A dazzling celebration of the best in showbiz

The image of legendary artistes Runa Laila and Sabina Yasmin being given Lifetime Achievement Awards by an emotional Ferdausi Rahman -- will be immortalised as one of the most meaningful, significant and iconic moments in the history of the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.
28 May 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Take us out after you return’: Pori Moni’s open letter to Razz

Film star Pori Moni has been in conversation, after posting cute pictures of her baby bump online. Her chemistry with husband Shariful Razz has also been subject of discussion.
28 May 2022, 14:17 PM

Johnny Depp's lawyer urges jury to restore actor's 'name, reputation and career'

A jury began deliberations on Friday in the blockbuster defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard after a six-week trial featuring blistering mutual accusations of domestic abuse. The seven-person jury met for about two hours after lawyers delivered closing arguments in the case heard in Fairfax, Virginia, near the US capital.
28 May 2022, 06:37 AM

Pakistani film on transgender dancer wins Cannes honour

"Joyland", the Pakistani film featuring a daring portrait of a transgender dancer in the Muslim country on Friday won the Cannes Queer Palm prize for best LGBT, queer or feminist-themed movie, the jury head told AFP.
28 May 2022, 06:13 AM

Movie stocks take off as 'Top Gun' sequel hits cinemas

U.S. cinema stocks took off on Friday amid soaring expectations for the Memorial Day weekend debut of the sequel to the Tom Cruise blockbuster, "Top Gun".
28 May 2022, 03:56 AM

'The Worst Ones' wins 'Certain Regard' competition at Cannes

A film set in the working class suburbs of the northern French city of Boulogne-sur-Mer won the top prize in the "Un Certain Regard" competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.
28 May 2022, 03:43 AM

Films, flashing lights, and stars: Cannes Film Festival concludes today

The Cannes Film Festival geared up for a bumper 75th anniversary edition with a selection of big Hollywood names, buzzy newcomers and previous Palme d’Or winners from May 17– a splashy return even as the conflict in Ukraine looms over festivities.
27 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Golpo Bolpo Tarini Khuro’ to be adapted in Hindi

A Hindi film adaptation of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s short story, “Golpo Bolo Tarini Khuro”, is in the works.  Ananth Narayan will direct the film, titled “The Storyteller”.
27 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Mithila’s ‘Maya’ to be screened at North American Bengali Conference

Rafiath Rashid Mithila has quite a few films awaiting release, including Raajorshee De’s “Maya”, Riingo Banerjee’s “A River in Heaven” and Arunav Khasanbish’s “Nitishastro”.
27 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremony held after two years

The much-anticipated Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2021 were handed over to the winners at a glamorous event held at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), Hall of Fame, tonight.
27 May 2022, 15:52 PM

Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin honoured with Meril Prothom Alo lifetime achievement awards

The much-anticipated Meril Prothom Alo Awards 2021 have been handed over to the winners at a glamorous ceremony held at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre (BICC), Hall of Fame. The opening address of the event was given by Matiur Rahman, Editor,  Prothom Alo.
27 May 2022, 14:07 PM

Elvis film director calls Presley family response 'greatest review of my life'

Film director Baz Luhrmann said the reaction of Elvis Presley’s family to his film about the flamboyant American icon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, was “the greatest review of my life.”
27 May 2022, 10:11 AM

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan gets clean chit in cruise drugs case

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dropped its drug-on-cruise case against Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan due to “lack of evidence.”
27 May 2022, 09:40 AM

Maria Nur blessed with baby boy

Model, actress, and anchor Maria Nur has welcomed her first child. The baby boy was born on May 12 in the USA. The actress took to her Facebook page to announce the news. She had flown to the USA this January.
27 May 2022, 09:30 AM

Amber Heard tells jury of death threats during trial as testimony ends

“Aquaman" actor Amber Heard delivered the final testimony in the multimillion-dollar defamation battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp on Thursday, telling jurors she has faced daily harassment and death threats since she accused the Hollywood star of abuse.
27 May 2022, 03:14 AM

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ releases at Star Cineplex today

Tom Cruise returns to the role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell after 36 years with the sequel to 1986’s “Top Gun”.
26 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Snigdha joins Siam’s ‘Rashta’

Debutant actress and model Snigdha Chowdhury will be featured alongside Siam in Raihan Rafi’s “Rashta”.
26 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Intekhab Dinar’s resurgence on OTT

In the 24 years of his acting career, Intekhab Dinar made a place in the hearts of the audience with his powerful performances on stage, television, and recently, OTT platforms.
26 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Ellen DeGeneres ends daytime show with plea for compassion

Ellen DeGeneres brought her nearly two-decade daytime talk show to an end Thursday with a celebrity lovefest and a forceful assertion of her achievement as a gay woman daring to be herself.
26 May 2022, 17:01 PM

Elvis fever grips Cannes ahead of Luhrmann biopic premiere

The King of Rock 'n' Roll died 45 years ago, but Elvis fever was alive in Cannes on Wednesday as fans delighted at seeing an impersonator stroll down the resort city's famed promenade, La Croisette.
26 May 2022, 09:57 AM