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'Sex Education' co-stars Wood and Mackey among BAFTA Rising Star nominees

Emma Mackey and Aimee Lou Wood, who rose to fame on hit Netflix show "Sex Education", and historical epic "The Woman King" actor Sheila Atim are among the nominees in the rising star category in the BAFTA Film Awards.
19 January 2023, 03:45 AM

The uncomfortable conversation around 'Faraaz'

Earlier, the official trailer for Hansal Mehta's thriller film, "Faraaz", was released. The film is said to be based on the tragic Holey Artisan café incident, which shook the country to the core on July 1, 2016.
18 January 2023, 14:52 PM

Sequels to ‘Mohanagar’, Kaiser’ among Hoichoi’s new shows 

Hoichoi Bangladesh has announced 8 original shows to be released throughout the year. These shows include the second season some of the most appreciated Bengali web content as of yet– Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar 2" and Tanim Noor's "Kaiser Level 2".
18 January 2023, 12:36 PM

‘Eken Babu’ writer Sujan Dasgupta found dead under mysterious circumstances

He was reportedly found lying on the floor of his bedroom, according to the police. 
18 January 2023, 12:32 PM

‘West Meets East Screenplay Lab' winners announced

Earlier today, the 'West Meets East (WME) Screenplay Lab' came to a conclusion at the Alliance Française de Dhaka, as a part of the Dhaka International Film Festival 2023.
18 January 2023, 12:15 PM

Bollywood gearing for KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty’s wedding

Bollywood is waiting for another big fat wedding when actress Athiya Shetty, daughter of Bollywood stars Suniel Shetty and Mana Shetty, and cricketer KL Rahul will tie the knot by the end of this month, January. This will be the first wedding of the year. According to media reports, the wedding ceremony will take place between January 21 and 23. The couple is likely to exchange vows on January 23.
18 January 2023, 11:54 AM

Mim confirms web-series debut

In recent times, Bidya Sinha Mim has been busy shooting her upcoming film “Manush”, which will see her star opposite Kolkata actor Jeet, in India. While the shooting for the film has been underway, rumours surrounding Mim’s web-series debut have been circulating around the showbiz industry in Bangladesh.  To verify these rumours, The Daily Star reached out to the actress today.
18 January 2023, 10:28 AM

Sallha Khanam Nadia hospitalised

The Daily Star reached out to Nadia over the phone to get an update on her current state. The actress shared that she has been suffering from gastro-liver issues, and after her health deteriorated, she had to visit the hospital upon her doctor's suggestion.
18 January 2023, 08:34 AM

Orsha and Imran return with Chorki's 'Jahan'

Popular OTT platform Chorki began its year with feminocentric series "Guti". Within the same month, they are set to release yet another one in the same vein, "Jahan".
18 January 2023, 07:31 AM

‘Faraaz’ vs ‘Saturday Afternoon’: Farooki opens up to media

As Bollywood gets ready to release “Faraaz”, a movie based on the Holey Artisan attack, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”—based on the same event—is still stuck in censor board limbo.
18 January 2023, 07:24 AM

'RRR' actor Jr NTR to star in a Marvel film?

It seems like “RRR” actor Jr NTR might soon be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Previously, the actor interacted with the International media and told them that he would love to debut in Hollywood with a Marvel film.
18 January 2023, 06:53 AM

Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida dies at age 95

 Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one of her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95.
18 January 2023, 06:52 AM

‘Pathaan’ smashed ‘KGF-2’ record prior to release

At present, Bollywood is eagerly waiting for the release of Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Pathaan”. With advance booking for “Pathaan” underway, fans cannot seem to contain their excitement. 
18 January 2023, 05:43 AM

DIFF Day 5: Raihan Rafi’s ‘Damal’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) kicked-off on Saturday, with a plan to screen 252 films from 71 countries over the course of the event.
18 January 2023, 04:00 AM

Aly Zaker will remain in our hearts forever: Sara Zaker

An illustrious figure in the world of acting, Sara Zaker has been a trailblazer in both the theatre stage and on television. One of the prominent figures of the ‘Nagorik Natya Sampradaya’, Sara Zaker received the Ekushey Padak for her contributions to the field of acting.
18 January 2023, 04:00 AM

In 2023, K-Dramas reign supreme on Netflix

On Tuesday, Netflix revealed its largest-ever annual slate of Korean films and programs, stating that more than 60% of its global subscribers watched Korean content in 2022. In its 2023 slate release, the platform presented 34 projects, including 11 previously unknown projects.
17 January 2023, 14:55 PM

I gifted Suchitra Sen a saree, which she really liked: Ferdous

Often called the Greta Garbo of Bengal, Suchitra Sen is incomparable to anyone but herself. Her sweet features and impeccable style have left an imprint on every Bengali’s heart; and will continue to do so for generations to come. Be it old or new, she still holds admirers across borders and nations.
17 January 2023, 13:22 PM

‘Phirey Dekha’: Rozina’s directorial debut coming this March

After a glorious career in Dhallywood, spanning over almost four decades, Rozina is now finally going to make her directorial debut with the film, “Phirey Dekha”. As of now, the film is set to hit theatres on March 3.
17 January 2023, 11:12 AM

I have taken a one-month vacation: Razz

Despite his success in films, Razz had recently experienced some conflicts in his personal life. After quite the strait, now him and his wife, Pori Moni are now enjoying their time at home, with their son Rajyo. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Razz shared his new year's resolutions, hopes, recent ventures, and more. 
17 January 2023, 11:08 AM

‘RRR’ beats ‘The Fabelmans’ on US grounds

Since achieving the Golden Globes for 'Best Original Song' home, SS Rajamouli's "RRR" has been on a straight path of awards and achievements consecutively. Just a couple of days back, the film even claimed two more awards from the 28th Critics Choice Awards ceremony.
17 January 2023, 09:04 AM