Misha Sawdagar has been elected as the new president of the Film Artistes Association for the term 2024-2026, while Monowar Hossain Dipjol secured the position of general secretary.
Today marks the birthday of one of the most talented and beloved actresses in the showbiz industry—Mehazabien Chowdhury. To celebrate the special occasion, The OTT platform Chorki has arranged a birthday bash, teasing a significant announcement beforehand.
The main contenders in the primary panels are Misha Sawdagor and Monowar Hossain Dipjol forming one panel, while Mahmud Koli and Nipun Akter constitute the opposing panel.
The Eid special episode of “Ityadi” will be re-broadcast today, following the 8pm Bangla news bulletin, on BTV and BTV World simultaneously. The show, written, directed, and presented by Hanif Sanket, promises an engaging mix of entertainment and celebration.
Rubel, who has been elected as the sports and cultural secretary eight times, reminisced about his long-standing involvement in BFAA elections, dating back to 1990. "I have never seen an election under such strict supervision by the administration," he lamented. "We all wanted to vote joyfully. It's sad if people like actor Alamgir or Ujjal have to show their ID cards to enter," he added, highlighting the somber mood prevailing amongst the fraternity.
Have you ever felt like you've swerved onto the wrong lane, entering an entirely different and unknown region? This sensation of disorientation and surrealism mirrors the sentiments that birthed the Greek Weird Wave—a captivating cinematic movement that emerged in response to Greece's tumultuous economic crisis of 2010.
The “Kajol Rekha” team also plans to visit more halls and experience such unique interactions regarding direct feedback from the audience. “We hope to visit Narayanganj next week. As a director, there is nothing more satisfying than receiving responses directly from moviegoers.”
Previous elections had sparked endless debates and criticisms. This time, however, there's a visible increase in security and preparedness.
Keanu Reeves, renowned for his roles in franchises like "John Wick," is set to lend his voice to the character Shadow in the latest installment of the Sonic movie series.
K-drama-induced tears have lately been on the flow as “Queen of Tears” hit a new milestone. Since surpassing “Reply 1988” in the third number spot, the drama has now overturned the timeless “Goblin” to claim the label of tvN's second-highest-rated K-drama ever. This largely discussed 2024 rom-com has thus been only winning in terms of both domestic and global ratings and viewership.
"Rajkumar" premiered across 125 halls nationwide during Eid, garnering significant attention and praise from audiences since its release.
Anmol stated that Sunday's assault on Salman’s residence in Mumbai's Bandra area was the "initial and ultimate warning” for the actor.
As the festivities of Eid continue to color our lives with vibrancy, television channels are offering a diverse range of programs and exclusive dramas throughout the week of Eid-ul-Fitr. In addition to premiering new content, they are also hosting special screenings of beloved films for audiences to enjoy on the sixth day of the festival.
This Eid-ul-Fitr, an astounding number of films–totalling 11– were released, offering a wide selection for movie-goers. Amongst them, the Shakib Khan starrer “Rajkumar” is predictably leading in earnings in its first week. Directed by Himel Ashraf, the film premiered in a record-breaking 127 cinemas and has been selling out in all multiplexes since its opening day. It is also performing strongly in single-screen theatres.
Three films fell off from the Eid race in the country’s premier multiplex, Star Cineplex. On the third and fifth day of Eid-ul-Fitr respectively, Kazi Hayat directorial film “Green Card” and Chotku Ahmed’s government-granted film “Ahare Jibon” were taken down. However, both movies are still running shows at Lion Cinemas.
"Kajol Rekha," directed by “Monpura” famed filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim, has become a sensation since its release, drawing crowds and accolades alike. Inspired by the timeless ballad "Maimansingha Gitika", the film weaves a tale of enduring love between a prince and Kajol Rekha, amidst myriad obstacles. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Mondera Chakroborty shared her exhilarating experiences and reflections on her journey with "Kajol Rekha".
Once musician Xefer took a turn and decided to debut as an actor while also adopting a new look with straightened hair, that too for Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s project, it left netizens mesmerised. Moreover, the awestruck people were also eagerly awaiting her on-screen pairing with seasoned actor Chanchal Chowdhury. However, the anticipation led to much disappointment when the greater bit of the audience did not find the movie appealing.
Abu Tauhid Heron, the director of the film “Adam” released last year during Eid-ul-Fitr, has passed away at the age of 38.