TV & Film
Gigi and Bella Hadid donate $1m to support Palestinian families
Gigi and Bella Hadid have repeatedly been vocal about their stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Afsana Mimi makes directorial OTT debut with ‘Off the Mark’
Popular ‘90s actress Afsana Mimi has directed her first web-film, about a small-town teenager who overcomes environmental barriers to become a cricketer, “Off The Mark” which was released on the OTT platform iScreen yesterday.
Why did Apurba nearly collapse during filming?
Popular star Ziaul Faruq Apurba's spin-off series “Golam Mamun” is awaiting release. However, while shooting the action scenes of this series, he recently suffered serious injuries to his hand and back.
Richi Solaiman makes her web debut with 'Girgiti'
Richi Solaiman, once a popular household name on television, is making a long-awaited return to the screen after an eight-year hiatus with “Girgiti”. Known for her roles in numerous single dramas and serials during the early 2000s, she was one of the busiest artistes in the industry.
‘Moana 2’ trailer sets new Disney benchmark with 178 million views in 24 hours
Disney is gearing up for a huge Thanksgiving box office comeback as indicated by their “Moana 2” trailer, which dropped on Wednesday, and has smashed records to become the studio’s most-watched animated movie trailer ever.
‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ premieres in Bangladesh simultaneously with India release
The much-anticipated Bollywood film "Mr & Mrs Mahi," featuring popular actors Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkumar Rao, premiered in Bangladesh today, coinciding with its release in India.
‘Knives Out 3’: Jeremy Renner, Andrew Scott and who else to join Daniel Craig?
In this latest instalment, Jeremy Renner, fresh from his role in “Mayor of Kingstown” joins the cast alongside a stellar lineup including Kerry Washington, Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, and Andrew Scott. While their specific roles remain unknown, their collective talent promises a captivating ensemble performance.
How a stage performance led to Chanchal Chowdhury’s breakthrough role
Goutam Ghose recounted his first encounter with Chanchal Chowdhury. “I first saw Chanchal on stage,” Ghose revealed. “I was watching a play by the legendary theatre personality Mamunur Rashid, and I saw him (Chanchal) perform. There was a challenging role in 'Moner Manush,' and after seeing the play, I felt he would be perfect for it.”
Andrew Scott to join Daniel Craig in ‘Knives Out 3’
Irish actor Andrew Scott, who has recently earned praise for his performance in the Netflix series “Ripley”, is set to join the ensemble cast of “Knives Out 3”,
‘An Ordinarily Extraordinary Man’: Humayun Faridee's legacy in a new book
Today (May 29) marks the 72nd birth anniversary of the late Humayun Faridee. On this occassion, a book titled "Humayun Faridee: An Ordinarily Extraordinary Man" is set to be released. Edited by Ahmed Rezaur Rahman, the book's cover was designed by Afzal Hossain. It features reflections from 60 eminent cultural figures who were close to Faridee.
‘They never make it better’: George RR Martin calls out TV and film adaptations
Renowned author George RR Martin, the creative mind behind the "Game of Thrones" series, has voiced strong criticism against TV and film adaptations of books, asserting that they often fail to measure up to their source material. In a recent blog post, Martin lamented the trend of screenwriters and producers altering beloved stories to "make them their own," often to the detriment of the original work.
‘Jongli’ was challenging, I completely immersed myself: Siam Ahmed
Known for his successful career armed with several hit films, Siam is now preparing to appear in a completely new look for this action-packed movie with another prominent actress Shobnom Yesmin Bubly. In an interview with The Daily Star, Siam Ahmed delves into his transformative journey, his evolution as an actor, and deep insights into his character alongside the M Raahim directorial film “Jongli”.
25 years of Shakib Khan: 249 films, hits, and more to come
Dhallywood ‘King’ Shakib Khan has been single-handedly dominating our film industry for over two decades now. The actor, who began his career with Sohanur Rahman Sohan’s "Ananta Bhalobasha" (May 28, 1999), notably completed 25 years in Dhallywood, today. To celebrate the momentous occasion of hitting his silver jubilee, the actor cut 25 different cakes.
Toofan’s ‘Ura Dhura’ drops on Shakib’s silver jubilee in industry
Since the teaser of the song “Lage Ura Dhura” from the film “Toofan” was released last Saturday, anticipation for the full song grew rapidly among fans. Today, the makers have finally released the song to celebrate Shakib Khan’s silver jubilee in showbiz.
30 years of ‘Flintstones’: Halle Berry talks about its landmark role for Black women in Hollywood
Halle Berry has recently reflected on her role in the 1994 film "The Flintstones", emphasising its significance for Black women in the entertainment industry as the film approaches its 30th anniversary. The Oscar-winning actress took to social media on Sunday to celebrate the milestone of the live-action adaptation of the classic 1960s cartoon series.
Film Exhibitors Association to regulate eid releases after recent flops
Sudipta Kumar Das, advisor of the Bangladesh Film Exhibitors Association, emphasised that the upcoming Eid festivities will see a more curated selection of films.
Celebrities show support for Palestine post Israeli attack on Rafah
People around the world are condemning the attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday described it as a “tragic mistake.”
A thoughtful gift from co-star overwhelms Tariq Anam Khan
In the entertainment industry, celebrities often exchange expensive gifts, which are usually commonplace for them. However, this time, a gift truly worthy of being seared into memory was given—a book to a colleague amidst the otherwise glitzy crowd.
