‘Soldier’ team heads to Bangkok for final shoot
15 June 2026, 12:29 PM
TV & Film
‘Bonolata Sen’ set for release across five Australian cities
15 June 2026, 11:53 AM
Entertainment
The art of political storytelling in Marjane Satrapi’s work
14 June 2026, 19:38 PM
Entertainment
Rumeen Farhana says ‘Roid’ left her emotionally overwhelmed
14 June 2026, 12:49 PM
Entertainment
Tanvir Mokammel’s ‘Motuyamongol’ nominated at New York Bangla Film Festival
14 June 2026, 12:02 PM
Entertainment
How a James Bond rejection led Spielberg to Indiana Jones
14 June 2026, 11:50 AM
Entertainment
Two-day event celebrates Gazi Rakayet’s 60th birthday
14 June 2026, 10:17 AM
Entertainment
Jaya Ahsan's ‘Ardhangini’ sequel to release in West Bengal this July
13 June 2026, 13:54 PM
TV & Film
Purnima praises Shakib Khan’s transformation during reunion after years
14 June 2026, 12:28 PM
Entertainment
Will Television survive?
13 June 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
Harmony of cinematic dissent in postmodern films
The onset of postmodern cinema in the grand scheme of Hollywood filmmaking began in the 1980s, reflecting and influencing the historical fusion of media culture, technology, and consumerism. Postmodern cinema is distinguished by disjointed narratives, a dark view of the human condition, images of chaos alongside random violence, the death of the hero, an emphasis on technique over content, and dystopian views of the future. The genre departs from the modernist cultural tradition established on the Enlightenment, industrial society norms, and faith in historical progress.
24 January 2024, 06:05 AM
Presenter and actress Mousumi Mou ties the knot
Actress Mousumi Mou, who is also a presenter, has tied the knot with Arif Haque. The marriage was conducted through family arrangements with the consent of both families. Mou personally confirmed the news of the wedding, mentioning that Arif expressed his liking for her.
24 January 2024, 05:14 AM
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' banned in Gulf countries
There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Gulf-based fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film “Fighter”.
24 January 2024, 05:09 AM
Nazrin Choudhury of Bangladeshi origin bags Oscar nomination
Yesterday, the 96th Academy Awards unveiled nominations, recognizing Nazrin Choudhury, a British American screenwriter, director, and actress of Bangladeshi origin.
24 January 2024, 04:41 AM
DIFF Day 5: ‘Sabittri’ to screen today
The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
24 January 2024, 04:25 AM
‘Barir Naam Shahana’: A riveting dive into resilience and rebellion
An ominous prophecy runs through the film: a seemingly clairvoyant woman warns that Dipa would be “surrounded by water.”
23 January 2024, 17:45 PM
2024 Oscar Nominations: See the full list of nominees
A total of 321 feature films were eligible for consideration, with 265 meeting the criteria for the Best Picture category.
23 January 2024, 14:15 PM
Timeless songs to remember Nayak Raj Razzak
If he were with us today, it would mark the celebration of Nayak Raj Razzak’s 82nd birth anniversary. The versatile actor did not just take Bangladeshi cinemas to a different height, but his contributions to the film industry were tremendous.
23 January 2024, 13:57 PM
Misogyny is so prevalent that ‘Animal’ doesn’t seem odd: Bonna Mirza
Prominent actress Bonna Mirza has recently commented on the misrepresentation of female characters in regional and Indian films, connoting the recent wave of criticism faced by the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film “Animal”.
23 January 2024, 11:20 AM
‘Barir Naam Shahana’, ‘Nona Pani’ to premiere in Bangladesh via DIFF
The 22nd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has officially become a platform for the premieres of two notable films, namely, "Barir Naam Shahana'' and "Nona Pani." Organised by the Rainbow Film Society, DIFF’s cinematic celebration commenced last Saturday and is set to continue until January 28.
23 January 2024, 10:50 AM
‘Masud Rana’ film franchise’s next to be declared soon
The screenplay of this second film of the series has been adapted from the immensely acclaimed Bangladeshi novelist Qazi Anwar Hossain’s original spy-thriller novel titled “Operation Chitah”. Abdul Aziz, chairman of Jaaz Multimedia, wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film.
23 January 2024, 09:25 AM
‘Chalchitra Ekhon’ takes centre stage at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival
The Dhaka International Film Festival, in its twenty-second edition, commenced with a grand opening on Saturday. The festival, the largest of its kind in the country, has been abuzz with the presence of both national and international film industry luminaries since day one. This year's lineup boasts an impressive 272 films from 74 countries.
23 January 2024, 06:02 AM
‘Expend4bles’ leads Razzie Awards nominations
The nominations for the Golden Raspberry Awards, commonly known as the Razzies, were announced on Monday morning, with “Expend4bles” taking the lead amongst the nominees.
23 January 2024, 05:58 AM
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ star Jamie Dornan hospitalised with ‘heart attack’ symptoms
Jamie Dornan experienced heart attack-like symptoms due to toxic caterpillars during a recent trip to Portugal, as disclosed by his friend Gordon Smart. Smart also had to seek medical attention for similar symptoms while they were vacationing together at a golfing resort.
23 January 2024, 05:24 AM
DIFF Day 4: ‘Barir Naam Shahana’ to screen today
The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
23 January 2024, 04:42 AM
Mostofa Sarwar Farooki suffers brain stroke, is under observation
Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has been hospitalised due to a minor brain stroke. Currently, he is under observation in the Neuro-ICU as per the doctors' advice.
23 January 2024, 04:36 AM
From jail to reel: How Sohel Sheikh, a ‘criminal’, became an actor
Moreover, he hoped that the pending cases would be closed soon, and he looks forward to leading a new life, the journey of which, had already begun two years ago, assured the actor. He also claimed that he is not associated with criminal activities anymore. “I want to turn my life around. Who becomes a criminal of his own volition? This role has given me a second life.”
22 January 2024, 18:05 PM
‘Surot’: From global stages to Dhaka’s spotlight
"Surot" is a 13-minute and 30-second cinematic journey into the intricacies of human life. The cast of the film includes Nawshaba Ahmed, Mizanur Rahman, Rashed Sagar, Munna, and Manik Saha, amongst others.
22 January 2024, 13:05 PM
If I could, I would have screened ‘1971 Shei Shob Din’ in 64 districts: Hridi Huq
The actor turned director is all set to travel all across the country to screen the movie to the mass people of the country from February 15 to the end of March. On this auspicious journey, Hridi Haq shared her thoughts and aspirations about the movie with The Daily Star.
22 January 2024, 11:25 AM
Unconventional female characters face more hurdle at censor: Swastika
Swastika Mukherjee, known for her brilliant portrayals of ‘unconventional’ female characters and her witty, rebellious, feminist outlook and insights, shared her thoughts on the portrayal of women in films and the censorship she faced for the characters which were a bit different than the age-old and traditional portrayals in Indian movies.
22 January 2024, 11:04 AM