Apu Biswas is currently under a hectic schedule with various commitments and new projects. In a conversation with The Daily Star on her birthday today, the renowned actress shared her upcoming puja plans, and exciting new ventures.

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has been garnering immense praise for her powerful presence in movies. Mithila has completed shooting for three movies back to back and there seems to be no stopping for the actress as she is going to shoot soon for her third Kolkata project.

Eminent cinematographer Samir Kushari, who was involved in hundreds of memorable television projects since BTV’s golden era, has passed away at a hospital in the capital today due to post-Covid complications. He was 71 years old.

Prominent actor Afzal Hossain and noted actress and anchor Shanta Islam have shared the screen in many television productions. Afzal has also acted in a number of productions which have been scripted by Shanta.

Noted actor Mahmud Sajjad has been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Evercare Hospital in Dhaka for 38 consecutive days, due to post Covid-19 complications. Now, he has been given a feeding tube, and his condition has deteriorated, confirmed his brother, M Hamid. 

Director Prasoon Rahman’s much-awaited film “Dhaka Dream” will release in theatres across the country on October 22.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan left audiences in fits of laughter with his rendition of the viral hit “Manike Mage Hithe” as he sang along with Sri Lankan singer Yohani Diloka de Silva, who became an Internet sensation after the release of the track.

Syed Ahmed Shawki directorial web series “Taqdeer” premiered on Hoichoi in December 2020, to much critical acclaim. The series has now won the Best Regional Web Series of the year in the 'Gold' category in the prestigious Promax India Award. According to a press note, there was a competition among other nominated contents from ZEE5 Global, Alt Balaji, Hotstar and Voot, in which “Taqdeer”  was recognised as the best web series of the year.

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film “No Land’s Man” has been premiered today at the Busan International Film Festival.

Directors are all geared up to commence the shooting of their government-granted films. 7 noted directors have already started shooting across different districts including Dhaka so that they are able to produce the movies effectively. 

Jaya Ahsan is undoubtedly one of the most beloved film and television stars in our country. The National Award winner is also extremely popular in Tollywood, and is the recipient of many Indian film awards as well.

The Mumbai Magistrate court refused to grant bail to Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and two others, in relation to a drugs seizure case.

Today marks the 23rd death anniversary of noted film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known simply as Jasim.  "We like to observe baba's birthdays and death anniversaries quietly," shares Jasim's youngest son, A K Rahul. 

Marking their 17th anniversary yesterday, Star Cineplex held the Dhaka premiere of “No Time to Die”, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, at Sony Square, their new branch in Mirpur.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, who was arrested in a drugs case involving a rave party in a cruise ship, is no longer in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), but has been lodged in jail for 14 days, as per reports. 

The Rashid Palash directorial “Poddapuran” will be released at eight movie halls across the country, including Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The Punya Films production is Rashid Palash’s first feature film.

The much-anticipated film "Poran" is set to release this December, confirms the film's director, Raihan Rafi. It is based on the gruesome Rifat murder that happened on June 26, 2019 in front of Barguna Government College. 

Stumbling across a set at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, an unprecedented scene emerged across the halls- groups of huts shaped like a slum became visible to the spectators.

With Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan being taken to custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau, after a cruise ship raid, several Bollywood celebrities have extended support to him and his family. Having said that, Hrithik Roshan recently took to his Instagram handle to pen a kind hearted open letter for Aryan.

Audrey Hepburn biting down on a cigarette holder  whilst donning a black dress on the poster for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was a defining moment for the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring Hepburn in one of her most iconic roles, the Oscar-winning film was released on this day in 1961 to great critical and commercial acclaim, following the life of Holly Golightly, a naive, eccentric young girl who falls in love with a struggling writer.