Whenever I return to the cinema of Mrinal Sen, one image inevitably resurfaces: the night of unbearable anxiety from “Ek Din Pratidin”. The marriageable working daughter of a lower middle-class household has not returned home. As the hours pass, unease slowly settles over the ageing father, fear clouds the mother’s face, and suspicion begins to spread through the surrounding neighbourhood. Nearly five decades later, women like Minu still exist within South Asian society, and so does that same gaze of suspicion, fear, and social judgement.

For years, countless television dramas and telefilms have been filmed inside the house. But on this particular day, the atmosphere carried a different emotional weight. The unit was shooting the Eid telefilm “Johora Begum-er Ichchapotro”, bringing together some of Bangladesh’s most celebrated performers under one roof.

Popular actress Moushumi plays one of the lead roles in the production, which was originally conceived as a drama before being developed into a telefilm and later a feature film.

After drawing audiences to theatres during Eid-ul-Fitr, “Domm” is now heading to OTT. The film will begin streaming on Chorki from May 21, the platform announced on Tuesday (May 12).

Peter Jackson has confirmed that he will direct the long-awaited sequel to “The Adventures of Tintin”, marking his return to directing a narrative feature film for the first time since 2014.

As Cannes 2026 opened on the French Riviera, the festival’s red carpet reflected this year’s renewed focus on auteur-driven cinema and international storytelling, with actors, filmmakers, and global guests gathering beneath the flash of cameras and the spectacle of the Croisette.

Actors Alia Bhatt and Ashutosh Gowariker unveiled the poster and creative vision for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) at the Bharat Pavilion during the Cannes Film Festival.

After his speech, he received a long standing ovation. A surprise tribute followed, including footage from his Beatles documentary.

Bangladeshi actor Zayed Khan narrowly escaped a major accident after suffering burn injuries during a stage performance in the US state of Oklahoma.

The livestream will be available free on Apple Music without a subscription during its premiere. Afterward, the full concert film and a Spatial Audio live album will remain accessible on demand for Apple Music subscribers.

The makers of “Rockstar” have finally unveiled the film’s first song, “Piriti”, featuring vocals by Pantho Kanai. The peppy track offers audiences a glimpse into the troubled world of Shakib Khan’s character in the much-anticipated film.

A new phase of treatment has begun for critically ill content creator and actor Kaarina Kaisar after she was flown to India for advanced medical care due to severe liver complications. She is currently undergoing treatment at the Christian Medical College (CMC) Hospital in Vellore, Chennai.

One of the most successful and widely acclaimed productions on Dhaka’s stage was “Galileo”, directed by Ataur Rahman.

Popular Dhallywood actress Purnima has taken part in a new awareness-based documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gazi Mahbub, best known for the hit film “Premer Taj Mahal”.

Actor and animal welfare activist Jaya Ahsan, alongside the Bangladesh Animal Welfare Foundation and AK Khan Healthcare Trust, has filed a public interest writ petition with the High Court seeking a ban on the illegal trade and sale of horse meat.

Cannes will host an intense lineup of screenings, premieres, and red-carpet moments that bring together some of the biggest names in international filmmaking.

Directed by Azman Rusho, “Rockstar” features Shakib Khan in the role of a professional musician rather than the action-driven characters often associated with the actor. For the role, he reportedly underwent a significant physical transformation and weight loss.

Kaarina Kaisar, a lively and popular young content creator who had recently been building a career in acting and screenwriting, is set to be flown to Chennai this afternoon (May 11) by air ambulance for advanced treatment after being placed on life support due to severe liver complications.

The team behind the documentary “Gaza: Doctors Under Attack”, which had previously been shelved by the BBC over concerns related to impartiality, won an award at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday (May 10). During their acceptance speech, the team used the moment to criticise both Israel and the BBC.

Owen Cooper added another major accolade to his growing list of achievements after winning the Supporting Actor award at the BAFTA TV Awards 2026, held in London on May 10.