Crew for biopic on Bangabandhu to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow

The biopic of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is being directed by eminent Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal. The shooting for the first lot of “Bangabandhu”, which began in January at Dada Saheb Phalke studio, Mumbai, wrapped up in April.
15 November 2021, 12:41 PM

‘Afraid to stay at home because I might become father to more kids’

“The Kapil Sharma Show” will host the cast of “Bunty Aur Babli 2” this weekend. During the episode, Saif Ali Khan will reveal why he is keeping himself busy with back-to-back work assignments.
15 November 2021, 11:37 AM

‘Keramot Moula’s prowess on the stage is unmatched’

Eminent actor and cultural personality Keramat Moula , has been involved with theatre for decades.  The renowned artiste has been part of notable troupe Theatre for a long time. His performance in the popular movie “Surja Dighal Bari” and BTV’s hit tele-fiction “Jonaki Jole” remains one of his most renowned works. The Ekushey Padak-winning actor turned 80 today.
15 November 2021, 11:27 AM

Shakib Khan announces new film from the US

Popular actor Shakib Khan is currently in New York, attending the 16th Oikko Channel I Music Awards. The actor has announced his new film from the US today.
15 November 2021, 10:32 AM

A year without ‘Feluda’

After battling for his life for 40 days, Soumitra Chatterjee breathed his last on November 15, 2020, at the age of 85. Born on January 19, 1935, in Krishnanagar, Nadia, Chatterjee started dreaming of achieving new heights since a very early age.
15 November 2021, 09:34 AM

Poster of Soumitra Chatterjee’s film ‘72 Hours’ revealed

Honouring Soumitra Chatterjee on his first death anniversary, the first look of his film, “72 hours” was released today.
15 November 2021, 08:18 AM

‘No Land’s Man’ selected for Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film, “No Land’s Man”, has been selected for the Current Waves section of the 25th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Farooki is set to present the film, and join a Q/A session. He is also on the jury of the festival’s First Feature competition.
14 November 2021, 16:22 PM

Shokh set to appear live after 6 years

Popular actress and model Anika Kabir Shokh is set to appear in Tanvir Tareq’s Facebook live programme after a long hiatus. 
14 November 2021, 14:48 PM

I am spending the best time with my mother: Jaya Ahsan

Celebrated actress Jaya Ahsan recently went to London for a vacation. She has been roaming around the multicultural city, with her mother. In a conversation with The Daily Star, she talked about her observation on the Bangladeshi community of London, her recent works, and more.
14 November 2021, 12:00 PM

Salman, Ranbir not in guest list of Katrina’s wedding?

Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s wedding is set to be a star-studded affair, with guests like Karan Johar, Ali Abbas Zafar, Kabir Khan, Mini Mathur, Rohit Shetty, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, and Varun Dhawan, among others. However, it seems like there is no mention of Ranbir Kapoor and Salman Khan in the guest list as of yet, as per reports.
14 November 2021, 11:31 AM

FIR lodged against Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra for cheating and forgery

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra have been charged with a cheating and forgery complaint by a businessman.
14 November 2021, 10:11 AM

A powerful story about an unafraid woman

Rehana Maryam Noor is a movie that feels almost uncharacteristic of itself. It is entirely based in a Bangladeshi society, somehow, with Bangladeshi characters that feel too close to home.
14 November 2021, 10:03 AM

Rajkummar Rao engaged to Patralekhaa

Bollywood couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are now engaged. Their pre-wedding celebrations took place at Chandigarh.
14 November 2021, 08:37 AM

‘His performances on the silver screen will remain evergreen’

On this day 17 years ago, we lost renowned film actor Wasimul Bari Rajib to cancer. However, the four-time National Film Award winner remains a shining name of the film industry. Rajib made his silver screen debut in 1982 in the movie, “Khokon Shona”, with noted director Kazi Hayat.
14 November 2021, 08:06 AM

Mahfuz Ahmed, Pori Moni to star in web film ‘Antarale’

National award-winning actor Mahfuz Ahmed is all set to return to movies with noted director Chayanika Chowdhury’s web film “Antarale”.
14 November 2021, 07:13 AM

Manna’s last movie to release on forthcoming Independence Day

Noted actor Manna’s last movie, “Jiban Jantrana”, is set to hit the theatres at last. As the shooting began in 2005, it was originally named “Lilamanthan”. However, unfortunately, the actor passed away mid-way through shooting, and everything stood still.
14 November 2021, 06:30 AM

Humayun Ahmed’s ‘Kothao Keu Nei’ touched my heart: Jewel Aich

Popular magician Jewel Aich shared an intimate bond with celebrated writer-filmmaker Humayun Ahmed for decades. The author enjoyed his magic tricks while the magician enjoyed his fictions.
13 November 2021, 17:02 PM

Pori Moni’s ‘Mukhosh’ to release on January

Renowned film star Pori Moni’s film “Mukhosh” is slated for release mid-January. The director of the film, Iftekhar Shuvo, has confirmed the news to The Daily Star today.
13 November 2021, 11:14 AM

Kangana offers to return Padma Shri if proven wrong about controversial comment

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has stirred up another controversy by claiming that India got Independence in 2014 with the reign of the BJP-led government, while the Independence the country got in 1947 was “bheek” (alms).
13 November 2021, 07:35 AM

Paris Hilton marries in 'true fairy tale wedding'

US socialite Paris Hilton has married her boyfriend of two years, Carter Reum, in what she called “a true fairy tale wedding.”
13 November 2021, 07:01 AM