Complaint filed against Ranbir Kapoor for ‘hurting religious sentiment’ in viral video

A complaint has been filed in Mumbai against Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor and his family, alleging that their viral Christmas celebration video has offended religious sentiments.
28 December 2023, 05:26 AM

Box office summary of 2023

The year 2023 in the film industry witnessed a fascinating mix of victories and setbacks for major studios, marking a diverse landscape of box office performances and unforeseen outcomes. Let's dive into the highs and lows across prominent studios and their movie releases.
28 December 2023, 05:08 AM

The dominance of OTT: What kept audiences subscribed in 2023

2023 has proven to be yet another eventful year for Bangladeshi over-the-top platforms, with the release of some outstanding projects. Chorki, Hoichoi, and Binge, among other platforms, have introduced a significant number of projects that generated considerable excitement among audiences over the past year. Let's look back at the series and films that have kept people subscribed throughout 2023.
27 December 2023, 18:05 PM

‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’: For Gen-Z, by Gen-Z

“Kho Gaye Hum Kahan” is the closest and perhaps the most honest and relatable representation of this lost generation, as the title of the movie says. Perhaps a bit too relatable at times.
27 December 2023, 13:34 PM

From Mirpur to Chattogram: Bangladeshi ‘Sallu’ fans provide charity on bhai’s birthday

On the occasion of Bollywood icon Salman Khan's 58th birthday, fans in Bangladesh, particularly the ‘Salman Khan Fan Club Bangladesh,’ have undertaken charitable initiatives to commemorate the actor's special day.
27 December 2023, 13:33 PM

Parambrata shares heartfelt encounter with uncle Ritaban Ghatak, son of Ritwik Ghatak

Renowned Bengali television and film actor, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, recently took to Instagram to share a touching encounter with his uncle, Ritaban Ghatak, the son of the esteemed filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. In a heartfelt post, Chattopadhyay expressed his customary annual visits during significant festivals such as Durga Puja, Christmas, and New Year, sharing snapshots with his uncle.
27 December 2023, 11:12 AM

Two Bangladeshi powerhouse actresses made their Bollywood debut this year

The year 2023 marked a remarkable feat for two renowned Bangladeshi actresses, Jaya Ahsan and Azmeri Haque Badhan, as they embarked on their respective Bollywood ventures.
27 December 2023, 11:02 AM

Mithila travels 400 years into the past with ‘Kajol Rekha’

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has transitioned into a fully established film actress, actively participating in both Dhallywood and Tollywood. Despite being busier in Kolkata with more projects, Dhaka is not devoid of her contributions. Hence, her upcoming film, titled “Kajol Rekha” is set to release at the onset of the new year, revolving around a storyline dating back approximately 400 years.
27 December 2023, 06:45 AM

Salman Khan celebrates 58th birthday

Salman Khan, the iconic Bollywood superstar, marked his 58th birthday in a grand affair today (December 27), surrounded by close friends and family members, including the delightful presence of his niece, Ayat.
27 December 2023, 06:38 AM

Shah Rukh Khan sends love to Bangladeshi fans for celebrating 'Dunki'

According to reports, the film is doing better in divisions and districts than in the capital. More than 250 people join each show of the film in Rajshahi and Chittagong – with some fans watching the film several times to cheer for their favourite superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.
27 December 2023, 06:33 AM

'Parasite' actor Lee found dead amid drug allegations

Lee had been under investigation over illegal drug use allegations amid an ongoing government crackdown on illegal drugs.
27 December 2023, 04:13 AM

Abhishek Bachchan reveals filmmakers showed no interest in debuting him

Abhishek Bachchan recently opened up about the challenges he faced while trying to secure his first film in the early 2000s. During the Hindi Actors Roundtable on Galatta Plus, Abhishek disclosed that even though film magazines were announcing the upcoming debut of Amitabh Bachchan's son, he encountered difficulties as no filmmaker showed interest in casting him.
26 December 2023, 13:08 PM

‘Amar Bondhu Rashed’ actor ties the knot

Chowdhury Zawata Afnan, recognised for his portrayal in the movie “Amar Bondhu Rashed", which was adapted from Muhammed Zafar Iqbal's novel and directed by Morshedul Islam in 2011, has recently tied the knot. Notably, he played the lead role of “Rashed” in the film, gaining significant recognition for his acting prowess at the time.
26 December 2023, 10:51 AM

Rawnak Hasan to portray war hero Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni

Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni was one of the nephews of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was the founder of Mujib Bahini Bangladesh Liberation Force-BLF, one of the major guerrilla forces of the Bangladesh Liberation War.
26 December 2023, 10:21 AM

Todd Phillips shares new images of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’

Director Todd Phillips has delighted DC enthusiasts with a special holiday gift, unveiling fresh images from the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.
26 December 2023, 06:55 AM

'One Life to Live' famed actor Kamar de los Reyes dies of cancer

The late actor is best known for his portrayal in an antagonist role “Antonio Vega” on the ABC TV series, “One Life to Live” from 1995 to 2009.
26 December 2023, 06:41 AM

When you do good, people will criticise: Apu Biswas

This year has been quite an eventful for Apu Biswas. She got embroiled in a controversy unwillingly but still, the actress bravely put up a strong face and cleared up the conflict with a smile.
26 December 2023, 06:37 AM

Vicky Kaushal becomes first Bollywood celebrity to be followed by Instagram

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal who is currently basking in the success of “Sam Bahadur”, has achieved a milestone by becoming the first Indian celebrity to be followed by Instagram’s official account on the platform.
26 December 2023, 05:07 AM

The film industry in 2023: Maintaining the momentum

The trend continued as cinema culture thrived with discussions and opinions, making it a successful year for the film industry. Apart from festivals, audiences flocked to theaters more than before. The year saw the release of 51 Dhallywood films, with some achieving commercial success where some failed as well.
25 December 2023, 14:31 PM

Hollywood film highlights for 2024

Many films originally due next year have now been pushed back to 2025 - including Tom Cruise's next “Mission: Impossible”, and Disney's live action “Snow White”.
25 December 2023, 13:40 PM