From ‘Mrittika Maya’ to ‘Nonajoler Kabbo’

National Film Award-winning actor Titas Zia got his start in school plays. Growing up with his dream, he enrolled as a B A student in Theatre at the Department of Theatre and Music of University of Dhaka.
29 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Swagata to make silver screen comeback after 12 years

Renowned actress Zinat Sanu Swagata’s last full-fledged film, “Oshanto Mon”, was released in theatres 12 years ago. The actress had shared the screen opposite popular film star Manna.
23 November 2021, 18:00 PM

‘I have no personal life’

In an exclusive video interview, popular actor Arifin Shuvoo opens up with Star Multimedia for ‘Entertainment News of the Week'.
16 November 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Call My Agent: Bollywood’ combines the glitter of showbiz with apt emotions

Featuring a talented bunch, namely Rajat Kapoor (Monty) Aahana Kumra (Amal) Ayush Mehra (Mehershaad) and Soni Razdan (Treasa), the remake has plenty of Indian celebrities playing fictionalised versions of themselves. But at the heart of it are the overworked, dedicated agents themselves who are constantly putting out multiple fires in their personal and professional lives.
12 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The queens of the 60s

The industry was booming with beautiful actresses, including the likes of Sumita Debi, Sujata, Shuchanda, and Shabnam.
9 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Watching myself on screen often bores me: Siam

Over the years, celebrated actor Siam Ahmed has garnered his career with a multitude of hit films. In a short span of time, his unparalleled performances and charm won over audiences. In a recent conversation, Siam gets candid about his expectations, upcoming releases, and more.
2 November 2021, 18:00 PM

‘My responsibilities as an artiste increase with each accolade’

Popular actress Jaya Ahsan has wrapped up the dubbing for her forthcoming film, “OCD” in Kolkata. She is spending Durga Puja with her friends and well-wishers in the city.
15 October 2021, 11:58 AM

Will ‘Spencer’ be the Princess Diana story we have been waiting for?

The first look at Kristen Stewart’s Diana for the highly anticipated movie “Spencer” is still etched in my mind. In a red coat and black hat over one of the most iconic hairstyles, Stewart captured the somber yet sunny disposition of the late Princess.
15 October 2021, 00:58 AM

Bangladeshi films invited to compete at the Oscars

The Oscar Bangladesh Committee has invited the country’s films to compete at the 94th Academy Awards. The selected movie will compete in the Best International Film category.
5 October 2021, 03:48 AM

Behind the meteoric rise of Turkish and Iranian content dubbed in Bangla

In recent times, Bangladesh has seen a surge in production of Bangla dubbed productions of foreign films and series. These contents have carved a place into the hearts of audiences through its quality production and power-packed star casts.
1 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Pori Moni appears at BFDC for the first time since membership suspension

Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.
24 September 2021, 14:06 PM

Badhon approached for Indian film rejected by Mim, Mehazabien?

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon is now rumoured to have been approached by Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj for his upcoming project 'Khufia', a production of Netflix. 
12 September 2021, 12:59 PM

Arifin Shuvoo’s co-artiste in 'Noor' revealed

Raihan Rafi directorial film 'Noor' had already confirmed Arifin Shuvoo's presence in it. Now, Jannatul Ferdous Oishee has paired up with Shuvoo in this film.
11 September 2021, 12:55 PM

Mithila signs Arunava Khasnobis' anthology film 'Nitishastro'

Multitalented artiste Rafiath Rashid Mithila has signed three films in Kolkata, in just two months. Her latest take up is Arunava Khasnobis directorial anthology 'Nitishastro'.
10 September 2021, 13:52 PM

Why did Nusraat Faria leave Gias Uddin Selim's 'Gunin'?

Nusraat Faria Mazhar is one of the busiest actors in the film fraternity. She signed noted filmmaker Gias Uddin Selim's upcoming feature film, “Gunin” last month (August 28).
9 September 2021, 11:49 AM

5 fantasy novel adaptations that deserve your attention

This is a Japanese animated film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki and partly based on the 1986 novel by the British writer, Diana Wynne Jones.
3 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Ministry of Information calls out for film submissions for National Film Awards 2020

The Ministry of Information has requested filmmakers to submit their projects from last year for the National Film Awards 2020.  The National Film Awards is biggest cinematic award in Bangladesh and the makers are asked to submit their projects every year prior to the prize giving ceremony.
31 August 2021, 07:07 AM

Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti’s initiative to name a shooting floor at BFDC after Nayak Raj Razzak halted

August 21, 2021, marked the fourth death anniversary of Nayak Raj Razzak. Since his demise, many from the film industry have been demanding for an initiative in Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) to commemorate his legacy.
24 August 2021, 10:35 AM

Will bringing in Indian films save our movie theatres?

With every passing day, more and more of our movie theatres have been shutting down due to the lack of quality local content. In October last year, the leaders from the country's three film-related organisations, Bangladesh Film Exhibitors, Producers and Directors Association, agreed to screen Indian Hindi films to keep the cinema hall afloat.
23 August 2021, 10:15 AM

Exploring claustrophobia in cinema

Many filmmakers have grasped the idea of plausible horror stories, opening doors to numerous subgenres to explore. For nearly two years, we have faced one form of horror in our real lives with the advent of the global pandemic. It is the horror of being locked indoors for an undefined period of time.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM