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Kishwar serves quintessential Bangladeshi staple ‘panta-aloo bhorta’ in MasterChef finale

The former home cook has stunned everyone by presenting arguably the most iconic Bangladeshi food – ‘Panta Bhat’, which the show is referring to as “Smoked Rice Water” with “Aloo Bhorta” and sardine, with a side of salsa.
12 July 2021

Fazlur Rahman Babu talks ‘Lal Katan Nil Dakat’

Fazlur Rahman Babu has won over audiences with his versatility on television and the silver screen for years. He is set to star in the Chorki original short film, “Lal Katan Nil Dakat”, directed by Vicky Zahed. The film will be released today, with the launch of Chorki itself.
12 July 2021

Prosenjit Chatterjee calls to congratulate ‘Mohanagar' team; actor in awe of Mosharraf Karim

Director Ashfaque Nipun’s latest web series, ‘Mohanagar’, has been the talk of the town lately. From casual viewers to critics and even artistes themselves have praised the series, its director and actors for their phenomenal work on the Hoichoi original.
12 July 2021

Kishwar earns a spot in MasterChef Australia grand finale

Culinary sensation Kishwar Chowdhury, who impressed the world with her representation of Bangladeshi cuisine in MasterChef Australia, has reached the grand finals of the competition.  
11 July 2021

A sneak peek into Chorki’s ‘Unoloukik’

OTT platform Chorki released the trailer of their anthology series, “Unoloukik” recently. It is based on four original stories by writer Shibabrata Barman -- “Moribar Holo Tar Shad", "Dwikhondito", "Jagar Bela Holo" (adapted to Mrs Prohelika), and "Television" (adapted to Hello Ladies). Barman penned the fifth story, "Don't Write Me”, especially for the Chorki original series. It will begin with “Moribar Holo Tar Shad” on July 12, with the commencement of the OTT platform itself.
10 July 2021

It is a pleasure to work with Mostofa Sarwar Farooki: Hasan Masood

Hasan Masood’s versatility and comedic timing on screen made him a favourite, since the beginning of his acting career. Recently, he gave a crowd-pleasing performance in internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s debut web series, “Ladies & Gentlemen”, which is produced by Nusrat Imrose Tisha and co-produced by Iresh Zaker and Sardar Saniat Hossain. It is a Chabial Production for ZEE5, in association with Good Company. In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Hasan Masood talks about working on the series, and more.
10 July 2021

All you need to know about Marvel’s animated series ‘What If…?’

All our favourite Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters are back in animated form—plus a few more new players—in the first trailer for “What If...?”, a forthcoming series on Disney+ in which key events in the main timeline play out differently, creating a multiverse of infinite possibilities.  It is a part of the MCU's Phase Four, in which this multiverse will play a pivotal role.
9 July 2021

Your Guide to Writing a Netflix Teen Drama

Confused? Why not try doing it yourself?
7 July 2021

The Evolution of Female Friendships in Media

Why does media pigeonhole female friendships as catty relationships?
7 July 2021

PM expresses shock at Dilip Kumar’s death

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of legendary Indian actor Dilip Kumar.
7 July 2021

End of a Bollywood era: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar passes away

Eminent Indian actor Dilip Kumar passed away this morning at the age of 98.
7 July 2021

Richard Donner, director of Superman, Lethal Weapon, dies at 91

Richard Donner, a prolific filmmaker who directed the first "Superman" movie, "The Goonies," and other blockbusters hits, died on Monday at age 91, US media reported.
6 July 2021

‘Mohanagar’ brings Mostafizur Noor Imran into the limelight

Hailing from Bagerhat, Mostafizur Noor Imran has a master’s in Drama and Dramatics from Jahangirnagar University.
2 July 2021

Tasnia Farin on “Ladies and Gentlemen”

Tasnia Farin is known for hits like "Pocketmar" (2019) and "Valobasa Tarpor" (2020), among others. The talented actor will be seen playing the lead in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's debut web series "Ladies and Gentlemen". In a candid chat with The Daily Star, Tasnia Farin talks about her OTT debut, experiences, and upcoming ventures.
2 July 2021

Puja cherry’s current affairs

Puja Cherry, alongside Shamol Mawla, will be starring in a web series for the very first time titled Parapsychology.
22 June 2021

AFTER 14 MONTHS

After almost 14 months, Dhaka cinema hall Modhumita will finally be opening with Anonno Mamun’s film, Nabab LLB starring Shakib Khan, on June
22 June 2021

Tanvir’s new song

National Award-winning composer Tanvir Tareq has released a new song titled Ghorer Vetor Nodi. The lyrics and tune were written by Niaz Ahmed
22 June 2021

The graceful tagore singer

Rafi Hossain: Today we have with us, Shama Rahman. Do you want to tell me about some of your mentors?
15 June 2021

The Conjuring 3: What the Devil Really Made Them Do

Did the third instalment of the horror series live up to its hype?
14 June 2021

CALLS: A worthy successor to The Twilight Zone?

Apple TV+'s new sci-fi might just be the next best thing.
26 May 2021