Mukhopadhyay transposed the novel’s original setting forward to the late 1930s and early 1940s to make the narrative more immediate for contemporary viewers.

In an industry often content to either idolise or invisibilise women, Nair managed to carve a cinematic language that neither glorifies nor redeems them. She allows them to take up space, to be complicated, to have appetites.

The sixth edition of the Bogura International Film Festival (BIFF) will be held from January 8 to 10, 2026, at Madhuban Cineplex in Bogura. The festival is organised by the Pundranagar Film Society, Bogura. This year’s event will showcase 71 films from 32 countries across five categories.

The director of Israel's entry for the 2026 Oscars about a Palestinian boy's quest to see the sea hopes it will help arouse compassion in his homeland during so much conflict.

I haven’t shared it with anyone, but we will announce a sequel this month. Whether it is “Surongo 2” or “Taandob 2”, you’ll have to wait and find out!

His dedicated Shakibian fans did not miss the event either. One of them said, “Wherever Shakib bhai goes, we never miss the chance to be there for him. Whether it’s an event or an award show, he always remembers us and keeps us in his thoughts. We, the Shakibians, will always love and stand by him!”

Two major names in Indian cinema are joining forces as Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star in the upcoming film by acclaimed “RRR” director S S Rajamouli. The filmmaker will both write and direct the yet-untitled project, which also features Mahesh Babu in a leading role.

The long-running legal feud between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has intensified, with Pitt filing new court documents against his ex-wife over the sale of their French estate and winery, Château Miraval.

The launch ceremony of the film “Dhakaiya Devdas” will be held today at a club in Dhaka, marking the official beginning of the project featuring popular onscreen duo Ador Azad and Shobnom Bubly.

Lionsgate has unveiled the first trailer for “Michael”, the highly anticipated biopic about Michael Jackson, directed by Antoine Fuqua. The teaser, which will make its theatrical debut ahead of “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”, gives audiences their first glimpse of the late icon’s life and legacy.

Netflix has unveiled the first five minutes of “Stranger Things” Season 5, igniting both excitement and controversy ahead of the show’s long-awaited final chapter.

Bollywood’s veteran actor and playback singer Sulakshana Pandit, who shared the screen with some of Hindi cinema’s biggest stars including Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, Vinod Khanna and Shashi Kapoor, passed away in Mumbai on Thursday (November 6) following a cardiac arrest. She was 71.

Previously, Antik Mahmud had teamed up with the legendary Abul Hayat for a special animated video. This time, he is partnering with renowned actress Dilara Zaman, who will be lending her voice to a cartoon for the very first time. Interestingly, this unusual collaboration had been on Antik’s mind ever since he worked with Abul Hayat.

The premiere screening of the film “Delupi” was held on Wednesday at the Darun Mallik Primary School field in Deluti Union, Paikgacha upazila of Khulna. 

Courteney Cox is stepping behind the camera once again to direct the upcoming true crime thriller “Evil Genius”, starring Patricia Arquette and David Harbour. The film is being produced by Aggregate Films and August Night, and is inspired by the acclaimed Netflix documentary series by Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillieri. The screenplay is written by Courtenay Miles, a WGA Award nominee.

With its powerful performances and daring subject matter, “NeelChokro” (Blue Circle) promises to deliver an intense, thought-provoking experience to viewers.

Stewart, who recently directed “The Chronology of Water”, referenced The Celluloid Ceiling report, which tracks gender representation in film. The study found that only 11 of 2024’s top 100 highest-grossing films were directed by women — a sharp drop from 16 in 2020.

Meghan Markle is set to make her long-awaited return to acting after seven years in a new film titled “Close Personal Friends”, alongside Lily Collins and Brie Larson, according to multiple outlets.

To commemorate the 77th birth anniversary of noted author and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed on November 13, Star Cineplex has announced a special celebration titled “Humayun Ahmed Week”, running from November 7 to 13.

Jaya Ahsan played an instrumental role in ensuring justice for elephants. Responding to a writ filed by popular actress Jaya Ahsan and PAW Foundation Founder and Chairman Rakibul Haque Amil, a court suspended the issuing and renewal of licenses to adopt elephants from the wild.