Star Cineplex marks 22 years with buy-one-get-one-free ticket offer
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Emmy Awards to end a 79-year tradition
7 October 2026
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Rowan Atkinson to revive ‘Mr Bean’, ‘Blackadder’ sketches on West End stage
7 October 2026
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How ‘Drishyam’ blurs the line between truth and illusion
7 October 2026
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Mosharraf Karim reminisces a life gone by
7 October 2026
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Mubin, de Matteis bring 12 films to New York’s first Muslim film festival
6 October 2026
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‘Tere Bin’ star Wahaj Ali spotted in Dhaka with Nusraat Faria
6 October 2026
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I want to keep acting as long as I breathe: Zahid Hasan
5 October 2026
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Journalist Mahmuda, filmmaker Sumon to receive Fazlul Haque Memorial Award
5 October 2026
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35 years of ‘Chandni’: Naim recalls the making of his debut film
5 October 2026
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Tisha and Farooki’s daughter debuts in ‘Autobigraphy’s’ song ‘Jochonar Phool’
The song, titled “Jochonar Phool”, is written by Chirkutt frontline Sharmin Sultana Sumi and she jointly tuned and composed it with the songwriter and Chirkutt member Pavel Areen. The latter also produced the song. Mostofa Sarwar Farooki himself released the song on Wednesday through his Facebook profile.
9 November 2023
Shakib, Sonal and most of 'Dorod’s' unit infected with fever
Shakib Khan and Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan have been extremely occupied working on their film "Dorod" in different parts of India. The director, Anonno Mamun, recently disclosed that they have been filming for 21 hours a day, consistently for the past 12 days.
9 November 2023
Greta Gerwig’s next venture: 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
Netflix has announced that Greta Gerwig is set to kick off production on her adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia in 2024. The acclaimed filmmaker and actor signed a deal with the streaming giant to both write and direct two movies based on C S Lewis' beloved fantasy series.
9 November 2023
Why 'Tiger 3' won't run at these two theatres in Kolkata
The excitement for “Tiger 3” is soaring at cinema halls across India. The film is also earning good revenue through advance ticket bookings in Kolkata. However, it won't be screened in the two halls of Kolkata
9 November 2023
'The Marvels' director wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan
Acting has its realm, and then there's Shah Rukh Khan, a league of his own. He knows how to charm the audience with his smiles. "The Marvels" director, Nia DaCosta also couldn't resist his charm and would like to work with him
9 November 2023
I aspire to become an actor for whom directors will eagerly line up: Ashna Habib Bhabna
Ashna Habib Bhabna, a popular actress, is gearing up for the grand releases of two of her films, “Japito Jibon”, directed by Habibul Islam Habib, and “Daam Para”, directed by Shuddhyaman Chaitan. The actress, known for captivating television audiences, hasn't worked in TV dramas for over three years, fully immersing herself in her movie roles.
8 November 2023
Book launched in fond memory of Mustafa Kamal Syed
Renowned television personality Mustafa Kamal Syed passed away on May 30, 2020. To keep the memories of this noted persona alive, a memoir shared by his close colleagues has been published recently.
8 November 2023
South Asian film ‘Barir Naam Shahana’ selected for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film fest finale
In a significant milestone for South Asian cinema, Leesa Gazi's debut feature film, “Barir Naam Shahana” (A House Named Shahana), has been selected for the main competition at the prestigious Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. The film's recognition comes on the heels of receiving the Gender Sensitivity Award from the Film Critics Guild of India, where Aditya Srikrishna, Bharti Pradhan, and Stuti Ghosh served as jury members.
8 November 2023
I am called ‘Dhallywood Queen’ because of Shakib Khan: Apu Biswas
Apu Biswas, who is acclaimed for her portrayals in the silver screen, recently said that as Shakib Khan is called the king of Bengali mainstream cinema, as his co-star,she is too referred to as ‘Dhallywood Queen’.
8 November 2023
Prosenjit Chatterjee to direct film in Bollywood
Prosenjit Chatterjee, a veteran in the Tollywood industry, has had a remarkable career spanning several decades. His journey in Tollywood began in the early 1980s, and even today, he continues to share the screen with the younger generation of actors. Notably, he has also made a foray into Bollywood, where he received praise for his performances.
8 November 2023
Controversy surrounds Gal Gadot's screening of uncensored footage from October 7
Gal Gadot is facing criticism for her alleged involvement in organising a screening of uncensored footage related to the October 7 conflict between Israeli military and Hamas in Israel. The event, titled “Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre,” is set to take place in the United States and will be attended by around 120 prominent Hollywood figures.
8 November 2023
Star Cineplex expands its reach to Uttara
Star Cineplex is embarking on a journey to bring the magic of the silver screen to a wider audience. Celebrating its 19th anniversary last month, Mahboob Rahman Ruhel, the founder of Star Cineplex, unveiled an ambitious plan to increase the number of cinema halls to 40 within the next year.
8 November 2023
Patrick Dempsey named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'
"Grey's Anatomy" actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans.
8 November 2023
'The Crown' coaches share how actors portray the royals
With the final season of "The Crown" about to launch, focusing on Princess Diana's final days in the early episodes, the show's performance coaches have lifted the lid on how the cast perfect their portrayals.
8 November 2023
‘Mike’ bags Best Feature Film Award at Singapore
The movie, financed by the Bangladesh government, is built around the premise of commemorating Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 speech and was released on August 11.
8 November 2023
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he applied fairness creams ‘but nothing changed’
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a huge body of work to his name, but when he first began out in movies, he was labeled as the 'unconventional' hero.
In a recent interview, Nawazuddin revealed that he, too, thought he was "not a good looking guy" for many years before gaining confidence in himself. And once he did, he realised how important it is to feel good about yourself.
8 November 2023
'Prohelika' team celebrates Taposh's birthday at TM records
Gaan Bangla's CEO Kaushik Hossain Taposh started his birthday on a festive note. He cut a cake with his lovely family and beautiful wife, Farzana Munny, when the clock struck 12.
The "Prohelika" team decided to surprise the Gaan Bangla CEO by dropping by the TM records office.
8 November 2023
An afternoon with the stars
In the heart of Dhaka, where heavy traffic often rules the day, a fresh breeze of excitement and glamour swept through The Daily Star's office. The winners of the Blender's Choice - The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2022 graced the premises for a meet and greet, followed by a refreshing after-party, transforming an ordinary day into a joyful celebration.
7 November 2023
'Tiger 3' roars with Rs 10 crore advance booking, to run 24x7 from Monday
The tiger is ready to pounce on the silver screen, and the excitement is palpable. In a remarkable show of anticipation, the advance booking for the highly awaited film, "Tiger 3", featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles, has already exceeded Rs 10 crores.
7 November 2023
What exactly is obscene?: Idhika responds to Dipjol’s remark
West Bengal actress Idhika Paul debuted on the Bangladeshi silver screen by starring opposite Shakib Khan after which she gained attention across both Bengals.
7 November 2023