Hannah Einbinder calls for end to Gaza attacks after UN protest arrest
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25 September 2026 • Entertainment
Bollywood actor Mushtaq Khan passes away at 56
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25 September 2026 • Entertainment
Ankan and Nandita unite for Coke Studio Bangla’s ‘Mothura’
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24 September 2026 • Entertainment
Tawsif, Sreya team up for Vicky Zahed’s new web series
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24 September 2026 • TV & Film
28 years later, ‘Hothat Brishti’ gets a new chapter
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23 September 2026 • Entertainment
Red Sea Film Festival cancels 2026 edition, set to return next year
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23 September 2026 • Entertainment
New platform for independent film screenings launches
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23 September 2026 • TV & Film

Craig's detective returns as new 'Knives Out' lights up Toronto fest

Daniel Craig led an A-list cast to Toronto with his latest "Knives Out" whodunit movie, one of several star-studded world premieres on a packed Saturday night at North America's biggest movie festival.
7 September 2025

Mehazabien starrer ‘Saba’ set to release in Bangladesh

Mehazabien Chowdhury made her big-screen debut last year with the film “Priyo Maloti”.  However, her first film is actually “Saba”. 
7 September 2025

Bangladesh Film Artistes Association to honour departed and ailing stars

The Bangladesh Film Artistes Association has taken a unique initiative to honour departed legends of the country’s film industry and pray for the recovery of those who are unwell.
7 September 2025

Tom Holland opens up about living with ADHD and dyslexia

The “Spider-Man" star admitted that while the diagnoses pose challenges, they also push him to think more creatively. “I have ADHD and I'm dyslexic, and I find sometimes when someone gives me a blank canvas that it can be slightly intimidating.”
6 September 2025

Jonathan Bailey announces break from acting to focus on charity work

British actor Jonathan Bailey has announced that he will be stepping away from acting for a while, a decision that may disappoint fans across the globe.
6 September 2025

AI to resurrect Orson Welles’ lost masterpiece at Venice

At the 82nd Venice Film Festival, San Francisco-based startup Showrunner unveiled one of the most audacious projects in film history: an attempt to restore Orson Welles’ mutilated classic "The Magnificent Ambersons" using artificial intelligence.
6 September 2025

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ look goes viral from Warsaw sets

Leaked visuals from the sets of Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film “King” have taken social media by storm. The actor was spotted in Warsaw, Poland, where the shoot has been underway for the past two days, with fans flooding X (formerly Twitter) with images and videos since late last night.
6 September 2025

Salman Shah: A passion for music beyond the screen

Today marks the death anniversary of popular Dhallywood actor Salman Shah, who passed away on September 6, 1996. Nearly three decades have gone by since his untimely demise, yet his popularity remains undiminished. While celebrated for his acting, Salman also nurtured a deep love for music.
6 September 2025

The stars descend tomorrow

The fourth iteration of Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards is set to unfold tomorrow, promising to celebrate the finest talents in the OTT industry.
5 September 2025

English-Language Bangladeshi film ‘Dot’ released in seven theatres nationwide

The English-language Bangladeshi film “Dot” finally hit theatres today (September 5), opening across seven cinemas in the country. Directed by Barua Sunanda Kankan, the film is produced by and stars Barua Monojit Dhriman, with the story and screenplay penned by Emon Barua.
5 September 2025

Bangladesh’s ‘Ali’ joins star-studded lineup at TIFF’s golden jubilee

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) inaugurated its 50th edition yesterday, with an 11-day lineup of premieres and bold new voices from around the world. Running through September 14, the festival will screen hundreds of films across downtown venues, reaffirming its status as a leading autumn showcase.
5 September 2025

Gaza girl's desperate pleas in 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' shake Venice

The anguished final pleas of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car under Israeli fire are retold in "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a searing new film that received a rapturous premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday.
5 September 2025

Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma honours father Bulbul Ahmed with musical tribute ‘Mohanayoker Gaan’

On the 84th birth anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi actor, director, and producer Bulbul Ahmed (1941–2010), his eldest daughter, Tahsin Farzana Tilottoma, is paying homage to her father’s enduring legacy with a musical tribute titled “Mohanayoker Gaan.”
5 September 2025

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ premieres globally and at Star Cineplex today

The ninth instalment of Warner Bros’ blockbuster horror franchise “The Conjuring” hits Star Cineplex today, September 5, the same day as its global release.
5 September 2025

John C McGinley returns as Dr Cox in ABC’s ‘Scrubs’ reboot

John C McGinley will reprise his iconic role as the sharp-tongued Dr Perry Cox in ABC’s upcoming reboot of “Scrubs”. The actor is set to appear as a recurring character, joining fellow original cast members Zach Braff (JD), Donald Faison (Turk), Sarah Chalke (Elliot), and Judy Reyes (Carla), all of whom have confirmed their return. There is also speculation that Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn may come back as Bob Kelso and Janitor.
5 September 2025

James Gunn confirms ‘Superman: Man of Tomorrow’ sequel for 2027 release

DC fans won’t have to wait too long for the return of the “Man of Steel”. James Gunn has officially announced that the sequel to “Superman” will be titled “Superman: Man of Tomorrow” and will hit theatres worldwide on July 9, 2027.
4 September 2025

Nasir Uddin Khan returns in OTT thriller ‘Noya Note’

Actor Nasir Uddin Khan, who earned wide acclaim for his performance in “Myself Allen Swapon”, is set to appear in a new web film titled “Noya Note”. The film’s first-look poster was unveiled on Tuesday (Septembr 2) evening, sparking curiosity among audiences.
4 September 2025

Tim Burton brings gothic flair to Lady Gaga’s new video ‘The Dead Dance’

“The Dead Dance” appears on an extended edition of Gaga’s album “Mayhem”, now available on streaming platforms, alongside two fresh tracks, “Can’t Stop the High” and “Kill for Love”, Speculation about the video first surfaced in July, when Gaga was spotted filming with Burton at Mexico City’s haunting Island of the Dolls. At Spotify and Netflix’s “Wednesday” Graveyard Gala last week, she confirmed both the single and her cameo on the show.
4 September 2025

Nandita Das to serve as Busan Film Festival jury member

Actor and filmmaker Nandita Das has been named to the seven-member competition jury at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where Korean director Na Hong-jin will serve as jury president, the festival announced Wednesday (September 3).
4 September 2025

All Women Film Festival underway in Chattogram

Chattogram is set to host its first-ever “Chattogram International All Women Film Festival 2025,” a three-day celebration of women filmmakers from Bangladesh and abroad. The festival opens today at Alliance Française de Chittagong and will run through September 6, with screenings scheduled daily from 4pm to 8pm. Entry is free and open to the public.
4 September 2025