‘Shomoy Shob Jane’: A modern day love story with a social message
Ira (Tanjim Saiyara Totini) and her beau Adil (Ahamed Sharzil) -- the charming couple in the university premise love to hang out with friends and enjoy every bit of their life. As a girl belonging from a conservative family, Ira has to lie to her father for stayovers with her friends, and goes out for long trips outside the city.
23 February 2023, 03:00 AM
Television’s transformation for survival
Burdened with competition from digital platforms, the television industry is dipping its toes into digitalisation as well, with many networks planning to launch their own streaming platforms and news sites.
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Could the internet help evolve our entertainment industry?
Radio, theatre, television, film and OTT are now considered to be the five-primary mediums of audiovisual entertainment.
14 February 2023, 18:00 PM
The heart of Dhaka receives a glow-up
Youths adorn TSC tea stalls yet again.
13 February 2023, 16:27 PM
‘In this time of restlessness, light-hearted content brings relief’
Apart from the aforementioned projects, the director is taking preparations for his silver screen project to be announced soon.
13 February 2023, 14:39 PM
Stellar Sadia
The "Mission Extreme" and "Black War" starrer actress Sadia Nabila opens up about her journey into the showbiz.
11 February 2023, 04:00 AM
Couldn’t have had a better silver screen debut: Tasnia Farin
Tasnia Farin shares her experience after watching the first show of her Tollywood debut film, "Aro Ek Prithibi" in Kolkata.
10 February 2023, 04:00 AM
‘Nonajoler Kabbo’ sequel will be a documentary film: Rezwan Shahriar Sumit
Rezwan Shahriar Sumit marked his directorial debut with the much-acclaimed film “Nonajoler Kabbo”. The film recently bagged the National Film Award in seven categories.
8 February 2023, 04:00 AM
Day one of Nazrul Utsav concludes
The second edition of Nazrul Utsav kicked-off at the capital's Gulshan Society Lake Park, today.
The two-day-long event has been organised by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS), High Commission of India in Dhaka and Gulshan Society. HSBC Bank Bangladesh is the title sponsor of the festival.
3 February 2023, 14:35 PM
Becoming Tuni
Tasnova Tamanna has become the talk of the town, after she was announced as the winner of the ‘Best Actress’ category in the National Film Awards 2021—for her outstanding performance in Rezwan Shahriar Sumit’s directorial debut, “Nonajoler Kabbo”.
3 February 2023, 04:00 AM
Bobby falls sick while shooting in Barisal
Recently, actress Eamin Haque Bobby travelled to Ulania, Barisal to shoot the film "Meghna Konna". However, she would fall sick and was immediately taken to a doctor.
27 January 2023, 09:20 AM
‘Jahan’: Reflecting on the dark side of human psyche
Nazia Haque Orsha and Mostafizur Noor Imran will be seen together in the latest Chorki Flick, Jahan, which will hit the streaming platform today at 8 pm. The duo earned a lot of appreciation earlier for their performance in another Chorki project, Shahosh.
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26 January 2023, 04:00 AM
‘No filmmaker should have to go through what I did’
Amidst the excitement for trailer for Hansal Mehta’s “Faraaz”, a film based on Bangladesh’s tragic Holey Artisan attack in 2016, a sour aftertaste was felt by many.
21 January 2023, 11:54 AM
Vicky Zahed’s first web series will star Mehazabien and Shamol Mawla
Since the beginning of existence, humans have the tendency to get attracted to forbidden things. The story of modern-day Adam, Eve and the serpent has been reflected on the poster of Vicky Zahed’s first web series, “The Silence”.
20 January 2023, 10:27 AM
Sallha Khanam Nadia hospitalised
The Daily Star reached out to Nadia over the phone to get an update on her current state. The actress shared that she has been suffering from gastro-liver issues, and after her health deteriorated, she had to visit the hospital upon her doctor's suggestion.
18 January 2023, 08:34 AM
I have been deprived: Gias Uddin Selim
‘Operation Jackpot’, run by the Bengali naval commandos during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971, was able to make a huge mark within a short span of time in the war—by undertaking multiple operations. This was the first operation launched by the naval commandos on August 15, 1971.
10 January 2023, 14:02 PM
‘Omar Faruker Maa’: A heart-wrenching story of a mother’s endless wait
Omar Faruk, a young freedom fighter, leaves his home during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 to earn freedom for his beloved land. Before leaving his house, he promised his mother that he would return to her and have a meal together.
24 December 2022, 12:10 PM
In-between innings with Mou
The FIFA World cup kept Mousumi Mou extremely busy, besides she was also had her hands full for the Cricket T20 world cup.
Although the anchor’s favourite team, Brazil, could not even qualify after the quarter finals, she continued the smile on her face, and hosted the live show the next day discussing the faults of her favourite team.
24 December 2022, 10:02 AM
Dinar always delivers
Intekhab Dinar has been able to redefine his career when upon stepping into the revolution that was Bangladeshi OTT -- coming up with one after another tremendous performances in this medium. Two of the projects featuring Dinar, released yesterday in two popular OTT platforms—Chorki and Hoichoi. One is the much-anticipated part 2 of the Syed Ahmed Shawki directorial “Karagar”, and the latter is Chorki original, “Café Desire” directed by Robiul Alam Robi.
22 December 2022, 12:56 PM
Manoj Pramanik: Actor, Teacher, Dreamer
Manoj Pramanik has the ability to leave a mark amongst the audiences with the smallest of roles.
27 November 2022, 04:00 AM