Mosharraf Karim unveils fierce look in ‘Insaaf’

Mosharraf Karim appears in a never-seen-before look in the upcoming Eid release “Insaaf”, leaving fans intrigued by his fierce transformation.
5 May 2025, 08:43 AM

Nawazuddin Siddiqui slams Bollywood for ‘creative bankruptcy’

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has taken a sharp jab at the Hindi film industry, accusing it of normalising plagiarism and lacking originality. While promoting his latest release, “Costao”, the actor opened up in an interview with Puja Talwar on YouTube, criticising Bollywood’s current creative direction.
5 May 2025, 05:07 AM

SRK lands in New York for Met Gala debut with just one suitcase

Dressed casually for his travels, Shah Rukh wore a white T-shirt layered under a grey jacket, paired with denim jeans. Sporting sunglasses and carrying a bag, he was seen warmly greeting fans — offering hugs and handshakes — before making his way to his car.
4 May 2025, 13:26 PM

Urdu-dubbed ‘Jongli’ set for release in Pakistan

Bangladeshi cinema has been gradually making way into the Pakistani market, with two previous film releases premiering with English subtitles. This time, the cross-border cultural exchange will deepen as “Jongli” becomes the first Bangladeshi film to be dubbed in Urdu for its release in Pakistan.
4 May 2025, 11:21 AM

‘Fyakra’ set to premiere on Bongo this week

Set against a backdrop of chaos and desperation, “Fyakra” follows Samad, who needs a hefty sum to win over his love interest, Golapi. Short on options, he turns to his friends for help, and together they hatch a plan for a robbery. But things quickly spiral out of control when a woman is accidentally killed during the heist. What starts as a desperate attempt at love becomes a frantic battle for survival, as the woman’s grieving husband and the police both launch a relentless pursuit.
4 May 2025, 11:12 AM

Angelina Jolie to lead 'Anxious People' movie adaptation

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is gearing up to lead the cast of the film “Anxious People”.
4 May 2025, 07:13 AM

‘Panchayat’ Season 4 teaser: Pradhan Ji and Bhushan to lock horns in election

The first teaser for “Panchayat” Season 4 was released yesterday, showing the residents of Phulera preparing for elections and teasing an epic face-off between Raghubir Yadav’s Pradhan Ji and Durgesh Kumar’s Bhushan.
4 May 2025, 05:50 AM

‘You’ Season 5: He keeps us watching one last time

It may safely be said that few characters in contemporary television have managed to disturb and captivate audiences in equal measure, the way Joe Goldberg has. Across five seasons of Netflix’s psychological thriller "You", Joe – played with eerie precision by Penn Badgley – has stalked, manipulated, and murdered his way through several dream cities. From the literary enclaves of New York to the sunlit superficiality of Los Angeles, and from suburban chaos to the gothic eeriness of London, his journey has been as much about place as it has been about pathology. In the final season, the show returns to its original setting, New York City, and in doing so, reclaims the sharpness and thematic coherence that initially made it a breakout success.
3 May 2025, 12:40 PM

Bangladeshi celebs living abroad: Where are they now?

Once, they were some of the most popular stars in the country’s showbiz scene—some in films, some in television dramas, others in music. Eventually, they left the country and settled abroad. Among the stars who have moved overseas, most now live in the United States. A few are in Canada, Australia, or London. How are these cultural icons doing in their adopted countries, years after leaving the limelight?
3 May 2025, 12:01 PM

‘Mastul’ nominated for Humanitarian Film at Imagine India Film Fest

The 24th edition of the festival will run from September 1 to 16, where this Mohammad Nuruzzaman film will compete in the ‘Life Award’ category.
3 May 2025, 11:50 AM

Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Instagram accounts blocked in India

In a significant digital clampdown, the Instagram accounts of popular Pakistani artistes Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have been blocked in India. The restriction, which went into effect yesterday, comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that left 26 people dead.
3 May 2025, 05:01 AM

Showbiz stars gear up for ‘Celebrity Champions Trophy’

After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh’s showbiz stars are once again gearing up to take the field—this time with a new name and a fresh format. Ditching the previous title “Celebrity Cricket League” (CCL), the upcoming tournament has been rebranded as the “Celebrity Champions Trophy” (CCT), set to commence on May 5.
3 May 2025, 04:51 AM

Dola does it again

Some songs don’t just trend—they take over. One such track is “Chand Mama”, from the film ”Borbaad”, which didn’t just climb the YouTube Music trending list once, but soared to the top twice and is still continuing to evoke emotions even after a month.
2 May 2025, 18:00 PM

Jeremy Renner declined 'Hawkeye' Season 2 over post-accident pay dispute

Jeremy Renner revealed that a pay cut is why Marvel’s "Hawkeye" didn’t get a second season. In a candid interview with High Performance, the actor said he turned down Disney’s offer to return as Clint Barton because he was offered only half the salary he earned for Season 1.
2 May 2025, 13:48 PM

Chorki celebrates Ray’s legacy with ‘Dear Satyajit’ release

Filming took place at Ray’s ancestral home in Masua, Kishoreganj, as well as other heritage sites, including a house in Old Dhaka. “Dear Satyajit” aims to inspire young independent filmmakers, much like Ray inspired generations before.
2 May 2025, 10:46 AM

Satyajit Ray in the modern era: Can we still relate to his timeless classics?

Discovering Satyajit Ray in his literary and cinematic masterpieces is a never-ending process. Every time we dive into different aspects of Ray’s talents, there’s always more to discover in his techniques, ideas, and overall execution. Today marks the legendary director’s 104th birthday, and even after three decades since his demise, his brilliant stories are still relevant in our daily lives.
2 May 2025, 10:42 AM

Chorki releases five new short films by emerging filmmakers

Chorki, known for championing diverse storytelling, developed this platform to give short films broader exposure beyond festivals and niche audiences. As Chorki CEO Redoan Rony put it, “Young filmmakers usually end up screening their short films only at festivals or for a specific crowd. After that, these films almost disappear from public view. We wanted to change that.”
2 May 2025, 06:13 AM

‘Ityadi’ revisits Trishal for a tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam

Marking the 46th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of his first published poetry collection “Agnibeena”, the “Ityadi” team selected Trishal as the filming location back in July 2022. In front of a visually stunning stage adorned with Nazrul’s timeless poetry and portraits, the event was recorded with thousands of spectators in attendance.
2 May 2025, 05:59 AM

Teaser for web-series ‘Fyakra’ unveiled

The teaser for the seven-episode web-series “Fyakra” has been released, offering a glimpse into a gritty tale of crime, consequence, and pursuit. The series is set to premiere on OTT platform Bongo on May 8.
2 May 2025, 05:22 AM

‘What matters is how you stand your ground’: SRK on insider-outsider debate

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his sharp wit and eloquence, shared a rare perspective on the insider-outsider discourse in the film industry during his appearance at the WAVES 2025 Summit in Mumbai yesterday.
2 May 2025, 04:57 AM