Renowned Bengali television and film actor, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, recently took to Instagram to share a touching encounter with his uncle, Ritaban Ghatak, the son of the esteemed filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. In a heartfelt post, Chattopadhyay expressed his customary annual visits during significant festivals such as Durga Puja, Christmas, and New Year, sharing snapshots with his uncle.

The year 2023 marked a remarkable feat for two renowned Bangladeshi actresses, Jaya Ahsan and Azmeri Haque Badhan, as they embarked on their respective Bollywood ventures.

Popular actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila has transitioned into a fully established film actress, actively participating in both Dhallywood and Tollywood. Despite being busier in Kolkata with more projects, Dhaka is not devoid of her contributions. Hence, her upcoming film, titled “Kajol Rekha” is set to release at the onset of the new year, revolving around a storyline dating back approximately 400 years.

Salman Khan, the iconic Bollywood superstar, marked his 58th birthday in a grand affair today (December 27), surrounded by close friends and family members, including the delightful presence of his niece, Ayat.

According to reports, the film is doing better in divisions and districts than in the capital. More than 250 people join each show of the film in Rajshahi and Chittagong – with some fans watching the film several times to cheer for their favourite superstar, Shah Rukh Khan.

Lee had been under investigation over illegal drug use allegations amid an ongoing government crackdown on illegal drugs.

Abhishek Bachchan recently opened up about the challenges he faced while trying to secure his first film in the early 2000s. During the Hindi Actors Roundtable on Galatta Plus, Abhishek disclosed that even though film magazines were announcing the upcoming debut of Amitabh Bachchan's son, he encountered difficulties as no filmmaker showed interest in casting him.

Chowdhury Zawata Afnan, recognised for his portrayal in the movie “Amar Bondhu Rashed", which was adapted from Muhammed Zafar Iqbal's novel and directed by Morshedul Islam in 2011, has recently tied the knot. Notably, he played the lead role of “Rashed” in the film, gaining significant recognition for his acting prowess at the time.

Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni was one of the nephews of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was the founder of Mujib Bahini Bangladesh Liberation Force-BLF, one of the major guerrilla forces of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Director Todd Phillips has delighted DC enthusiasts with a special holiday gift, unveiling fresh images from the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux”, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

The late actor is best known for his portrayal in an antagonist role “Antonio Vega” on the ABC TV series, “One Life to Live” from 1995 to 2009.

This year has been quite an eventful for Apu Biswas. She got embroiled in a controversy unwillingly but still, the actress bravely put up a strong face and cleared up the conflict with a smile.

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal who is currently basking in the success of “Sam Bahadur”, has achieved a milestone by becoming the first Indian celebrity to be followed by Instagram’s official account on the platform.

The trend continued as cinema culture thrived with discussions and opinions, making it a successful year for the film industry. Apart from festivals, audiences flocked to theaters more than before. The year saw the release of 51 Dhallywood films, with some achieving commercial success where some failed as well.

Many films originally due next year have now been pushed back to 2025 - including Tom Cruise's next “Mission: Impossible”, and Disney's live action “Snow White”.

Mosharraf Karim, who made his silver screen debut in Tollywood in 2021 with the film "Dictionary", directed by Bratya Basu, continues to explore new dimensions with his bold portrayal of the real-life Hooghly's dominant gangster, Hubba Shyamal, in his upcoming film "Hubba".

In the upcoming episode of “Koffee with Karan 8”, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore and her son, actor Saif Ali Khan, are set to grace the show hosted by Karan Johar. A comical promo has been released by Johar, providing a glimpse into the humorous dynamics between the mother-son duo.

Christmas, the most significant festival for Christians worldwide, is celebrated every December 25, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Beyond religious observances, Christmas has transformed into a day of joyous celebration, adorned with various decorations and exchanges of happiness and love.

The Bollywood sweethearts were seen posing with their daughter for the awaiting paparazzi ahead of the Kapoor family's Christmas lunch donning adorable festive outfits.

In a splashy victory at the North American box office, "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" emerged as the top-grossing film over the Christmas weekend. The DC and Warner Bros. superhero sequel, headlined by Jason Momoa, reeled in an estimated USD 28.1 million during its first three days in 3,706 locations. Projections for Monday put the film at a robust USD 40 million in domestic ticket sales.