I am nervous about 'Khufiya': Badhan

The highly anticipated trailer for the Netflix film "Khufiya," directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, was unveiled today. This marks the Bollywood debut of actress Azmeri Haque Badhon, and it's already creating quite a buzz in the industry.
18 September 2023, 08:05 AM

European Film Festival commences in Bangladesh

A five-day European Film Festival has begun encompassing films from Bangladesh and Europe. The festival commenced with the screening of the Dutch movie “Mally Can Fly” at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's National Theater in Dhaka, yesterday evening.
18 September 2023, 06:53 AM

‘Jawan’ box office: SRK's film surpasses Rs 800 crores worldwide

Atlee's "Jawan" continues to break records at the box office. The film has already surpassed the roaring success of "Gadar 2" (Rs 675.9 crores) and "Jailer" (Rs 601.6 crores) records and continues its historic run at the worldwide box office. 
18 September 2023, 06:28 AM

Arrest warrant issued against Zareen Khan in cheating case

Zareen Khan, who made her Bollywood debut alongside Salman Khan in "Veer", has acted in several films across different languages, including "Housefull 2" and "1921".
18 September 2023, 05:21 AM

Pori Moni signs up for a new film 

"Story of Dodo" is a government granted film which received funding in the financial year 2021-2022. Directed by Reza Ghatok and produced by Nazmul Haque Bhuiyan, the film received a grant of Tk 60 lakhs. 
18 September 2023, 04:32 AM

1971: Shei Shob Din: Hridi Huq’s herculean effort brings Liberation War to life  

A lot of times, producers and directors tend to neglect their own product while making government-granted films, and tend to just get done with it without accounting for the actual quality, which was far from the case in “1971 Shei Shob Din”.
17 September 2023, 18:10 PM

Nuhash Humayun’s ‘Premer Natok’ releases today

Nuhash Humayun's “Premer Natok” features Yash Rohan as Hero, Morshed Mishu as Akhtaruzzaman Prem, Mumtahina Mehzabin as Zara, Saba Chowdhury as Nadia and Ragheeb Moazzem as Arik.
17 September 2023, 18:02 PM

Bangladeshi film to premiere at IFFSA Toronto

The tale of “Meghna Konnya” revolves around two remarkable women hailing from different backgrounds, who defy the constraints of patriarchy, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
17 September 2023, 13:42 PM

Bangladeshi short documentary set to shine at UK’s Encounters Film fest

The short film serves as an exploration of Dhaka, an unplanned city, through the perspective of an off-screen architect.
17 September 2023, 13:02 PM

Pori Moni and Mahfuz Ahmed to pair up for Chayanika Chowdhury’s web film

Renowned director Chayanika Chowdhury informed The Daily Star that she is counting the days until she begins filming her scheduled web film, starring Pori Moni and Mahfuz Ahmed, today.
17 September 2023, 12:07 PM

Legendary British filmmaker Horace Ové passes away

Even after his demise, the legendary filmmaker Horace Ové continues to serve as an inspiring figure for many prominent artistes, including Menelik Shabazz, John Akomfrah, Isaac Julien, Julien Henriques, Ngozi Onwurah, Steve McQueen,
17 September 2023, 12:05 PM

The increasing prices of daily necessities are suffocating people: Omar Sani

Actor Omar Sani has recently taken to his Facebook account to voice his concerns regarding the rising prices of daily necessities.
17 September 2023, 11:48 AM

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine': A decade of comfort and laughter

After a decade of laughter and heartfelt moments, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" came to an end with its eighth season in 2021. While viewers were heartbroken to say goodbye, the programme ended on a high note, giving the characters we had grown to love the adequate ending they deserved.
17 September 2023, 11:12 AM

Tár: A symphony of controversy, cancel culture and the art vs artiste dilemma

The controversy surrounding "Tár" has multiple ramifications— it raises the question of whether the filmmaker deliberately promotes a problematic artiste, or it reflects a suspicion that art can and should be kept distinct from the actions of its creators.
17 September 2023, 10:30 AM

Sayantika did not leave because of me: Zayed Khan

A few days ago, Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee, who was in Dhaka for her debut film project, abruptly returned to Kolkata amidst its ongoing shoot. It was revealed that her sudden departure was due to a dispute with the film's dance director, Michael. Some people also indicated that Sayantika had some issues with Zayed Khan.
17 September 2023, 09:31 AM

Kangana claims herself as GOAT, calls herself 'Batman of showbiz'

Directors Hansal Metha Anurag Kashyap recognise Kangana Ranaut's skills as an actress. Meanwhile, the actress agreed with them and dubbed herself the "greatest of all time", or GOAT.
17 September 2023, 05:50 AM

Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh unite for 'Singham Again'

"12 years ago, we gave Indian Cinema its biggest cinematic Cop Universe. With all the love we have received over the years, the force got stronger, and the Singham family got bigger. Today we come together to take our franchise ahead with ‘Singham Again’!," said Ajay Devgn.
17 September 2023, 05:44 AM

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in talks for Bollywood project with Salman Khan

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is set to star in the upcoming OTT series, "Citadel", is already making waves in the world of Bollywood with rumors of her next Hindi film. Recent reports suggest that the actress might pair up with none other than Salman Khan in an exciting project.
17 September 2023, 05:13 AM

Jab We Met 2: A sequel in the making with Kareena-Shahid duo?

The iconic Bollywood romantic-comedy "Jab We Met", starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor, released in 2007, continues to capture hearts and is cherished by fans to this day. Amidst constant demands from fans for a sequel, it seems that the long-awaited "Jab We Met 2" might finally be taking shape.
17 September 2023, 05:06 AM

Puja Chery becomes a Zayed Khan fan for 'Lipstick'

The "Antor Jala" actor Zayed Khan has found a die-hard fan in Puja Cherry as he will portray himself in the movie "Lipstick".
17 September 2023, 04:37 AM