Jaya and Churni’s silence speak volumes in ‘Aajo Ardhangini’

She does not merely act out Meghna’s breakdown; she makes the audience feel it from within. These moments particularly highlight Jaya’s strength as an actor. Through her performance, Jaya Ahsan draws the audience into Meghna’s world.
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Before Sophia Loren became a global icon, she was a girl shaped by post-war Italy

At 92, her journey from Sofia Scicolone of Pozzuoli to Oscar-winning screen legend remains a story of survival, reinvention and endurance
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Rajshahi University-based film ‘Chirkut’ set for Durga Puja release

Set against the campus life of the period, the film explores youth, friendship, love, nostalgia, and the experiences surrounding the incident. Akib has written and directed the film, as well as its screenplay.
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Rifat Chowdhury hospitalised over health issues

His portrayal of “Jatiyo Kaka” in “Sixty Nine” brought him widespread recognition among television audiences.
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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh welcome second daughter

Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on the occasion of Radhashtami. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter through a joint social media post on September 19.
20 September 2026

Suchanda’s six decades of cinematic brilliance

As Suchanda celebrates her birthday today (September 19), let us look back on a remarkable six-decade journey in Dhaka cinema. One of the most renowned faces of the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema, she made her big-screen debut 60 years ago with "Kagojer Nouka", directed by Subhash Dutta, marking the beginning of a career that would establish her as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
19 September 2026

The songs that keep Salman-Shabnur’s ’90s romance alive

Whenever Salman and Shabnur appeared together in a song, their chemistry made it feel as though they were not simply acting—they were genuinely in love.
19 September 2026

Salman Shah tribute short film ‘Backdated’ to release today marking his birth anniversary

A short film paying tribute to legendary Bangladeshi actor Salman Shah will be released today on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
19 September 2026

Rubaiyat Hossain’s ‘The Difficult Bride’ wins praise at Toronto Film Festival

Rubaiyat Hossain’s latest film “The Difficult Bride” has received positive responses at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where it is representing Bangladesh in the Centrepiece section.
19 September 2026

Oishee ‘Soldiers’ on towards new dimension

Jannatul Ferdous Oishee has already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through modelling and acting. She began her journey in showbiz through a beauty pageant and went on to make her film debut with “Mission Extreme”. Her most recent release was “Noor”.
19 September 2026

Kit Harington joins ‘Harry Potter’ series despite Rowling controversy

Actor Kit Harington has explained why he decided to join HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series despite the controversy surrounding author J K Rowling.
18 September 2026

Far-right Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ director’s home after Venice win

Szor and her co-director Yuval Abraham have faced growing backlash in Israel since the film won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival on September 12.
18 September 2026

Five films submitted for Bangladesh’s selection for Oscars

Five films have been submitted for consideration to represent Bangladesh in the International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
18 September 2026

How cricket led Emon to cinema

His entry into the entertainment industry began when he came across a commercial shoot at Notre Dame College while going there to play cricket. The commercial was directed by actor and director Tariq Anam Khan.
17 September 2026

Rubaiyat’s ‘The Difficult Bride’ heads to Chicago after Venice and Toronto

After making history at the Venice International Film Festival and earning a place at the Toronto International Film Festival, National Film Award-winning filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossain’s latest film “The Difficult Bride” has now been selected for another major international platform.
17 September 2026

‘I miss Bangladesh every single day’: Aparna Ghose

Aparna won her first National Film Award for “Mrittika Maya”, directed by Gazi Rakayet. She won her second National Film Award for “Gondi”.
17 September 2026

Oliver Stone at 80: The filmmaker who never stopped arguing with America

From Platoon and JFK to Wall Street and Nixon, Stone built a career out of challenging America’s wars, myths and certainties
16 September 2026

Timeless film posters displayed across BFDC on ‘Film Directors’ Day’

Among the posters on display were those of “Alor Michil”, “Jibon Theke Neya”, “Epar Opar”, “Aguner Alo”, “Nawab Sirajuddaulah”, “Ekhoni Shomoy”, “Chandni”, and “Chetana”. Other posters included Shakib Khan-starrer “Priyotoma”, directed by Himel Ashraf, “Rajkumar” and “Chuye Dile Mon”, starring Arifin Shuvoo and directed by Shihab Shaheen.
16 September 2026

Two festivals, two films for Shimu

Apart from acting, Shimu has been involved with IWPG (International Women’s Peace Group) Peace Leadership programme in South Korea since 2025. The organisation stands in solidarity with women around the world to build a sustainable world of peace through solidarity, education, and international cooperation.
16 September 2026

Kajal Arefin Ome postpones throat surgery to complete ‘Bachelor Point’

Doctors have advised Ome to undergo surgery for a vocal cord problem. However, he has decided to continue working for now to ensure the uninterrupted release of the series and keep his commitment to viewers.
16 September 2026