The black and white era of cinema is said to be the golden age of cinema, and the actors of this time are the stars of the golden era. While the use of technology has changed the way films are produced, black and white films remain alluring to the modern audience.

Shakib Khan is one of the most popular actors of our time. At a time when actors are struggling to find roles, he continues to make successful movies each year, making him a true success in the film industry.

The film industry in Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, began its journey in 1956. Since then, most movies made in Bangladesh have been hero-centric.

There was a time when Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) was packed with actors and technicians all day and night, filming movie scenes across the premises. But over time, circumstances worsened as fewer movies started being produced with every passing year

Shakib Khan, inarguably the biggest star in the Bangladeshi film fraternity, has taken the role of film producer in many occasions.

Star Cineplex announced its first venture into film production with ‘No Dorai’, a film based on the life of a surfer in Cox’s Bazar. Directed by Taneem Rahman A ngshu, the film features Sunerah Binte Kamal and Sariful Razz in central roles. The first trailer of the film, along with a poster

A ceremony for the muhurat (inauguration) of the film, Dhaka 2040, was held recently at Dhaka Club. The film, helmed by Dipankar Dipon, stars Nusrat Imrose Tisha, Nusraat Faria and Bappy Chowdhury among others. Many popular names from the film industry

The Film Censor Board of Bangladesh has approved Arun Chowdhuri’s upcoming film, ‘Mayaboti’, with no cuts. “The distinguished members of the censor board were immensely impressed with the film,” says Arun Chowdhuri. “The hard work and dedication of the cast and crew shines through every aspect of this project.

Acclaimed director Tanvir Mokammel is all set to wrap up his upcoming full-length feature film Rupsha Nodir Bankey in the next couple of months. The movie, funded by the Bangladesh government, is slated for release this December in Bangladesh.

A Bangladesh-Germany joint production, produced by Jaaz Multimedia and Chabial, and co-produced by Tandem Productions (Germany), Shonibar Bikel will be screed at London’s renowned Barbican Centre on June 25 and at the Genesis Cinema two days later.

Prominent artistes and members of the entertainment industry expressed mixed reactions to the national budget announced recently.

Tele Cine Society (TCS) awarded Bangladeshi diva Jaya Ahsan with the Tele Cine Award 2019 for Best Actress recently. She received the accolade for the Kaushik Ganguly directorial, Bijoya.

Three films, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Brightburn and Aladdin, hit Star Cineplex today. John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is a neo-noir action film starring Keanu Reeves as the titular character. It is the third installment in the John Wick film series, following John Wick (2014) and John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

Uttara is amongst the most popular of places when it comes to shooting tele-fictions. The area has a history of providing various apartments which are rented out as shooting houses. These houses remain active more or less throughout the year, but when Eid approaches, its rush hour!

Marking the 158th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, Hoichoi, a leading Bengali on-demand video streaming platform, announced its upcoming original web series, Manbhanjan, adapted from the story of the same name by Tagore. It will start streaming on Hoichoi from May 31. Renowned filmmaker Abhijit Chowdhury

From June 5 to 16 this year, a wide range of films from across the world will be presented at the Sydney Film Festival (SFF). Saturday Afternoon or Shonibar Bikel, a film by internationally acclaimed director Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, will be screened at Dendy Opera Quays in Sydney, on June 10 and 13, as a part of the festival.

Acclaimed Indian director Shyam Benegal plans to begin the shooting of his much-awaited feature film on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Filming for the Bangladesh-India co-production is expected to begin in November this year and be completed by February next.

Superstar Shakib Khan is gearing up for the releases of three films during this upcoming Eid. He will play the protagonist in the film, Shahenshah, directed by Shamim Ahmed Rony.

Winners of Reel Hunt, the first ever short film festivalby Grameenphone, were announced and awarded in a gala event at GP House on May 2, 2019. Among the competing teams, ‘Noa- The Sky of Hope’ won the first place by the film titled Protishodh.

Yesterday marked the 98th birthday of Satyajit Ray. Akira Kurosawa spoke highly about his films. “It is the kind of cinema that flows with the serenity and nobility of a big river.