This Eid-ul-Adha, local OTT platform Chorki is rolling out four major titles under one bold banner—“birat gurur haat”—bringing together some of the year’s most anticipated films: “Borbaad”, “Daagi”, “Chokkor 302”, and “Jongli”.
Production houses race to finalise how many theatres their films will grace and who will control the distribution map. Insider sources from six production houses confirm that while the spotlight remains fixed on Dhaka multiplexes, the number of theatres showing these films varies widely.
As Eid-ul-Azha festivities unfold today, television channels across Bangladesh are rolling out a vibrant slate of films featuring some of the industry’s biggest stars, including Shakib Khan, Shobnom Bubly, Jaya Ahsan, Ziaul Roshan, and Siam Ahmed.
As Eid-ul-Azha celebrations light up the country today, major Bangladeshi television channels are marking the occasion with a rich slate of dramas and telefilms featuring the industry’s top actors. From nostalgic serials to fresh comedic gems, the screens will be buzzing with back-to-back entertainment across Channel i, NTV, RTV, Maasranga, Deepto, Boishakhi and more.
It was during the school-free weekends when my maternal cousins and I would huddle in front of our grandparents' grey old box TV after a hearty, yet customary lunch arrangement at their place. We would take up the gap on the floor between their king-sized bed and the unforgettable TV set to watch the black and white Satyajit Ray films, and even the vibrant late 20th-century Bangladeshi cinema, previously defined by over-the-top performances. The adults would lounge about on the bed, imbuing us with not only the significance of family viewing content but also a perception of what we understood as “our cinematic language.”
Tom Cruise earned a Guinness World Record during the filming of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” by performing 16 parachute jumps with a burning chute for the movie’s dramatic plane sequence.
As “Taandob” gears up for its theatrical release this Eid, a special press conference was held at a hotel in Dhaka’s Gulshan, featuring the film’s core cast and crew.
After more than two decades, noted director Shahidul Islam Mintu returns to television with the drama “Shunno Theke Shuru”, currently being shot in Canada. The project features acclaimed actors Mosharraf Karim and Tazika Amin, marking their first time shooting a drama in the country.
Raj Chakraborty officially announced the news on X (formerly known as Twitter) confirming that Subhashree Ganguly has become a mother for the second time, joyfully welcoming a little girl today.
A good number of films and series have already been released based on true events, particularly of wars and tragic incidents. For instance, “The Railway Man”, based on the Bhopal gas leakage created a stir amongst the audience.
In a recent episode of "Koffee with Karan", Rani Mukerji took the audience on an emotional journey, unveiling previously undisclosed details about her marriage to Aditya Chopra. The actress, who had shared news of her 2014 wedding on social media, opened up about the intimate ceremony in Italy and the absence of Aditya's late father, Yash Chopra.
The long-anticipated web-film, “Something Like An Autobiography” or simply “Autobiography”, is all set to premiere today. This marks the inaugural release of Chorki’s anthology series, “Ministry of Love”, consisting of 12 films hitting the OTT platform tonight at 8 pm.
Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal in India, has recently ventured into composing music, with the renowned singer Arijit Singh lending his voice to her creation.
In a nostalgic yet contemporary move, American author and journalist Candace Bushnell, the creator of the iconic classic "Sex and the City", is set to bring a fresh perspective to the world of dating with an unscripted series, titled "Is There Still Sex in The City".
The shooting of the one-hour fiction was completed in Narayanganj. Sarker Raunak Ripon, well known for his acting in hit web-series like “Karagar” and “Mohanagar 2” and, had earlier directed Afran Nisho and Mousumi Hamid-starrer “Ami Obhineta” and Shamol Mawla and Nazia Haque Orsha-starrer “Kobitar Kormoshala”.
An intriguing biopic shedding light on the early life of former US President Donald Trump, titled "The Apprentice" has commenced filming, boasting an ensemble cast of notable stars.
The much-awaited moment has arrived for “Money Heist” enthusiasts, with the release of the inaugural trailer of the prequel spin-off series, "Berlin". Promising a narrative revolving around Pedro Alonso's cherished character, Andres de Fonollosa, a trusted friend and associate of the Professor, the show is set to captivate audiences.
Mosharraf Karim, the esteemed Bangladeshi actor, graced the Ashokenagar Drama Festival in West Bengal this year, where he inaugurated the six-day event alongside Bratya Basu, a renowned actor-producer from the region. His active participation in two noteworthy incidents during the festival has sparked significant attention and discussion.
