The past one year has inclined our lives towards a virtual medium as we work from home and attend classes online. Subsequently, binge-watching shows and films has become the premier mode of relaxing for many. For readers who cannot take out the time to sit with a book, their adaptations—particularly of young adult stories—can be a welcome solution.    

National award-winning actor Zahid Hasan has been a household name in the entertainment industry. His Eid special 7-episode tele-fiction “Boro Miahar Shaadi” is currently on air on Maasranga TV. He has also directed two TV dramas and a tele-film this Eid. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the actor talks about his experience as an actor, his involvement with direction, and more,

The much-anticipated film adaptation of the popular novel “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, is set to start production in Morocco this September. The announcement was made at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month. The film will be produced by renowned actor Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios, Netter Films and PalmStar Media, and directed by Kevin Frakes, who has also co-written the script with Ryan Kreston.

Eid special tele-fiction, “Ghotona Shotto”, directed by Rubel Hasan and released under the banner of Central Music and Video (CMV), has enraged audiences -- allegedly due to its insensitivity towards children with special needs.

National Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury has become a household name with his natural screen presence. Be it theatre, television, or films, he has been thoroughly praised by the audience and critics alike. Three seven-episode Eid special tele-fiction, featuring Chanchal Chowdhury are currently on air. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the "Monpura" famed actor talks about his Eid specials, upcoming projects, and more.

National Award-winning actor Shakib Khan has been ruling over the silver screen for years now. While the film industry has seen serious losses during the coronavirus pandemic, around 40 of his old releases were aired on television over the past one and a half years. His new film, "Nabab LLB” premiered worldwide this Eid Ul-Adha. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, the popular actor shares his experience and expectations from this new release and talks about his upcoming project.

Eid-ul-Azha is a time where family and friends come together, and under normal circumstances, houses would be buzzing with festive fervour. However, like last year, most of us spent the occasion in the confines of our homes, deprived of the usual pleasure of seeing many loved ones. Our celebrities were no exception. As the country battles the coronavirus crisis, popular actors urged everyone to stay cautious and stay at home in these trying times.

Although Covid-19 and its restrictions have been taking a heavy toll on television shows, top TV channels of the country have arranged some special programmes for Eid-Ul-Azha. Here is a list of shows you can watch during the Eid holidays.

In a major swoop, the Mumbai Police late on Monday arrested businessman Raj Kundra — the husband of Bollywood actor and model Shilpa Shetty — for allegedly making pornographic content and publishing them through mobile applications.

Renowned actor Afran Nisho has garnered his career with unparalleled appreciation for his versatility throughout the years.  Known for his realistic, dramatic performances, the actor’s recent appearance in director Shihab Shaheen’s Chorki original series “Morichika” has been rather transformational not only for him, but also for his immense fan base. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Nisho talks about his transition as an actor with “Morichika”, his upcoming projects, and more.

Sarah Begum Kabori has ruled over the silver screen during the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema. Known as the “Mishti Meye” of Bangladeshi cinema, her on-screen chemistry with Nayakraj Razzak has been one of the most famous on-screen pairs in the 1970s. Today marks the birthday of the acting legend.

The 74th Cannes Film Festival has been very special to all of us with “Rehana Maryam Noor,” directed by Abdullah Mohammad Saad being the first ever film from Bangladesh to make it to the official selections and the crew’s dazzling presence in the festival. While the hype with “Rehana Maryam Noor” is stronger than ever, there are some brilliant award-winning films at the festival that deserve the attention of cinephiles as well. Today, we bring you six such films that dazzled the audience and the critics with their cinematic brilliance at Cannes.

Renowned actor Shahnaz Khushi paid a wonderful tribute to Kulsum, her house-help, who took care of her family for nine long years, through a social media post. Kulsum passed away recently, after a post appendicitis surgery.

Abdur Rahman was one of the most prominent faces on the silver screen during the 1960s and 1970s. He is known as the first ‘romantic hero’ of Bangladeshi cinema.  In his acting career, he was featured in multiple Urdu and Pashto films as well. Today marks the 16th death anniversary of the iconic actor.

The ongoing pandemic has led to significant impediments for the Bangladeshi film industry.  None of the big-budgeted films were released since March last year, during special occasions such as Eid, Durga Puja, Pohela Boishakh, and Valentine’s Day, among other festivities. More than 25 new commercial films are awaiting release. Though cinema halls were reopened from time to time, directors and producers were reluctant to release new films, due to low audience turnout.

Popular Bangladeshi actors Apu Biswas, Zayed Khan and eminent Indian actor Rituparna Sengupta will share the silver screen in “Zokhom”. The film is directed by Apurba Rana. Produced by Selim Khan, the production will release under the banner of Shapla media.

Bangladeshi- Irish model Maksuda Akhter Prioty won the prestigious top model award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The award was sponsored by Integrity Magazine, and models from across the globe participated in the competition. Prioty’s outstanding performance at the ramp won her the title of the top model.

Filmmaker Reza Ghatok’s project “Haribol” has been stuck in the Bangladesh Film Censor Board for the past two years. According to the director, obstacles started surfacing as soon as he visited the Censor Board to submit the film.

 The award ceremony for the Un Certain Regard section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival took place on the evening of July 16. The fate of the section’s 20 films was decided by a five-member jury, led by English filmmaker Andrea Arnold. Director and writer Abdullah Mohammad Saad’s “Rehana Maryam Noor” created immense buzz as the first Bangladeshi film to be selected for the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival. Saad was also the only South Asian with a title in the competitive section.

The trailer of the upcoming Chorki original film “YouTumor” was released earlier today. One of the most anticipated releases of this year, “YouTumor” is directed by Adnan Al Rajeev.