Sohanur Rahman was a maestro in shaping artistic talent: Riaz

"Keyamat Theke Keyamat", one of Sohan's iconic creations, remains immensely popular amongst new generations of viewers, a testament to its enduring appeal. Even after three decades since its release, the film continues to captivate audiences.
14 September 2023, 12:10 PM

Tabu-Vishal Bhardwaj duo returns with spy thriller ‘Khufiya’

"Khufiya" is a neo-noir spy thriller adapted from Amar Bhushan's espionage novel, "Escape to Nowhere". Besides Tabu and Vishal, the film features a stellar cast, including Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Ashish Vidyarthi. 
14 September 2023, 11:13 AM

Mosharraf Karim to play Hajari Thakur in 'Adarsha Hindu Hotel'?

"Adarsha Hindu Hotel", an iconic novel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, is set to make its way onto screens once again, this time through an OTT platform. The novel, originally published in 1940, weaves the captivating tale of Hajari Thakur, a humble hotel cook, who harbours ambitious dreams of owning his hotel one day.
14 September 2023, 06:21 AM

'Jawan' becomes second highest grossing film worldwide

The top-grossing film across the world might be “The Nun II” now, with $62.7 million, but Shah Rukh Khan's “Jawan” has become the second highest-grossing film.
14 September 2023, 05:48 AM

Darshan Raval says 'Ami Tomake Bhalobashi' to Dhaka

Darshan Raval expressed his eagerness to explore Bangladesh and indulge in its local cuisine. He even attempted to speak in Bengali, conveying "Ami Tomake Bhalobashi" (I love you all) to the press.
14 September 2023, 05:32 AM

Sohanoor Rahman Sohan laid to rest next to his wife's grave

Renowned director Sohanoor Rahman Sohan passed away yesterday, after suffering from a massive brain stroke. The news of his death came just a day after his beloved wife passed away in her sleep. 
14 September 2023, 05:31 AM

Mehazabien steadfast after hat-trick awards

“Rokeya is one of the most challenging and popular characters I have donned,” she said. “In the last three years, wherever I went, be it in or outside the country, people kept asking me about the next instalment,” quipped the actress, who added that she has never experienced this much hype for any other project.
13 September 2023, 18:02 PM

“The name ‘Shakib Khan’ was given to me by Sohanoor Rahman Sohan”

Renowned director Sohanoor Rahman Sohan has created timeless classic movies which has cemented the career for noted actors including Salman Shah, Shakib Khan and Moushumi. His death has left the entire showbiz industry shocked and thus, many have taken to social media to remember his legacy.
13 September 2023, 15:22 PM

Director Sohanoor Rahman Sohan dies at 57, a day after his wife's demise

Renowned director Sohanur Rahman Sohan, famous for his groundbreaking film “Keyamot Theke Keyamot”, has passed away at the capital’s Crescent hospital at the age of 57. The news was confirmed by producer Khorshed Alam Khasru.
13 September 2023, 13:16 PM

Pori Moni makes cinematic comeback

Notably, Pori Moni-starrer two films have hit the theatres this year-- "Maa" and "Adventure of Sundarbans". In "Maa", she portrayed the role of a mother, and the film earned accolades as it made its way to the Cannes Film Festival.
13 September 2023, 12:23 PM

Literature on screen: The good, the bad and the ugly

Picture yourself curled up with a steaming cup of tea on a lazy weekend afternoon, whilst golden rays of sunshine furtively find their way to illuminate the tattered pages of your beloved, time-worn novel. Now, replace that serene imagery with a bustling living room, where that very novel is now flickering to life on a vibrant screen, promising to display the intricacies that were previously etched in ink. A beautiful transition, if done right. Then again, when it goes wrong, it feels like watching a dear friend fumble on stage and you are mostly left with a profound longing for what could have been.
13 September 2023, 12:20 PM

‘Abar Aranye’: A continuation you can't miss

The movie certainly hits all the right notes of nostalgia. Having Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Subhendu Chatterjee and Samit Bhanja in their previous characters is indeed a treat.
13 September 2023, 10:45 AM

Fans demand refund from hall after watching 'Jawan'

Imagine going to the cinema to watch Shah Rukh Khan's blockbuster "Jawan," only to request a refund halfway through the film. Well, this incident occurred in a movie theater in the UK.
13 September 2023, 07:18 AM

Courtney Coffey learning Bangla for Shakib's 'Rajkumar'

Shakib Khan starrer "Rajkumar’s" first look was launched on the superstar's birthday in New York in 2022. Unfortunately, the shooting didn't start after that and people assumed that it had been shelved for good. 
13 September 2023, 05:31 AM

'Jawan' to release on Netflix

Shah Rukh Khan starrer "Jawan" has already created a frenzy worldwide on September 7. The film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally and remains sold out in most theatres in its second week. 
13 September 2023, 05:05 AM

'Sholay' actor Birbal, who worked in over 500 films, dies

Veteran actor Satinder Kumar Khosla, who was famously known as Birbal, passed away on Tuesday evening. According to the ANI news agency, he breathed his last at a hospital in Mumbai. He was in his eighties at the time of his demise.
13 September 2023, 03:16 AM

Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay: Ray’s greatest creative inspiration

Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, the prodigal son of Bengal, remains an icon of breathtaking narrative style with a distinguished body of work. Today, on his 129th birth anniversary, this article revisits the instance when the author met the brilliant Satyajit Ray for the collaboration that weaved and shaped itself in the history of Bengal’s art and literature.
12 September 2023, 13:35 PM

Vicky Kaushal portrays young pandit in his upcoming film

After getting much appreciation for his last film, “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke”, Vicky Kaushal is back with a new comedy-entertainer, titled “The Great Indian Family”.
12 September 2023, 12:22 PM

Is Shakib Khan really charging 1 crore for a film?

Jahid Hasan from Tiger Media, the digital partner of “Priyotoma” told The Daily Star, “The amount of business we did from 20 movies in the last five years, just the songs of “Priyotoma” have surpassed on social media platforms, in terms of revenue.
12 September 2023, 12:05 PM

Mahiya Mahi to return to filming after long break

Actress Mahiya Mahi has not been in any new movie for a long while now. She was last seen shooting for Badiul Alam Khokon’s “Officer In Charge”. Following her long hiatus, the actress is returning to filming Mostafizur Rahman Manik’s directorial, “Dark World”.
12 September 2023, 11:43 AM