The West Bengal government has earmarked a budget of Rs 15.75 crore for 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) scheduled in December, surpassing all records in expenditure allocation for this annual event.

Three time Indian National Film Awardee, Manoj Bajpayee, who has made an impression with every character he has ever depicted, announces his next, an untitled courtroom drama, backed by Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Suparn S Varma and Zee Studios.

Amitabh Bachchan captivated the entire world with his full-voice and magical acting skills. Today, on his birthday, social media is filled with millions of people sharing their love and respect for the legend.

Dr Enamul Haque was a man who was an exemplary figure in the arena of theatre, television and movies. The eloquent actor mesmerised audiences over the last five decades with his comic and realistic performances. 

If you are easily spooked, you might want to be careful when browsing Netflix for your next binge-watching experience.

Can you imagine Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a movie? That is exactly what happened in 1973, on the set of the movie "Sangram". The man behind this unimaginable feat was one of the finest directors of Bangladesh, Chashi Nazrul Islam.

The king of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, has been missing from the silver screen for 4 years. Fans are eagerly waiting for their king to come back as his 3 films will be released next year. On the other hand, Salman Khan is also returning to the big screen this year with his film “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan”. They are both creating hype on the internet with the snippets, teaser and updates of the film. 

The high-end local bridal and groom’s clothing industry is relatively new. Targeting a very niche consumer base, brands like Aarong and Mayasir, and shops at Mirpur Benaroshi Polli started bringing their wedding attire lines to the forefront, offering customers for the first-time, luxury wedding outfits that were completely local, if not a bit limited in their offerings.

Mental health has always been heavily stigmatised within the Indian subcontinent. This is particularly the case in the mainstream media, where we often see misguided portrayals of the issue, often being showcased as ‘madness’ rather than a health issue.

A dark comedy, with artistic value and a brilliant satirical take on the social fabric of formerly colonised countries, "Foreigners Only" is yet another masterpiece by Nuhash Humayun.

Jahanara Khan Nodi, the mother of renowned actress Rumana Rashid Ishita, is no more. She passed away round 7:30 am today at her residence in Uttara. Ahsan Habib Nasim, President of Actors’ Equity Bangladesh has confirmed the news to the media.

Ever since Pori Moni and Sariful Razz had their son, Shaheem Mohammad Rajya, he has been the centrepiece of their lives. The actress, who is busy with her blissful motherhood, was last seen with her family at Chorki Carnival, a celebration of the platform’s first year. The actress talks to The Daily Star about her life, return to acting, and more.

From climbing the longest tower, Burj Khalifa in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” to jumping over speeding trains in “Mission: Impossible 7”,  60-year-old Tom Cruise can give any professional stuntman a run for their money with his amazing fitness and excellent skills.

Bollywood diva Nora Fatehi is all set to perform in Dhaka at the Global Achievers Awards on November 18. The award show has been organised by the Women’s Leadership Corporation, and it is planned that Nora Fatehi will hand over the prize to women entrepreneurs and perform for them on stage.

Chorki Carnival took place yesterday, to celebrate its first year, and reward the best performers on the game-changing OTT platform.

Shakib Khan and Shabnom Bubly shocked everyone when they announced that they had a 2-year-old son together, Shehzad Khan Bir.

Prominent actress Bidya Sinha Mim has stirred up a lot of speculation on social media, with her recent Facebook status. 

Popular OTT platform Chorki recently completed its one-year journey in the world of entertainment. The streaming platform has given the audience popular content like: “Networker Baire”, “Unoloukik”, “Syndicate” and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi”, among others.

Yesterday marked the 18th year of Star Cineplex. It would be in 2004, that Star Cineplex would bring out the first multiplex cinema theatre in Bangladesh. In attendance at the anniversary event were the team of the upcoming movie, "Damal".

Zayed Khan used to go to the BFDC everyday, while he was General Secretary for Bangladesh Film Artistes Association. However, it has been a while since he was seen there. The actor spoke to The Daily Star about his recent works and future plans.