Celebrated director Mizanur Rahman Aryan started his career in 2012 with tele-fictions. He went on to win over the audience with “Boro Chele” in 2017, which is one of the most viewed Bangladeshi television productions on YouTube till date. His recent Eid releases “Hello Shunchen”? and “Not Out” were also widely appreciated by viewers. Aryan’s first film "Networker Baire", featuring Khairul Bashar, Nazia Haque Orsha, Tasnia Farin, Yash Rohan, Nazifa Tushi, Sariful Islam Razz, Jonayed, and Tasnuva Tisha, releases on the OTT platform Chorki today. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the director talks about his expectations from the project, and more.

It wasn’t until 2001 that a Bollywood film would unpack for me how friendship truly works—friendship that goes beyond the melodrama of a Sholay or a Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, that navigates the trickier terrains of conflict, miscommunication, and the clashing of irrational egos in everyday life. Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai (2001) turned 20 this year, but it remains a cult classic not only because it revolutionised storytelling in the Indian film industry of its time, earning a place in university syllabi on filmmaking, but also because it introduced a genre and way of thinking that was missing from Bollywood films until then.

Today marks the 74th birthday of the "Miah Bhai" of Dhaliwood, Farooque. The best way to commemorate the actor, brave freedom fighter and Member of Parliament is through one of his own anecdotes.

Recently, Netflix released a new set of images from Season 5 of “The Crown”, featuring Dominic West as Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.

Satyajit Ray’s “Nayak” mesmerised audiences upon its release in 1966. 55 years later, the film still feels new and relevant. The more I watch it, the more enamoured I am of it.

Moushumi is one of the most revered actors in the history of Bangladesh. She has gifted countless hits in her illustrious career of over 28 years. The National Award winner talks to The Daily Star about her career, philosophy and more.

It can seem like awards ceremonies are given an inordinate amount of importance. Not only do critics, every now and then, disregard a compelling work of fiction, but the entire endeavour also begs the question: what is the purpose of awards and critical acclaim? Marvel films have been famously ignored by the critics, irrespective of the mammoth fan following and box office returns they accumulate, even though immensely successful box office hits, such as “Titanic” and “Avatar”, have been known to have an impact on the Oscars. However, things seem to be changing in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), led by Kevin Feige.

Sony Cinema Hall in Mirpur-2 has been modernised to Star Cineplex’s Sony Square. It will be open to the public from August 20. "Before that, the Mirpur branch of Star Cineplex will be formally inaugurated on August 19,” said Mohammad Hossain, the former head of Sony Cinema Hall.

Sahraa Karimi, an Afghan filmmaker and general director of national film company Afghan Film, has called for support from cinema communities around the world as her country falls to the Taliban insurgency.

Jaya Ahsan is to star in ‘Bini Sutoy’, made by India’s National Award winning director Atanu Ghosh.

Television director Sazzad Sony passed away today at 2:30 am at the National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, after suffering from a brain hemmorage. He was 37 years old at the time of passing.

Renowned actor Shakib Khan opened up about the much talked about arrest of Pori Moni today, with The Daily Star. “Being her colleague, as far as I know, Pori Moni grew up without her parents,” said Shakib. “There is a huge difference in the way she grew up, compared to others her age. Her struggles have definitely not been the same as other people. Perhaps not having a guardian around has often led her to make decisions which were not right for her.” 

Tareque Masud's films compel us to think anew. An archivist and a brilliant storyteller, he was fondly known as the ‘Cinema Feriwala’. The artiste is an indispensable name when it comes to film studies. Masud and his close collaborator, cinematographer Mishuk Munier, passed away in a tragic car accident ten years ago, on this day.

An absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish.

With an array of popular television fictions under his belt, celebrated actor Intekhab Dinar has built a powerful presence on OTT platforms in recent years. From a convincing portrayal of a commanding chairman in "Taqdeer" to a whimsical fictional character in "Ovineta", he has made the best of his acting prowess. In "Dwikhandito", the final episode of the Chorki anthology series, "Unoloukik", Dinar aces an impeccable, breathless performance of over 20 minutes. He spoke to The Daily Star about his journey with the project, and more.

Una Stubbs, who played Mrs Hudson in the hit series, “Sherlock”, passed away in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 12. She was 84.  

National Film Award winning actor-director Shahiduzzaman Selim is a prominent artiste in theatre, television, and films. Since 1983, Selim has been a part of Dhaka Theatre and had formed Jahangirnagar Theatre with his peers, which is active to this day. The actor is currently serving as the president of Obhinoy Shilpi Shongho (Actors’ Equity Bangladesh). In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the multi-talented personality talks about the recent scenario

On July 23, the tele-fiction "Ghotona Shotto" was aired on Channel i, where “negative, misleading, and harmful ideas” about children with special needs were presented. Subsequently, Channel i Managing Director Faridur Reza Sagar and its spokesperson Shykh Seraj were among those sued under the Persons with Disabilities Rights and Protection Act.

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have reportedly teamed up for acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s upcoming film.

Niloy Alamgir, one of the most recognizable faces in the showbiz industry, tied the knot with Tasnuva Tabassum Hridi on July 7.