Most of its scenes will be shot at various locations across France. The recording of the film's only song, "Tomar Ki Mone Ache”, has recently been completed. It was recorded at Tanvir Tareq’s Kolahol studio in the United States.

Acclaimed actors Afzal Hossain and Afsana Mimi, both known for their widely praised work on OTT platforms, are set to share the screen in Chorki’s upcoming original title, “Rongin Shurma”.

Veteran actor Ilias Kanchan is returning to Bangladesh today after spending 15 months in London undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. He is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka at 5:30pm, a development confirmed to The Daily Star by Liton Ershad, vice-chairman of Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa).

The multilingual folk horror film, shot in Hindi, Nepali and English, follows troubled teenager Anahita, whose school trek to a remote prehistoric site uncovers unsettling links to an ancient legend. The film also features a fictional language, Boksirit, created specifically for the project.

Chorki has unveiled a four-title lineup set to premiere throughout August, offering viewers a diverse mix of drama, comedy and surreal storytelling. 

Her next film, “Gulshaner Chameli”, marks a return to mainstream Bangladeshi commercial cinema—one she says was driven by the strength of its female-centred story rather than its genre.

For a quarter of a century, Deepa Khandakar has quietly evolved alongside Bangladeshi television. Having first established herself in leading roles, she has gradually moved into a repertoire of middle-aged women characters whose emotional lives often form the dramatic centre of the stories they inhabit.

Once-popular Dhallywood actor Amin Khan is returning to the big screen after nearly six years with Mohammad Iqbal’s “Gulshaner Chameli”. The film will also mark the Bangladeshi film debut of Tollywood actor Madhumita Sarcar, best known to audiences as Pakhi.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made a record-breaking start at the North American box office, earning an estimated $168 million on its opening day to set a new domestic opening-day record.

Tom Holland may have only just returned to the big screen as Peter Parker in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", which was released in theatres on July 31, but the actor is already thinking about the future of the iconic superhero and what his legacy will be once he eventually steps away from the role.

When Rubaiyat Hossain's "The Difficult Bride" made history as the first feature-length film from Bangladesh to compete at the Venice International Film Festival, it wasn't just the film that had everyone talking. Curiosity quickly turned to its leading lady, Zaineen Karim Chowdhury, who, interestingly, shares her first name with the character she plays. One question lingered above all else: what made Rubaiyat believe that Zaineen was her "Difficult Bride"?

Nearly three decades after “Clueless” became a cult classic, Alicia Silverstone is set to reprise her iconic role as Cher Horowitz in a sequel series ordered by Paramount+.

Five of Bangladeshi cinema’s most celebrated stars — Shabnam, Babita, Suchanda, Ujjal, and Alamgir — have come together for a special Channel i programme titled “Smritimoy Ekti Din”, offering audiences a rare glimpse into their shared memories and remarkable careers.

Producer Simon Afram claims an unencrypted master copy of “Fortitude”, a World War II drama starring Nicolas Cage, was delivered to Netflix in June at the company’s request while negotiations were under way to secure a distribution deal.

In an unconventional promotional move, director Raihan Rafi has "leaked" the first glimpse of Nazifa Tushi's character from his upcoming film "Andhar". Unlike the usual unofficial set leaks that surface through anonymous sources or entertainment pages, this reveal came directly from the filmmaker himself.

The film follows Akash, a Bangladeshi expatriate living in Canada, who returns to Bangladesh with his eight-year-old daughter, Simin, after 12 years.

Director Shihab Shaheen is set to helm a new web film, “Cafe Umbrella”, featuring the top three winners of Lux Super Star 2025—Bidushi Barnita, Nazah Nawar and Amina Islam.

Today (July 30), as Babita celebrates her birthday, it is not only her memorable performances that continue to evoke nostalgia, but also the unforgettable songs that brought her characters to life.

Remembering one of Bangladeshi cinema's most beloved stars, the veteran actor told The Daily Star that away from the camera he was a very charming, cultured and deeply musical human being—often reaching for a guitar to sing to her between takes.

Veteran actor Suchanda, one of the most celebrated stars of Bangladeshi cinema’s golden era, says her younger sister Babita is more than just family—she is someone with whom she shares an extraordinary emotional bond.