The "Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee have decided to end their 27 years of marriage. 

Be it a beloved companion or a fearsome predator of the wild, animals have long been part of the silver screen, since we began using it as a mode of storytelling. The IMDb listings of animal actors have grown much longer since then. The Daily Star sat down for a conversation with our very own local animal actors and (human) directors, about their experiences and insights.

Beauty pageant show Miss Evergreen Bangladesh held their audition round today at a five-star hotel in Gulshan. Amongst the contestants Radiya Tehrin Uthso, a transgender woman, received a yes card to enter the competition. This is the first time a transgender person entered a beauty pageant show.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, former Miss World, is celebrated for her exceptional beauty, captivating features, and remarkable charisma. Her extensive body of work spanning several decades has solidified her status as a prominent and well-respected figure.

Brindaban Das was featured in the second season of Ashfaque Nipun's much-hyped web series, "Mohanagar".

The initial releases from this partnership consist of the thriller series "The Railway Men" and the film "Maharaj."

Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in "Om Shanti Om" and has since shared the screen with him in several successful movies, like "Chennai Express", "Pathaan", and more, recently opened up about her bond with SRK.

The 1990s witnessed the phenomenon created by Shah Rukh Khan's performance in the song “Chaiyya Chaiyya” from Mani Ratnam’s directorial film “Dil Se”. The iconic dance sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora atop a moving train still holds a special place in everyone's hearts. Even today, this song continues to circulate on various social media platforms.

“Chak De India”, “Dil Chahta Hai” and “Mardaani” famed actor, Rio Kapadia, breathed his last yesterday. India Today confirmed the news after speaking with his friend Faisal Malik. 

Following the triumph of his recent film, "Dream Girl 2," Ayushmann Khurrana has been honoured with the prestigious TIME 100 Impact Award 2023 by TIME Magazine. This recognition acknowledges his remarkable contributions to pushing the boundaries of content in Indian cinema and his outstanding advocacy for child rights as a UNICEF Ambassador.

Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee, who was in Dhaka for her debut film project, abruptly returned to Kolkata amidst its ongoing shoot. It has been revealed that her sudden departure was due to a dispute with the film's dance director, Michael.

Popular actress Sabila Nur has been admitted to a hospital in the capital city. On Thursday afternoon, Sabila posted a picture on her Facebook profile from the hospital, showing an IV attached to her hand. Using heart emojis, she captioned it, "Keep me in your hearts for a while." She ended the post with the hashtag 'dengue.'

The Biopic titled "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", directed by renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, made its debut at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 13. The film celebrates the life and legacy of Bangabandhu.

Renowned actors Mahfuz Ahmed and Aupee Karim are set to enthrall audiences with the mysterious and suspenseful web series, "Odrisshyo". Directed by Shafayet Mansoor Rana, this series is scheduled to premiere on Hoichoi. 

“The Conjuring” universe comprises nine movies and even then, the creators have managed to present a unique and horrifying movie experience with “The Nun II”. It is not only an impressive addition to the existing canon but is also a movie that stands on its own.

Dhallywood's beloved hero, Shakil Khan, holds a special place in the hearts of cinema enthusiasts. His cinematic journey began with the superhit film "Amar Ghor, Amar Behest", a production helmed by Sohanur Rahman Sohan. This visionary director and Shakil Khan collaborated on five films, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

"Keyamat Theke Keyamat", one of Sohan's iconic creations, remains immensely popular amongst new generations of viewers, a testament to its enduring appeal. Even after three decades since its release, the film continues to captivate audiences.

"Khufiya" is a neo-noir spy thriller adapted from Amar Bhushan's espionage novel, "Escape to Nowhere". Besides Tabu and Vishal, the film features a stellar cast, including Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ashish Vidyarthi. 

"Adarsha Hindu Hotel", an iconic novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, is set to make its way onto screens once again, this time through an OTT platform. The novel, originally published in 1940, weaves the captivating tale of Hajari Thakur, a humble hotel cook, who harbours ambitious dreams of owning his hotel one day.

The top-grossing film across the world might be “The Nun II” now, with $62.7 million, but Shah Rukh Khan's “Jawan” has become the second highest-grossing film.