Rawnak Hasan, General Secretary of Actors Equity Bangladesh, is earning accolades for his compassionate gesture, generously donating his entire prize money of BDT 1 lakh from a quiz program on a private TV channel to support his co-artiste Afroza Hossain, who is battling cancer.

Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, amidst the news of Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw images being recognized on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, expressed his desire to present his movie "Rickshaw Girl" to the audience of Bangladesh next year.

Following the release of “Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022),” there have been ongoing rumours regarding Ranveer Singh's potential portrayal of Dev in the film's second installment directed by Ayan Mukerji.

The actor is perhaps best known for his Oscar-nominated star turn opposite Ali MacGraw in the 1970 romantic drama "Love Story," a box office sensation adapted from Erich Segal's popular novel of the same title.

In the world of Bangla rap, few names carry as much weight and influence as Black Zang. His journey, intricately entwined with the rise of Bangla rap culture, is a testament to artistic evolution, cultural amalgamation, and the power of storytelling through music. In the vibrant and ever-evolving realm of hip-hop music, Black Zang stands out as a trailblazer, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Tripti Dimri has been grabbing attention since the release on December 1, particularly due to her intimate scene in the film with Ranbir Kapoor, and the 'lick my shoe' moment with Ranbir in the film. As a result, Triptii's Instagram followers have seen a significant increase.

Naeem Sayyed was bestowed with the moniker Junior Mehmood by the late comedy legend Mehmood, following their collaboration in the 1968 film “Suhaag Raat”.

The actress believes that despite the perception that she is not active on social media, she is indeed working diligently. Following the elections, her upcoming film, "Suswagatam," is set to be released.

The Greek classical play "Medea" was staged yesterday evening by Dhaka Theatre at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy's Studio Theatre Auditorium in the capital’s Segun Bagicha Road. Directed by Humayun Kabir Himu, this production marks the 51st theatrical endeavour by Dhaka Theatre – a prominent theatrical organisation in Bangladesh. Professor Abdus Selim provided the Bengali translation for it, adapting from George Theodoridis' English translation of the play.

In a moment of triumph for Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster action film, "Jawan", has earned a nomination in the prestigious Best International Feature category at the ASTRA Awards 2024, organised by The Hollywood Creative Alliance. The nominations, unveiled on Thursday, feature a diverse array of global cinematic achievements, and Jawan stands tall as the sole Indian representative in this category.

Jaya Ahsan finds herself in the midst of a bustling schedule. Presently stationed in India, she recently graced the premiere of her debut Hindi film, "Kadak Singh", in Delhi. Following this, she journeyed to Mumbai for the film's second premiere. Today, the movie is set to release on Zee5, and she will also be part of its premiere in Kolkata. Last night, Jaya Ahsan shared her thoughts with The Daily Star.

The drama "Tini Amar Ma" (“She is my mother”) is scheduled to air on NTV today, at 9:30 pm. This project has been written by Azam Khan and directed by Sanjid Khan Prince. Actors Rawnak Hasan, Tanha Tasnia Islam, and Mili Basher will be playing significant roles in it.

The speculation began when Selena, who claimed to be single for a long time, engaged with social media posts hinting at her relationship with Blanco, as per several Hollywood media outlets.

The movie, based on the premises of the Liberation War of 1971, could not get any halls to screen in Dhaka, as the Bollywood blockbuster, “Animal”, is successfully running in all of them, reported sources.

Actor and poet Benjamin Zephaniah, known for his role as Jeremiah Jesus in the popular show Peaky Blinders, has died at the age of 65.

After “Prakton” and “Drishtikone”, one of the most popular onscreen duos in the Bengali cinema are to reunite with this latest film, which is scheduled to be released in 2024.

“When are you going to have a baby?” is the question that Tithi, portrayed by Nusrat Imrose Tisha, is met with, within the initial five minutes of “Something Like an Autobiography”. It is unfortunately safe to say that even in the year 2023, people somehow find it acceptable to ask this to most married individuals, who especially face these after they've been married for a good number of years.

Shah Rukh Khan has been actively engaged in promotional activities for his upcoming highly anticipated film “Dunki”. In a recent #AskSRK session on X (formerly known as Twitter), the actor discussed the meaning of “Dunki” and how he successfully portrayed both young and old looks in the film amongst many other questions.

To usher in the new academic year and extend a warm welcome to the incoming students, Dhaka University is going to host a concert featuring the renowned West Bengal bands Chandrabindoo and Fossils. 

Apart from these artistes, several other cultural personalities of the film, television and music industry have received “BCDF Bijoy Somman 2023”.