Kiara Advani channels Audrey Hepburn's look at Cannes

Kiara Advani looked stunning in an off-shoulder pink and black silk gown, channeling a ‘60s Hollywood aura with its classic silhouette.
19 May 2024, 05:24 AM

My friends in LA ask ‘Who is Dipjol, what does he do?’: Nipun

The vigor surrounding the election of the Film Artistes’ Association has flared up once again. The conflict between the current President Misha Sawdagar, General Secretary Dipjol, and the former General Secretary Nipun, has now reached a peak.
18 May 2024, 15:51 PM

‘Young Sheldon’ series finale attracts nearly 9 million viewers, biggest audience in four years

With a bang-on finale after seven seasons “Young Sheldon” hit nearly 9 million viewers, labeled as the biggest episode in four years of the series’ run on CBS.
18 May 2024, 11:49 AM

‘Fatima’, Farin’s Bangladeshi debut film, impresses with trailer

Tasnia Farin's exceptional performance in the film earned her the prestigious Crystal Simorgh Award at the 42nd edition of the prestigious festival.
18 May 2024, 11:19 AM

Naseeruddin Shah full of praise for Arifin Shuvoo in ‘Mujib’

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has attended the screening of “Manthan” at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, which has been recently restored by the Film Heritage Foundation, is being showcased at Cannes as part of its ‘classics’ section.
18 May 2024, 10:37 AM

Zayed Khan reclaims Artistes’ Association membership, Will Nipun lose hers?

In an interview, Nipun criticised the decision, stating that the position of general secretary has been granted to someone without an education.
18 May 2024, 06:32 AM

Cannes 2024: Aishwariya Rai stuns in electric blue dress on day two

On Friday, Aishwarya graced the red carpet once more, opting for a dramatic and stunning ensemble.
18 May 2024, 05:00 AM

Coming of age for Irfan Sajjad

A journey that commenced with modeling a decade ago has taken Irfan Sajjad to immense popularity. The actor has managed to make his way to the OTT with several projects, such as “Koli 2.0”, “Dour” and “Baba Someone’s Following Me”, amongst others.
17 May 2024, 18:05 PM

Chanchal da is the most down-to-earth co-star I’ve worked with: Monami Ghosh

This film marks the first on-screen collaboration of Monami and Chanchal. Sharing her experience of sharing the screens with the “Monpura” famed actor she expressed a heartfelt emotion with Anandabazar. “Chanchal da is the most down-to-earth co-star I’ve ever worked with,” said the actress.
17 May 2024, 14:15 PM

Elita Karim makes OTT debut

Earlier, the first look of FS Nayeem in the "Kaalpurush" teaser surprised the audience, as he underwent a massive transformation, gaining 30 kgs for his role. 
17 May 2024, 13:38 PM

I would adopt every orphaned child if I could: Pori Moni

Recently, Pori Moni adopted a daughter, for which she was praised on social media. “The feeling of becoming a mother can only be understood by a mother. The moment I took Priyom on my lap, I felt the same happiness I felt when Punnyo was born!”
17 May 2024, 13:20 PM

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s look at Cannes wows despite injured hand

The Cannes Film Festival this year brought in another striking appearance by Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, representing L'Oréal beauty, as she made her first appearance at the festival with the premiere of the Hollywood film "Megalopolis".
17 May 2024, 12:57 PM

Imtiaz Ali on why male characters are more complex than female ones in his films

Director Imtiaz Ali has spoken about how he treats male characters in his films differently from female characters. Speaking with Times of India, Imtiaz said that those male characters are not directly derived from his life experiences. He added that he does credit "greater intelligence and resilience to women".
17 May 2024, 11:50 AM

‘Deyaler Desh’ releases in the US today

“Deyaler Desh”, a government grant-winning film co-produced by Metro Cinema, also stars Azizul Hakim, Shahdat Hossain, Shamapti Mashuk, and Swagata, amongst others.
17 May 2024, 10:56 AM

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson endorse Kevin Spacey’s return to Hollywood

Hollywood celebrities, including Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson amongst others, are advocating for Kevin Spacey's return to the entertainment industry, despite the allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 2017 that prompted his withdrawal from Hollywood. The recently aired two-part documentary, "Spacey Unmasked", now available on Max, sheds light on these allegations with previously unheard testimonies, including one claiming that the 64-year-old Oscar-winning actor allegedly groped a fellow "House of Cards" actor on set.
17 May 2024, 07:10 AM

Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ receives 10-minute ovation at Cannes premiere

The film was met with a 10-minute standing ovation at the Grand Lumiere Theatre.
17 May 2024, 06:04 AM

Stars absent from ‘Sushagotom’ promotions, director voices frustration

Despite the impending release, lead actors Orchita Sporshia and Nirab Hossain have been noticeably absent from promotional activities, prompting accusations of non-cooperation from the director.
17 May 2024, 05:47 AM

Turkish actor Burak Özçivit to visit Bangladesh

Turkish superstar actor Burak Özçivit is set to visit Bangladesh as part of an invitation extended by Singer Bangladesh Limited for its transformation journey. The celebrated actor announced this exciting partnership with Singer Bangladesh, generating anticipation and curiosity amongst his followers through a social media post from his official account.
16 May 2024, 14:22 PM

Everybody knows Nipun because of me: Dipjol

Monowar Hossain Dipjol, the newly elected general secretary of the BFAA committee, has addressed the matter today, providing his perspective on the issue.
16 May 2024, 12:41 PM

‘It was a journey of self-discovery’: Asif Islam on his award-winning debut film

From passion project to international acclaim, filmmaker Asif Islam’s debut film “Nirvana” won the Special Jury award at the 46th Moscow International Film Festival. “Nirvana’s” journey doesn’t end with Moscow as the director has received offers to screen the film at festivals in Morocco, Spain, London, and India.
16 May 2024, 12:33 PM