Bollywood film 'Faraaz' to tell the story of Holey Artisan Café attack
Indian filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently announced his next film, “Faraaz”. Billed as an action thriller, the movie will depict the Holey Artisan café attack that shook Bangladesh. It is backed by...
I am proud to be a part of history with ‘Mukh O Mukhosh’: Pyari Begum
The first ever Bangla feature film, “Mukh O Mukhosh”, directed by Abdul Jabbar Khan, was released on August 3, 1965. Actor Pyari Begum played one of the main roles in the film. At that time, she...
Ferdous on writing his first novel
Popular actor Ferdous has written his first novel, which he hopes to release at the forthcoming Ekushey Boi Mela.
Shilpa Shetty breaks silence on Raj Kundra’s arrest
Shilpa Shetty has broken her silence on her husband Raj Kundra’s arrest for his alleged involvement in a pornography case. She urged everyone to respect the family’s privacy for the sake of their...
‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ voice actor Thea White passes away
Thea White, who voiced Muriel on the animated series “Courage the Cowardly Dog”, has passed away at the age of 81. Her brother John Zitzner announced the sad news on Facebook, writing in another...
Moushumi and Omar Sani’s 25 years of togetherness
Popular duo Moushumi and Omar Sani have been married for 25 years. The couple tied the knot on August 2, 1996. “We have had a wonderful journey so far, with people’s blessings and love. I look...
‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit: Scarlett Johansson’s talent agency slams Disney for accusing her of disregarding public Covid-19 risks
Recently, Scarlett Johansson filed what is shaping up to be a monumental lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company for allegedly breaching her contract by releasing “Black Widow” on Disney+ at the...
Renowned lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi undergoing surgery
Renowned lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi is currently undergoing a surgery at United Hospital in Dhaka. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by Naquib Khan, celebrated singer and frontman of the...
Aruna Biswas on her illustrious 30-year career, current projects
Having been a part of numerous hit films in the span of her career, Aruna Biswas is a celebrated name in the world of cinema. Apart from acting in films and tele-fictions, Aruna has also directed...
Bringing Tintin to Bangladesh
Popularly known as RJ Apu, Zahidul Haque Apu recently stirred social media with his concept fan art series, "Tintin in Bangladesh", inspired by "The Adventures of Tintin", a...
Pori Moni and Siam Ahmed starrer ‘Bishwoshundori’ set to premiere on television
Popular actors Pori Moni and Siam Ahmed’s film, “Bishwoshundori” was theatrically released last December. The film, directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, is set to have its television premiere on...
Towfique Ahmed dedicates “Betikrom” to cricketer Taskin Ahmed
Musician Towfique Ahmed released a special music video on Eid al-Adha for his the song “Betikrom”. The track was first released 2 years ago in ‘The Industry Volume Two’, in audio form. Produced by...
Bollywood film 'Faraaz' to tell the story of Holey Artisan Café attack
Indian filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently announced his next film, “Faraaz”. Billed as an action thriller, the movie will depict the Holey Artisan café attack that shook Bangladesh. It is backed by...
I am proud to be a part of history with ‘Mukh O Mukhosh’: Pyari Begum
The first ever Bangla feature film, “Mukh O Mukhosh”, directed by Abdul Jabbar Khan, was released on August 3, 1965. Actor Pyari Begum played one of the main roles in the film. At that time, she...
Ferdous on writing his first novel
Popular actor Ferdous has written his first novel, which he hopes to release at the forthcoming Ekushey Boi Mela.
Johnny Depp wins victory in legal battle with Amber Heard over $7 million settlement donations
Johnny Depp has won a legal ruling from a New York judge that will force the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to reveal how much money his ex-wife, actor Amber Heard, actually donated to them...
‘Neel Mukut’ to premiere on Chorki on August 8
Filmmaker Kamar Ahmad Simon’s “Neel Mukut” was slated for release on March 27, 2020. However, the film had to be indefinitely postponed amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Over a year has passed...
Emmy-winning artist Rubaiat Habib reflects on his journey
Rubaiat Habib from Bangladesh is one of the members of the ‘Character Animator’ team that won an Emmy last year, in the technology and engineering category. Currently living in Seattle, Rubaiat...
Shilpa Shetty breaks silence on Raj Kundra’s arrest
Shilpa Shetty has broken her silence on her husband Raj Kundra’s arrest for his alleged involvement in a pornography case. She urged everyone to respect the family’s privacy for the sake of their...
‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ voice actor Thea White passes away
Thea White, who voiced Muriel on the animated series “Courage the Cowardly Dog”, has passed away at the age of 81. Her brother John Zitzner announced the sad news on Facebook, writing in another...
Moushumi and Omar Sani’s 25 years of togetherness
Popular duo Moushumi and Omar Sani have been married for 25 years. The couple tied the knot on August 2, 1996. “We have had a wonderful journey so far, with people’s blessings and love. I look...
‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit: Time’s Up calls Disney’s response a ‘gendered character attack’
Disney’s response to Scarlett Johansson’s “Black Widow” lawsuit is being branded by Time’s Up, Women in Film Los Angeles, and ReFrame as a “gendered character attack.”