Fatima: Where noble intention trumps flawed execution

Dhrubo Hasan’s “Fatima” is an ambitious undertaking, with the director’s passion clearly visible in the script – the aspects of our Liberation War and how we are all fighting our own inner wars, the torment that women still go through for being a woman, the extent to which a close one’s betrayal could be delusionally overlooked.
23 May 2024

‘Esha murder’: New poster shows Badhan ready to shoot for justice

The teaser offers a tantalising glimpse into the intricate storyline, promising a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. It showcases Badhan in the role of police officer Lina, who embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the connection between three murder cases.
23 May 2024

Reeti walks down Cannes’ official red carpet in katan gown

As part of an extraordinary lineup of people that included Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Emma Stone, and Demi Moore, Reeti represented Bangladesh with pride and distinction.
23 May 2024

Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens up on Sharmin Segal's performance in ‘Heeramandi’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is credited with bringing out the best performances of his actors, whether it's Aishwarya Rai in “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam”, Rani Mukerji in “Black”, Deepika Padukone in “Bajirao Mastani”, Ranveer Singh in “Padmaavat”, or Alia Bhatt in “Gangubai Kathiawadi”. His latest release, “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar”, has a wide range of actors, from his first leading lady Manisha Koirala to his niece Sharmin Segal.
23 May 2024

Afsana Mimi’s father passes away

Today, the actress faced a personal tragedy as her father, Syed Fazlul Karim, passed away at 8:30am.
23 May 2024

Tama Mirza sues Misty Zannat over derogatory statements, demands Tk 10 crore

The videos, titled "Misty Zannat Takes a Jab at Tama Mirza" and "Tama Mirza Became an Actress by Sucking Up: Zannat," are claimed to have damaged Tama Mirza's reputation amongst journalists and the public.
23 May 2024

I’m sure audiences will appreciate 'Kaalpurush’s' unique narrative: Tanzika Amin

In the web-series, Tanzika plays the character of a housewife, Nova. “My character is unique and significant, offering ample opportunities to showcase my acting skills,” she described.
23 May 2024

SRK warmly meets wheelchair-bound fan despite being unwell

Recently, a video surfaced on social media where an exhausted Shah Rukh Khan is seen embracing a wheelchair-bound fan.
23 May 2024

Why was SRK rushed to the hospital?

Ahmedabad, along with many other parts of India, experienced high temperatures. In Gujarat's capital, the temperature reached around 45 degrees, and the Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the city.
22 May 2024

Artistes march in front of FDC, demanding 'exemplary punishment' for Nipun

It seems like the controversy isn’t going to stop anytime soon as the Bangladesh Film Directors' Association (BFDC) has mostly been embroiled in disputes for a few weeks now.
22 May 2024

Cate Blanchett delivers subtle pro-Palestine message at Cannes 2024

Australian actress and film producer Cate Blanchett drew significant attention at the Cannes 2024 red carpet on May 20, not only for her impressive fashion choice but also for how it seemingly reinforced her well-known political stance on an important humanitarian issue.
22 May 2024

Mahi makes striking return, stirs up Facebook

Over the past few years, Mahiya Mahi was the talk of the town more due to her personal and political grounds rather than her involvement in the film industry. From divorce, remarriage, joining politics, and parenting, to contesting parliamentary elections and finally returning to square one – the actress has been through a lot.
22 May 2024

Bangladeshi director appointed as juror for International Emmy Awards

This honour recognises Shishir's extensive contributions to the film and television industry on both national and international stages.
22 May 2024

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Ramayana’ filming stalled over copyright offence

The filming of Nitesh Tiwari’s long-awaited “Ramayana”, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, has come to a standstill due to a change in production hands, which has not resolved the ongoing challenges in the filmmaking process.
22 May 2024

Martin Scorsese directs TikTok with daughter, offers peek into NY home

The TikTok clip, shared on May 20, begins with Francesca standing in a hallway adorned with movie posters. “We’re movie lovers — of course, we have film posters all over our house,” she starts, only to be humorously interrupted by her father.
22 May 2024

15 must-watch films premiering at Cannes 2024

The Cannes Film Festival, which commenced on May 14 and will end on May 25 this year, promises a diversely spectacular lineup of films to pick from.
22 May 2024

Razz-Idhika starrer ‘Kobi’ not premiering this Eid, delays release

Previously, Idhika Paul starred in Shakib Khan's film "Priyotoma". "Kobi" is supposed to be her second Bangladeshi film.
22 May 2024

Scarlett Johansson ‘angered’ after ChatGPT uses voice ‘eerily similar’ to hers

The controversy erupted when Sky debuted last week, and many noted the resemblance to Johansson's tone in the 2013 film “Her”. Johansson voiced Samantha, an AI chat system in the film that forms an intimate relationship with a human, which further fueled the comparisons.
21 May 2024

‘Furiosa’ to premiere at Star Cineplex alongside its global release date

During its premiere at Cannes, the film received a seven-minute-long standing ovation. The event was attended by its primary cast members Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and director George Miller.
21 May 2024

Nusraat Faria named goodwill ambassador of a prestigious Indian University

Regarding becoming the goodwill ambassador of the university, she remarked, “They conducted a survey involving several celebrities regarding the goodwill ambassador position, and my name came up at the top. Last month, I officially became their goodwill ambassador. I am proud to be associated with a university from another country."
21 May 2024