The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav reportedly borrowed ₹5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture “Ata Pata Laapata” (2012). The film’s poor box-office performance led to difficulties in repaying the loan, eventually triggering legal proceedings.

Tasnuva Tisha described the story as “highly contemporary and relevant”, adding that she thoroughly enjoyed working on the drama.

“NeelChokro” centres on a disturbing premise, the sudden online leak of private videos involving 16 young women. The fallout is devastating, with five of them taking their own lives. The narrative follows the investigation into an organised ring deliberately spreading the videos.

Reports suggest a casting change in director Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated epic “Ramayana”, with actor Raghav Juyal likely stepping into a key role previously linked to Vikrant Massey.

In the Bangladesh film scene where political satire remains scarce, “The University of Chankharpul”, through wit and humour, explores the culture of sycophancy within student politics.

Veteran actor, director and visual artiste Afzal Hossain has shared a deeply personal reflection on his artistic journey, revealing that acting in films was never part of his original plan.

According to trade website Sacnilk, the film earned about ¥105 million (around ₹6.06 crore) within 14 days of its release in Japan.

Bangladesh has secured a major achievement at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026, as political thriller "Master", directed by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, won the Big Screen Award in the festival’s prestigious Big Screen Competition section.

The controversy follows the recent release of investigation-related documents by the US Department of Justice, which have reignited global scrutiny of Epstein’s network.

Created by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the film will see the return of key characters from the series. Pankaj Tripathi reprises his role as Kaleen Bhaiya, while Ali Fazal returns as Guddu Pandit. Fans are especially excited about the comeback of Munna Tripathi, played by Divyenndu, one of the most popular characters from the show.

A new Valentine’s Day special drama titled “Je Kotha Hoyni Bola” is set to premiere this season, starring Jovan and Naznin Nahar Niha. The romantic musical drama has been directed by Jakaria Showkhin and will be released on CMV’s official YouTube channel on Valentine’s Day.

Babita is an internationally acclaimed film actress. After acting in Satyajit Ray’s “Ashani Sanket”, she was honoured in many places around the world. In her own country, she has received the National Film Award many times. She has also received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards. The Mayor of Dallas gave her a lifetime honour. She has received many other awards and honours as well.

In the cultural arena, veteran actress Farida Akhtar Babita, legendary late musician Ayub Bachchu, folk singer Islam Uddin Palakar, and pioneering rock band Warfaze have been selected for the prestigious award.

The initiative comes at a time when Hollywood remains wary of AI’s growing role, amid fears of job losses and long-term disruption to creative labour.

The film, which premiered on January 30 after a highly successful theatrical run, surpassed the first-weekend viewership of major titles such as “Animal”, “Fighter”, and “Pushpa 2: The Rule”.

This Falgun and Valentine’s Day, popular OTT platform Chorki will unveil its latest flash fiction content, “Tiffin Box”, for viewers across the country.

A new romantic drama titled “Maya Boner Horin” is set to be released on Valentine’s Day, featuring the popular on-screen pair Niloy Alamgir and Jannatul Sumaiya Heme. The special drama has been produced with Valentine’s Day audiences in mind and will premiere on the NAF Entertainment YouTube channel.

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is currently underway in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, with three Bangladeshi films selected for the festival this year. Among them, Rezwan Shahriar Sumit’s political thriller “Master” had its international premiere on February 2.

Nawba Tahiya Hossain, one of the promising young faces of the entertainment industry, surprised fans on Wednesday after announcing her decision to step away from showbiz permanently.

The film also received international recognition, including screenings at major festivals abroad and winning the Best Feature Film award. The Daily Star spoke to Putul about the film, her career journey, and her newly launched theatre production house.