The critically acclaimed Bangladeshi film “Boli: The Wrestler”, which won the top award at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival, is set to be screened at the Burning Crab Festival in Cox’s Bazar.

Comedian Kapil Sharma has reportedly received a death threat via email, originating from Pakistan, according to the police. The comedian now joins the list of celebrities, including Rajpal Yadav, Sugandha Mishra, and Remo D’Souza, who have recently been targeted with similar threats.

Babita and Razzak’s first film was “Shesh Porjonto” and then they went on to work together on countless films. “I was the heroine of many films produced by his Rajlokkhi Productions (Razzak’s production house),” the veteran actress admitted.

After months of speculation surrounding the fate of the film “Rongona”, iconic Bangladeshi actress Shabnur has broken her silence. Last year, Shabnur returned to the country to kickstart the shooting of this much-anticipated film by Arafat Hossain.

The Dexter universe continues to expand as Uma Thurman joins Michael C Hall in the latest chapter of the franchise, “Dexter: Resurrection”. 

Kohinoor Akhter, popularly known as Suchanda, is one of the most celebrated actresses of the 1960s. She recently reminisced about her time working alongside esteemed actor Abdur Razzak, who would go on to become the beloved "Nayak Raj" of Bangladeshi cinema. Their pairing, which began with the iconic film “Behula”, became one of the most cherished in the industry, with the duo starring in over 30 films together.

Special episodes of the programme will feature well-known personalities such as Manoj Pramanik, Shahnaz Khushi and Brindaban Das, among others.

The long-awaited announcement of this year’s Academy Award nominations, postponed due to the devastating Los Angeles fires, is now scheduled for Thursday (January 23). In the meantime, the annual Golden Raspberry Awards, known for spotlighting the “worst” in cinema, unveiled their nominees on Tuesday. Leading the pack is “Joker: Folie à Deux” with seven nominations, followed closely by “Madame Web”, “Megalopolis”, “Borderlands”, and “Reagan”, each securing six nods.

The much-anticipated film “Chaalchitro”, which initially released in theatres on December 20, marked Ziaul Faruq Apurba’s debut in Kolkata’s film industry and received widespread acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Hoichoi has now officially announced that the film is set to release on their OTT platform on February 7.

The Roshan family has been active in the Hindi film industry for multiple generations, contributing to music, acting, and direction for over 60 years or so. Naturally, there was a story waiting to be told. Their dynasty includes the patriarch and music maestro Roshan Lal Nagrath, his sons Rajesh Roshan, the music composer, and Rakesh Roshan, the director, and actor, as well as his grandson Hrithik Roshan, who became an overnight sensation with his first leading role in “Kaho Naa… Pyar Hai” (2000) and is one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars today.

With only a few days left before the month-long Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair) kicks off, many stars are preparing to release their new books. As is tradition, the fair will see a range of exciting new titles from some of Bangladesh’s most beloved celebrities.

Suchanda debuted as a lead actress in Subhash Dutta’s “Kagojer Nouka” in the 1960s. One of her most iconic films is “Jibon Theke Neya”.

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who sustained stab injuries last week and underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital, was discharged today afternoon, sources confirmed. Accompanied by his wife, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif left the hospital and returned to his Bandra residence.

The director of “The Brutalist”, Brady Corbet, has been defending utilising AI since receiving hefty backlash for admitting to using the contentious tech in his film. He used AI to adjust leading actors Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones’ Hungarian dialect and generate specific images for the film’s ending.

Nipun Akter’s membership in the Film Artists' Association has been suspended, but it has not been completely revoked.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan during the band’s second performance at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The crowd erupted in excitement as Martin declared, “Shah Rukh Khan forever,” before launching into the band’s iconic track, “Yellow”.

Recently, netizens were in for a treat when Jaya Ahsan, Pritom Hasan and Elita Karim announced on their social media about an exciting collaboration.

Today marks the 36th death anniversary of ‘Princess’ Tina Khan, a pioneering figure in Bangladeshi cinema whose untimely passing on January 20, 1989 left a lasting imprint on the industry. Renowned for her poise, talent, and ability to captivate audiences, Tina Khan featured in 25 commercial films during her brief yet significant career. Her contributions to the Bangladeshi film industry continue to be remembered and celebrated for their enduring impact.

Though rumours of her marriage had circulated since her relocation to the United States, the actress had not previously addressed them. Close friends were aware of her marriage, but the couple chose not to disclose details until now. While the exact date and location of the wedding remain undisclosed, Tamalika’s post marks the official confirmation of her marriage.

Actress Rumana Islam Mukti has been appointed as a member of the executive council of the Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association (BFAA). Association President Misha Sawdagor told The Daily Star that she was nominated to fill a vacant position in the council.