Nuhash Humayun’s ‘Premer Natok’ releases today

Nuhash Humayun's “Premer Natok” features Yash Rohan as Hero, Morshed Mishu as Akhtaruzzaman Prem, Mumtahina Mehzabin as Zara, Saba Chowdhury as Nadia and Ragheeb Moazzem as Arik.
17 September 2023, 18:02 PM

Bangladeshi film to premiere at IFFSA Toronto

The tale of “Meghna Konnya” revolves around two remarkable women hailing from different backgrounds, who defy the constraints of patriarchy, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
17 September 2023, 13:42 PM

Bangladeshi short documentary set to shine at UK’s Encounters Film fest

The short film serves as an exploration of Dhaka, an unplanned city, through the perspective of an off-screen architect.
17 September 2023, 13:02 PM

Pori Moni and Mahfuz Ahmed to pair up for Chayanika Chowdhury’s web film

Renowned director Chayanika Chowdhury informed The Daily Star that she is counting the days until she begins filming her scheduled web film, starring Pori Moni and Mahfuz Ahmed, today.
17 September 2023, 12:07 PM

Legendary British filmmaker Horace Ové passes away

Even after his demise, the legendary filmmaker Horace Ové continues to serve as an inspiring figure for many prominent artistes, including Menelik Shabazz, John Akomfrah, Isaac Julien, Julien Henriques, Ngozi Onwurah, Steve McQueen,
17 September 2023, 12:05 PM

The increasing prices of daily necessities are suffocating people: Omar Sani

Actor Omar Sani has recently taken to his Facebook account to voice his concerns regarding the rising prices of daily necessities.
17 September 2023, 11:48 AM

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine': A decade of comfort and laughter

After a decade of laughter and heartfelt moments, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" came to an end with its eighth season in 2021. While viewers were heartbroken to say goodbye, the programme ended on a high note, giving the characters we had grown to love the adequate ending they deserved.
17 September 2023, 11:12 AM

Tár: A symphony of controversy, cancel culture and the art vs artiste dilemma

The controversy surrounding "Tár" has multiple ramifications— it raises the question of whether the filmmaker deliberately promotes a problematic artiste, or it reflects a suspicion that art can and should be kept distinct from the actions of its creators.
17 September 2023, 10:30 AM

Sayantika did not leave because of me: Zayed Khan

A few days ago, Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee, who was in Dhaka for her debut film project, abruptly returned to Kolkata amidst its ongoing shoot. It was revealed that her sudden departure was due to a dispute with the film's dance director, Michael. Some people also indicated that Sayantika had some issues with Zayed Khan.
17 September 2023, 09:31 AM

Kangana claims herself as GOAT, calls herself 'Batman of showbiz'

Directors Hansal Metha Anurag Kashyap recognise Kangana Ranaut's skills as an actress. Meanwhile, the actress agreed with them and dubbed herself the "greatest of all time", or GOAT.
17 September 2023, 05:50 AM

Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh unite for 'Singham Again'

"12 years ago, we gave Indian Cinema its biggest cinematic Cop Universe. With all the love we have received over the years, the force got stronger, and the Singham family got bigger. Today we come together to take our franchise ahead with ‘Singham Again’!," said Ajay Devgn.
17 September 2023, 05:44 AM

Samantha Ruth Prabhu in talks for Bollywood project with Salman Khan

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is set to star in the upcoming OTT series, "Citadel", is already making waves in the world of Bollywood with rumors of her next Hindi film. Recent reports suggest that the actress might pair up with none other than Salman Khan in an exciting project.
17 September 2023, 05:13 AM

Jab We Met 2: A sequel in the making with Kareena-Shahid duo?

The iconic Bollywood romantic-comedy "Jab We Met", starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor, released in 2007, continues to capture hearts and is cherished by fans to this day. Amidst constant demands from fans for a sequel, it seems that the long-awaited "Jab We Met 2" might finally be taking shape.
17 September 2023, 05:06 AM

Puja Chery becomes a Zayed Khan fan for 'Lipstick'

The "Antor Jala" actor Zayed Khan has found a die-hard fan in Puja Cherry as he will portray himself in the movie "Lipstick".
17 September 2023, 04:37 AM

Jawan 2: Plans confirmed with Shah Rukh Khan; Vikram Rathore to get spin-off

Atlee broke all records at box office with "Jawan" as it surpassed Rs 735 crore globally in just nine days. The director's Bollywood debut proved to be a successful one and thus he has decided to make "Jawan 2" with Shah Rukh Khan again. 
17 September 2023, 04:28 AM

Shashwta breaks out from ‘bKasher Nahid’ moniker

On first glance, one might mistake him as the shady character of ‘Nahid’ from a popular commercial from a fintech company. ‘bKasher Nahid’ instantly became a synonymous with scammers everywhere. However, the actor behind the character is anything but.
16 September 2023, 18:02 PM

Shyam Benegal shares story of Shuvoo’s transformation in ‘Mujib’

In January 2021, the first phase of shooting for the film took place in Mumbai's Dada Saheb Phalke Studio. The film has the collaborative direction of Dayal Nihalani, with a screenplay by Atul Tiwari and Shama Zaidi. Nitesh Rai is responsible for the artistic direction, and costume design is handled by Pia Benegal, the daughter of Shyam Benegal.
16 September 2023, 12:38 PM

How much did ‘Jawan’ earn after its first week in Bangladesh?

Shah Rukh Khan’s “Jawan” was released in Bangladesh on September 7, coinciding with the same day as its global debut. Within one week, the film has crossed almost Rs 700 crores worldwide within nine days of its release.
16 September 2023, 11:20 AM

'Jawan' surpasses Rs 700 crore in 9 days

In the first week, Jawan, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles, earned a whopping ₹468.9 crore in India. Since its release on September 7, the film has created a massive impact at both the domestic and global box offices. Film industry expert Manobala Vijayabalan reported that Jawan crossed the ₹700 crore mark in global gross earnings within just nine days of its release, making it the fastest Bollywood film to achieve this milestone, following Shah Rukh Khan's earlier film, Pathaan.
16 September 2023, 10:17 AM

Hasan Minhaj admits to fabricating details in stand-up specials

Comedian and former ‘Patriot Act’ performer, Hasan Minhaj, has admitted that he concocted some alarming stories about racial discrimination in his stand-up act. 
16 September 2023, 07:43 AM