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25 April 2026, 12:20 PM
Entertainment
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
Aamir Khan stranded in Chennai floods, rescued after 24 hours
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who relocated to Chennai for his mother's treatment, was amongst those stranded in the floods as Cyclone Michaung hit near Bapatla on the Andhra Pradesh coast. The actor was eventually rescued after 24 hours.
6 December 2023, 05:19 AM
An artiste is never satisfied: Misha Sawdagar
Over three and a half decades Misha Sawdagar has been entertaining the audience with his performance. He is unparalleled in the antagonist roles in Dhallywood films. The multiple times National Film Award-winning actor is still busy at the same pace. In recent times he has been shooting for half a dozen new films, apart from that he has worked on a fiction-based project as well.
5 December 2023, 15:14 PM
‘Animal’ receives censor board approval, releasing in Bangladesh on Thursday
On December 1, the much-hyped film was released worldwide. After five days of its release, the film is being released in Bangladesh. Kibria Films is the importer of the film, and its founder Golam Kibria Lipu confirmed the news to The Daily Star.
5 December 2023, 15:05 PM
'Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce' tops box office
"Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce" premiered at the top of the US box office, raking in $21.8 million during the typically anemic first weekend of December, according to research firm Comscore.
5 December 2023, 14:29 PM
Mahfuz Ahmed, Babita, and Siam Ahmed lead as taxpayers
This time around, Mahfuz Ahmed, Farida Akhtar Babita, and Siam Ahmed (in this order) topped the list of highest taxpayers for the tax year of 2022-23, under the actors' category, as per the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
5 December 2023, 13:53 PM
Nicolas Cage wants to move to TV, bid farewell to films
Nicolas Cage plans to shorten his prolonged involvement in the film industry and transition to television. In a recent interview, the actor expressed his desire to shift away from movies, stating, "I feel I’ve pretty much said what I’ve had to say with cinema. I think I have to do maybe three or four more movies before I can get there, and then hopefully switch formats and go into some other way of expressing my acting.”
5 December 2023, 11:35 AM
Mehazabien set to appear in new project 'Anonna'
In a refreshing comeback to the YouTube arena, renowned actress Mehazabien Chowdhury is all set to grace the audience with a new drama. The much-anticipated drama titled “Anannya”, directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz is scheduled for release on December 16 on the CinemaWala YouTube channel. This drama will mark her fifth and final performance in the year 2023.
5 December 2023, 10:47 AM
Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarker to bring ‘Othello’ to silver screen
Anirban Bhattacharya will also serve as the creative director, while Arna Mukhopadhyay will be directing it as his directorial debut.
5 December 2023, 07:56 AM
'Dunki' trailer release: Preview of time-defying journey
Shah Rukh Khan, in collaboration for the first time with renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, is set to dazzle audiences with their upcoming film “Dunki”, slated for a Christmas release on December 21 in cinemas. The fourth trailer of this highly-anticipated movie was recently revealed more about the story.
5 December 2023, 07:29 AM
Amazon green lights ‘Cruel Intentions’ series
Decades after the theatrical release of “Cruel Intentions” and multiple attempts to bring the film to television, a series based on the 1999 movie is now officially in development.
5 December 2023, 06:10 AM
‘CID’ inspector Fredericks no more
Dinesh Phadnis, known for playing Inspector Fredericks, one of CID's most cherished characters, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 57.
5 December 2023, 06:05 AM
Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ beats ‘Jawan’ and ‘Pathaan’s’ ‘first Monday’ record
The Monday collections for "Animal" surpass those recorded by this year's major blockbusters, including "Jawan" and "Pathaan.”
5 December 2023, 05:11 AM
Atia's journey towards becoming a prosthetic make-up artist
In her career, she has worked on projects such as “Ladies and Gentlemen”, “Boli”, “Kaiser”, “Dui Diner Duniya”, “Over Trump”, “Myself Allen Swapan”, “Virus”, “Something Like an Autobiography”, and upcoming work is “Kachher manush Durey Thuiya”, amongst others.
4 December 2023, 18:05 PM
Feeling nervous about facing the camera: Pori Moni
Since everyone was curious about her post, she clarified this today. “I am excited for this ad film, but nervous too.”
4 December 2023, 16:03 PM
Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man bids farewell to MCU
In a recent revelation, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that Robert Downey Jr, the iconic face behind the armour of Iron Man, will not be making a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
4 December 2023, 13:50 PM
Filmmaker, freedom fighter Nur Mohammad Moni no more
Renowned filmmaker and freedom fighter Nur Mohammad Moni bid farewell to the world today after succumbing to a severe brain stroke at the age of 71. The tragic news was confirmed by Apurbo Rana, assistant secretary of the Director's Guild, who relayed the unfortunate information to The Daily Star.
4 December 2023, 11:24 AM
Cinema Palestine Bangladesh: Film screening in Dhaka amidst global solidarity movement
In a resounding celebration of Palestinian culture and resilience, Cinema Palestine Bangladesh is set to host a diverse array of films from December 1 to December 9. This independently curated film series, held across multiple venues in Dhaka, aims to offer audiences a unique opportunity to engage with the rich cinematic tradition of Palestinian filmmakers and gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of the Palestinian people.
4 December 2023, 11:09 AM
a2i's TV show on 'Smart Bangladesh' premieres today
A new TV show named "Mission 2041: I am the solution" is set to premiere today. The show, presented by a2i, will aim to spotlight challenges and opportunities in diverse sectors during the country's transition from 'Digital Bangladesh' to 'Smart Bangladesh'.
4 December 2023, 10:15 AM
Old video resurfaces post ‘Animal’ release, confirms Aamir’s stance against violence
The criticism reached a new height as an old video of actor Aamir Khan talking against sex and violence in films has emerged online.
4 December 2023, 08:20 AM
Bubly posts cryptic status, takes a dig on a ‘superstar’
Recently, Shakib Khan spoke to a private channel, addressing his pan-Indian movie "Dorod." During the interview, the actor candidly discussed his relationship with Bubly, emphasizing that she simply had no presence in his life.
4 December 2023, 07:42 AM