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'Taqdeer' honoured with 'Best Regional Web Series of the Year' award

Syed Ahmed Shawki directorial web series “Taqdeer” premiered on Hoichoi in December 2020, to much critical acclaim. The series has now won the Best Regional Web Series of the year in the 'Gold' category in the prestigious Promax India Award. According to a press note, there was a competition among other nominated contents from ZEE5 Global, Alt Balaji, Hotstar and Voot, in which “Taqdeer”  was recognised as the best web series of the year.
10 October 2021, 04:30 AM

‘No Land’s Man’ premieres today at Busan Film Festival

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s film “No Land’s Man” has been premiered today at the Busan International Film Festival.
9 October 2021, 09:50 AM

Shootings for 7 government granted films begin

Directors are all geared up to commence the shooting of their government-granted films. 7 noted directors have already started shooting across different districts including Dhaka so that they are able to produce the movies effectively. 
9 October 2021, 05:07 AM

Bangladesh will always be my first priority

Jaya Ahsan is undoubtedly one of the most beloved film and television stars in our country. The National Award winner is also extremely popular in Tollywood, and is the recipient of many Indian film awards as well.
8 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Aryan Khan’s bail plea rejected, to remain in custody

The Mumbai Magistrate court refused to grant bail to Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and two others, in relation to a drugs seizure case.
8 October 2021, 13:13 PM

'My father is the ultimate superhero to me'

Today marks the 23rd death anniversary of noted film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known simply as Jasim.  "We like to observe baba's birthdays and death anniversaries quietly," shares Jasim's youngest son, A K Rahul. 
8 October 2021, 08:58 AM

Star Cineplex celebrates 17th anniversary with ‘No Time to Die’

Marking their 17th anniversary yesterday, Star Cineplex held the Dhaka premiere of “No Time to Die”, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise, at Sony Square, their new branch in Mirpur.
8 October 2021, 08:49 AM

Aryan Khan remanded in judicial custody over Mumbai cruise drugs case

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, who was arrested in a drugs case involving a rave party in a cruise ship, is no longer in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), but has been lodged in jail for 14 days, as per reports. 
7 October 2021, 18:28 PM

‘Poddapuran’ hits theatres tomorrow

The Rashid Palash directorial “Poddapuran” will be released at eight movie halls across the country, including Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas. The Punya Films production is Rashid Palash’s first feature film.
7 October 2021, 11:46 AM

Film on sensational Rifat murder case to hit theatres in Dec

The much-anticipated film "Poran" is set to release this December, confirms the film's director, Raihan Rafi. It is based on the gruesome Rifat murder that happened on June 26, 2019 in front of Barguna Government College. 
7 October 2021, 10:23 AM

Stumbling across the ‘slum’ inspired set of “Bhangon” at BFDC

Stumbling across a set at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation, an unprecedented scene emerged across the halls- groups of huts shaped like a slum became visible to the spectators.
7 October 2021, 08:32 AM

Hrithik Roshan comes out in support of Aryan Khan, pens heartfelt note on social media

With Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan being taken to custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau, after a cruise ship raid, several Bollywood celebrities have extended support to him and his family. Having said that, Hrithik Roshan recently took to his Instagram handle to pen a kind hearted open letter for Aryan.
7 October 2021, 08:13 AM

Revisiting ‘Breakfast at Tifanny’s’ on its 60th anniversary

Audrey Hepburn biting down on a cigarette holder  whilst donning a black dress on the poster for “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was a defining moment for the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring Hepburn in one of her most iconic roles, the Oscar-winning film was released on this day in 1961 to great critical and commercial acclaim, following the life of Holly Golightly, a naive, eccentric young girl who falls in love with a struggling writer. 
6 October 2021, 15:28 PM

Netflix to edit Squid Game phone number after South Korean woman's phone floods with calls

A South Korean woman who was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was highlighted as a key plot point in Netflix's hit show Squid Game may soon get some relief.
6 October 2021, 12:07 PM

Puja is a time for making new memories: Manoj Kumar Pramanik

Manoj Kumar Pramanik has won over audiences with his excellent performances throughout the years. He has been featured in various web originals, films, tele-fictions, web films, and television commercials. In a candid chat with The Daily Star on Mahalaya today, the actor shares his Durga Puja plans, and more.
6 October 2021, 11:45 AM

‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ nominated at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival

Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s "Rehana Maryam Noor" has been nominated at Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in the New Talent Award section.
6 October 2021, 11:11 AM

Dear Satyajit: Proshoon Rahman’s earnest tribute to Ray

Commemorating the birth centenary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, noted independent filmmaker Proshoon Rahman announced his forthcoming film “Dear Satyajit” recently. The film will feature prolific theatre, film, and television actor Ahmed Rubel.
6 October 2021, 10:22 AM

Most actresses don't want to play rural characters: Nadia Ahmed

Nadia Ahmed is a well-known personality in the world of acting, dancing, and modelling. Her last venture on television was with the popular tele-fiction “Bokulpur”, where she plays the role of a Jatra princess.
6 October 2021, 09:43 AM

All you need to know about the Game of Thrones prequel, ‘House of the Dragon’

A new teaser for the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon”, was released recently. HBO promises the premiere of the show in 2022.
6 October 2021, 08:02 AM

Punorjonmo 2: A chilling and intriguing ride

Continuing Rafsan and Nila’s story, Vicky Zahed’s “Punorjonmo 2” aired on Channel i recently. The sequel to the much-appreciated Eid special tele-fiction  “Punorjonmo” from Vicky Zahed’s “Jonmo” series, it was later released on the official YouTube channel of Channel i. Upon its release on YouTube, “Ponorjonmo 2” started trending on the video sharing platform.
6 October 2021, 07:01 AM