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Honouring the legacy of the silver screen legend

It has been six years since the iconic Nayak Raj Razzak bid farewell to us, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shine brightly in the hearts of millions. As we commemorate his sixth death anniversary, we are reminded of the remarkable actor he was and the profound impact he had on Bangladeshi cinema and culture.
21 August 2023, 06:20 AM

Three Bangladeshi films to screen at World Film Festival Kolkata

Organised by the Federation of Film Societies of India (Eastern Region), this cinematic extravaganza promises to be a celebration of global cinema, with a special spotlight on the creative contributions of Bangladesh. Notably, three outstanding Bangladeshi films have been nominated for this year's event– Noor Imran Mithu's "Patal Ghar", Khandakar Suman's "Saatao", and Syeda Neegar Banu's "Nona Pani".
21 August 2023, 05:49 AM

I’ll take appropriate actions once I recover: Tama Mirza

Social media has been abuzz with news surrounding the complex dynamics of the relationships between Pori Moni, Sariful Razz, and Tama Mirza. Speculation soared when images of Razz with severe head injuries emerged, prompting questions about the actor's well-being and the events leading up to his injuries.
21 August 2023, 05:39 AM

‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reign

“Blue Beetle,” starring Xolo Maridueña, came in on the lower side of expectations and notched one of the lower debuts for a DC Comics movie. Though earlier planned as a streaming-only release, Warner Bros. elected to put “Blue Beetle,” the first DC movie to star a Latino superhero, into theaters in the late summer, a typically quiet period at the box office.
21 August 2023, 05:04 AM

‘I hope our message of tolerance resonates with people’

In a recent interview with The Daily Star, the filmmaker talks about his latest project, political perspectives, motivations and challenges, and more.
21 August 2023, 03:30 AM

You create your own luck, action is destiny: Chanchal Chowdhury

The well-known Bengali actor Chanchal Chowdhury has undergone a surprising transformation for his latest web-film, "Last Defenders of Monogamy," directed by Mostafa Sarwar Farooki. He’s sporting a new look with a moustache and longer hair to fit the character.
20 August 2023, 13:49 PM

‘Shurongo’ director’s cut releasing on Chorki

One of the highest grossing films of Last Eid Ul Adha, can now be enjoyed on a global scale as an extended version of “Shurongo” will soon be released on Chorki. Directed by Raihan Rafi, the film marks Afran Nisho’s debut into the silver screen.
20 August 2023, 11:28 AM

‘This Is Us’ actor Ron Cephas-Jones passes away

Ron Cephas-Jones had an illustrious acting career and even won the Emmy award twice. The actor had featured in multiple films and series including, “Truth Be Told”, “Marvel’s Luke Cage”, “Shazam!”, “A Raisin in the Sun”, “Dog Days” and “Paid in Full” among many others.
20 August 2023, 10:28 AM

Saad Hossain, child artiste from popular 90’s ad, passes away

Who could forget the iconic advertisement of Potato Sticks chips that brought smiles and laughter to our living rooms? The mischievous little boy who once charmed us with the witty line, "Eka Eka Khete Chao, Dorja Bondho Kore Khao," left a lasting impression in our minds. The news of his death has cast a grim shadow on this beloved memory.
20 August 2023, 10:22 AM

Anisur Rahman Milon shooting 'Flash it' in America

Popular actor Anisur Rahman Milon is shooting his upcoming film, titled "Flash It," directed by Roni Bhowmik. Following the remarkable success of his debut movie, "Mridha Vs. Mridha," Roni Bhowmik is ready to capture hearts once again through this film.
20 August 2023, 10:04 AM

'Guns & Gulaabs' star Dulquer Salmaan reveals disturbing fan interactions

Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan has candidly addressed a series of unsettling incidents involving his fans crossing personal boundaries. The actor recently recounted a couple of these "bizarre" episodes, shedding light on the uncomfortable encounters he's had to navigate.
20 August 2023, 05:55 AM

Eid hits still ruling: 'Priyotoma', 'Shurongo' unstoppable 50-Day run

The magic of Eid-ul-Adha continues to reverberate across theatres in Bangladesh as five Eid films mark their triumphant 50-day journey on the silver screen.  On the occasion of Eid, five films were released in theatres– Himel Ashraf's "Priyotoma," Raihan Rafi's "Shurongo," Bandhan Biswas' "Laal Shari," Chayanika Chowdhury's "Prohelika," and Saikat Nasir's "Casino." These movies, each with its own unique narrative and style, crossed the 50-day milestone.
20 August 2023, 05:14 AM

Srijit Mukherji confirms Dengue diagnosis

Noted Tollywood director Srijit Mukherji is suffering from Dengue. While rumours had swirled for a few days, it was the director's own social media post that confirmed the news on Saturday.
20 August 2023, 05:14 AM

‘Bay of Blood’: A powerful call for recognition and justice

Krishnendu Bose’s directorial “Bay of Blood” is a searing feature documentary, a gripping narrative that takes you on a journey through the heart-wrenching history of Bangladesh’s birth, unearthing the chilling truths of a genocide that echoed across the ages.
20 August 2023, 03:30 AM

Kangana supports Sunny Deol’s rude fan interaction, slams ‘selfie culture’

Kangana Ranaut has responded to a satirical Twitter or X account that shared a video portraying Sunny Deol's apparent irate reaction to a fan's attempt to take a picture with him at the airport. In the video, Sunny is seen exclaiming, "Lai na photo (take the photo)." Kangana has come forward to back Sunny and criticize the prevalent 'selfie culture'.
19 August 2023, 14:39 PM

Masud Rana from two different generations come together

This behind-the-scene story illustrated a connection between the two actors and the production company brought them together. “MR9: Do or Die” will be released on August 25 in Bangladesh, USA and Canada in more that 100 cinema halls. Swapna Scarecrow is the distributor of the film in North America.
19 August 2023, 14:34 PM

After breaking box-office in ‘Gadar 2’, Sunny Deol to star in ‘Border 2’ next

he 1997 film starred Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and more.
19 August 2023, 14:16 PM

Farin, Pritom start shooting for 'Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya’

Right after an intimate wedding and quick honeymoon in Maldives, Tasnia Farin is now in Australia to shoot Shihab Shaheen's two projects.
19 August 2023, 13:31 PM

Farooki’s ‘Monogamy’ to feature Chanchal and Xefer

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Ministry of Love” will feature 12 projects which will be helmed by 12 noted directors. Farooki himself will be directing two projects- “Something Like an Autobiography” and “Last Defenders of Monogamy.”
19 August 2023, 11:00 AM

Razz hospitalised with head injury

Social media was initially rife with news that Pori Moni and Sariful Razz had once again started living together. However, pictures surfaced yesterday of Razz being brutally injured on the head, creating rumours about what happened to the actor.
19 August 2023, 07:51 AM