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Best of Filmfare Awards 2020

Filmfare Awards 2020 was a star-studded event with the presence of celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana and others. This year, the event took place in Assam.
Three noted actors cast in film on Bangabandhu

A film on Bangabandhu’s life, commemorating his 100th birth anniversary, is in the making as a joint venture by Bangladesh and India. Eminent director Shyam Benegal is directing the film.
‘Kathbirali’ garners mixed reactions from cinemagoers

Niyamul Mukta’s Kathbirali, starring Sporshia, was released in 18 cinema halls inside and outside Dhaka, on January 17.
13th International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh to begin on January 24

With the slogan, ‘Future in Frames’, this year’s International Children’s Film Festival Bangladesh will take place from January 24 to 31 at the Shawkat Osman Auditorium in Central Public Library.
Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus at 76 in Britain

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent says. He was 76.
Gazi Rakayet’s ‘Gor’ gets clearance from censor board

Actor-director-scriptwriter Gazi Rakayet directorial bilingual feature film, Gor, has received approval from Bangladesh Film Censor Board, recently.
‘Underwater’ and ‘The Informer’ hit Star Cineplex today

On the other hand, The Informer, which originally came out in the UK last year, is a crime thriller directed by Andrea Di Stefano and written by Matt Cook, based on the novel Three Seconds by Roslund/Hellström.
From Prematal to No Land’s Man

It is not every day that one is invited to Tahsan Khan’s home, even if it is for an interview. It was a cold night, and as the hours were
DIFF’s Bangladesh Panorama Section looks to promote local films

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has announced the programme for its Bangladesh Panorama Section, which aims to promote Bangladeshi filmmakers and their work.
Made in Bangladesh running successfully across Europe

It was released in 53 theatres in France, in the first week of its release on December 4. After a positive response from the audience, the film’s release was extended to 62 theatres throughout France.
‘No Dorai’ by the beach!

No Dorai, one of the most talked about Bangla films of 2019, had it’s “Beach Premiere” in Cox’s Bazar, recently.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to release this December

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the concluding series of to the Skywalker saga and the third installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Bangladesh’s stronghold on Filmbazar India

Film Bazaar India, South Asia’s largest film market, has seen unprecedented success for Bangladeshi filmmakers this year. Out of 234 films displayed, 25 films were highlighted as ‘recommended’ films. Among these, four films were Bangladeshi –
Tanvir Mokammel’s ‘Jibondhuli’ and ‘Bastra Baalika’ to be screened in Japan

Tanvir Mokammel’s feature film, Jibondhuli (The Drummer), and his documentary film, Bastra Baalika (The Garment Girls of Bangladesh), will be screened at an event in Tokyo, Japan, in January 2020.
Tahsan joins Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’

Celebrated singer-turned-actor Tahsan Rahman Khan is set to play a key role in internationally acclaimed director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki’s forthcoming feature film, No Land’s Man.
Nirab and Bubly in ‘Casino’

Popular actors Nirab and Bubly have made a mark in the film industry with their outstanding performances in a short span of time.
‘No Dorai’ to hit the shores on November 29

Bangladesh’s first surfing film, No Dorai, which translates to “not afraid” in Chittagonian dialect, is scheduled to hit theatres on November 29.
‘Iti, Tomari Dhaka’ hits theatres today

The first Anthology film of Bangladesh, Iti, Tomari Dhaka, is set for release today. The Impress Telefilm production is an assortment of eleven short feature films by eleven exceptionally promising young filmmakers, with the city of Dhaka as its central theme.
Shooting for ‘Operation Sundarban’ to start from December

The title of the thriller film Operation Sundarban, was unveiled recently at Bagerhat. The shooting of the film will start from the second week of December in Sundarban.
Misha-Zayed Panel remains unbeaten

Misha secured 227 votes, while Moushumi received 125 votes. Similarly, Zayed Khan was also re-elected with 248 votes, defeating Ilias Kobra for the position of General Secretary. Monowar Hossain Dipjol and Masum Parvez Rubel were named Vice-Presidents.
First official song from No Dorai releases

Star Cineplex (ShowMotion Limited) is set to venture into film production with No Dorai. The story of the film is based on the life of a surfer in Cox’s Bazar.
CHAMPA to feature in four films

Celebrated actor Champa is preparing for Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s Rickshaw Girl, Chayanika Chowdhury’s Bishwa Shundori, M Rahim’s Shaan and Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul’s Jam.
Reza Ghatok’s ‘Haribol’ awaiting approval from Censor Board

Haribol is scripted and directed by writer and filmmaker Reza Ghatok. The film is based on true events.
‘Bala’ promises to be a hair-raising affair

Ayushmann Khurrana is riding on the success of his last release, Dream Girl. Ever since the announcement of his next film, Bala, his fans have been excited about the same. A trailer and poster of the film were released recently.
Airin’s ‘Padmar Prem’ gets a release date

The film was released in Kolkata on September 20 under the title Padmar Bhalobasha.
Mayaboti to release in Sydney and Melbourne

Arun Chowdhuri’s Mayaboti, starring Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Yash Rohan in the lead roles, is about a young girl named Maya who fights an uphill battle for justice.
ITI, TOMARI DHAKA to release in November

Iti, Tomari Dhaka, Bangladesh’s first anthology film, is set to release in November this year. It was recently approved by the Film Censor Board of Bangladesh.
Muhurat held for ‘Tumi Amar Jaan’

A ceremony for the muhurat (inauguration) of the film Tumi Amar Jaan was held recently at the VIP Auditorium of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC).
JOKER releases in Dhaka today

Joker, an American psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips, is set to hit Dhaka cinemas today. Along with its US release, the film will be screened at Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas in the capital.
‘Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale’ earns rave reviews at 11th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival

Piplu Khan’s Hasina: A Daughter’s Tale, a 70-minute docu-drama film that depicts the riveting story of Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was screened at the 11th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival in Seoul, South Korea.