After battling for life for 14 days at the hospital, Rista Laboni Shimana passed away today due to severe brain hemorrhage complications.

In an interview with The Daily Star during his recent visit to Dhaka, Goutam discussed the golden era of Bangla films, their present and future, the difficulties Bangla film productions face, as well as his own vision. The director, widely known for his films like “Padma Nadir Majhi”, “Antarjali Jatra”, “Moner Manush”, “Sankhachil”, “Ma Bhumi”, “Paar” and “Kaalbela”, stated that the international standard of Bangla films has declined.

She prefers to express her inner self through writing in her leisure time.  “I love capturing moments through words. I love to write about my thoughts, and for me, it is refreshing.”

Initially, Bhansali expressed doubts about a second season, remarking, “Web-series like this can happen only once, nobody can make it again, not even me.” However, it appears the filmmaker has reconsidered.

Directed by "Matir Projar Deshe" famed Arifur Rahman, the story revolves around the impact of betting on cricket. Tahsan portrays a cricketer in the web-series. However, it remains unclear if his character is based on a real-life cricketer.

Srijit shared the good news on social media, congratulating the team on this achievement. He also personally shared the news with Chanchal Chowdhury.

Veteran actor and Oscar-winner Robert De Niro, 80, was scheduled to be honoured with the National Association of Broadcasters’ Service to America Award next Tuesday in Washington, DC.

Shah Rukh Khan attended the grand pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant aboard a cruise in Italy. The family invited numerous prominent figures from the film industry.

Siam Illtemash, the son of the legendary late actor Manna who brought Bangladesh's silver screen into the limelight, is all set to jazz up the screen just like his father. He is set to make his mark in Dhallywood. 

Internationally acclaimed director Kamar Ahmad Simon is rather well-versed in the art of dealings on the international film festival scale. Over the years, he has accumulated numerous awards. To add to his repertoire, his fourth and much-awaited film “Shikolbaha” (Silence of the Seashell) has recently been nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award in the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival, which is Asia’s largest film festival.

In a startling incident on Carter Road in Bandra, actress Raveena Tandon and her driver have been accused of assaulting three women, including an elderly lady. According to reports, the altercation began when Tandon's driver was accused of rash driving, allegedly hitting three people near Rizvi College while reversing the vehicle.

On the heels of the success of “Buker Moddhye Agun”, Hoichoi has introduced its spin-off series, “Golam Mamun”. This new series centers on ACP Golam Mamun (played by Ziaul Faruq Apurba), delving into a gripping murder mystery that entangles his name.

The 73-year-old was candid about his subsequent disillusionment with mainstream commercial films. "I'm stuck in this mediocrity, condemned to do films I hate which are forgettable as soon as they are made. The theatre has kept me sane."

Today (June 2), Ejaz Bin Ali, Shimana's brother, informed The Daily Star, "My sister's condition is worsening by the day. We’re going to run a CT scan today. Doctors have put her on life support as a last resort due to her respiratory difficulties. Please pray for her recovery."

Every week new contents are added to the library of popular OTT platforms. Let’s look at the list of the projects to look forward to this week.

Popular Bangladeshi actress Tasnia Farin is currently in London as seen via her recently posted photo on Facebook with the caption “Hello London”.

The elaborate scheme, allegedly devised by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, involved a sophisticated network of operatives and a cache of high-powered weapons. According to Navi Mumbai police sources, the gang enlisted the help of 60 to 70 individuals, each with specific roles in the execution of this diabolical plan.

On March 29, the filmmakers announced via a poster that "Jongli" would release this Eid. However, their sudden decision to withdraw has left fans shocked.

Satyajit Ray and Soumitra Chatterjee once shared a three-story flat at 3 Lake Temple Road in South Kolkata. This house holds a place of remembrance for two iconic figures in Bengali cinema, has now changed ownership and is in the hands of a corporate body. Anandabazar Online, an Indian media outlet, has published a report on the current condition of this historic residence.

Popular star Ziaul Faruq Apurba's spin-off series “Golam Mamun” is awaiting release. However, while shooting the action scenes of this series, he recently suffered serious injuries to his hand and back.