Actress and dancer Mehbooba Mahnoor Chandni is returning to television in a special Eid-ul-Azha drama titled Tumi Ami O Shey, directed by Azizul Hakim. Interestingly, the story for the production has been written by his wife, actress and director Zeenat Hakim.

The narrative centres on Maqbool, a compassionate cook portrayed by Fazlur Rahman Babu, who befriends Noora, a young stowaway. Their bond challenges the ship's hierarchy, particularly with a power-hungry helmsman who suspects Maqbool of espionage. The film explores themes of trust, compassion, and the complexities of human relationships.​

Rumours surrounding the health of legendary actress Babita circulating on social media on Monday, originating from a Facebook ID using her name. To verify the claim, The Daily Star reached out to the veteran actress last night.

“I’m overwhelmed by the audience’s love. The affection people are showing for this film is truly incomparable. I couldn’t make time earlier because of shooting for a new project. At last, I managed to come today,” he said at the screening.

Independent Bangladeshi filmmaker Zayed Siddiki’s short film “Darkak” has officially been selected for competition at two prestigious international film festivals in France and Canada.

Veteran actor Shivaji Satam, best known for his portrayal of ACP Pradyuman in the long-running television series “CID”, has made a return to the show after a brief absence, following fan backlash over his character’s apparent death in a recent episode.

Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.

Three weeks since their Eid release, Bangladeshi films continue to draw strong audience turnout. Among the six titles released this festive season, “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Jongli”, and “Chokkor 302” have sustained their performance, contributing to a boost in the local box office.

The National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) lit up last Saturday with a vibrant gathering of popular faces from the acting world. Through direct votes, the Actors Equity Bangladesh elected a new leadership panel of 21 members, including its president and general secretary.

In a WrestleMania main event for the ages, John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship, becoming a record-breaking 17-time world champion. However, the victory was mired in controversy following interference from rapper Travis Scott.

Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.

More than five years after “The Big Bang Theory” wrapped up, Leonard and Penny are still enjoying game nights—at least virtually. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki, who portrayed the beloved couple on the long-running CBS series, recently reunited in a commercial for the mobile video game “Royal Kingdom”. In the playful ad, the duo ditches all their usual forms of entertainment in favour of the immersive gaming app.

“Daagi” stars Afran Nisho as a hardened, mysterious convict, with the number “786” branded on his uniform—a visual that’s now become iconic among fans. Starring opposite him is actress Tama Mirza, with a supporting cast that includes Sunerah Binte Kamal, Shahiduzzaman Selim, Gazi Rakayet, Mili Bashar, and Rashed Mamun Apu.

This year’s election saw Azad Abul Kalam contesting for the presidency against Abdullah Rana, and Rashed Mamun Apu vying for the general secretary role against Shahed Sharif Khan.

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after experiencing breathing difficulties and mild chest pain yesterday night.

Although the winners of the 2023 National Film Awards were expected to be announced months ago, political transitions delayed the process. Sources now suggest that the awards will finally be handed out in May, with small-budget films emerging as strong contenders across several major categories.

Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat, known for his compelling performances in “Paatal Lok”, “Raazi”, “Raees”, and “Jaane Jaan”, is gearing up for his next project, the heist thriller “Jewel Thief”. Over the years, the actor has built a dedicated fanbase and is often compared to the late actor Irrfan Khan.

During his student years, Wasim gained fame as a bodybuilder, winning the East Pakistan title in 1964.

Amid high domestic demand, “Jongli” is set to be released internationally on April 25.

Lucasfilm has officially announced “Star Wars: Starfighter”, a new chapter in the iconic franchise, with Ryan Gosling leading the cast and Shawn Levy directing. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 28, 2027, with production set to begin this Fall.