Actors Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are now officially engaged. Their relationship was made public with a series of photos from their engagement ceremony, which were posted by Chay’s father, Nagarjuna Akkineni.

In a heartfelt social media post, Farooki pleaded with the public to show empathy and support to the police officers returning to their duties. He wrote, “We hope that our brothers and sisters in the police force will return to their duties within a day or two. We have high hopes that they will become a new police force for a new Bangladesh.”

National Film Award-winning actress Zakia Bari Mamo has been vocal in support of the student movement against discrimination from the very beginning. She has taken a stand in favour of the students everywhere, from posting on Facebook to being present at Shaheed Minar and Shahbagh. She spoke to The Daily Star about the issues.

The father-son duo, famed for co-creating the hit series "Schitt's Creek" and each winning Emmys for their roles in the show, are currently negotiating with the Television Academy. As of now, no official agreement has been reached, according to sources close to Variety. Requests for comments from the Television Academy and representatives for the Levys went unanswered.

The Rajshahi branch of Star Cineplex, located in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park, has been vandalised by unknown assailants today (August 7). The news was confirmed by the Chairman of Star Cineplex, former MP Mahboob Rahman Ruhel.

Hansal Mehta has voiced support for student protests and criticised Hasina's authoritarian regime through his X (formerly Twitter) account.

Following the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation on August 5, she has left Bangladesh and is now residing in India. The aftermath has seen nationwide celebrations, which was quickly overshadowed by widespread violence and destruction. Addressing the recent state of affairs in Bangladesh, Kolkata actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay broke his silence in an article published by Anandabazar.

Filmmaker Sanjoy Somadder shared a touching photo on Facebook, highlighting the beauty of religious unity in the face of adversity.

In such challenging times, when protesters and civilians were indiscriminately killed, wholesale arrests, block raids, and a nationwide internet shutdown violated citizens' fundamental rights, keeping the nation on edge for weeks– only a few had the courage to raise their voices against the oppression and injustice.

he violence and unrest during the quota reformation movement could not be hidden from the world. The brutality was evident, and cries of anguish were echoed by artistes from various countries around the globe. From mid-July, many Indian artistes including Swastika Mukherji, Anjan Dutta, Kabir Suman were active on social media and kept an eye on the protest.

Renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Aparna Sen is set to collaborate once more with the veteran director and actor Anjan Dutt. Helmed by Parambrata Chatterjee, the production of his latest venture, “Ei Raat Tomar Amar”, has wrapped up. 

The recent political upheaval and the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh have significantly impacted the entertainment industry in both Bengals. For decades, films have been co-produced by Bangladesh and India, featuring actors and actresses from both countries. However, with the current unstable political climate, these collaborations may be on hold.

Bangladesh Army Chief Waker-uz-Zaman announced the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the formation of an interim government yesterday at 4pm.

As the protest for quota reform swiftly transformed into a historic student movement, it culminated in the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the fall of her government. Celebrities who participated in the movement have expressed their joy and hope on social media.

Addressing these issues, Azmeri Haque Badhan called for an end to the violence and chaos.

Later on, she showed her concern over attacks on police stations, and several places across the country. “We want peace—no more looting, attacking police stations, or revenge. Let's be restrained and responsible. We don't want any more bloodshed in our beloved Bangladesh.”

From the story of becoming a filmmaker to overcoming failure and achieving success—the entire three-minute trailer of the film “Padatik” has piqued interest among viewers.

In a rare move in Bangladesh's entertainment industry, prominent actress Zakia Bari Mamo announced her resignation from Actors' Equity Bangladesh, expressing her solidarity with the students involved in the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement.

What began as a protest for quota reform quickly evolved into a historic student movement that led to Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the fall of her government.

At least 73 people, including 14 policemen, were killed, and dozens more were injured in violent clashes across Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh on the first day of the non-cooperation movement announced by the key coordinators of the students against discrimination movement.