After two months of strict lockdown, cinema halls have reopened recently. However, as of now, they are mainly screening old movies.

Nayak Raj Razzak was one of the most beloved actors of the country. On his fourth death anniversary, popular actors of today speak about their favourite movies of him.

Abdur Razzak, fondly known as Nayak Raj Razzak, was one of the most beloved actors in our country. He ruled over the silver screen with memorable films in a wide array of genres. He passed away on this day, four years ago.

Channel i will broadcast its all-new programme, “The Piano Lounge”, from September onwards.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan, is reportedly all set to make her much-anticipated debut with acclaimed director Zoya Akhtar, in a series based on the globally loved “Archie” comics.

The shooting of Anonno Mamun’s upcoming film “Omanush” was wrapped up recently. The film stars Rafiath Rashid Mithila and Nirab alongside Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Misha Sawdagar, and Rashed Mamun Opu among others. 

Zahir Raihan is often referred to as a poet behind the lens. “Jibon Theke Neya”, one of his many classic creations, is etched in the history of Bangladeshi filmmaking as one of its finest works, as is his documentary film ‘Stop Genocide’ in 1971, which left the whole world in awe.  

Celebrated director Mizanur Rahman Aryan started his career in 2012 with tele-fictions. He went on to win over the audience with “Boro Chele” in 2017, which is one of the most viewed Bangladeshi television productions on YouTube till date. His recent Eid releases “Hello Shunchen”? and “Not Out” were also widely appreciated by viewers. Aryan’s first film "Networker Baire", featuring Khairul Bashar, Nazia Haque Orsha, Tasnia Farin, Yash Rohan, Nazifa Tushi, Sariful Islam Razz, Jonayed, and Tasnuva Tisha, releases on the OTT platform Chorki today. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the director talks about his expectations from the project, and more.

It wasn’t until 2001 that a Bollywood film would unpack for me how friendship truly works—friendship that goes beyond the melodrama of a Sholay or a Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, that navigates the trickier terrains of conflict, miscommunication, and the clashing of irrational egos in everyday life. Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai (2001) turned 20 this year, but it remains a cult classic not only because it revolutionised storytelling in the Indian film industry of its time, earning a place in university syllabi on filmmaking, but also because it introduced a genre and way of thinking that was missing from Bollywood films until then.

Today marks the 74th birthday of the "Miah Bhai" of Dhaliwood, Farooque. The best way to commemorate the actor, brave freedom fighter and Member of Parliament is through one of his own anecdotes.

Recently, Netflix released a new set of images from Season 5 of “The Crown”, featuring Dominic West as Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.

Satyajit Ray’s “Nayak” mesmerised audiences upon its release in 1966. 55 years later, the film still feels new and relevant. The more I watch it, the more enamoured I am of it.

Moushumi is one of the most revered actors in the history of Bangladesh. She has gifted countless hits in her illustrious career of over 28 years. The National Award winner talks to The Daily Star about her career, philosophy and more.

It can seem like awards ceremonies are given an inordinate amount of importance. Not only do critics, every now and then, disregard a compelling work of fiction, but the entire endeavour also begs the question: what is the purpose of awards and critical acclaim? Marvel films have been famously ignored by the critics, irrespective of the mammoth fan following and box office returns they accumulate, even though immensely successful box office hits, such as “Titanic” and “Avatar”, have been known to have an impact on the Oscars. However, things seem to be changing in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), led by Kevin Feige.

Sony Cinema Hall in Mirpur-2 has been modernised to Star Cineplex’s Sony Square. It will be open to the public from August 20. "Before that, the Mirpur branch of Star Cineplex will be formally inaugurated on August 19,” said Mohammad Hossain, the former head of Sony Cinema Hall.

Sahraa Karimi, an Afghan filmmaker and general director of national film company Afghan Film, has called for support from cinema communities around the world as her country falls to the Taliban insurgency.

Jaya Ahsan is to star in ‘Bini Sutoy’, made by India’s National Award winning director Atanu Ghosh.

Television director Sazzad Sony passed away today at 2:30 am at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, after suffering from a brain hemmorage. He was 37 years old at the time of passing.

Renowned actor Shakib Khan opened up about the much talked about arrest of Pori Moni today, with The Daily Star. “Being her colleague, as far as I know, Pori Moni grew up without her parents,” said Shakib. “There is a huge difference in the way she grew up, compared to others her age. Her struggles have definitely not been the same as other people. Perhaps not having a guardian around has often led her to make decisions which were not right for her.” 

Tareque Masud's films compel us to think anew. An archivist and a brilliant storyteller, he was fondly known as the ‘Cinema Feriwala’. The artiste is an indispensable name when it comes to film studies. Masud and his close collaborator, cinematographer Mishuk Munier, passed away in a tragic car accident ten years ago, on this day.