TV & Film

Aupee Karim to join ‘Binodon Saradin’ as special guest today

Maasranga Television’s popular programme “Binodon Saradin” celebrates a major milestone today with the broadcast of its 2000th episode
1 May 2025, 05:39 AM

Bangladeshi film ‘Not a Fiction’ wins top prize at Prague fest

Directed by Shah Newaz Khan Cju, “Not a Fiction” is a powerful cinematic document that boldly addresses the extrajudicial killings that have plagued Bangladesh’s landscape over the past two decades. Before it's Prague success, the film had already toured three Oscar-qualifying and two Canadian Screen Award-qualifying festivals.
30 April 2025, 11:39 AM

Pritom Hasan and Xefer come together for romantic web-film

The project is being directed by noted filmmaker Shihab Shaheen, and is expected to premiere soon on an OTT platform.
30 April 2025, 10:31 AM

Actors Equity’s president expresses concern on lawsuits and attacks against artistes

Azad Abul Kalam, president of the Actors' Equity, has expressed concern after hearing about these incidents.
30 April 2025, 06:35 AM

Jenna Ortega eyes directorial debut with long-nurtured script

Actress Jenna Ortega is preparing to step behind the camera for the first time, revealing she’s been quietly developing a personal script for nearly a decade. In a recent interview with V Magazine, the “Wednesday” star shared that the story, which she conceived at the beginning of her acting career, now feels ready to come to life.
30 April 2025, 05:16 AM

Duronto TV to air special dance show on May Day

Duronto TV is set to commemorate International Workers’ Day with a special dance production titled “Nongor Tolo Tolo”. The performance blends mass songs with choreography by M R Wasek, featuring dancers from Nandankala Kendra.
30 April 2025, 04:42 AM

‘Juggling teaching and acting isn’t easy’: Chandni on her comeback

Actress Mehbooba Mahnoor Chandni, known for her acclaimed performances in films like “Dukhai”, “Lalsalu”, and “Joyjatra”, is returning to the small screen after a long break. The National Film Award-winning actress enjoyed massive success through television dramas while working. She recently completed shooting for the drama “Tumi Ami O Se”, directed by Azizul Hakim and written by his wife, Zeenat Hakim.
30 April 2025, 04:00 AM

‘Jongli’ off to a strong start at North American box office

In a Facebook post, Sajib compared the film’s opening to that of another Swapna Scarecrow release, “Priyotoma”. He wrote, "Remember ‘Priyotoma’s’ opening? In its first three days, it grossed $44,000 from 42 theatres across North America. In comparison, ‘Jongli’ brought in $35,000 from 33 theatres.” 
29 April 2025, 12:37 PM

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia joins Cannes jury

Acclaimed filmmaker Payal Kapadia is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival in 2025 — but not with a film this time. She joins the main competition jury, becoming one of the select few Indian filmmakers to take a seat on the prestigious panel.
29 April 2025, 11:01 AM

Toffee to bring Bangla dub of ‘Descendants of the Sun’

The Korean drama arrives through the efforts of production house Views & Visions, with dubbing director Khalid Hossain Avi at the helm.
29 April 2025, 06:59 AM

‘Pinik’ set for Eid-ul-Azha release

The film “Pinik”, starring Ador Azad and Bubly, is gearing up for release this Eid-ul-Azha. The film was officially announced last November with the unveiling of its first-look poster, initially targeting a release during Eid-ul-Fitr. However, the plan did not materialise, and the film’s team is now aiming for an Eid-ul-Azha release.
29 April 2025, 06:19 AM

‘Artistes live through their creations’: Uzzal on his birthday

When asked about his closest friendships in the industry, he paused briefly before saying, “There were many dear friends, though sadly many are no longer with us. Actor Alamgir remains a very close friend. We share a wonderful bond, often meeting at each other’s homes or offices and speaking almost daily. This friendship is very special to me.”
28 April 2025, 14:34 PM

Suchanda on finding joy beyond the silver screen

Suchanda not only flourished as one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, making her debut with “Kagojer Nouka”, but also proved her artistry behind the camera by directing the acclaimed film “Haajar Bachhar Dhorey ”. Honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards, she has long since stepped away from the glamour of cinema. But how does she spend her days now? How is the beloved actress of yesteryear? The Daily Star sat down with her to find out.
28 April 2025, 10:54 AM

‘He stood with us during July’: Celebrities rally behind Iresh Zaker after murder case filed

Throughout the July protests, the actor was seen participating in numerous demonstrations, advocating for justice and safety for the youth. His fellow artistes, directors, and colleagues, who marched beside him during those turbulent days, have come forward in strong protest against the accusations now leveled against him.
28 April 2025, 07:47 AM

‘Priyo Maloti’ bags Audience Award at London Bengali Film Festival

Shankha Dasgupta’s debut feature film "Priyo Maloti" has been honoured with the Audience Award at the 8th London Bengali Film Festival.
28 April 2025, 05:28 AM

‘Jaya Aar Sharmin’ set for theatrical release

Jaya Ahsan is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film, “Jaya Aar Sharmin”. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the much-anticipated project is finally ready to hit theatres.
28 April 2025, 05:13 AM

Coppola receives AFI Life Achievement Award, 'The Godfather' stars pay tribute

Other celebrities such as Adam Driver, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Dustin Hoffman, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, and Diane Lane also shared their admiration for the filmmaker. Past AFI honourees include Orson Welles, Meryl Streep, and Denzel Washington.
27 April 2025, 14:41 PM

Scorsese backs Bollywood’s ‘Homebound’ for Cannes

Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese has joined Bollywood director Neeraj Ghaywan’s upcoming film "Homebound" as executive producer, ahead of its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
27 April 2025, 10:24 AM

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ finds its White Witch in Emma Mackey

Emma Mackey is set to transition from Greta Gerwig’s vibrant “Barbie” universe to the magical realm of “Narnia”, reuniting with the director for her adaptation of CS Lewis’ classic fantasy series for Netflix.
27 April 2025, 06:13 AM

FTII restores and releases Ritwik Ghatak’s film ‘Fear’ in 4K

“Fear” paints a chilling picture of existential dread: as news breaks of an imminent hydrogen bomb attack, a diverse group of people are rushed into an experimental shelter.
27 April 2025, 05:23 AM