For a long time, Bollywood has lacked proper representation for people of all backgrounds, identities and body types. However, now a new wave of movies is changing this stifling absence. Satramm Ramani's "Double XL" is indeed one such breath of fresh air. Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi play the characters of two plus-sized women navigating professional and personal lives in this movie. All women know the stress of looking a certain way and the fear of body shaming. This infused shame is almost palpable in the characters, and as they shed that, the reinvigoration is transmitted to the audience.

The screen lights up to a burkha–clad woman claiming that she is now Fatima, her previous identity being Shalini Unnikrishnan, indicating a case of forced conversion.

While Pori Moni has put forth a number of both mental and physical abuse claims against her husband Razz, Sariful Razz has preferred to remain silent on the whole issue and avoided making any statements in the media.

“If a person isn’t serious about a relationship, they would never take a decision like having a baby”, Pori Moni wrote on her recent status.

While Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” is mired in controversy around its first song “Besharam Rang”, the makers can finally see a silver lining as the advance ticket of the film has become sold out in Germany.

Dhallywood actress Zahara Mitu is all set to play a cricketer in Mohammed Tareq Hasan’s cricket-oriented film “Jersey Number 16”. The actress will be seen opposite Abu Hurayra Tanvir in the film.

Mir Naufel Ashrafi Jisan started acting in Bagerhat Theatre, when he was just a little boy. After studying in the department of Drama and Dramatics at Jahangirnagar University, he made his acting debut with the film “Moner Manush”, directed by Goutam Ghose in 2010.

The first poster for "Animal", starring Ranbir Kapoor, has been released. In the poster, Ranbir is seen in a completely new avatar. 

Bidding 2022 a proper goodbye, we have welcomed 2023 with renewed hopes and dreams. Stars share with us some of theirs, in this feature.

On the last day of the year, Pori Moni dropped a bombshell announcement that she is no longer willing to stay with her husband, Sariful Razz.

The last six months have been akin to a festival of amazing films for the audience. Hoping to continue this fever of wonderful productions in  this year as well, the filmmakers, actors and associated parties eagerly lined-up several big budget films awaiting releases soon.

2022, in a sense, was a year of discovery for the showbiz arena. While many found their footing and solidified their careers, it was a breakout year for many. Here are some young talents that we think you definitely should look out for in 2023.

Arifin Shuvoo’s much-awaited film "Black War" which was supposed to hit theatres on January 6 has been delayed by 1 week. The announcement came just 6 days before the scheduled date.

Korean stars Lee Jong Suk and IU have allegedly been dating for four months, according to a report published today by the South Korean media outlet Dispatch.

Pori Moni finally opened up to The Daily Star about her rumoured divorce, soon after she put up an explosive status last night after she claimed that her relationship was ‘toxic’.

Social media was shocked at midnight when Dhallywood’s famous heroine Pori Moni hinted at separation from her husband, Sariful Razz. Pori Moni left Razz's house with her son Rajya, and told local media that she plans to send a divorce letter to Razz soon.

Asking for the freedom to tell stories, film industry stakeholders, media and lawmakers attended the FAB Fest 2022 held at the premises of Bangla Academy yesterday. Organised by Film Alliance Bangladesh, FAB Fest 2022 spearheaded a session titled “Bangladeshi Cinema at a Crossroad: How Reform Can Propel Us”. Beginning with the freedom to tell stories, directors and artists urge the lawmakers to create a film commission which will be a ‘one stop solution’ handling all the problems of the film industry.

The biennial general election of the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association took place on Friday at BFDC. Kazi Hayat has been elected as the new president while Shahin Sumon has become the general secretary.

“Happy 31st everyone!” – The message started like any other New Year’s wish.

So, before the year ends, let’s take a look at some of the best dramas that made 2022 such a stellar year for K-drama.