‘Borbaad’ set for theatrical release across the Middle East

After a successful run at the local box office, Shakib Khan’s film “Borbaad” has been released in the United States, Canada, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, and Denmark. Now, the film is set for release in the Middle East, allowing audiences in the region to experience it on the big screen.
16 May 2025, 10:32 AM

Aamir Khan, Rajkumar Hirani team up for Dadasaheb Phalke biopic

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is set to reunite with director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic based on the life of Dadasaheb Phalke, widely regarded as the Father of Indian Cinema. The project will mark their third collaboration following “3 Idiots” (2009) and “PK” (2014).
16 May 2025, 09:46 AM

Goethe-Institut to screen two award-winning shorts by Golam Rabbani

The Goethe-Institut Dhaka is set to host a special screening of two internationally recognised short films by Bangladeshi filmmaker and journalist Golam Rabbani. As part of their “Cine Evening” series, the event will showcase "Surot" and "Untongue" on May 18 at 7pm, offering audiences a chance to experience narratives that have resonated on global stages.
16 May 2025, 09:30 AM

‘Nadan’ poster unveiled, set for Eid release

The first look poster of the upcoming Bangladeshi film Nadan has taken audiences by surprise, hinting at a gripping and intense storyline. Directed by acclaimed cinematographer-turned-filmmaker Farhad Hossain, “Nadan” is set for release this upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
16 May 2025, 05:16 AM

Farooque: The unparalleled hero of social cinema

Today marks the death anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi actor Farooque, a beloved figure in the golden era of Dhaka cinema. Renowned for his roles in social dramas, Farooque became a household name through films that resonated deeply with rural and urban audiences alike. Though he played romantic and liberation war heroes, it was the social narratives that elevated him to iconic status.
15 May 2025, 13:11 PM

‘Gulmohor’ took me on a powerful journey: Sushama Sarkar

Actress Sushama Sarkar, known for her work on stage, television, and film, is returning to the screen with “Gulmohor”, a new web-series directed by Syed Ahmed Shawki. The series is set to premiere tonight at midnight and marks Sarkar’s first collaboration with the critically acclaimed director.
15 May 2025, 10:25 AM

Film producers unite for fair revenue share from theatres

Dhaka’s film producers have reached a consensus on the demand for a fair share of revenue from cinema halls. On Wednesday (May 14) afternoon, several producers held a meeting at a restaurant in Gulshan-2 to address this long-standing issue. Photos from the meeting were later shared on social media.
15 May 2025, 08:22 AM

Kim Kardashian makes bold acting move in Ryan Murphy’s ‘All’s Fair’

Kim Kardashian is taking her legal ambitions from the books to the screen in “All’s Fair”, Ryan Murphy's new legal drama—and the just-released trailer proves it’s anything but typical courtroom fare. Stylish, melodramatic, and unapologetically bold, this series marks Kim’s most prominent scripted acting role.
15 May 2025, 05:44 AM

Tom Cruise receives standing ovation at Cannes for ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise was moved to tears after “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” received a five-minute standing ovation following its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
15 May 2025, 05:40 AM

‘He’s always exceptional’: Runa Khan on Mosharraf Karim's ‘Bohemian Ghora’ role

National Award-winning actress Runa Khan, known for her powerful performance in “Haldaa”, has recently wrapped up filming for a new web-series titled “Bohemian Ghora” opposite acclaimed actor Mosharraf Karim. Directed by Amitabh Reza, the series features Mosharraf Karim opposite eight different female leads, including Runa.
14 May 2025, 08:42 AM

Mosharraf Karim’s ‘Mirza’ to premiere on Bongo this month

Directed by actor-filmmaker Sumon Anowar, “Mirza” introduces viewers to a sleuth who defies the typical image of youthful, agile crime-solvers. Instead, Karim’s Mirza is older, a little laid back, not one for chasing down suspects or getting into fistfights—but razor-sharp in intellect.
14 May 2025, 07:37 AM

The wondrous father-son duo return

The father-son duo of Ferdous Wahid and Habib Wahid, will reunite on-screen in a special programme titled “Chena Mukh Dukh Shukh”, airing today at 5:30pm on Channel i.
14 May 2025, 07:06 AM

Tanim Noor’s ‘Utshob’ unites 11 acclaimed actors for Eid release

The upcoming Eid-ul-Azha film “Utshob”, directed by Tanim Noor, was officially announced at a press conference on May 13 at the Gulshan Shooting Club in Dhaka. The event also introduced the film’s star-studded cast.
14 May 2025, 04:55 AM

Leonardo DiCaprio presents De Niro with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025

Veteran actor Robert De Niro was honoured with the prestigious honorary Palme d’Or for Lifetime Achievement during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival 2025 on Tuesday (May 13) evening. The award was presented by actor and longtime collaborator Leonardo DiCaprio.
14 May 2025, 04:23 AM

‘The Royals’ on Netflix: Crown, couture, and confusion

At a time when OTT platforms are overflowing with gritty thrillers and intense dramas, Netflix’s “The Royals” offers a much-needed escape into a world of luxury, romance, and family dynamics. At its heart, the series is a maximalist rom-com built on the most classic of tropes — opposites attract, rich boy meets self-made girl, palace intrigue meets pitch decks — dressed in some of our favourite buzzwords: feminist, queer-friendly, and unapologetically fashionable. It is refreshing to see a desi series embrace froth and flamboyance without constantly apologising for it. Then again, being aware of one’s aesthetic does not excuse narrative shortcuts. While "The Royals" delivers big on styling and spectacle, its storytelling often trips on its own heels.
13 May 2025, 12:44 PM

French court finds actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexual assault on film set

A court in Paris on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema.
13 May 2025, 10:54 AM

Yash, Malaika team up for Eid release 'Khotipuron'

After moving audiences to tears with “Tomader Golpo” during Eid-ul-Fitr, filmmaker Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz and screenwriter Siddique Ahmed have teamed up once again—this time with actors Yash Rohan and Malaika Chowdhury—for a new YouTube film titled “Khotipuron”.
13 May 2025, 10:29 AM

Cannes Film Festival kicks off amid global uncertainty

Filmmakers, producers, sales agents, and journalists from around the world converge to showcase and discover new films, emphasising that storytelling transcends borders. However, this year's festival unfolds under the shadow of proposed US tariffs on foreign films, announced by President Donald Trump.
13 May 2025, 05:07 AM

Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Film Festival 2025

More than 350 figures from the cinema world, including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday (May 12) on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival.
13 May 2025, 05:04 AM

Shooting during Covid wasn’t easy: Jaya Ahsan

National Film Award-winning actress Jaya Ahsan, known for her stellar performances across both Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali cinema, is set to return to the silver screen with her new film “Jaya Aar Sharmin”, releasing on May 16. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the film was shot during the pandemic.
13 May 2025, 04:38 AM