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.

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.

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.

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

After much speculation, filmmaker Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz has finally found his ‘Omor’ in Sariful Razz. The “Poran” actor will play the titular character. He has signed the official contract with the makers.

A video of Munnabhai and Circuit has become viral all over social media. Director Rajkumar Hirani announced in the video that 'Munna Bhai is back'. 

The "Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee have decided to end their 27 years of marriage. 

Be it a beloved companion or a fearsome predator of the wild, animals have long been part of the silver screen, since we began using it as a mode of storytelling. The IMDb listings of animal actors have grown much longer since then. The Daily Star sat down for a conversation with our very own local animal actors and (human) directors, about their experiences and insights.

Beauty pageant show Miss Evergreen Bangladesh held their audition round today at a five-star hotel in Gulshan. Amongst the contestants Radiya Tehrin Uthso, a transgender woman, received a yes card to enter the competition. This is the first time a transgender person entered a beauty pageant show.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, former Miss World, is celebrated for her exceptional beauty, captivating features, and remarkable charisma. Her extensive body of work spanning several decades has solidified her status as a prominent and well-respected figure.

Brindaban Das was featured in the second season of Ashfaque Nipun's much-hyped web series, "Mohanagar".

The initial releases from this partnership consist of the thriller series "The Railway Men" and the film "Maharaj."

Deepika Padukone, who made her Bollywood debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in "Om Shanti Om" and has since shared the screen with him in several successful movies, like "Chennai Express", "Pathaan", and more, recently opened up about her bond with SRK.

The 1990s witnessed the phenomenon created by Shah Rukh Khan's performance in the song “Chaiyya Chaiyya” from Mani Ratnam’s directorial film “Dil Se”. The iconic dance sequence featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Malaika Arora atop a moving train still holds a special place in everyone's hearts. Even today, this song continues to circulate on various social media platforms.

“Chak De India”, “Dil Chahta Hai” and “Mardaani” famed actor, Rio Kapadia, breathed his last yesterday. India Today confirmed the news after speaking with his friend Faisal Malik. 

Following the triumph of his recent film, "Dream Girl 2," Ayushmann Khurrana has been honoured with the prestigious TIME 100 Impact Award 2023 by TIME Magazine. This recognition acknowledges his remarkable contributions to pushing the boundaries of content in Indian cinema and his outstanding advocacy for child rights as a UNICEF Ambassador.

Tollywood actress Sayantika Banerjee, who was in Dhaka for her debut film project, abruptly returned to Kolkata amidst its ongoing shoot. It has been revealed that her sudden departure was due to a dispute with the film's dance director, Michael.

Popular actress Sabila Nur has been admitted to a hospital in the capital city. On Thursday afternoon, Sabila posted a picture on her Facebook profile from the hospital, showing an IV attached to her hand. Using heart emojis, she captioned it, "Keep me in your hearts for a while." She ended the post with the hashtag 'dengue.'

The Biopic titled "Mujib: The Making of a Nation", directed by renowned Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal, made its debut at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 13. The film celebrates the life and legacy of Bangabandhu.

Renowned actors Mahfuz Ahmed and Aupee Karim are set to enthrall audiences with the mysterious and suspenseful web series, "Odrisshyo". Directed by Shafayet Mansoor Rana, this series is scheduled to premiere on Hoichoi.