Urmila rushed to hospital from shooting spot

Popular TV actress Urmila Srabonti Kar has been rushed to the hospital, after she fell drastically ill while filming a TV series.
16 March 2018

Sisimpur comes to radio

“Sisimpur”, the Bangladeshi version of the globally-beloved children's puppet show “Sesame Street”, just debuted on Bangladeshi radio for the first time, through a partnership with MetLife Foundation. The show is titled “Dream, Save, Do: Financial Empowerment for Families” and will air on ABC Radio FM 89.2 (who are the broadcast partner for the partnership) and will air at 11am on Fridays with a repeat broadcast at 11am on Saturdays, according to a press release.
16 March 2018

Star-BRACU Short Film Contest 2018 crowns winners

It was a total delight in disorder. The Hall-4 of Star Cineplex was filled with enthusiasm of youngsters on Thursday afternoon. Seated in groups, they cheered and greeted their fellow filmmakers by applause, while the films were being screened one after another.
16 March 2018

Homage to a cultural lighthouse

As a tribute to cultural luminary and Tagore exponent Waheedul Haque, reputed cultural organization Kanthashilon has arranged a two-day (March 16-17) festival titled 'Waheedul Haq Memorial Festival-2018', marking the iconic figure's 85th birth anniversary. The festival is being held at the Shawkat Osman Memorial auditorium of Central Public Library, Shahbagh in the capital.
16 March 2018

Jon Hamm joins “Pale Blue Dot”

Jon Hamm is in negotiations to star opposite Natalie Portman in Fox Searchlight's “Pale Blue Dot”, reports Variety.
15 March 2018

A new film-watching experience

Drive-in theatre in drive-in cinema is not new; in fact, it dates back nearly a hundred years. The concept is a large, outdoor open
15 March 2018

Supriya Devi and Uttam Kumar in Washington

Popular Bangla film actress Supriya Devi passed away in Kolkata on January 26, following a heart attack at the age of 85. She is
15 March 2018

Miley Cyrus is being sued over “We Can't Stop”

A Jamaican musician named Flourgon is claiming that US pop star Miley Cyrus' 2013 smash hit “We Can't Stop” is a rip off of “We Run
15 March 2018

Burqa-clad look of Alia Bhatt revealed for “Raazi”

As Alia Bhatt turned 25, the Bollywood actor and Karan Johar decided to treat her fans to new photos from “Raazi”, her upcoming film
15 March 2018

Nadia: Busier than ever

Popular actor Nadia Ahmed is known for her versatility, having won her way into the hearts of fans as a graceful dancer and
15 March 2018

Riaz gets his hands dirty for a clean Dhaka

A few days back, popular TV and film actor Riaz got out of his car in front of the National Parliament, and started to pick up garbage and
15 March 2018

“Oil Head” underway at Gallery Shilpangan

Denmark-based noted Bangladeshi artist Ruhul Amin Kajol's 38th solo painting exhibition, titled “Oil Head”, in now on at Gallery
15 March 2018

I believe in quitting with dignity

In a glorious musical career spanning 40 years, Kumar Biswajit has won over music lovers of all ages. Starting his musical career in
15 March 2018

Matir Projar Deshe releasing March 23

“Matir Projar Deshe” (English title “Kingdom of Clay Subjects”) is finally set for release in Bangladesh on March 23, after its successful
14 March 2018

Madonna set to direct DePrince biopic

Madonna will direct the upcoming film “Taking Flight” about Michaela DePrince, the Sierra Leonean ballet star who also appeared in
14 March 2018

Young Dumbledore debuts in first “Crimes of Grindelwald” trailer

Warner Bros. put a spell on Harry Potter fans Tuesday with the release of the first trailer for “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of
14 March 2018

Ashutosh Gowarikar details “Panipat”

Noted Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowarikar has roped in Bollywood actors Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Kriti Sanon for his upcoming
14 March 2018

Nisho on The Daily Star's Facebook Live today

Save the date! Afran Nisho, one of the most talented TV actors of the time, is coming to The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live show 'Ask
14 March 2018

Kanthashilon's Waheedul Haq Memorial Fest begins tomorrow

Kanthashilon, a reputed cultural organisation, has arranged a two-day (March 16-17) festival titled 'Waheedul Haq Memorial Festival-
14 March 2018

NISHO coming to The Daily Star's Facebook Live

Save the date! Afran Nisho, one of the most talented TV actors of the time, is coming to The Daily Star's monthly Facebook Live show 'Ask Me Anything' this Thursday, March 15. Nisho will join fans of The Daily Star's Facebook followers for a live chit-chat tomorrow at 7pm.
13 March 2018