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‘Barbie’: A fearless plunge into the neon pink abyss

Even though Gerwig occasionally uses the film as the vehicle for what seems like a gender studies lecture for undergraduates, it is evident that the movie was created by professionals who understand how children’s imaginations develop while playing with Barbies.
22 July 2023, 11:27 AM

AI imagines golden era Dhallywood queens as modern celebs

On a similar, a Facebook user named Razib Jahan Ferdous rendered jaw-dropping pictures of eight Dhallywood queens—Anjana, Babita, Champa, Kabori, Nutan, Rozina, Shabana, and Suchorita.
22 July 2023, 10:55 AM

Audiences in Kolkata cheered, gave standing ovations for ‘Shurongo’: Tama Mirza

The blockbuster Eid release, "Shurongo," starring actor Afran Nisho and Tama Mirza, has not only taken the Bangladeshi audience by storm, but has now ventured into West Bengal, India. With the movie being screened in 31 theaters in West Bengal since yesterday, the film's stars and crew are witnessing the wave of appreciation firsthand.
22 July 2023, 10:33 AM

Kajol reveals she 'looked like horses' in 'Karan Arjun' song

Kajol revealed a story from the making of "Karan Arjun" song "Jaati Hoon Main '' in a new interview while promoting her upcoming Disney+ Hotstar series "The Trial."
22 July 2023, 06:14 AM

Alia Bhatt believes her daughter will become scientist, fans disagree

Now that Alia, as a mother, has shared her thoughts on her child’s future, only time will reveal how the child independently chooses her path.
22 July 2023, 05:54 AM

Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year 3’ to release on OTT

Excitingly, Karan will introduce Shanaya Kapoor, the daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, to the OTT platform with this project, marking her debut as an actor.
22 July 2023, 05:42 AM

Korean actor-singer Chung Lim dies of cancer

Chung Lim, a Korean actor and singer, passed away at the age of 37 after battling with colon cancer on July 19.
22 July 2023, 05:39 AM

Depp vs Heard: Netflix set to release infamous trial series

The famous feud between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp defamation trial from 2022 will be released as a Netflix original documentary in three parts.
22 July 2023, 05:02 AM

Rafi hints Chanchal, Nisho might share screen together

Rafi hinted that he is in talks with Chanchal Chowdhury and might bring Nisho and Chanchal together for his next big screen project.  Fans have been anticipating it could be the same film he hinted with TM films a few days earlier.  
22 July 2023, 05:01 AM

Mustafa Monwar, Dolly Zahur to receive ATN Bangla Lifetime Achievement Award

Celebrating their success, the channel is going to honour noted artist Mustafa Monwar for his contributions in the media and renowned artiste Dolly Zahur for her illustrious acting career. 
22 July 2023, 04:43 AM

Afran Nisho opens up about son after Nirab's accusation

Yesterday, noted film journalist and TV anchor Sharmila Maiti came to Facebook live with Afran Nisho. 
22 July 2023, 04:34 AM

‘Priyotoma’ sells tickets worth Tk 25 crore by the end of third week

On the 23rd day of the release of “Priyotoma”, director Himel Ashraf told The Daily Star about the ticket sales of the third week of the movie, 'Even in the fourth week of release, the movie is being screened in up to 63 theaters in the country.”
21 July 2023, 14:51 PM

Zayed Khan receives ‘Humanitarian’ award in the US

Bangladeshi actor Zayed Khan is one of the recipients to get this honour. The news was shared by the actor himself from his verified Facebook page. The award was presented yesterday (July 20), at a special reception in the Delegates Dining Room at United Nations (UN) Headquarters. However, the award has nothing to do with the United Nations itself.
21 July 2023, 13:26 PM

Action-packed trailer for 'The Marvels' unveils female-led superhero trio

Marvel Studios has unveiled an exciting new trailer for "The Marvels", the follow-up to the 2019 hit "Captain Marvel". The film will see Brie Larson reprising her iconic role as Carol Danvers, while Parris and Vellani make their Marvel Cinematic Universe debuts, returning as Captain Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan, also known as Ms Marvel.
21 July 2023, 12:35 PM

Tauquir Ahmed makes theatrical comeback with ‘Tirthojatri’

Tauquir Ahmed fondly recalled the days when the Mahila Samity, located in Bailey Road, was the thriving hub of theatre until the 1990s. While the legacy now extends to the grandeur of BSA, the director shared his concerns about the scarcity of theatres in the city, adding, “I am concerned that we need more theatres in the city.”
21 July 2023, 11:04 AM

‘Shurongo’ screening expands to 50 halls in Bangladesh, 31 in West Bengal

Shahriar Shakil, the film’s producer, confirmed the news to The Daily Star. He is currently in Kolkata, where the movie will premiere later this evening. Raihan Rafi expressed his optimism, hoping that the West Bengal audience will embrace the film as warmly as the audience in Bangladesh has.
21 July 2023, 10:49 AM

Nisho made false comments about me to Indian media: Nirab

Recently, Afran Nisho made a controversial comment about Dhallywood actors Nirab and Emon's personal lives to a renowned media outlet in Kolkata, which ignited a heated discussion within the entertainment industry.
21 July 2023, 06:28 AM

Shakib Khan making a comeback in Tollywood? 

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan is all set to make a grand comeback to Tollywood after a break of five years. Known for his performance in Bangladesh-India joint productions like "Shikari", "Nabab", "Chalbaaz", "Naqab" and "Bhaijan Elo Re," Shakib's return has already created a buzz in the industry.
21 July 2023, 06:14 AM

Celebrities sparkled in Dhaka premiere of 'Barbie'

Prior to the release of "Barbie", the movie premiere was held yesterday at Capital's SKS Tower's Star Cineplex branch, where people and celebrities alike flocked to attend a special screening of the movie.
21 July 2023, 06:13 AM

Mithila to teach Bangladeshi dialect in Tollywood film 'Debi Chowdhurany'

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila will be training Tollywood actors Rangaraj and Nishi to speak with a Bangladeshi accent for a Tollywood film titled, "Debi Chowdhurani" directed by Subhrajit Mitra. The film also features Prosenjit Chatterjee and Srabanti Chatterjee in the lead roles.  
21 July 2023, 05:55 AM