Reflection / How a 21-min qawwali discovered during a video game hunt changed a schoolboy’s musical world
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Arts & Entertainment
Pop Culture / From Pakistani living rooms to South Asia’s reels feed: The meme-ification of Rooh Afza
9 March 2026, 23:56 PM
TV
When Nosferatu came out of the shadows
4 March 2026, 15:58 PM
Arts & Entertainment
Pratul Mukhopadhyay, a personification of Ekushey February’s spirit
20 February 2026, 09:07 AM
Culture
Warfaze, nine individuals get Ekushey Padak
6 February 2026, 07:35 AM
Arts & Entertainment
New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
5 February 2026, 11:57 AM
Music
Analysis / Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim
13 December 2025, 07:03 AM
Business
Warner Bros fight heats up with $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount
9 December 2025, 06:23 AM
Business
Dharmendra passes away
24 November 2025, 18:08 PM
Bollywood
Are Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau dating?
12 October 2025, 17:04 PM
Entertainment
‘Cactus’ set to premiere on Chorki this Wednesday
13 March 2026, 15:04 PM
TV & Film
‘Bonolota Express’ is my debut as an actress: Masha Islam
13 March 2026, 14:50 PM
TV & Film
‘Bonolota Express’ stars reunite to reveal trailer, renew hopes
13 March 2026, 14:01 PM
TV & Film
Kate Winslet in talks to join ‘The Lord of the Rings’ universe
13 March 2026, 13:31 PM
TV & Film
Eid drama ‘Je Bandhon Jaay Na Chhera’ to stream on YouTube
13 March 2026, 12:44 PM
TV & Film
Taylor Swift's 'Life of a Showgirl' launches with global promotion
3 October 2025, 08:16 AM
Arts & Entertainment
Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
16 September 2025, 04:23 AM
TV & Film
Ed Sheeran showcases debut collection of Jackson Pollock-esque art
10 July 2025, 05:30 AM
Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
28 June 2025, 03:46 AM
Music
International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
30 April 2025, 11:57 AM
Entertainment
Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
25 March 2025, 12:30 PM
Entertainment
MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
24 October 2022, 09:47 AM
Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
Kajol will be seen in a Disney+ Hotstar’s web series
After her web debut with the Renuka Shahane directorial Netflix film Tribhanga, Bollywood diva Kajol, will next be seen in a Disney+ Hotstar web series.
19 July 2022, 03:30 AM
I am coming back next week: Shakib Khan
After postponing his arrival on the occasion of Eid, the ‘king’ of Dhallywood Shakib Khan is coming back to Bangladesh next week. In a conversation over Whatsapp, the superstar informed that he is booking tickets for the coming week.
18 July 2022, 11:49 AM
Abid Shahriar’s birthday today, Putul pays tribute to her late friend
Today marks the birth anniversary of Close up-1 singer Abid Shahriar. Recalling their friendship, singer-writer Putul Sajia Sultana took to her Facebook to write an open letter in the memory of her long-lost friend.
18 July 2022, 11:05 AM
Priyanka Chopra's top 5 performances
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra turns 40 today. Over the course of her acting career, she garnered fame and success in both Bollywood and Hollywood.
With her confidence and acting skills, she's done it all with incredible panache, from winning the Miss World title in 2000 to building a reputation for herself in Hollywood despite coming from Bollywood.
During her acting career, Priyanka has played versatile roles in movies that eventually set her apart from others and paved the way for her in Hollywood.
18 July 2022, 10:29 AM
‘Pushpa: The Rise’ strikes another record
Blockbuster film “Pushpa: The Rise” was a life-saver project for the Indian Film Industry, after the pandemic had kept cinema hall closed for months. The movie garnered much acclaim for its unique style and presentation.
17 July 2022, 14:16 PM
Kartik shares first look for ‘Shehzada’
Bollywood actor Kartik Aryan recently shared the first look from his upcoming film "Shehzada". The actor also announced the release date for the film, which will be February 10, 2023.
17 July 2022, 13:09 PM
Deepto Tv to air Turkish drama ‘Bizim Hikaye’
Satellite channel Deepto Tv is going to air another popular Turkish series from August 1. The show, originally titled as “Bizim Hikaye”, will be dubbed in Bengali and telecast as “Amader Golpo”.
17 July 2022, 11:42 AM
74 celebrities will watch ‘Din – The Day’: Ananta Jalil
Producer and actor Ananta Jalil informed The Daily Star that 74 celebrities from the film industry will be watching his film “Din – The Day” tomorrow.
17 July 2022, 10:46 AM
‘Severance’ star Adam Scott joins cast of ‘Madame Web’
Adam Scott of “Severance” and “Parks and Recreation” fame has now joined the cast of the upcoming "Spider Man" spin-off "Madame Web". The movie is being directed by S J Clarkson.
17 July 2022, 09:54 AM
‘He has an amazing presence on screen’: Ryan Gosling praising Dhanush
Ryan Gosling, who stars alongside Dhanush in the upcoming action movie “The Gray Man”, recently heaped praise onto the Indian actor for his amazing work ethic and acting skills.
16 July 2022, 13:49 PM
Salman Khan to triple his remuneration for Bigg Boss 16?
Popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss is going to return for its 16th instalment soon. Salman Khan has hosted the show over the last thirteen years, and the actor recently agreed to host the latest season of the show.
16 July 2022, 12:39 PM
5 iconic Katrina Kaif dance numbers
Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif turns 39 today. Currently, the actress is celebrating her birthday on the sandy shores of Maldives with her husband Vickey Kaushal.
Katrina has been a significant part of the Indian entertainment industry over the last 19 years. Besides her acting skills, she is also known for her exotic dance routines in Bollywood movies. From performances like “Mashallah” from “Ek Tha Tiger”, to “Kamli” in “Dhoom 3”, she has established herself as the undisputed queen of Bollywood dance numbers.
16 July 2022, 12:30 PM
Tisha and Farooki reveal daughter’s picture on anniversary
Celebrity couple Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki are celebrating their 12th marriage anniversary today. On this occasion, the National Film Award winning actress posted pictures of the couple along with their daughter, Ilham Nusrat Farooki, on her verified Facebook page.
16 July 2022, 11:38 AM
Mim to watch ‘Poran’ with family today
Today, Mim informed The Daily Star that she will watch the film with her husband, Soni Poddar, and their family. “Soni was busy with work, today he managed some time to watch the movie with me. We will watch the film with our family members,” said the actress.
16 July 2022, 10:38 AM
Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ misunderstands Jane Austen’s novel entirely
The problem with Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion is that it doesn't know what it wants to be.
15 July 2022, 15:01 PM
Prime video unveils “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” trailer
Prime Video has released a new trailer for “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”, a new live-action movie based on the works of J R R Tolkien. The series will take place in the Second Age of Middle-Earth, as a prequel of popular movie trilogy by Peter Jackson.
15 July 2022, 13:23 PM
Warsite drops music video of ‘Tobey Tai Hok’
Heavy-metal band Warsite recently released the music video for their song “Tobey Tai Hok”. This is an experimental song from their second studio album, which will be released soon. The song is available on the band’s YouTube channel.
15 July 2022, 13:02 PM
Chanchal covers "Shada Shadha Kala Kala" with son, in the cutest film promotion yet
Welcoming the fans to the theatre to watch his upcoming film “Hawa”, popular actor Chanchal Chowdhury took to his Facebook to share a rendition of the recently released track from the film “Shada Shada Kala Kala”. The actor is seen performing the number on a harmonium with his son Shuddho.
15 July 2022, 10:21 AM
Shakib Khan’s ‘Golui’ releasing in the USA today
Shakib Khan and Puja Chery starrer “Golui” is set to release at New York city’s Jamaica multiplex today. This is the first time that one of Shakib Khan’s films is seeing a US release. The S A Haque Olike directorial features Puja Chery sharing the screen with the ‘king’ of Dhallywood.
15 July 2022, 10:17 AM
ATN Bangla celebrates silver jubilee today
ATN Bangla, one of the country's first private satellite channels, is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. The popular channel embarks into another year of broadcasting news and entertainment in Bangla, to audiences across the world.
15 July 2022, 09:51 AM