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Following its successful domestic run, the family drama “Utshob”, which was released during Eid, is now set for an international release. The film has already struck a chord with urban audiences, with most screenings at local multiplexes going houseful. In its second week, showtimes have been increased to meet growing demand.
For anyone who grew up “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, “Utshob” is a warm wave of nostalgia. For those raised in 1990s Bangladesh -- whether or not they’re familiar with Dickens -- the film offers a loving nod to the dramas and films of that era. And even for viewers with no emotional ties to either Dickens or the 90s, this film still feels like a two-hour-long hug, a very warm one.
Gary Oldman, the versatile actor who won an Oscar for “Darkest Hour” and captivates viewers in “Slow Horses”, has been knighted by King Charles III in the monarch’s birthday honours.
In memory of her late father, Quamrul Hassan, artiste Shumona Hassan wrote, composed, and sang the song “Kotodure Baba Tomar Bari”. The song was officially unveiled today, in celebration of Father's Day, at The Daily Star Centre in the presence of the artiste herself alongside her friends and family members.
BTS member J-Hope has returned to the global music scene with his latest single, “Killin’ It Girl”, breaking records within minutes of its release.
Miley Cyrus faced an unexpectedly cold reception from some fans during the premiere of her visual album “Something Beautiful” at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Renowned actor and six-time National Film Award winner Fazlur Rahman Babu made a powerful Eid comeback with three film releases: “Taandob”, “Insaaf”, and “Neelchokro”.
Il Cinema Ritrovato is an annual festival dedicated to screening restored classics, rare archival films, retrospectives, and silent features accompanied by live scores.
Kanye West seems to be undergoing yet another shift in his public persona. After legally changing his name to Ye in 2018, he is now being identified as "Ye Ye" in multiple official business filings submitted in California.
Among the six films released this festive season—“Taandob”, “Insaaf”, “Tagar”, “Utshob”, “Neelchokro”, and “Esha Murder: Kormophol”—two stood out for their star-studded surprises and sequel teases: “Taandob” and “Insaaf”.
The family entertainer “Utshob” is winning over audiences, drawing packed houses at Star Cineplex.
This Eid-ul-Azha, actress Jaya Ahsan returned to the silver screen with two new films—“Taandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, and “Utshob”, directed by Tanim Noor. Since Eid day, she has been visiting various theatres across the country as part of the promotional campaign.
HBO's recent casting decision for its upcoming “Harry Potter” series has sparked controversy online, with fans criticising the selection of Italian actress Alessia Leoni to play Parvati Patil, a character of Indian origin from the original books and films.
More than a thousand fans gathered at the site of a press conference near the army base where singer Jimin and singer Jungkook were discharged
Sariful Razz’s latest film, “Insaaf”, directed by Sanjoy Somadder, was released this Eid-ul-Azha initially across 16 theatres in Bangladesh. With Tasnia Farin also in a leading role, the film features Mosharraf Karim in a key role.
The fictional village of Phulera is once again bustling with electoral fervour—only this time, the ballot is in the hands of the audience. In a unique promotional campaign, streaming platform Prime Video is allowing viewers to decide whether “Panchayat Season 4” will premiere earlier than its initially scheduled release date of July 2.
