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Dipankar Dipon’s ‘Operation Sundarban’ to release on Eid-Ul-Azha
The much-anticipated film, “Operation Sundarban”, directed by Dipankar Dipon, is set to release during the forthcoming Eid-Ul-Azha. The film is based on the success story of the operation by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) forces to make the Sundarbans pirate-free.
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Looking back at Manna’s legacy on his death anniversary
Starting his career with the blockbuster "Kashem Malar Prem", noted actor S M Aslam Talukder, known by his stage name Manna, starred in numerous hits throughout his career. Today marks his 13th death anniversary.
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Mosharraf Karim starrer ‘Dictionary’ released in India
The film, “Dictionary”, starring Mosharraf Karim, Abir Chatterjee and Nusrat Jahan in pivotal roles, released at 35 movie theatres across India today. Directed by Bratya Basu, it is an adaptation of Buddhadeb Guha’s “Baba Howa” and “Swami Howa”. Mosharraf Karim plays a businessman in the film, whose English is weak.
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Zahid Gogon’s ‘Prem Puran’ to release tomorrow
“Prem Puran”, a short film directed by young filmmaker Zahid Gogon, is set to release tomorrow on the OTT platform Lagvelki. It is inspired by “The Gift of The Magi” by O' Henry, “Raincoat” by Rituparno Ghosh, “Bhanga Chora” by Zahir Raihan and some true stories of jute mill worker leader Shahid Tajul Islam, who demanded justice for workers in our country. The story is set in Dhaka, Pabna and Kushtia.
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Farooki's ‘Doob’ tops Netflix’s most watched movies and shows list in Bangladesh
Just a day after its release on Netflix, internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's feature film “Doob” (No Bed of Roses) secured the first spot on Netflix’s Top 10 most watched movies and shows list in Bangladesh. The director expressed his gratitude through a Facebook post.
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Only a miracle can save him, Soumitra Chatterjee’s doctor says
Ailing thespian Soumitra Chatterjee has been put on life support system in Belle Vue Hospital in Kolkata. “Nothing less than a miracle can save him,” a doctor attending him has said.
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Kangana Ranaut to play Indira Gandhi in political period drama
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will portray the role of former Indian premier Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama.
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4th Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh kicks off
The fourth installment of the Global Youth Film Festival begins today (December 26) at Bandarban.
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Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery has passed away. He was 90.
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Actor Robert Pattinson tests positive for Covid-19
Actor Robert Pattinson tested positive for Covid-19, causing production in Britain on the set of his film "The Batman" to pause, Vanity Fair and the Hollywood Reporter have reported.
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A legacy that lives on
Every time the tune of the song Nil Akasher Niche Ami hits my eardrums, I get teleported back into the retro era — those bellbottoms, Texas collars and the majestic brilliance of silver screen actors. A lot has changed since then — the fashions, the musicals, even the dialogues, but for me, a glimpse of the Nayak Raj refreshes all memories. Today marks the 3rd death anniversary of the legendary National Film Award-winning actor, Abdur Razzak.
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Drugs in Bollywood: NCB summons Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor
India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is investigating the alleged Bollywood-drug nexus, may summon actor Deepika Padukone, NCB sources have said.
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US lawmakers quiz Disney CEO over Xinjiang connection to ‘Mulan’
A group of bipartisan US lawmakers have urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company’s connection with “security and propaganda” authorities of China’s Xinjiang region during the production of live-action war epic “Mulan”.
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Disney postpones ‘Mulan’ indefinitely, Paramount moves ‘Top Gun’ sequel to next summer
Walt Disney Co has postponed the debut of its movie “Mulan” indefinitely, dealing a new blow to theater operators that were counting on the live-action epic to help attract audiences during a pandemic.
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Tribute fit for a King: Most-liked tweet now belongs to Chadwick Boseman
The tweet that announced the passing away of Chadwick Boseman is now the most-liked tweet of all time.
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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.
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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.
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Michael Bay’s new pandemic-themed movie Songbird issued a ‘do not work’ order
The cast of Michael Bay’s pandemic-themed movie, Songbird, can take a breather for a while, as the movie has been issued a “do not work” order from the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
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Netflix announces $200 million spy thriller starring Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling
Netflix has announced its most financially ambitious feature film so far that would see Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling join forces for a spy thriller directed by the Russo Brothers.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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 –
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