Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter among first-time Emmy winners
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7 September 2026 TV & Film
‘Payer Chhap’ wins Best Documentary award at Kolkata film festival
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7 September 2026 TV & Film
‘The Difficult Bride’ makes history with Venice premiere
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7 September 2026 Entertainment
Nafeez Al Amin honoured for contribution to Bangla rock at FOBANA
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6 September 2026 Entertainment
Afzal Hossain, Mamo star in Chayanika’s ‘Shomoy Ektu Thamo’
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6 September 2026 Entertainment
‘Barir Naam Shahana’ set for OTT release
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6 September 2026 Entertainment

Nayeem-Mithila starrer 'Jole Jole Tara' receives Censor clearance

"Jole Jole Tara," starring FS Nayeem and Rafiath Rashid Mithila and directed by Arun Chowdhury, has received the Censor certificate from the Bangladesh Censor Board. 
25 August 2023

Former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt passes away aged 36

Tragedy has struck the wrestling world as former WWE Champion Bray Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Rotunda, has passed away at the young age of 36.
25 August 2023

'Dune: Part Two' release postponed to 2024, alongside other films

The decision to delay "Dune: Part Two" coincides with the ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The SAG-AFTRA strike's implications include actors refraining from participating in promotional activities for films affected by the strike, thus affecting the promotional plans for the star-studded cast of "Dune."
25 August 2023

Veteran actress Seema Deo passes away at 81

Celebrated for her memorable roles in iconic films like "Anand" and "Kora Kagaz", renowned Bollywood veteran actress Seema Deo, breathed her last yesterday in Mumbai.
25 August 2023

Hollywood CEOs, striking writers at impasse after new talks

"This wasn't a meeting to make a deal. This was a meeting to get us to cave," the committee said in a statement.
25 August 2023

Sai Pallavi replacing Alia Bhatt as Sita?

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Ravi Udhyawar, "Ramayan" is set to begin production in mid-2024, as the team continues to finalise the cast and wrap up pre-production.
25 August 2023

Habu from 'Bachelor Point' to tie the knot tonight

Known for his role, "Habu” in the popular serial drama "Bachelor Point," actor Chashi Islam is all set to start a new chapter of his life – marriage. The wedding ceremony is scheduled to take place tonight. 
25 August 2023

Nusraat Faria: Reflecting at her trials and triumphs

It’s been a blend of both triumphs and tribulations for the multifaceted actress Nusraat Faria. Her dance moves captivated the audience in songs like “Bujhina Toh Tai”, “Kolija ar Jaan” from the film “Shurongo”, “Menoka” from the web-series “Abar Proloy”. Meanwhile, her recently released film “Patalghor”, has already garnered attention and praise from the audience.
25 August 2023

The trauma doesn’t let me sleep at night: Arosh Khan

The Daily Star reached Arosh to get an insight from him in this regard. “It was very embarrassing for me on the first hand,” he shared. “A female co-artiste making such allegations against me was extremely traumatising for me.”
24 August 2023

Indian National Film Awards: Allu Arjun, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon win big

The 69th edition of the prestigious Indian National Film Awards was unveiled during a press conference held in the capital city of New Delhi today.
24 August 2023

Who said I don’t have any ongoing projects?: Zayed Khan

After a nearly week-long trip to Dubai, he returned to Dhaka today. As he touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, a throng of media representatives was quick to question him.
24 August 2023

Shilpa Shetty returns to Bollywood after two years

“Sukhee” portrays the life of a middle-aged Punjabi woman who sets out for Delhi with her friends to attend their school’s reunion. However, the journey leads her to rediscover herself as a mother, housewife and as a woman.
24 August 2023

I cried every time watching ‘1971 Shei Shob Din’: Sanjida Preeti

A member of the prestigious theatre troupe, Prachyanat, Preeti managed time to indulge in a chat with The Daily Star.
24 August 2023

Aruna Biswas joins cast of drama series 'Joba'

Noted actress Aruna Biswas has joined the cast of popular drama series, "Joba", directed by Ashish Roy. There were hints of the actress joining the series in a candid photo posted few days back, taken of the actress on a shooting set.
24 August 2023

Inspired from Salman and Sunny, Ameesha says no to on-screen intimacy

Ameesha Patel is currently enjoying the massive success of her recent film, "Gadar 2", where she reprised her iconic role as Sakeena from the blockbuster "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", released in 2001.  In a recent conversation with media, Ameesha Patel candidly stated that she is not inclined towards performing intimate scenes or on-screen kissing in her films.
24 August 2023

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's powerful turn as transgender in 'Haddi' trailer

Notably, the trailer introduces Nawazuddin in a groundbreaking role, portraying a transgender on-screen for the very first time.
24 August 2023

Did you know 'Jawan' actress has Bangladeshi roots?

Having studied music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in the United States, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya ventured into acting with small roles in "Feels Like Ishq" and "The Broken News". Now, she's all set for her big-screen debut alongside none other than Shahrukh Khan in the upcoming movie "Jawan". 
24 August 2023

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Ebrahim Golestan passes away

Ebrahim Golestan's visually striking documentary, "A Fire", which depicted a massive oil well fire in southwestern Iran, earned two awards at the Venice Film Festival. However, it was his groundbreaking film, "The Brick and the Mirror" (1965), that left an enduring mark on cinema. 
24 August 2023

Ananta Jalil, Barsha and DA Tayeb collaborate together

Dewan Nazrul's classic film, "Dost Dushmon", made waves in 1977 as a Bengali remake of the iconic Bollywood hit "Sholay". Starring Wasim and Sohel Rana, the film depicted how two friends turn into enemies. Now, after 46 years, Dhallywood is set to revive the essence of "Dost Dushmon" with a fresh twist.
24 August 2023

Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon to reunite after 20 years

The duo has mesmerised the audience with their famous songs “Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast” and “Tip Tip Barsa Pani” from “Mohra”.
24 August 2023