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‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Queen’s Gambit’ top Emmy Awards

Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to win top series honors at the Sunday’s Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their rise to prominence in the television industry.
20 September 2021

Once associated, celebrities distancing themselves from Evaly

Celebrities, who were previously associated with Evaly even a few months ago, have started distancing themselves from the brand following the cases over embezzlement.
19 September 2021

Filming of Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s ‘JK 1971’ kicks off

The shooting of National Film Award-winning filmmaker Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s upcoming silver screen venture, titled “JK 1971” began yesterday  in West Bengal’s Pailan Studio, according to a press release.
19 September 2021

Ghartera’s ‘In the Terrains of Fear’ expresses that art is for everybody

Ghartera is a curatorial project that challenges the mainstream narratives of art through their collaboration with artists from diverse backgrounds, and experimentation of innovative forms of expression. Their second edition kicked off with the group show, “In the Terrains of Fear”, at Lalmatia, Dhaka, on September 17, 2021.
19 September 2021

Suchanda to pen her own autobiography

Eminent actor, director, and producer Kohinoor Akhter Shuchanda is all set to write down her own autobiography.
19 September 2021

Khijir Hayat Khan’s ‘Ora 7 Jon’ to tell the tale of seven brave freedom fighters

Prominent director Khijir Hayat Khan's forthcoming feature film “Ora 7 Jon” was announced by the filmmaker himself last week. The cast of the film was announced recently, garnering attention across social media.
19 September 2021

Bappi Lahiri’s son refutes rumour that his father has lost his voice

Rumours have been rife that famous Indian singer Bappi Lahiri has lost his voice due to the effects of Covid-19.
19 September 2021

Sonu Sood evaded tax of over Rs 20 crore, says Income Tax Department

The Income Tax Department said in a statement that Indian actor Sonu Sood has evaded taxes of over Rs 20 crore, as per reports. IT Department officials had visited his house for three days and searches were conducted at six places linked to him.
19 September 2021

Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Belfast’ wins TIFF People’s Choice Award

Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” a black-and-white family drama about the Northern Ireland city during the tumult of the late 1960s, on Saturday won the Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award, a telling indicator of Academy Awards chances.
19 September 2021

No memorial plaque for Salman Shah at BFDC in 25 years

Today would have been celebrated actor Salman Shah’s 50th birthday. Born on this day in 1971 in Sylhet, he starred in 27 movies in his brief acting career. Known as a style icon amongst his fans and fellow co-artistes, Salman Shah shot all over the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) throughout his career. Yet, sadly, there is no memorial plaque or shooting floor dedicated to him at its premises.
19 September 2021

I overcame a lot of subtle neglect to get where I am now : Chayanika Chowdhury

Celebrated director Chayanika Chowdhury has been successful in the television industry for the last two decades, working with some of the most prolific actors. In the span of her career, she has directed 415 television projects including hour-long tele-fictions and telefilms. Her directorial debut “Bishwa Shundori” was also well-received by the audiences.
18 September 2021

Official poster of Arnob’s docu-film unveiled

The poster of the upcoming Chorki original “Adhkhana Bhalo Chele Adha Mostaan”, was released today on Chorki’s official Facebook page. The documentary film, produced by Daraz, is directed by Abrar Athar.
18 September 2021

Cinema halls to reopen after 18 months

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic, cinema halls have remained shut down due to lockdown. Meanwhile, the producers were also in a dilemma as they wanted to keep away from the risk of releasing new productions. Thus, new releases were at a halt.
18 September 2021

Soviet chess legend sues Netflix for 'sexist' line in 'Queen's Gambit' show

The world's first female chess grandmaster, Nona Gaprindashvili, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix (NFLX.O) over a line in its "The Queen's Gambit" series which her lawyers say is false and sexist.
18 September 2021

'Moving Bangladesh' going to the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival

The Tokyo International Film Festival is considered to be one of the most prestigious film festivals in Asia. Nuhash Humayun's debut directorial film, “Moving Bangladesh'', is one of the 14 full-fledged feature films selected this year, in the Tokyo Gap Financing Market (TGFM) section. It is the only film from Bangladesh to feature in the festival this year.
18 September 2021

OTT platforms are a blessing for our entertainment industry: Afran Nisho

Afran Nisho is one of the most celebrated names in the showbiz industry. The multi-talented actor has become popular among the audiences over the years, for his accurate portrayal of diverse characters on the television screen. Recently, the “Chirokal Aaj” actor has also become prominent in the world of OTT, with his breakthrough performances.
17 September 2021

‘Imaginary of the Common: 50 years of Sultan’s Oeuvre’ underway at Bengal Shilpalay

Commemorating revered artist Sheikh Mohammed Sultan’s legacy, Bengal Shilpalay has organised the exhibition, “Imaginary of the Common: 50 years of Sultan’s Oeuvre”. The exhibition, which began on September 10, features a wide variety of works, starting from the maestro’s earliest charcoal drawings to his most famous paintings on watercolour and oil. 
17 September 2021

Nima Rahman returns to direction after eight years

Nima Rahman is known for her acting prowess and charming voice, becoming a popular face in showbiz over the years. She has also earned accolades as a director. She is set to make her comeback after eight years through the second season of the hit mega serial, “Gulshan Avenue".
17 September 2021

Up Stage Theatre to stage ‘Shopnovuk’ at Bangladesh Mahila Samity today

“Shopnovuk” (The Dream Eater) the second production by repertory theatre group Up Stage, will premiere today at 7 pm at the Nilima Ibrahim Milonayoton, Bangladesh Mahila Samity. Based on Syed Shamsul Haque’s novel “Janak o Kalokofi” the production is directed by Saif Shumon.
17 September 2021

The show got it wrong: Priyanka Chopra apologises for participation in 'The Activist'

Priyanka Chopra, who was listed as one of the hosts of the forthcoming series “The Activist”, issued an apology for her participation in the show.
17 September 2021