Suchanda not only flourished as one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, making her debut with “Kagojer Nouka”, but also proved her artistry behind the camera by directing the acclaimed film “Haajar Bachhar Dhorey ”. Honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards, she has long since stepped away from the glamour of cinema. But how does she spend her days now? How is the beloved actress of yesteryear? The Daily Star sat down with her to find out.

Throughout the July protests, the actor was seen participating in numerous demonstrations, advocating for justice and safety for the youth. His fellow artistes, directors, and colleagues, who marched beside him during those turbulent days, have come forward in strong protest against the accusations now leveled against him.

Shankha Dasgupta’s debut feature film "Priyo Maloti" has been honoured with the Audience Award at the 8th London Bengali Film Festival.

Jaya Ahsan is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, “Jaya Aar Sharmin”. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the much-anticipated project is finally ready to hit theatres.

Other celebrities such as Adam Driver, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, and Diane Lane also shared their admiration for the filmmaker. Past AFI honourees include Orson Welles, Meryl Streep, and Denzel Washington.

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has joined Bollywood director Neeraj Ghaywan’s upcoming film "Homebound" as executive producer, ahead of its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Emma Mackey is set to transition from Greta Gerwig’s vibrant “Barbie” universe to the magical realm of “Narnia”, reuniting with the director for her adaptation of CS Lewis’ classic fantasy series for Netflix.

“Fear” paints a chilling picture of existential dread: as news breaks of an imminent hydrogen bomb attack, a diverse group of people are rushed into an experimental shelter.

“Another World” tells the heartfelt story of two orphaned brothers, Aladin and Alamin, portrayed by two real-life street children living in Dhaka’s Uttara area. The cast also features performances by GM Masud and Marzia.

Among the Eid releases, “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, and "Jongli” have generated the most buzz. Even after four weeks in theatres, these films continue to draw attention.

There’s no arrogance in his voice when he says it — just the quiet certainty of someone who knows that the real magic lies not in the destination, but in the journey itself. “And right now, for me, that journey is just beginning,” he concludes.

Mondera Chakroborty, one of Dhallywood’s rising stars, made her film debut with the Gias Uddin Selim directorial period film “Kajol Rekha”, and garnered acclaim both in Bangladesh and internationally, giving her significant visibility in the industry.

The acclaimed play "Marx in Soho" is set to return to the stage once again. The performances will be held from May 1 to May 3 at 7pm each evening at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in Dhaka.

Dr Shariful Islam, assistant professor at the Department of Media Communication and Journalism at North South University, is set to participate in the 78th Cannes Film Festival as an academic expert. The festival, one of the most prestigious gatherings in global cinema, will run from May 13 to 24 in Cannes, France.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called for a total ban on Pakistani artistes from working in India, following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed 26 civilian lives. The attack has further heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

Responding to the protest, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released a notification on April 23 announcing the suspension of this requirement.

Bangladeshi film “Mastul” has won the Special Mention Award (Jury) from the Federation of Film Societies in Moscow.

Among the most featured actors, Khairul Basar stands out, starring in 15 projects that are being released one after another. So far, seven have premiered, including “Golper Naam Maya” directed by Shetu Arif, “Shohore Joto Rong” by Syed Shakil, “Manush Ki Bolbe” by Ashikur Rahman, “Payel” by Sayful Hafiz Khan, and “Jodi Amar How” by Serniabat Shawon, among others, while others are on the line.

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

The film went on to be a major success. "There are countless stories like that in my acting life," Rozina reflects. "Every film holds its own memories. As long as I live, I’ll carry those stories with me."