The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor have ignited outrage across West Bengal, and women from across the state marched in a “Reclaim the Night” protest yesterday (Augus5 14), just before India’s Independence Day. At the same time, doctors nationwide have halted work, demanding stronger laws for their protection.

Shah Rukh Khan very recently revealed that Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming directorial film "King" starring himself in the titular role is set to be a high-octane action-drama aimed at a broad audience. Interestingly, the movie will also mark a significant role for his daughter, Suhana Khan.

The ancestral home of legendary Bengali filmmaker Ritwik Kumar Ghatak in Rajshahi has been reduced to rubble, sparking outrage among local residents.

Prachi took up a position at the charred site, announcing her peaceful vigil on social media. "I am here at Dhanmondi 32," she wrote, “Let justice be served for all murders, all chaos. Let there be justice for the erasure of Bengali history. I am here. We also want justice. I will remember the history of independence and Bangabandhu in this peaceful protest. I am at the burned Dhanmondi 32. Joy Bangla. Joy Bangabandhu."

“Emergency”, directed by Kangana Ranaut herself, features an ensemble cast including Mahima Chaudhary, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik, among others.

The selected films, each a poignant portrayal of indigenous culture, identity, and resilience, include: “Khumi I Awmnai Rita” (2006), “Life is Still Not Ours” (2014), “My Bicycle” (2015), “Abhima” (2021), “Kalpana…Not Imagination” (2016), “Felim: Cinema for Identity” (2017), “Choto Pakhi” (2017), and “Song of Kopotakkho” (2021).

Director Joy Sarkar had announced plans for the film just two days prior, even registering the title with the Directors' Guild and naming Payel as the lead. However, the actress has since dismissed these claims, casting doubt over the future of the production.

Tabu, who portrays Sister Francesca in the HBO Original “Dune: Prophecy”, had shared that she immediately accepted the role without hesitation when approached. Yesterday, the official look of Tabu’s character was unveiled by the Instagram accounts of Jio Cinema and “Dune: Prophecy”.

Rachael Lillis, who provided the voices for the characters of Misty and Jessie from the original English dub of the Pokémon series, has died at 46. Lillis passed away on August 10. She was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in May.

This event inspired director Nazrul Islam Khan to start production of the film "Rana Plaza" that same year. The film starred Pori Moni as Reshma and Symon Sadiq as Tittu.

The Bangladeshi feature film “Mathar Bhethor Apple Gachh” (An Apple Tree Inside The Head) is set to have its world premiere in Melbourne, Australia. The film has been officially selected for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), where it will be screened for the first time on August 21.

Actress Jyotika Jyoti has questioned why the artistes who protested under the banner of the Visual Media Artistes’ Society against police and Chhatra League attacks on the Anti-Discrimination Student Movements remained silent when Rahul Ananda's home was set ablaze and vandalised.

The Asian Project Market is a crucial event within the Busan International Film Festival, where 30 films from various countries are chosen for potential production and distribution deals. “Dhakar Nagin” has earned its place among this esteemed lineup — a recognition that underscores Iqbal's growing influence in the Asian film scene.

At the launch of "Angry Young Men," Salman Khan, the Bollywood superstar, shared the stage with the legendary writer duo Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, formally known as Salim-Javed. During his remarks on their iconic films, Salman expressed his views on the current generation, stating that men today seem to have lost their desire to embrace traditional masculinity. In contrast, he affirmed that Salim and Javed have always embodied what it means to be true men, and that will never change.

As the rain soaked her through, cascading like tears from a grieving sky, it did nothing to dampen the searing fury and sorrow that burned deeply in her heart on that day. Adorned in a black salwar kameez with a bright red scarf draped around her neck, her eyes blazed with fierce determination as she denounced the horrific acts sanctioned by the tyrannical regime.

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Jeetu reflected on the events that compelled him to speak out. "I was deeply disturbed by a photo of a bloodied female student, from Dhaka University, circulating on social media. The image struck me hard, especially because I have a daughter. I couldn’t help but think, what if that had been her? The thought of such violence against women was unbearable," he said.

The short film has so far been selected for nine film festivals in seven countries. These include the 17th Bangladesh International Short and Independent Film Festival 2024, the 12th Indo-German Film Week 2024 in Berlin, the 7th South Asian Short Film Festival 2024 in Kolkata, and the Round the Frame Film Competition 2024 in India.

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to return as the voice of Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands, after having lent his voice in the 2019 film “The Lion King”. The eagerly awaited movie “Mufasa: The Lion King” is scheduled to hit theatres globally on December 20.

Legendary filmmaker Tareque Masud dedicated his life to creating films with a pure heart, free from any personal gain. His passion was to capture the stories of his homeland and its people. Today, (August 13), marks 13 years since we lost this remarkable soul.

In the wake of the significant win in the students’ movement against discrimination, some individuals vandalised cinema halls in the name of celebrating the victory. Actor Siam Ahmed notably expressed feeling hurt by these attacks. At Prothom Alo's “Meril Cafe Live” event on Monday evening, he urged, “I kindly request everyone not to damage the space where actors and audiences come together.”