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Uncertainty looms over Eid film releases

No new films were released across the country during Eid-Ul-Fitr and Eid-Ul-Azha, last year. Film directors and producers are facing difficulties this year as well.
Babita looks back on working with Satyajit Ray

Seven-time National Film Award-winning actor Babita has garnered her career with powerful performances. She shares her memories of working with eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray, on the maestro’s birth centenary.
Into the world of children through Satyajit Ray’s eyes

Today marks the birth centenary of Satyajit Ray, one of the greatest filmmakers and authors of all time. He was known for portraying the struggles and realities of ordinary individuals on the silver screen. Through his literature and films, Ray portrayed both adults and children in a relatable manner.
Remembering Satyajit Ray, the cinematic genius who left a benchmark

Satyajit Ray, one of the world’s finest directors, producers, screenwriters, and authors, was born on May 2, 1921, in Kolkata. He died on April 23, 1992. This year marks his birth centenary.
‘Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema’ introduced

India has instituted the ‘Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Cinema’ to be given at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) every year, starting from this year, to mark Ray’s birth centenary celebrations.
How Mahbub Alam from Bangladesh became a successful actor in South Korea

Mahbub Alam, also known as Mahbub Lee, has made a name for himself in the South Korean film industry. His journey showcases hard work and perseverance.
Trailer for biopic on Soumitra out now

The trailer of the much-anticipated biopic on thespian Soumitra Chattopadhyay is finally out.
Tauquir Ahmed’s ‘Sphulingo’ hits theatres today

“Sphulingo”, a film directed by Tauquir Ahmed, is set to release at 35 theatres across the country today, marking the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence.
Bangladesh Film Producers and Distributors Association turns 50

Bangladesh Film Producers and Distributors Association celebrates its 50th birth anniversary today. On March 25, 1971, under the leadership of thespian Khan Ataur Rahman, the organisation was founded.
Amitabh Bachchan ‘recovering well’ after surgery, calls it a 'life changing experience'

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has said that he underwent a second eye surgery successfully and he is "recovering well".
Webinar on animated film ‘Mujib Amar Pita’ held

“Mujib Amar Pita” (Mujib My Father) is the first feature-length animated film, made in Bangladesh. Under the Game and App project of the ICT Ministry, with support from BMIT Solution, the film was made by Prolancer Studio. The 2D animated film was made on the occasion of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary. It is expected to be released later this year.
Dipankar Dipon’s ‘Operation Sundarban’ to release on Eid-Ul-Azha

The much-anticipated film, “Operation Sundarban”, directed by Dipankar Dipon, is set to release during the forthcoming Eid-Ul-Azha. The film is based on the success story of the operation by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) forces to make the Sundarbans pirate-free.
Looking back at Manna’s legacy on his death anniversary

Starting his career with the blockbuster "Kashem Malar Prem", noted actor S M Aslam Talukder, known by his stage name Manna, starred in numerous hits throughout his career. Today marks his 13th death anniversary.
Mosharraf Karim starrer ‘Dictionary’ released in India

The film, “Dictionary”, starring Mosharraf Karim, Abir Chatterjee and Nusrat Jahan in pivotal roles, released at 35 movie theatres across India today. Directed by Bratya Basu, it is an adaptation of Buddhadeb Guha’s “Baba Howa” and “Swami Howa”. Mosharraf Karim plays a businessman in the film, whose English is weak.
Zahid Gogon’s ‘Prem Puran’ to release tomorrow

“Prem Puran”, a short film directed by young filmmaker Zahid Gogon, is set to release tomorrow on the OTT platform Lagvelki. It is inspired by “The Gift of The Magi” by O' Henry, “Raincoat” by Rituparno Ghosh, “Bhanga Chora” by Zahir Raihan and some true stories of jute mill worker leader Shahid Tajul Islam, who demanded justice for workers in our country. The story is set in Dhaka, Pabna and Kushtia.
Farooki's ‘Doob’ tops Netflix’s most watched movies and shows list in Bangladesh

Just a day after its release on Netflix, internationally acclaimed director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's feature film “Doob” (No Bed of Roses) secured the first spot on Netflix’s Top 10 most watched movies and shows list in Bangladesh. The director expressed his gratitude through a Facebook post.
Only a miracle can save him, Soumitra Chatterjee’s doctor says

Ailing thespian Soumitra Chatterjee has been put on life support system in Belle Vue Hospital in Kolkata. “Nothing less than a miracle can save him,” a doctor attending him has said.
Kangana Ranaut to play Indira Gandhi in political period drama

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will portray the role of former Indian premier Indira Gandhi in an upcoming political drama.
4th Global Youth Film Festival Bangladesh kicks off

The fourth installment of the Global Youth Film Festival begins today (December 26) at Bandarban.
Former James Bond actor Sean Connery dies aged 90

Former James Bond actor Sean Connery has passed away. He was 90.
Actor Robert Pattinson tests positive for Covid-19

Actor Robert Pattinson tested positive for Covid-19, causing production in Britain on the set of his film "The Batman" to pause, Vanity Fair and the Hollywood Reporter have reported.
A legacy that lives on

Every time the tune of the song Nil Akasher Niche Ami hits my eardrums, I get teleported back into the retro era — those bellbottoms, Texas collars and the majestic brilliance of silver screen actors. A lot has changed since then — the fashions, the musicals, even the dialogues, but for me, a glimpse of the Nayak Raj refreshes all memories. Today marks the 3rd death anniversary of the legendary National Film Award-winning actor, Abdur Razzak.
Drugs in Bollywood: NCB summons Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is investigating the alleged Bollywood-drug nexus, may summon actor Deepika Padukone, NCB sources have said.
US lawmakers quiz Disney CEO over Xinjiang connection to ‘Mulan’

A group of bipartisan US lawmakers have urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company’s connection with “security and propaganda” authorities of China’s Xinjiang region during the production of live-action war epic “Mulan”.
Disney postpones ‘Mulan’ indefinitely, Paramount moves ‘Top Gun’ sequel to next summer

Walt Disney Co has postponed the debut of its movie “Mulan” indefinitely, dealing a new blow to theater operators that were counting on the live-action epic to help attract audiences during a pandemic.
Tribute fit for a King: Most-liked tweet now belongs to Chadwick Boseman

The tweet that announced the passing away of Chadwick Boseman is now the most-liked tweet of all time.
Best of Filmfare Awards 2020

Filmfare Awards 2020 was a star-studded event with the presence of celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Ayushmann Khurrana and others. This year, the event took place in Assam.
Three noted actors cast in film on Bangabandhu

A film on Bangabandhu’s life, commemorating his 100th birth anniversary, is in the making as a joint venture by Bangladesh and India. Eminent director Shyam Benegal is directing the film.
Michael Bay’s new pandemic-themed movie Songbird issued a ‘do not work’ order

The cast of Michael Bay’s pandemic-themed movie, Songbird, can take a breather for a while, as the movie has been issued a “do not work” order from the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Netflix announces $200 million spy thriller starring Chris Evans, Ryan Gosling

Netflix has announced its most financially ambitious feature film so far that would see Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling join forces for a spy thriller directed by the Russo Brothers.