Looking forward to Valentine’s Day (February 14), Parsa Evana is going to work on two projects, “Love Buzz” and “Dukkhito”, both directed by Kajal Arefin Ome. The actress recently shed a significant amount of weight and shared her journey with The Daily Star alongside her upcoming projects and more.

The song along with the music video was launched this evening, through a press event. Nadia shared that her co-actor Salman is also her business partner and together they own a salon in Mirpur. “This is Salman’s debut music video,” shared Nadia, informing that he is a former top contestant in the reality show titled, “Men’s Fair & Lovely Channel i Hero”, which sought talent for Masud Rana.

Prantar Dastider and Nidra Dey Neha had met during the making of the web-film “Antonagar”, directed by Goutam Koiri. Both of them made their debut in the industry through the Chorki’s produced project. The duo even ended up tying the knot in July, last year.

The intersection of graphic novels and cinema is rather interesting, as these celluloid stories highlight the power of visual storytelling, emotional depth, and thought-provoking themes that continue to redefine the cinematic landscape. Ranging from genres like crime to science fiction, these stories have influenced filmmakers beyond geographical borders.

The film features a stellar cast, including Abul Hayat, Mamunur Rashid, Jayanto Chattopadhyay, Ferdous, Tarin, Litu Anam, Hridi Huq, Mousumi Hamid, Sajal Noor, Nazia Haque Orsha, Sanjida Preeti, and Anisur Rahman Milon, amongst others.

Poonam Pandey, known for her work as an actor and model, was a participant in the reality show “Lock Upp” season 1, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, which aired in 2022.

As Shahid Kapoor gears up for the release of his upcoming film "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”, the actor was quizzed about the possibility of a crossover between his character Kabir Singh and Ranvijay from Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 hit "Animal" in the anticipated sequel, "Animal Park".

Yash Raj Films (YRF) is set to venture into uncharted territory with its first female-led spy film, featuring actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles. Up-and-coming director Shiv Rawail, known for his directorial debut in the Netflix series "The Railway Men", has been tapped to carry the ambitious project, backed by YRF head Aditya Chopra.

Shah Newaz Khan Cju's one-shot short film "Not A Fiction" has garnered attention since its success in Canada. It has been selected to be featured at the 33rd Cinequest Film & VR Festival (CQFF), which is an Academy Award-qualifying festival based in Silicon Valley, California, USA.

In a groundbreaking move, nine Bangladeshi musicians have made their mark in one of the world's most iconic locations, Times Square. This extraordinary appearance is part of the celebration of the Living Room Session, a warm and rustic musical endeavour curated by the renowned producer and composer, Pavel Areen.

The enigmatic town of Hawkins may remain shrouded in mystery for a bit longer than expected, prolonging the anticipation for “Stranger Things” season five. The highly anticipated final chapter of Netflix's beloved supernatural teen drama is now aiming for a release in 2025, disappointing fans who had hoped for its arrival in 2024. During Netflix's "Next on Netflix" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the streaming giant unveiled its lineup of series and films for 2024. While the TV lineup featured numerous returning favourites, the absence of “Stranger Things” was particularly conspicuous.

In a major development, NBC Universal has greenlit the pilot for the highly-anticipated "Suits" spinoff, titled "Suits: LA”. The production is set to kick off in late March in Vancouver, bringing a fresh iteration of the popular legal drama to the screen.

The film will mark their fourth collaboration, in continuation of their cinematic reunion in the already existing line of critically acclaimed and blockbuster hits like, “True Romance” (1993), “Inglourious Basterds” (2009), and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019). The last film earned Pitt his first Academy Award for best supporting actor.

Prominent filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's 2016 directorial debut “Aynabaji” is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed films of the country, and its popularity hasn’t yet subsided eight years after its initial release.

The Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation (BGTF) has arranged the National Street Theatre Festival under the theme “Yardstick of Politics, Art, Literature, and Culture”. For 34 years, the BGTF has been hosting this festival in honour of the language martyrs at the Central Shaheed Minar premises. This year, the festival will take place across 21 zones in eight divisions, including the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.

The "Voices of Resistance 2024" exhibition, currently taking place at The KL City Art Gallery and featuring the active participation of talented Bangladeshi artists, offers a distinctive fusion of creativity that goes beyond geographical boundaries. This artistic endeavour, organised by the Birlikte Sanat Society in collaboration with the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Yunus Emre Institute (YEE), not only celebrates Turkish artistry but also serves as a platform for solidarity with Gaza.

Popular alternative pop star Lana Del Rey has officially announced that her next musical venture “Lasso”, a new album due out in September, will feature a collection of country songs.

The actress now resides in Iran for the release of the movie "Fereshte" at Tehran's 42nd International Fajr Film Festival. Competing alongside renowned Iranian filmmakers, Jaya's "Fereshte" will depict a story directed by Morteza Atashzamzam, with Joya playing the role of a resilient woman.

The second edition of Dhaka Makers, an independent arts and crafts festival that kicked off on February 1, 2024, at the Aloki Convention Center. Established as a vibrant platform for local, contemporary artists, the festival aims to showcase their work and foster connections within the creative community.

The 25th edition of the festival, arranged by India’s prestigious theatre school National School of Drama, will begin on February 1 in Mumbai and will be held across 15 cities till February 21 with the theme, “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Vande Bharangam”.