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Horror movies to watch on Halloween night

If you’re on the lookout for something to watch on occasion of Halloween night, look no further.
31 October 2022

‘From day one, I knew that she was the one’: Pritom Hasan

Pritom Hasan and Shahtaj Monira Hashem are the talk of the town right now, as they tied the knot in a radiant destination wedding outside Dhaka. The musician turned actor and actress kept their relationship a secret for over five years, announcing it to the world only on the day of their wedding. The Daily Star caught up with the actor to talk about his new innings in life.
31 October 2022

Tiger Shroff breaks foot while trying to kick wash-basin

His colleagues, which included celebrities like Shaan, Shilpa Shetty, Nargis Fakhri spent some time to fill his comment section, wishing him a fast recovery.
31 October 2022

I want to see him in more dramas and films in the future: Afzal Hossain wishes Asaduzzaman Noor

Renowned actors Afzal Hossain and Asaduzzaman Noor shared the screen together in the drama, “Kul Nai Kinar Nai”, which aired on BTV in the eighties. Although the talented actors have appeared together in many dramas over the years, “Kul Nai Kinar Nai” was the most popular among audiences.  On the birthday of the noted actor Asaduzzaman Noor, Afzal Hossain spoke to The Daily Star about some of the memories of his former co-star, which he still cherishes to date.
31 October 2022

Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday celebrations: ‘DDLJ’ to be re-released, along with teaser of ‘Pathaan’

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be celebrating his 57th birthday this Wednesday. Fans have already started crowding Mannat, in hopes of catching a glimpse of the superstar. SRK has had numerous hits with Yash Raj Films (YRF) including “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ), “Mohabbatein”, and many more.
31 October 2022

‘I never gave up on being Superman’: Henry Cavill

On October 24, Henry Cavill confirmed on a social media post that he is returning as Superman, following his cameo at the end of “Black Adam.” The actor wrote to his fans, “I wanted to make it official: I am back as Superman…Thank you for your support and thank you for your patience. I promise it will be rewarded.” Soon after, the actor spoke about his upcoming return during the recording of a show.
31 October 2022

'Chirokumar': Marzuk Russell returns to NTV this November

Chiku Bhaggyoban, played by Marzuk Russell, in the telefilm "Chirokumar Songho" was one of the most popular characters on NTV in 2008.
31 October 2022

‘The Witcher’ fans threaten to ‘boycott’ show after Henry Cavill’s exit

Fans of “The Witcher” series were devastated after Henry Cavill announced that he will be stepping down from the role of ‘Geralt of Rivia’, and that Liam Hemsworth would be taking his place instead. 
31 October 2022

‘Black Adam’ takes top spot at box office again

“Black Adam,” the Dwayne Johnson-fronted DC superhero film, kept its hold on the No. 1 spot at the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters.
31 October 2022

An icon’s birthday

Today marks the birthday of legendary actor, Asaduzzaman Noor. On the occasion, Noor sat down for a candid conversation with The Daily Star.
31 October 2022

Chanchal Chowdhury enchants Kolkata audiences

The enigmatic Chanchal Chowdhury cast an enchanting spell, as cinephiles of Kolkata cheered the actor at Nandan-1, yesterday. His immaculate acting and his charming personae attracted a huge queue to the film centre, as audiences rushed to see the critically acclaimed film “Hawa” for the first time, at the 4th Bangladesh Film Festival, which is taking place in Kolkata.
30 October 2022

This too shall pass: Samantha Prabhu shares her myositis diagnosis

Currently, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is one of the most sought-after talents in the Indian film industry. She made her OTT debut on season 2 of “The Family Man”, garnering a positive response from both local and international audiences. Recently, the actress disclosed her struggle with myositis—a rare disease that causes muscle inflammation—on a social media post.
30 October 2022

Ekta Kapoor criticised for wearing shorts to temple

Times are not going well for ‘television queen’ Ekta Kapoor. Nothing is going in her favour, as she faces charges for allegedly insulting soldiers in her latest flick. Recently, she shared a video of entering a mandir in shorts and a white-red hoodie.
30 October 2022

5 films to get in the spirit for spooky season

While the weather might not have any hints of fall, it is officially spooky season. Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to get into the spirit of the season, than watching horror movies? With that in mind, we have curated a list of five films that will send shivers down your spine, riddle you with questions and strike terror in your heart, for this Halloween.
30 October 2022

Liam Hemsworth to replace Henry Cavill in Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’

Henry Cavill will be passing on his sword and the official title of 'Geralt of Rivia' to Liam Hemsworth, for the fourth season of “The Witcher” TV series.
30 October 2022

Razz will reign over film industry: Pori Moni

Pori Moni’s luck quadrupled this year as she is enjoying the time of her life. She basking in the success of Sariful Razz’s hattrick at the theatres, and her wonderful journey into motherhood with the birth of her son, Rajya.
30 October 2022

'Hawa' served legal notice for 'breaching tobacco control law'

A Supreme Court lawyer Saturday sent a legal notice to the creators and lead performer of the film "Hawa," including director Mejbaur Rahman Sumon and protagonist Chanchal Chowdhury, for "violating tobacco control law."
30 October 2022

Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra: Part One–Shiva’ to stream on Hotstar from Nov 4

‘Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva’ is all set to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from Nov 4. Now viewers can live and relive the grand experience in their own comfort in a choice of their preferred language from Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
30 October 2022

‘Damal’: How did it do initially?

Raihan Rafi directorial “Damal” created a lot of hype on social media, ever since the film was announced.
29 October 2022

I realised Raihan Rafi’s potential long ago: Mostofa Sarwar Farooki praises ‘Damal’

Raihan Rafi’s sports and liberation war film, “Damal”, was released yesterday. Following in the wake of his last movie, “Poran”, the director’s new film is already making waves amongst the audiences and critics, who are showering the film with love and appreciation on social media.  Now, renowned director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has posted a status on his social media, praising Raihan Rafi for “Damal”.
29 October 2022