underscored the importance of personal evolution with age.
9 December 2023, 10:53 AM
‘The Archies’ is Riverdale’s nostalgia-tinted musical
"The Archies", directed by Zoya Akhtar, is a heartfelt journey down memory lane interwoven with the chords of a teen musical. This highly-anticipated Netflix film thereby presents a nostalgia-tinted fairytale-esque musical that resonates with both longtime fans and those new to the iconic characters.
9 December 2023, 07:22 AM
Rawnak Hasan aides co-artiste battling with cancer
Rawnak Hasan, General Secretary of Actors Equity Bangladesh, is earning accolades for his compassionate gesture, generously donating his entire prize money of BDT 1 lakh from a quiz program on a private TV channel to support his co-artiste Afroza Hossain, who is battling cancer.
9 December 2023, 07:15 AM
Amitabh Reza plans to release 'Rickshaw Girl' next year
Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, amidst the news of Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw images being recognized on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, expressed his desire to present his movie "Rickshaw Girl" to the audience of Bangladesh next year.
9 December 2023, 05:55 AM
Ranveer to play antagonist in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Brahmastra 2’?
Following the release of “Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022),” there have been ongoing rumours regarding Ranveer Singh's potential portrayal of Dev in the film's second installment directed by Ayan Mukerji.
9 December 2023, 05:39 AM
'Love Story' star Ryan O'Neal dies at 82
The actor is perhaps best known for his Oscar-nominated star turn opposite Ali MacGraw in the 1970 romantic drama "Love Story," a box office sensation adapted from Erich Segal's popular novel of the same title.
9 December 2023, 04:34 AM
Tripti Dimri’s followers grow massively since ‘Animal’ released
Tripti Dimri has been grabbing attention since the release on December 1, particularly due to her intimate scene in the film with Ranbir Kapoor, and the 'lick my shoe' moment with Ranbir in the film. As a result, Triptii's Instagram followers have seen a significant increase.
8 December 2023, 12:40 PM
Actor Junior Mehmood loses battle to cancer
Naeem Sayyed was bestowed with the moniker Junior Mehmood by the late comedy legend Mehmood, following their collaboration in the 1968 film “Suhaag Raat”.
8 December 2023, 11:05 AM
Sporshia donates body to science
The actress believes that despite the perception that she is not active on social media, she is indeed working diligently. Following the elections, her upcoming film, "Suswagatam," is set to be released.
8 December 2023, 10:45 AM
‘Jawan’ nominated for Best International Film at ASTRA Awards 2024
In a moment of triumph for Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster action film, "Jawan", has earned a nomination in the prestigious Best International Feature category at the ASTRA Awards 2024, organised by The Hollywood Creative Alliance. The nominations, unveiled on Thursday, feature a diverse array of global cinematic achievements, and Jawan stands tall as the sole Indian representative in this category.
8 December 2023, 10:30 AM
Jaya Ahsan's Bollywood journey unfolds today with ‘Kadak Singh’ premiere
Jaya Ahsan finds herself in the midst of a bustling schedule. Presently stationed in India, she recently graced the premiere of her debut Hindi film, "Kadak Singh", in Delhi. Following this, she journeyed to Mumbai for the film's second premiere. Today, the movie is set to release on Zee5, and she will also be part of its premiere in Kolkata.
Last night, Jaya Ahsan shared her thoughts with The Daily Star.
8 December 2023, 08:59 AM