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Actor Chanchal Chowdhury has unveiled yet another captivating look for his highly anticipated biographical film on legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen, "Padatik," directed by Srijit Mukherji.
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Shah Rukh Khan to back out from ‘Don 3’?
Producer Ritesh Sidhwani had previously confirmed that Farhan Akhtar is actively involved in the project and informed that an official announcement would follow upon its completion. However, recent reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan will not be reprising his role in “Don 3”.
16 May 2023, 12:53 PM
'The Time Traveller's Wife' musical opening in London
A musical based on hit novel “The Time Traveller's Wife” is coming to London’s West End this autumn in a new theatrical adaptation featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Dave Stewart and Joss Stone.
16 May 2023, 11:37 AM
BFDC pay their final respects to Farooque
The actor was brought to the BFDC premises today at 1 pm, where he was swarmed by admirers and well-wishers.
16 May 2023, 11:24 AM
Prabir Mitra unaware of Farooque’s passing
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Ranveer Singh's '83' gets special screening at Lord's cricket ground
Ranveer Singh's movie “83” may not have had the box office success that was anticipated, but it has received immense praise from critics and a devoted section of the audience.
16 May 2023, 06:10 AM
Farooque returns to Bangladesh after 803 days
Legendary actor, Freedom Fighter and Member of Parliament, Farooque has finally returned to his beloved country after 803 days. Sadly, prior to his return, he was engaged in a prolonged battle with an illness that began on March 4, 2021, which ultimately led to his untimely demise.
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Kate Winslet, Ben Whishaw win at BAFTA Television Awards
Kate Winslet and Ben Whishaw were among the winners at the BAFTA Television Awards in London on Sunday night, with the Oscar-winning actress using her acceptance speech to call for action against harmful content on social media.
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Pori Moni admitted to hospital with high fever
Actress Pori Moni has been admitted to the hospital due to a high fever, as she shared the news herself on her verified Facebook page. The actress, accompanied by her only son, revealed the details of her health condition in a Facebook post.
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76th Cannes starts with Johnny Depp's 'Jeanne du Barry'
The 76th Cannes Film Festival kicks off with the highly anticipated premiere of the Louis XV period drama "Jeanne du Barry," starring Johnny Depp, bringing the iconic Cannes red carpet back to life today.
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Chanchal Chowdhury dons the role of a driver in ‘Parallel’
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Jury board reconsiders nomination for Meril-Prothom Alo Award
Meril-Prothom Alo Award jury board reconsidered their decision and nominated two female leads for the ‘Best Actress’ award in the categories of Limited Feature Film and Short Film category, for the year of 2022.
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BSA celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Mrinal Sen
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Final respects to be paid to Farooque tomorrow
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The untold tale of Farooque and Razzak
Legendary actor, Freedom Fighter and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away earlier today.
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I had 50 years of friendship with Farooque: Uzzal
Bangladeshi megastar Uzzal spoke to The Daily Star and reminisced old memories with Farooque and how their friendship shaped in the world of showbiz.
15 May 2023, 09:42 AM
I used to call him Dulu: Sohel Rana recalls memories of Farooque
Noted actor Sohel Rana and Farooque share a lot of memories together as they were close colleagues in their showbiz career and were associated with student politics as well. The two artistes have immense contribution to the Bangla film industry.
15 May 2023, 09:34 AM
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Trailer for Juboraj Shamim's ‘Adim’ is out now
Juboraj Shamim's "Adim" is all set to hit theaters on May 26. The movie, which won accolades at many International Film Festivals, has already created a buzz on social media after the recent release of its trailer.
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