Two completely different scenarios played out yesterday at BFDC and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, where Bangladesh Film Artistes Association and Actors Equity’ held their elections respectively. While the latter was quite festive and mellow, the other had no shortage of antics and excitement.

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much anticipated forthcoming feature film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ is set to hit theatres on February 25.

The Actors’ Equity Bangladesh elections saw a reunion of stars. Held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), the voting ceremony began at 9 am in the morning, and closed at 5 pm.

Eminent actor and Member of Parliament Asaduzzaman Noor was at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to vote for the Actors' Equity elections earlier today. He had a good time with his colleagues.

Renowned actor Afzal Hossain was at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to vote for the Actors' Equity elections earlier today. He had a good time with his colleagues. The Daily Star caught up with him for a brief chat at the venue. 

Hero Alom was injured at the ongoing election of the Film Artiste’s Association at BFDC today. However, he has been immediately rescued by law enforcement.

Renowned actor Zahid Hasan had made his way into BFDC today at 12:30 pm to cast his vote at the Cholochitro Shilpi Samity elections.

At 1 pm during today’s Film Artistes Association election at FDC, nominee Nipun was seen creating a ruckus in front of the media, claiming that General Secretary nominee Zayed Khan was ‘bribing’ voters outside the voting centre.

Two of the biggest associations of the entertainment industry were eager for their elections, which began today.

Madhuri Dixit is set to play Bollywood star Anamika Anand in her debut web series, “The Fame Game”, produced by Dharmatic Entertainment.

Kaushik Sankar Das’ debut web series “9 April”, starring Shohel Rana, Zakia Bari Mamo, Tama Mirza, and Tropa Mazumdar, is set to release on Binge soon. The Binge original production is co-produced by Red Pad Studios.

The premises of BFDC and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy are brimming with election festivities, as both Actors’ Equity and Bangladesh Film Artistes' Association are gearing up for their respective elections.

Megastar Uzzal has spent 50 glorious years in the film industry, working as a much loved actor, a notable director and producer. The renowned actor, who has given multiple superhits, talks to The Daily Star about the Bangladesh Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti elections, which is set to happen tomorrow, and more.

Renowned Dhaliwood actress Popy was deemed ‘missing’ from the media from December 23, 2020, when she posted ‘I saw you in my dreams, a light of love amidst the darkness’ on Facebook.

Raihan Rafi has recently been on a roll – presenting one stellar production after another. His recent productions -“Janowar”, “The Dark Side of Dhaka”, and “Khachar Bhitor Ochin Pakhi” have all been praised by critics.

The campaign for the upcoming Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association elections is underway at the BFDC.

Renowned Dhallywood actress Popy was deemed ‘missing’ from the media from December 23, 2020, when she posted ‘I saw you in my dreams, a light of love amidst the darkness’ on Facebook.

Noted Indian actress and television personality Shilpa Shetty has been cleared of obscenity  charges dating back to a 15-year-old incident at a charity event.

Popular actress Priyanka Chopra might opt of Farhan Akhtar directorial film “Jee Le Zara”, after welcoming her first child with husband Nick Jonas via surrogacy.

Popular actress Mehazabien Chowdhury will be seen in Mostafa Kamal Raz’s Valentine’s Day special tele-fiction, “Kajol”.