The three-day Burning Crab Festival came to a close, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the hill tracts and coastal regions. Hosted at the Mermaid Beach Resort, the event featured six stages, each showcasing a diverse array of performances.

A remake of a widely acclaimed 90s television commercial is currently in production, featuring Nirab Hossain and Keya Payel. The original advertisement, which became a sensation during the decade, starred Nobel and Mou.

The estate of one of Superman's co-creators has filed a copyright lawsuit in a US court against Warner Bros Discovery ahead of the release of its new movie, "Superman", part of a planned reboot of the DC Comics superhero film franchise.

Recently, Priyadarshan celebrated his 68th birthday where he expressed his desire to direct “Hera Pheri 3” featuring the original trio Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty.

The 2025 Sundance Film Festival wrapped up yesterday with an awards ceremony at The Ray Theatre in Park City, Utah, celebrating outstanding achievements in independent filmmaking. At the prestigious ceremony, the grand jury and audience award winners were announced, showcasing films and documentaries recognised for their imaginative storytelling and societal relevance.

A defining moment in his decade-long career, Shahjahan Shamrat made an unforgettable impact with his portrayal of Razzak in Shankha Dasgupta’s “Priyo Maloti”. Adding his own charm to the character of an empathetic friend, his on-screen persona brought life to the bond of friendship and communal harmony, making the audience emotional.

Battery-run rickshaws have caused multiple accidents in recent times and have raised safety concerns not only for pedestrians but also for those who ride these vehicles. The lack of proper training for drivers has created this situation, as most of them do not have enough experience to operate battery-generated engines.

Idhika Paul first stepped into acting through the popular Zee Bangla television serial “Rimli”. She later won audiences over with her natural acting skills in another well-loved Zee Bangla serial, “Pilu”, where she played the second lead character, Ranja. Since the conclusion of “Pilu”, the actress has not appeared in any other television series.

Despite the personal cost, including an overdose of sleeping pills in Australia in 1969 that put her in a coma, Faithfull appreciated the chance to learn from great songwriters like Jagger, Paul McCartney and John Lennon.

When the wildfires swept through Los Angeles, engulfing upscale areas like Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and Santa Monica, many residents were forced to evacuate. Among them was Meryl Streep, who took an unconventional route to escape the flames. Her nephew, Abe Streep, revealed to New York Magazine Intelligencer how the acclaimed actress had to make a daring move to flee the crisis.

Lux Channel i Superstar famed Sifat E Tahsin, who was once a familiar face in acting, has been living in the United States with her husband and children for an extended period. However, it was announced yesterday that she has returned to acting in the drama “Fader Preme”.

Actor Niloy Alamgir has voiced concerns over the unauthorised release of behind-the-scenes footage from shooting units, which often goes viral without the knowledge of artistes and crew members. Such leaks, sometimes even revealing crucial scenes, have caused embarrassment for those involved in the productions.

Rafiath Rashid Mithila and FS Nayeem starrer “Jole Jwole Tara” is all set for release next month. Directed by Arun Chowdhuri, the government-funded film will showcase Mithila in a completely unique character.

Actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba and rising star Naznin Nahar Niha teamed up for the first time for a drama. Directed by Jakaria Showkhin and co-written by Showkhin and Nasir Khan, the project is titled “Mon-Duari”. The project was filmed over 13 days in locations including Dhaka, Nawabganj, and Rajshahi.

Madhumita Cinema Hall, one of Dhaka’s historic film theatres located in Motijheel, has maintained a strong tradition over the years, celebrating its golden jubilee in 2022. Today, Iftekhar Uddin Noushad, the owner, confirmed that the cinema will close permanently following this year’s Eid screenings. He also shared with The Daily Star that a new multiplex will be built in its place.

Pori Moni has often been in the limelight for her personal life more than her work. Over the years, the actress has faced criticism for controversies surrounding her relationships, marriage, and even drug-related incidents.

Following its record-breaking theatrical run since its release on December 5, “Pushpa 2: The Rule”, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, is gearing up for its OTT release. The highly anticipated sequel is set to stream on Netflix, covering multiple languages. 

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, adviser to the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, has called for merging the culture and tourism ministries to ensure better coordination.

Following the social media controversy over two prominent actresses, Mehazabien Chowdhury in Chattogram and Pori Moni in Tangail, being prevented from attending launch events in their respective locations, another actress, Apu Biswas, has faced the same obstacle today. She was scheduled to inaugurate a restaurant in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area.

Seasoned actor Khawaja Naim Murad made his debut in the 1990s with the film “Chandni”, through which he significantly made a mark. Since then, he has never had to look back. Within just a few years, he established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. “Chandni” turned his life around and he went on to play leading roles in numerous films.