Actress Jaya Ahsan has condemned the attack on indigenous students and their supporters protesting the removal of graffiti featuring the term "indigenous" (Adivasi in Bangla) from textbooks. Yesterday, she voiced her concerns on social media, calling for an end to all forms of discrimination in the country.

Concerns have been raised about the security measures of the Mumbai administration, from Bollywood celebrities to their fans, following consecutive attacks on the bungalows of Bollywood stars in the Bandra area. Last year, Salman Khan's Galaxy apartment came under fire from the Hindutva extremist group, the Bishnoi Gang.

Speaking exclusively with The Daily Star, the “Swapnajaal” and “Gunin” famed actress shared her excitement and thoughts on the release of her first Indian film.

David Lynch, the American filmmaker, writer and artiste who scored best director Oscar nominations for "Blue Velvet", "The Elephant Man", and "Mulholland Drive", and co-created the groundbreaking TV series "Twin Peaks", has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed yesterday.

Today, film lovers can enjoy Mehazabien Chowdhury’s “Priyo Maloti,” among other cinematic gems.

Sukorno Shahed Dhiman's upcoming web series “Feu”, set against the 1979 Marichjhapi massacre, explores the intersection of politics and humanity, shedding light on the brutal treatment of refugees.

One or more unidentified assailants broke into Khan’s home, stabbing him multiple times. The incident, which has shaken Bollywood circles and concerned fans worldwide. Saif was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he underwent surgery to address critical injuries to his neck and spine.

Bangladeshi actress Pori moni is set to make her Kolkata debut with the film “Felu Bakshi”, scheduled to release tomorrow, January 17.

Leading the charge, Payal Kapadia's “All We Imagine As Light” has been recognised in the Best Film Not in the English Language category, a significant achievement for Indian cinema on the global stage.

In an effort to revitalise the BFDC, a plan to reduce rental fees for equipment and studio floors has been introduced. This experimental initiative, aimed at attracting more filmmakers to shoot at BFDC, will run for six months.

Amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, baseless rumours have surfaced suggesting the possible cancellation of the 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for Sunday, March 2, in Hollywood. The claims, lacking any credible foundation, have sparked unnecessary speculation.

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Thursday after being stabbed at his Bandra residence in the early hours of the morning.

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

This heartwarming festive film promises to bring even more joy to fans of Priyanka Chopra and the Jonas family during the 2025 holiday season.

Touted as one of the sweetest couples in showbiz, FS Nayeem and Nadia celebrated nine wonderful years of marriage on January 14. While Nayeem has been winning hearts with his impressive performances on OTT platforms, Nadia has made her mark with her performance in television dramas and her talent as a dancer. 

In a recent twist in the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the actor has accused Ryan Reynolds of intentionally creating the character Nicepool in “Deadpool & Wolverine” as a means to demean and target him. Baldoni claims the character was designed as a direct effort to mock, intimidate, and publicly humiliate the actor.

M Night Shyamalan is facing a copyright infringement trial, accused of copying key elements from an independent film to create his Apple TV+ series, “Servant”. Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini has sued Shyamalan and Apple, seeking $81 million, alleging that the show borrows from her 2013 film, “The Truth About Emanuel”.

Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has delayed the Oscar 2025 nominations announcement for a second time due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Initially, the voting period was extended by two days to provide members with more time, moving the announcement to January 19.