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‘Bachelor Point’ teases anticipated return with new season

The series has successfully aired four seasons, each well-loved by loyal fans who are eagerly awaiting a fifth. Speculation about a new season has been building, and Ome recently fueled excitement by hinting at its production. 
29 October 2024, 13:56 PM

Mehazabien starrer ‘Kajal’ is now on Amazon Prime

Directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, the drama premiered on the platform on October 28 and comes with English subtitles keeping international audiences in mind.
29 October 2024, 06:59 AM

Penélope Cruz joins Johnny Depp in Lionsgate’s upcoming ‘Day Drinker’

Lionsgate announced yesterday that Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz will reunite on the big screen in the upcoming movie “Day Drinker”, directed by Marc Webb (known for “The Amazing Spider-Man”).
29 October 2024, 06:04 AM

‘Mirzapur’ film announced, fan-favourite characters to return

The hit OTT series “Mirzapur” is expanding into a film, thrilling fans with the return of the beloved character Munna bhaiya, portrayed by Divyenndu.
29 October 2024, 05:37 AM

Suzena Zafar announces marriage from Dubai, embraces faith over tradition

Instead of a traditional honeymoon, Suzena and Syed chose to perform Umrah together, fulfilling her long-held desire to embark on this spiritual journey with her husband. Reflecting on this significant choice, she said, “Two days after our wedding, we performed Umrah. I wish to continue living on the path that Allah has set for me for the rest of my life.”
28 October 2024, 13:44 PM

My daughter wishes for someone special in my life: Badhan

The actress is celebrating her 41st birthday today and spoke with The Daily Star about her celebration and upcoming projects.
28 October 2024, 12:54 PM

The one where Matthew Perry lives on through Chandler Bing

It’s almost impossible not to talk about Chandler Bing when talking about Matthew Perry when the man behind the character himself said, "It wasn't that I thought I could play Chandler; I was Chandler."
28 October 2024, 12:16 PM

Timothée Chalamet makes surprise appearance at lookalike contest in New York

Timothée Chalamet delighted his fans with an unexpected appearance at a lookalike contest dedicated to him in New York. The event took place in Lower Manhattan, where the Hollywood star surprised attendees by showing up in person.
28 October 2024, 06:29 AM

Apurba debuts, Tareen returns to Tollywood this Christmas

This December, Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Tareen Jahan are set to make their Tollywood debuts, each starring in their own films. As the Christmas season approaches, these two Bangladeshi stars will go head-to-head at theatres across West Bengal.
28 October 2024, 06:12 AM

Mahesh Bhatt surprises Shakib Khan at ‘Borbaad’ set

Before leaving, Bhatt embraced Shakib Khan, drawing him close in a gesture that has since gone viral. A photograph of the moment is making the rounds in various film-related social media groups, with people buzzing over the spontaneous interaction. Though attempts were made to reach Shakib Khan, he remained unavailable, as he was engrossed in back-to-back shooting sessions.
28 October 2024, 05:08 AM

‘Hatred requires caring’: Johnny Depp on media backlash

Depp emphasised that every experience, whether positive or painful, offers a lesson. Despite the hardships, he refuses to let resentment linger. “I don’t have any ill feelings toward anyone. I don’t have this great reserve of hatred, because hatred requires caring. Why carry that baggage?”
28 October 2024, 05:07 AM

Anonno Mamun’s ‘Makeup’ faces new ban by Appeals Committee

Following this rejection, the film is officially uncertified and banned from public exhibition throughout Bangladesh. Any unauthorized screening of the film will result in confiscation, and those involved may face legal action. This order is effective immediately.
27 October 2024, 13:17 PM

Matthew Perry's home sold ahead of his first death anniversary

On October 28, it will be one year since our cherished "Friends" star Matthew Perry tragically passed away in a bathtub at his home in Pacific Palisades.
27 October 2024, 11:45 AM

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s debut novel headed to the big screen

Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay’s first novel “Ghunpoka” is heading to the silver screen. Set in 1960s Kolkata, the story follows Shyam, a self-respecting young man who quits his job after being humiliated by his boss. The novel centres on Shyam’s loneliness and his struggle as an unemployed man in a bustling city.
27 October 2024, 11:11 AM

Abul Hayat's ‘Robi Poth’ set for November release

The book, titled “Robi Poth,” is set to be released on November 2 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
27 October 2024, 07:08 AM

Farooki’s Chabial marks 25 years of bold and authentic storytelling

Founded in 1998, Chabial has since produced advertisements, television dramas, and films under its banner. Farooki’s first production under Chabial was “Waiting Room”, which no television channel wanted to buy at the time. However, the landscape has drastically changed over the years.
27 October 2024, 06:18 AM

Gias Uddin Selim, Alauddin Majid honoured with Fazlul Haque Memorial Award

The award, one of the prominent honours in Bangladeshi cinema, commemorates the legacy of Fazlul Haque, a pioneer of the country’s film journalism and the director of its first children's film, “President”.
27 October 2024, 06:10 AM

The escapist lure of OTT’s bling reality shows

In a world where the news feels like a doomsday clock’s countdown and our personal lives consist of work, bills, and endless scrolling of social media platforms, it is no wonder that people flock to OTT-based bling reality shows like moths to a Swarovski-encrusted flame. These glorified exercises in voyeuristic productions like “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives”, “Selling Sunset”, or even “Bling Empire”, serve a very specific purpose: they remind us that no matter how bad things get in our mundane lives, we can always escape into the sparkly yet vapid vacuum of the ultra-rich behaving badly.
26 October 2024, 14:42 PM

Raihan Rafi expresses desire to make a film on July mass uprising

The director discussed his beginning in the film industry, his journey to becoming a filmmaker, the current state of cinema, and the future of filmmaking. Following this, he answered various questions from the audience. When a student asked if he would make a film about the July mass uprising, Rafi responded by announcing his intent to create such a film.
26 October 2024, 13:57 PM

‘Toofan’ set for release in 43 cinemas across Pakistan

It is already well-known that Bangladesh's “Toofan” is slated for release in Pakistan, and the latest news confirms it will debut in 43 theatres across the country during its first week, as stated by the production company Alpha-i.
26 October 2024, 13:37 PM