Shakib Khan's latest film, "Toofan”, is set to premiere on Eid-ul-Azha, and advance ticket sales began 10 days prior to the release. Remarkably, 40 percent of tickets for the initial days have already been sold.

In the world of Bangladeshi drama, the dynamic duo of Sabila Nur and Ziaul Faruq Apurba has consistently captivated audiences with their performances in a variety of roles, particularly in romantic narratives.

Born and brought up in a family that practices and appreciates the art of music, Debosrie Antara officially debuted in Dhallywood with “Laage Ura Dhura” from the upcoming Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan”. The song, composed by Pritom Hasan, has now become the party anthem of the season.

In the aftermath of being slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport, actor turned BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut has condemned those mocking the incident. Kangana asserted that individuals celebrating the violence against her should examine their own “psychological criminal tendencies.”

In order to celebrate the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence, Enamul Karim Nirjhar, an architect, filmmaker, and lyricist, has developed yet another unique initiative involving music. His project titled "Ek Nirjharer Gaan", comprises more than 50 singers from different generations in the country who have come together to sing 63 original songs.

The play serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal assassination of Bangladesh's founding father, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and his entire family at their residence in Dhanmondi 32 on the fateful night of August 15, 1975.

The film “Jongli,” starring Siam Ahmed, has already created waves on social media with the unveiling of the first look at the characters played by Siam and Bubly in its posters.

A gifted artiste in this domain is lyricist Tushar Hasan, who has penned all the popular songs mentioned above. His contributions have not only defined this emerging trend but have also solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the world of brand anthems.

The vibrant and culturally rich International Lalon and Folk Festival is gearing up for its second edition, scheduled to be celebrated on October 19 and 20 at the Nandan Kanan Performing Arts Centre in Jamaica, a neighbourhood in New York City in the USA, renowned for its significant Bangladeshi community.

In a candid interview with Humans of Bombay, Bollywood actor Imran Khan has shed light on his struggles with body image and the societal pressures he faced to conform to certain standards of beauty. Imran revealed that he has been subjected to skinny-shaming, an issue that he believes highlights the double standards in how men and women are judged based on their appearance.

The music scene is abuzz with excitement as Shuvendu Das Shuvo prepares to release his new song “Radha Hawa”, with lyrics and composition by composer and singer-songwriter Autumnal Moon.

Vocalist Asif Akbar is all set to make an appearance as a Don in the music video of his upcoming song titled “The Last Don”. In addition to lending his voice to the song, Asif Akbar is geared up to showcase his acting skills in the project.

Mustafizur Rahman Manik’s “Dark World” is set to release on Eid-ul-Azha. The production house confirmed the release date by unveiling a poster of the film yesterday.

After assuming his role as general secretary of BFAA in April, Dipjol declared his intention to block the import of Hindi films. At that time, he stated, "We are not in favour of importing Hindi films. We will try to prevent their import as Hindi culture negatively impacts our local culture.”

Celebrated Bangladeshi actor Abul Hayat, Kolkata's theatre luminary Manoj Mitra, filmmaker Prabhat Roy, and film producer Purnima Dutta were honoured in a grand ceremony in Kolkata yesterday (June 8).

In 2022, Pori Moni and Bidya Sinha Mim engaged in a tug of war on social media, where Pori Moni accused Mim of trying to get close to her then-husband, Sariful Razz. The "Gunin" actress posted a series of statuses where she accused Mim of “mingling too much” with Sariful Razz and not “being satisfied with her husband.”

This Eid-ul-Azha, it is almost certain that three films will hit the silver screens—“Toofan”, “Moyurakkhi” and “Revenge”. These films feature three ace actresses -- Shobnom Bubly, Eamin Haque Bobby and Indian actress Mimi Chakraborty.

After her father's passing, Bonnhi, a young college graduate, is abruptly mandated to take up his profession to support her family. She takes up scissors and razors in the village bazaar, riding her father’s old bicycle to take her late father’s spot as a barber. Initially, she fights an uphill battle as the villagers are reluctant to let her do the job. Although the villagers grow accustomed to her skills, her family still becomes the victim of chronic discrimination, eventually forcing them to leave the area. 

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is currently keeping busy promoting his upcoming film "Chandu Champion", recently discussed his approach to brand endorsements. He mentioned that he had appeared in an advertisement for a fairness cream a few years back but chose to stop endorsing the brand after realising “that it could be wrong”.

Asif Akbar, an American film director of Bangladeshi origin, has made his mark in Hollywood with films like “Astro”, “The Commando”, and “Smoke Filled Lungs”. Last year, Bangladesh saw the release of his film “MR-9” from the Masood Rana series.