Sharmila Tagore

‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ returns to Cannes, Wes Anderson leads restoration with Sharmila and Simi in attendance

The Bengali classic, known internationally as “Days and Nights in the Forest”, was screened under the Cannes Classics section—an honour reserved for timeless works meticulously preserved. This restoration, spearheaded by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project, was completed in collaboration with L'Immagine Ritrovata, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), Janus Films, and the Criterion Collection, with funding from the Golden Globe Foundation.

'Something took over me, and I grabbed him': Saif Ali Khan on surviving knife attack

After a terrifying encounter with an intruder inside his own home, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has finally broken his silence. In an interview with Indian outlet Bombay Times, the actor recounted the harrowing night, his miraculous survival, and the public skepticism that followed.

Satyajit Ray and Tapan Sinha’s restored classics shine at IFFI

The restored versions of Tapan Sinha's “Harmonium” and Satyajit Ray's “Seemabaddha” were showcased at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa yesterday. 

19 Indian artistes including Sharmila Tagore to work in Bangladeshi film

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting granted permission to 19 Indian artistes to act in the Bangladeshi movie titled "Nalini." The Ministry has given their approval through a written notification on February 5. The film is under production by the Bangladeshi company Bashundhara Entertainment Company Limited.

22nd DIFF / Films galore: 22nd DIFF opens for all, graced by Sharmila Tagore

“Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society” – with this slogan the curtains rose on the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh National Museum today. The quintessential Bengali beauty and legendary actress Sharmila Tagore graced the stage as a special guest. Audiences and the media eagerly awaited the moment when the renowned actress would share her insights on stage.

22nd DIFF / Dhaka Int’l Film Festival kicks off today, ‘Mujib’ and ‘Fereshteh’ to be screened for free

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) officially kicks off today, featuring a lineup of around 250 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh. The festival, spanning nine days from January 20 to January 28, will showcase 71 films from Bangladesh. Notably, the films “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” and “Fereshteh” will be available for viewing at the festival free of charge.

Sharmila Tagore arrives in Dhaka

Yesterday, Sharmila Tagore arrived in Bangladesh to attend the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival as the special guest in the programme.

22nd DIFF / Celebration of global cinema: 252 films, 74 countries, infinite stories

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of 252 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh, kicking off on Saturday. The festival, organised by the Rainbow Film Society, will run from January 20 to 28, showcasing an array of international films at prominent venues across the capital.

Jaya Ahsan’s Iranian film to screen at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival

Jaya Ahsan's Iranian film, "Fereshte", is set to be screened at the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which is scheduled to commence on January 20 at the Bangladesh National Museum Auditorium.

May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025

‘Aranyer Din Ratri’ returns to Cannes, Wes Anderson leads restoration with Sharmila and Simi in attendance

The Bengali classic, known internationally as “Days and Nights in the Forest”, was screened under the Cannes Classics section—an honour reserved for timeless works meticulously preserved. This restoration, spearheaded by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project, was completed in collaboration with L'Immagine Ritrovata, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), Janus Films, and the Criterion Collection, with funding from the Golden Globe Foundation.

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

'Something took over me, and I grabbed him': Saif Ali Khan on surviving knife attack

After a terrifying encounter with an intruder inside his own home, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has finally broken his silence. In an interview with Indian outlet Bombay Times, the actor recounted the harrowing night, his miraculous survival, and the public skepticism that followed.

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Satyajit Ray and Tapan Sinha’s restored classics shine at IFFI

The restored versions of Tapan Sinha's “Harmonium” and Satyajit Ray's “Seemabaddha” were showcased at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa yesterday. 

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

19 Indian artistes including Sharmila Tagore to work in Bangladeshi film

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting granted permission to 19 Indian artistes to act in the Bangladeshi movie titled "Nalini." The Ministry has given their approval through a written notification on February 5. The film is under production by the Bangladeshi company Bashundhara Entertainment Company Limited.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Films galore: 22nd DIFF opens for all, graced by Sharmila Tagore

“Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society” – with this slogan the curtains rose on the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) at the Bangladesh National Museum today. The quintessential Bengali beauty and legendary actress Sharmila Tagore graced the stage as a special guest. Audiences and the media eagerly awaited the moment when the renowned actress would share her insights on stage.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Dhaka Int’l Film Festival kicks off today, ‘Mujib’ and ‘Fereshteh’ to be screened for free

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) officially kicks off today, featuring a lineup of around 250 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh. The festival, spanning nine days from January 20 to January 28, will showcase 71 films from Bangladesh. Notably, the films “Mujib: The Making of a Nation” and “Fereshteh” will be available for viewing at the festival free of charge.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Sharmila Tagore arrives in Dhaka

Yesterday, Sharmila Tagore arrived in Bangladesh to attend the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival as the special guest in the programme.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

Celebration of global cinema: 252 films, 74 countries, infinite stories

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup of 252 films from 74 countries, including Bangladesh, kicking off on Saturday. The festival, organised by the Rainbow Film Society, will run from January 20 to 28, showcasing an array of international films at prominent venues across the capital.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Jaya Ahsan’s Iranian film to screen at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival

Jaya Ahsan's Iranian film, "Fereshte", is set to be screened at the 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), which is scheduled to commence on January 20 at the Bangladesh National Museum Auditorium.

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Sharmila Tagore opens up about battling cancer

Renowned veteran actress Sharmila Tagore revealed her past battle with cancer, shedding light on why she couldn't take up a role in the movie "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani". Accompanied by her son, actor Saif Ali Khan, she appeared on the latest episode of "Koffee with Karan", hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.