'Barir Naam Shahana' to hit theatres in Bangladesh

The film “Barir Naam Shahana” (A House Named Shahana) is set to be released in theatres across Bangladesh. Directed by Leesa Gazi, the film is produced under the banners of Goopy Bagha Productions Limited and Komola Collective. The announcement was made on Thursday (21 August) hnight through a Facebook post by Goopy Bagha Productions Limited.
22 August 2025, 04:18 AM

Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi become parents with adoption of daughter

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi announced yesterday that they adopted a daughter this summer, the first child for the married couple.
22 August 2025, 03:43 AM

‘Shurjokonna’: A classic reflection on women, freedom, and power

Labannya, a mannequin who comes to life in the imagination of the artist Lenin in Alamgir Kabir’s classic film “Shurjokonna” (1975), subsequently delivers a most unforgettable scene in it. She recollects a mythological past.
21 August 2025, 13:37 PM

‘You are deeply felt throughout the journey’: Shakib Khan pays tribute to Nayak Raj Razzak

Today marks the eighth death anniversary of legendary actor Nayak Raj Razzak, who passed away in 2017. Remembering the star, actor Shakib Khan paid tribute to him in a Facebook post, describing Razzak as a guardian figure who stood by him in both his professional and personal struggles.
21 August 2025, 11:27 AM

Pune court summons ‘Jolly LLB 3’ team over ‘judiciary insult’ case

Actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with director Subhash Kapoor, have been summoned by a civil court in Pune following allegations that their upcoming film “Jolly LLB 3” “disrespects the judiciary.”
21 August 2025, 07:21 AM

Shakib Khan confirms ‘Soldier’ for December release

Shakib Khan is set to return to the big screen this December with “Soldier”, a new film directed by debutant filmmaker Sakib Fahad. The superstar confirmed the news in a recent interview from the United States, where he has been vacationing for over a month with actress Shabnam Bubly and their son Shehzad Khan Bir.
21 August 2025, 07:11 AM

Govt to ensure quality of grant-funded films: Mahfuj Alam

Information and Broadcasting adviser Md Mahfuj Alam today affirmed that the government will extend full cooperation to raise the quality of films produced with state funding.
21 August 2025, 06:22 AM

Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and more appear in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut

The trailer for Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, “The Ba***ds of Bollywood”, was released by Netflix yesterday, featuring Salman Khan and Ranveer Singh in guest appearances as themselves.
21 August 2025, 05:08 AM

Remembering Razzak and Abdullah Al-Mamun

Today marks the death anniversaries of legendary actor Razzak and noted director-actor Abdullah Al-Mamun. To commemorate the two stalwarts, Channel i has arranged a series of special programmes.
21 August 2025, 04:30 AM

Judge Frank Caprio, famed for ‘Caught in Providence’, dies at 88

Frank Caprio, the retired municipal judge from Rhode Island who became a global sensation for his compassionate courtroom approach in the reality court series “Caught in Providence”, has passed away at the age of 88.
21 August 2025, 04:13 AM

Justin Baldoni addresses Isabela Ferrer ‘bullying’ claims

Justin Baldoni has issued an official response to accusations from actress Isabela Ferrer, who alleged that the “It Ends With Us” director bullied and harassed her. The claims surfaced in the midst of an ongoing legal dispute involving Blake Lively, People reported.
20 August 2025, 06:54 AM

‘We are doing well’: Zahid Hasan on life with Sadia Islam Mou

For over 20 years, Zahid Hasan and Sadia Islam Mou have shared their lives. Yet, the couple is seldom spotted together in public and rarely attends industry events as a pair. This absence often fuels speculation about the state of their marriage, with social media abuzz with gossip and assumptions. Recently, however, Zahid Hasan addressed the rumours and spoke candidly about his personal life.
20 August 2025, 06:45 AM

Pierce Brosnan open to reprising James Bond under Denis Villeneuve

Veteran actor Pierce Brosnan, who played James Bond in four films between 1995 and 2002, has playfully entertained the idea of reprising the role as an older version of 007.
20 August 2025, 06:15 AM

Zahir Raihan’s legacy honoured on 90th birth anniversary

The 90th birth anniversary of eminent filmmaker and writer Zahir Raihan was observed yesterday through a discussion and film screening organised by the Zahir Raihan Film Institute at a convention hall in Dhaka.
20 August 2025, 06:10 AM

HBO reveals cast of Weasley siblings for its ‘Harry Potter’ series

HBO has unveiled the cast of the new generation of Weasleys for its upcoming “Harry Potter” series, currently filming at Warner Bros Studios Leavesden.
20 August 2025, 06:02 AM

English-language Bangladeshi film ‘Dot’ set for theatrical release

Bangladesh-made English film “Dot” is set to hit theatres on September 5. Directed by Barua Sunanda Kakon, the film has been shot entirely in English.
20 August 2025, 04:58 AM

July uprising: Busan Int’l Film Festival introduces memorial prize

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced a new international award titled the "July Memorial Prize", set to debut at its 30th anniversary edition from September 17 to 26 in Busan, South Korea.
19 August 2025, 19:01 PM

Remembering Zahir Raihan on his 90th birth anniversary

Today marks the 90th birth anniversary of Liberation War filmmaker, writer, and martyred intellectual Zahir Raihan. To honour his life and legacy, the Zahir Raihan Film Institute organised a special programme in the capital.
19 August 2025, 12:11 PM

Quentin Tarantino calls ‘Inglourious Basterds’ his masterpiece

Acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his own films he considers his most defining works. Speaking on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the two-time Oscar winner reflected on his career and the films closest to his heart.
19 August 2025, 07:16 AM

‘3 Idiots’ actor Achyut Potdar passes away at 91

Veteran Marathi and Hindi film actor Achyut Potdar, best remembered for his role as the strict professor in “3 Idiots”, has died at the age of 91. He passed away on Monday (18 August), at Jupiter Hospital in Thane, where he had been admitted due to health complications. The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed. His funeral will be held today in Thane.
19 August 2025, 07:10 AM