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Eid Day 1: What to watch on television

Television channels pull out all the stops during Eid, offering a colourful blend of dramas, musical shows, film premieres, and special children’s programmes to keep viewers engaged throughout the festivities. As the most widely accessible medium, TV networks curate a vibrant schedule of fiction and entertainment centred around the joy of Eid.
31 March 2025, 04:00 AM

I miss the Eid days of my childhood: Mosharraf Karim

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mosharraf shared his excitement about the film. “I attended the premiere of ‘Chokkor 302’. It was my first time watching the full film, and I truly enjoyed it. The energy in the room was amazing—sitting with the audience, I could sense that they loved it, too. I had a wonderful time.”
31 March 2025, 03:40 AM

I hope to create beautiful memories this Eid: Totini

Totini described Eid as a time filled with joy and deep emotions.
30 March 2025, 09:00 AM

Eid week features magazine and celebrity specials

Television channels have lined up a range of magazine and celebrity shows to entertain viewers this Eid. From music and dance to special performances, audiences can expect a variety of festive programmes.
30 March 2025, 06:30 AM

Mosharraf Karim attends ‘Chokkor 302’ premiere in a wheelchair

Mosharraf Karim made an unexpected entrance at the premiere of "Chokkor 302", arriving in a wheelchair with a bandaged leg—leaving guests visibly surprised. The premiere, held Saturday (March 29) night at Centre Point Star Cineplex in the capital, marked the launch of Sharaf Ahmed Jibon’s Eid release.
30 March 2025, 06:23 AM

Spending Eid with audiences feels just as special as family: Shajal Noor

Eid in Dhaka is always vibrant, and this year, the festive cheer is set to grow brighter with stars like Shajal Noor sharing their holiday spirit. The actor spoke to The Daily Star ahead of the celebrations, reflecting on the joy this season brings.
30 March 2025, 06:00 AM

‘Myself Allen Swapan 2’ set for release on chand raat

The much-anticipated second season of “Myself Allen Swapan” is hence set to premiere on chand raat, just in time for audiences to enjoy it for Eid-ul-Fitr.
29 March 2025, 16:53 PM

The musical journey of Arafat Mohsin

Nidhi’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a composer and music producer. His first film project was Redoan Rony’s “Ice Cream”, and he continued to make his mark with other film scores, including his work on “DamaaI”, “Surongo”, and “Toofan”.
29 March 2025, 13:19 PM

Miyazaki, AI, and the weight of human ingenuity in art

One ought to adhere to a certain level of reverence when talking about Hayao Miyazaki. The man has dedicated his life to a form of animation that values patience over production speed, detail over efficiency, and emotion over mere aesthetics. Back in 2016, he made a public statement regarding AI-generated art, where he called it an “insult to life itself”. To therefore understand the weight of the proclamation itself is to understand the nature of his art.
29 March 2025, 10:09 AM

‘Anyadin’ escapes censorship after years in limbo

After years of being barred from local screens, Kamar Ahmad Simon’s internationally acclaimed film “Anyadin…” (Day After…) has finally been cleared for release in Bangladesh.
29 March 2025, 09:29 AM

Shakib Khan’s ‘Taandob’ look unveiled

The “Toofan” director shared the poster with the caption, "Happy Birthday, Megastar Shakib Khan! Hold your breath, ‘Taandob’ is coming!”
29 March 2025, 06:30 AM

Eid 2025: Your complete entertainment itinerary

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the entertainment industry gears up to deliver some of the year’s biggest productions across cinema, television, and OTT platforms. This year is no exception, with highly anticipated films and soundtracks setting the stage for a grand celebration.
28 March 2025, 18:33 PM

Irfan Sajjad and Farin pair up for ‘Azaan’

With cinematography by Khair Khondokar, editing by Ismail Hossain, and background score composed by Abhishek Bhattacharya, the song for the drama has been performed by Asir Arman. “Azaan” marks the second directorial venture of poet and advertising professional Pulak Aneel.
28 March 2025, 11:39 AM

Hrithik Roshan to make directorial debut with ‘Krrish 4’

In a major announcement that has thrilled fans, “Krrish 4”, the next installment of the popular Indian superhero franchise, has been officially confirmed, with Hrithik Roshan making his directorial debut. Moreover, the film is co-produced by his father, Rakesh Roshan, and Yash Raj Films' Aditya Chopra.
28 March 2025, 07:12 AM

Jaya Ahsan backs Pranicool with Eidi for animals

Renowned actress Jaya Ahsan has once again extended her support to the Pranicool Animal Wellness Center. Recently, the organisation sent her a letter requesting a donation as Eidi for the animals in need, to which she responded sincerely.
28 March 2025, 06:54 AM

Renée Zellweger, Christoph Waltz board ‘Only Murders in the Building’ season 5

Two-time Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Christoph Waltz are set to appear in the fifth season of “Only Murders in the Building”, adding more star power to Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy.
28 March 2025, 05:31 AM

Shakib Khan’s ‘Borbaad’ bags highest booking fee records ahead of Eid

Shakib Khan’s upcoming film “Borbaad” is setting new records ahead of its release, securing the highest booking fee among Eid releases this year. With theatre bookings already underway, the much-anticipated film has cleared earlier uncertainties, and the cast and crew are now fully focused on release preparations.
28 March 2025, 05:06 AM

‘No Other Land’ director slams Academy for ignoring Hamdan Ballal’s assault by Israeli soldiers

Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who recently acquired an Oscar for the documentary “No Other Land”, was brutally assaulted by Israeli settlers and soldiers last Monday night. His co-director, Yuval Abraham, has now alleged that the US Academy “US Academy declined to publicly support [him] while Hamdan was beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers and settlers.”
27 March 2025, 11:44 AM

Afran Nisho makes dramatic appearance for ‘Daagi’ promo

Afran Nisho has once again captivated audiences—this time not on screen, but through a striking promotional appearance for his upcoming film “Daagi”. The popular actor was recently spotted in a prisoner’s uniform, numbered ‘786’, handcuffed and flanked by two men dressed as police officers, in a scene that instantly sparked buzz on social media.
27 March 2025, 11:43 AM

I'll live as long as my fate allows it: Salman Khan

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been facing death threats since last year, with his brother-in-law also affected by the terror caused by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. As a result, Salman now lives under tight security, his life revolving around his home and shooting sets.
27 March 2025, 11:26 AM