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10 July 2026, 12:07 PM Entertainment

Delhi court clears ‘Faraaz’ for release

Hansal Mehta’s film “Faraaz”—which is based on the Holey Artisan terrorist attack of 2016—has been cleared for release by the Delhi High Court. The court has refused to block the release of the film, as requested by some of the victim’s family members. Now, “Faraaz” is all set to release in theatres tomorrow. 
2 February 2023, 10:34 AM

‘Saturday Afternoon’ won’t release on February 3: Farooki

The saga surrounding the release of Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon” (Shonibar Bikel), has been fascinating to witness.
2 February 2023, 08:37 AM

Directors' Association lays out conditions on importing Hindi films

Bangladesh Film Directors' Association has given some conditions for the screening of Hindi films in theaters in Bangladesh. According to the conditions given by the organization, Bollywood films cannot be shown in the first two weeks of the month.
2 February 2023, 05:34 AM

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s wife allegedly ‘imprisoned’ at home

After noted Indian actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s mother, had lodged a complaint against his wife Aaliya Siddiqui allegedly over a land dispute, Aaliya now claims to be ‘imprisoned’ at the in-laws' house—deprived of proper sleep, food, and basic privacy.
2 February 2023, 04:00 AM

Love is what I want, not money: SRK

With an explosive box-office performance, "Pathaan" has gained more than Rs 500 crores in its first five days worldwide. Amid the chart-topping reign that has brought in almost Rs 640 crore in a week, Shah Rukh Khan says that he is hungry for the audience's love not their money.
1 February 2023, 14:07 PM

Siam wins National Film Award twice in a row

Siam Ahmed started off the year with a bang, earning his second National Film Award, after already winning the prize in 2020 edition of the award show. This time, the actor has been announced as the winner in the ‘Best Actor’ category for his performance in the film, “Mridha Bonam Mridha”.
1 February 2023, 14:00 PM

Chanchal congratulates Tasnia Farin for ‘Aaro Ek Prithibi’

Renowned actress Tasnia Farin’s Tollywood debut film, “Aaro Ek Prithibi” is set to have its theatrical release in Kolkata on February 3. The actress has been quite busy promoting the Atanu Ghosh directorial film in India. Taking a moment to congratulate the actress on the occasion, noted actor Chanchal Chowdhury shared his best wishes for “Aaro Ek Prithibi”, via a video message that he posted on social media.
1 February 2023, 12:00 PM

Farooki’s plight for Censor Board clearance continues

On January 21, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's "Saturday Afternoon" (Shonibar Bikel) finally received a verbal clearance from the Bangladesh Film Censor Board, after being stuck in limbo for four long years. However, the film has not received the official clearance letter, which will let Farooki go about planning the theatrical release of the movie—which he wants to happen before “Faraaz” comes out this February 3.
1 February 2023, 08:31 AM

‘Poran’ coming to Canada in February

Even seven months after its theatrical release, the craze for Raihan Rafi’s “Poran” does not seem to be slowing down. Now, the Sariful Razz, Yash Rohan and Bidya Sinha Mim starrer is all set to appear in Canadian cinema halls, starting February 3. The news was confirmed by the director of the film, Raihan Rafi himself.
1 February 2023, 07:08 AM

Aamir Khan offers Salman a role in his new film

Salman Khan and Aamir Khan have been the best of friends over the years, having always supported each other during difficult times. In the last 30 years, the two have collaborated on the cult comedy “Andaz Apna Apna” (1994) and have established themselves as two of Indian cinema's biggest stars.
1 February 2023, 06:12 AM

Celebrities who published their books at Ekushey Boi Mela 2023

As February approaches, writers are gearing up for this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela, in hopes of publishing their books and interacting with fans. Like every year, several celebrities are also busy with publishing and promoting their new books.
1 February 2023, 06:00 AM

This the biggest achievement of my 17-year-long career: Badhan

Prominent actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has recently been honoured with the National Film Award in the ‘Best Actress’ category for “Rehana Maryam Noor”. Alongside this prestigious achievement, Badhan has also been showered with international awards including, ‘Best Actress’ in both Valencia International Film Festival and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in Australia. Sitting down with The Daily Star, Badhan shared her feelings about this monumental achievement.
1 February 2023, 04:30 AM

Bangladeshi celebrities gear up for Ananda Mela in June

The biggest annual festival for Bangladeshi-Americans, Ananda Mela is all set to illuminate Los Angeles once more, on the upcoming June 17 and 18, 2023. Just like every year, a plethora of Bangladeshi celebrities will be appearing at the event this year as well.
1 February 2023, 04:00 AM

'Superman', 'Batman' to spearhead DC's TV and movie reboot

Stories about Batman and his assassin son, a new Superman tale and Swamp Thing are set to hit the big screen as part of an ambitious 10-year plan to reinvigorate DC Studios under new owner Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O).
1 February 2023, 03:30 AM

Will Smith, Martin Lawrence reunite for ‘Bad Boys’ sequel

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are reteaming for a fourth “Bad Boys” movie, in one of Smith’s most high-profile new projects since the slap.
1 February 2023, 03:00 AM

‘Pathaan 2’ already in the works?

Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen, after nearly four years, received a rousing reception from his fans. “Pathaan” has already become a box-office hit since its release. So much so, that fans are already hoping for a sequel to the film.
31 January 2023, 14:09 PM

Condition of actress Akhee still unchanged

Recently, small-screen actress, Sharmeen Akhee suffered major burns from an explosion. She is currently undergoing treatment at the high-dependency unit (HDU) at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. In the last two days, her condition has remained unchanged.
31 January 2023, 13:10 PM

Prosecutors prepare to charge Alec Baldwin

Actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will be charged on Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Western "Rust" in 2021, according to New Mexico prosecutor.
31 January 2023, 12:39 PM

'The greatest joy of my entire career'

Recently, Mir Sabbir bagged the National Film Award in the 'Best Actor in a Lead Role' category for his performance in the government-granted film Raat Jaga Phool. The film also marked the actor's directorial debut, as he continues to impress audiences with his multi-talented persona for two decades now.
31 January 2023, 12:30 PM

‘Unish 20’ to hit Chorki this February

Arifin Shuvoo and Afsan Ara Bindu starrer romantic web-film Unish Bish will be premiering on February 13.  Recently, the OTT platform released the teaser, where both the stars created magic with their cracking chemistry on-screen.
31 January 2023, 11:21 AM