The case pertains to Rahman’s track “Veera Raja Veera” from the film “Ponniyin Selvan: II”, which the court noted was musically “identical” to “Shiva Stuti”, a devotional composition by the late Dhrupad maestros Ustad Nasir Faiyazuddin and Ustad Nasir Zahiruddin Dagar

Mondera Chakroborty, one of Dhallywood’s rising stars, made her film debut with the Gias Uddin Selim directorial period film “Kajol Rekha”, and garnered acclaim both in Bangladesh and internationally, giving her significant visibility in the industry.

The acclaimed play "Marx in Soho" is set to return to the stage once again. The performances will be held from May 1 to May 3 at 7pm each evening at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mohila Samity in Dhaka.

Dr Shariful Islam, assistant professor at the Department of Media Communication and Journalism at North South University, is set to participate in the 78th Cannes Film Festival as an academic expert. The festival, one of the most prestigious gatherings in global cinema, will run from May 13 to 24 in Cannes, France.

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called for a total ban on Pakistani artistes from working in India, following the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed 26 civilian lives. The attack has further heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

Responding to the protest, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released a notification on April 23 announcing the suspension of this requirement.

Bangladeshi film “Mastul” has won the Special Mention Award (Jury) from the Federation of Film Societies in Moscow.

Among the most featured actors, Khairul Basar stands out, starring in 15 projects that are being released one after another. So far, seven have premiered, including “Golper Naam Maya” directed by Shetu Arif, “Shohore Joto Rong” by Syed Shakil, “Manush Ki Bolbe” by Ashikur Rahman, “Payel” by Sayful Hafiz Khan, and “Jodi Amar How” by Serniabat Shawon, among others, while others are on the line.

Israel’s blatant human rights violations in Gaza, Hollywood appears to be deeply divided. While some speak out against the ongoing violence and the loss of innocent Palestinian lives, others label pro-Palestinian voices as “antisemitic” — referring to hatred toward Jews. As a result, several celebrities — including Melissa Barrera and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon — have faced backlash from Hollywood studios, with some even being fired or dropped by their agencies for expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments.

The film went on to be a major success. "There are countless stories like that in my acting life," Rozina reflects. "Every film holds its own memories. As long as I live, I’ll carry those stories with me."

After completing 30 successful seasons, Duronto TV is set to launch its 31st season of programming from April 27. This season will feature exciting new shows, including three brand new cartoon series—“Coconut: The Little Dragon”, “Grisu”, and “Q Pootle 5”, as well as a fresh new season of the channel’s original family drama “Radhibari Khaidai – Season 2”.

All things considered, Bangladesh is set for a vibrant presence at the 78th Cannes Film Festival with its official entries: the short films “Ali” and “Agapito” in the main competition category.

Actor Arifin Shuvoo has returned to the spotlight by surprising fans with a 19-second teaser posted on his official Facebook page yesterday evening. Since announcing signing on “Neelchakra” last year, he had not posted anything about it. However, he captioned the teaser, declaring, “It’s coming,” and sparked widespread speculation and excitement.

Following the festive Eid celebrations, a new romantic drama titled “Megher Brishti” is set to premiere, featuring Farhan Ahmed Jovan and Naznin Niha in lead roles.

Charlize Theron reprises her role as Andy and also serves as a producer. She leads a cast stacked with both returning favourites and new faces, including KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, Henry Golding, Uma Thurman, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Multiple theatre troupes claim they applied to book shows during these “reserved” slots — and were denied. When the list of reservations became public, the frustration spilled onto social media. On the Facebook group “Theatre Connection,” theatre activist Zubair Zahid posted a blunt question: “What kind of artistic practice requires 54 working days across three auditoriums?”

Lionsgate has announced the cast for its upcoming film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ latest addition to the “Hunger Games” franchise, “Sunrise on the Reaping”. The film is slated for release on November 20, 2026.

"Jongli", a breakout film this year, isn’t just riding high tides at the box office—it’s leaving audiences visibly shaken. Actress Prarthana Fardin Dighi, who plays the emotionally complex character Nupur, shared how the film moved viewers to tears and sparked heartfelt conversations long after the credits rolled.

The American Music Awards (AMAs) unveiled the list of nominees for this year’s edition earlier today. As expected, the lineup features a star-studded mix of artistes, including Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Taylor Swift — a recurring blend of powerhouse names in the music scene.

Following a brief hiatus, acclaimed Bangladeshi director Syed Ahmed Shawki is set to return to the OTT screen with his much-anticipated third web-series, “Gulmohor”. Known for his hits “Taqdeer” and “Karagar”, Shawki’s latest project marks his comeback after nearly three years.