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Revival of the Bangladeshi wedding fashion industry
The high-end local bridal and groom’s clothing industry is relatively new. Targeting a very niche consumer base, brands like Aarong and Mayasir, and shops at Mirpur Benaroshi Polli started bringing their wedding attire lines to the forefront, offering customers for the first-time, luxury wedding outfits that were completely local, if not a bit limited in their offerings.
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Mental health represented in Bollywood: Five stellar movies
Mental health has always been heavily stigmatised within the Indian subcontinent. This is particularly the case in the mainstream media, where we often see misguided portrayals of the issue, often being showcased as ‘madness’ rather than a health issue.
10 October 2022, 11:25 AM
‘Foreigners Only’: Nuhash Humayun reminds us of our colonised roots
A dark comedy, with artistic value and a brilliant satirical take on the social fabric of formerly colonised countries, "Foreigners Only" is yet another masterpiece by Nuhash Humayun.
10 October 2022, 09:56 AM
Ishita’s mother passes away after battle with cancer
Jahanara Khan Nodi, the mother of renowned actress Rumana Rashid Ishita, is no more. She passed away round 7:30 am today at her residence in Uttara. Ahsan Habib Nasim, President of Actors’ Equity Bangladesh has confirmed the news to the media.
10 October 2022, 09:03 AM
Want to spend time with my son, won’t return to acting at the moment: Pori Moni
Ever since Pori Moni and Sariful Razz had their son, Shaheem Mohammad Rajya, he has been the centrepiece of their lives. The actress, who is busy with her blissful motherhood, was last seen with her family at Chorki Carnival, a celebration of the platform’s first year.
The actress talks to The Daily Star about her life, return to acting, and more.
10 October 2022, 07:13 AM
Tom Cruise to become first actor to film in outer space
From climbing the longest tower, Burj Khalifa in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” to jumping over speeding trains in “Mission: Impossible 7”, 60-year-old Tom Cruise can give any professional stuntman a run for their money with his amazing fitness and excellent skills.
10 October 2022, 07:13 AM
Nora Fatehi gets legal notice from Dhaka
Bollywood diva Nora Fatehi is all set to perform in Dhaka at the Global Achievers Awards on November 18. The award show has been organised by the Women’s Leadership Corporation, and it is planned that Nora Fatehi will hand over the prize to women entrepreneurs and perform for them on stage.
10 October 2022, 06:05 AM
‘Unoloukik’ brought my career back from ICU: Intikhab Dinar
Chorki Carnival took place yesterday, to celebrate its first year, and reward the best performers on the game-changing OTT platform.
10 October 2022, 03:14 AM
Bubly-Shakib are not together, announcement may come today
Shakib Khan and Shabnom Bubly shocked everyone when they announced that they had a 2-year-old son together, Shehzad Khan Bir.
10 October 2022, 03:03 AM
'Pride leads to destruction' : Mim leaves cryptic message on Facebook
Prominent actress Bidya Sinha Mim has stirred up a lot of speculation on social media, with her recent Facebook status.
9 October 2022, 10:10 AM
‘Chorki Carnival’ honours the best in OTT
Popular OTT platform Chorki recently completed its one-year journey in the world of entertainment. The streaming platform has given the audience popular content like: “Networker Baire”, “Unoloukik”, “Syndicate” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others.
9 October 2022, 07:57 AM
Star Cineplex celebrates 18th anniversary
Yesterday marked the 18th year of Star Cineplex. It would be in 2004, that Star Cineplex would bring out the first multiplex cinema theatre in Bangladesh. In attendance at the anniversary event were the team of the upcoming movie, "Damal".
9 October 2022, 07:18 AM
FDC’s environment has been spoiled: Zayed Khan
Zayed Khan used to go to the BFDC everyday, while he was General Secretary for Bangladesh Film Artistes Association. However, it has been a while since he was seen there.
The actor spoke to The Daily Star about his recent works and future plans.
9 October 2022, 06:55 AM
From big screens to Tiktok: Actresses adapt to new media
Formerly known as Musical.ly in 2016, Tiktok is undoubtedly one of the most revolutionary social media platforms in recent times, taking over the world by storm. From teenagers to celebrities, it has influenced people of all ages and professions, mostly because of its user-friendly interface and attractive short-length videos.
Bangladeshi celebrities are no exception. A good number of celebrities have joined Tiktok mostly during quarantine, to interact with their fans in a more personalised manner. Over time, like Facebook and Instagram, it has also become another major platform to promote their upcoming projects and share bits of their lives.
9 October 2022, 04:00 AM
‘Shakib Khan has nothing to do with my US Visa’: Puja Chery
Ever since Puja Chery flaunted her US Visa on Facebook, rumours have been circulating about her and fellow US resident, Shakib Khan.
8 October 2022, 12:50 PM
Star Cineplex celebrates 18th anniversary with ‘The Woman King’
Bangladesh’s first multiplex, Star Cineplex, has completed its 18-year journey into the world of the entertainment industry. Cineplex authorities have organised a grand event at SKS Tower today. Esteemed guests will also be able to enjoy the premiere of Viola Davis starrer movie, “The Woman King.”
8 October 2022, 11:17 AM
Tele-queens of this generation
Our first generation of actresses, who worked in television dramas, came in the sixties. Since then, many generations have come and passed, and with them many new faces have joined the industry.
8 October 2022, 10:30 AM
From ‘Dilbar’ to ‘Light the Sky': Nora Fatehi’s rise from a conservative Moroccan family
From “Saki Saki” to “Dilbar”, the Moroccan beauty Nora Fatehi, ruled Bollywood with her scintillating dance moves and her enchanting performances.
8 October 2022, 09:04 AM
Plus means positive
Tasnova Tabassum Parisa has proven that body types do not define beauty – it comes from the soul. The talented young woman won the title of “Miss & Mrs Plus Bangladesh”. This plus size beauty pageant challenges the stereotypes of beauty standards and raises awareness against the culture of body-shaming.
In an exclusive interview with Star Showbiz, Parisa talks about her journey as a plus size woman and more.
8 October 2022, 08:21 AM
Jasim was iconic, he was one of a kind
Today marks the 24th death anniversary of eminent film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known as Jasim. Among the many talented artistes who have captivated the film industry with their brilliant performance, Jasim is a name to be remembered. His brilliant portrayal of both villainous and leading roles on the silver screen made him unparalleled in his time.
8 October 2022, 08:01 AM