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New Valentine’s Day song brings Abir Sadaf and ‘Laage Ura Dhura’ singer together in AI-crafted music video
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TV & Film
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Hania Aamir coming to Bangladesh
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TV & Film
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Music
‘Kaanta Laga’ fame Shefali Jariwala dies at 42
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Music
International Jazz Day Special / A jazz sanctuary amidst Dhaka’s familiar chaos
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Star Cineplex to launch new branch in Uttara this Eid
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MUSINGS / The journey of 'Khwabnama' from a novel to a play
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Books & Literature
‘Nil Chhaya’ reconjures ghosts of Bengal’s Indigo Revolution
24 September 2022, 09:03 AM
Books & Literature
‘Stranger Things’ smashes Netflix opening record
Netflix original “Stranger Things” is currently airing a critically acclaimed season 4, which according to the platform, is breaking their all-time opening weekend record.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM
The voice of love is gone
When KK was singing these lines at Kolkata’s Nazrul Mancha on Tuesday, no one could foresee the irony of these words.
1 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Shahed Ali talks ‘Refugee’
Beginning his career with noted theatre troupe Prachyanat, Shahed Ali ventured into the silver screen with the Goutam Ghose directorial film “Moner Manush”. After earning accolades for his performance in Ashfaque Nipun’s well-received web series “Mohanagar”, the actor was last seen in “Dour’.
Shahed Ali is all set for his upcoming web production “Refugee”, which will be releasing on Hoichoi on June 10. He is also looking forward to his film "Omanush".
1 June 2022, 15:56 PM
‘Not right to romanticise Russia’: Scorpions changes lyrics of ‘Wind of Change’
Klaus Meine, the lead singer of popular German hard rock band Scorpions, revealed that they changed the lyrics of its famous song “Wind of Change” as he no longer wanted to romanticise Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, The Guardian reported.
31 May 2022, 18:52 PM
Indian singer KK dies after feeling unwell at Kolkata concert
Noted Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, passed away on Tuesday night after falling ill while performing at a concert in Kolkata, Indian Express reports.
31 May 2022, 18:30 PM
Farooki joins 2022 Sydney Film Festival jury
The Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has announced the 2022 official competition jury, who will award the Sydney Film Prize to one of the 12 titles in the official competition, alongside the first slate of stars and filmmaker guests to attend the festival, which runs from June 8 to 19.
31 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Tanjin Tisha plays identical twins in ‘Chinky Pinky’
For the first time in her career, Tanjin Tisha is playing identical twins on television. The popular actress will portray the titular characters in the tele-fiction, “Chinky Pinky”, directed by Ruhel Hasan.
31 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Spending the best days of my life: Siam Ahmed
Siam Ahmed has been ruling over theatres since his film “Shaan” and “Paap Punyo” released recently.
31 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Why Not: revisiting the gruesome torture on ‘Comfort women’ and Biranganas
“Why Not” brings forth the issue of Korean comfort women and Bangladeshi Biranganas. The documentary, through memory threads, weaves together a story of what it means to be survivors of sexual violence during war, and their unquenchable thirst for justice and redressal.
31 May 2022, 09:31 AM
Karan Johar to launch Saif Ali Khan’s son in Bollywood?
From introducing Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan in “Student of the Year” to providing the successful launch pad for Ananya Panday and Janhvi Kapoor, Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has played a vital role in the careers of several star kids.
30 May 2022, 18:00 PM
I focus on my work, not my co-star: Keya Payel
Keya Payel is one of the rising stars of our television industry, winning over fans with her acting prowess and simplicity. Recently the actress has impressed the audience with some of shows aired during Eid.
30 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Fans hail ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ as ‘the best sequel of all time’
Coming back in theatres after nearly four decades, “Top Gun: Maverick”, the Tom Cruise-led sequel, is already a blockbuster. The film was released on May 27 and is the second part to “Top Gun”, which came out in 1986.
30 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Imran’s Hindi song crosses a million views in one day
Popular musician Imran Mahmudul lent his voice to the Hindi track “Mainu Das Tu”, which crossed 1 Million views in just a day of its release.
30 May 2022, 11:08 AM
South Korean cinema rules over 75th Cannes Film Festival
South Korean cinema has once again hit the global headlines after director Park Chan-wook bagged the award for best director for his production “Decision to Leave” and Song Kang-ho won best actor for his drama “Broker” at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
30 May 2022, 07:09 AM
Teaser of ‘JK 1971’ impresses
The official teaser of the first English Language film based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, “JK 1971”, released yesterday to critical acclaim.
29 May 2022, 18:00 PM
Swedish film “Triangle of Sadness” bags Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or award
The 75th instalment of the Cannes Film Festival wrapped up recently after two weeks of screening films from all over the world.
29 May 2022, 18:00 PM
I never said anything inappropriate
Noted television actor Sazu Khadem has been spending busy days on the sets. The actor, who recently hosted Meril-Prothom Alo awards, is now in conversation for his quick wit, as well as three new films this season.
29 May 2022, 18:00 PM
He was the most powerful actor of our time: Raisul Islam Asad
Humayun Faridee and Raisul Islam Asad spent a long time together for Dhaka Theatre. The two have acted together in theatre, television dramas and films. They have many happy memories, and on Humayun Faridee’s birthday, Raisul Islam Asad reminisced the late great actor.
29 May 2022, 11:55 AM
Indigenous Canadian director barred from Cannes for wearing ‘wrong shoes’
Indigenous Canadian filmmaker Kelvin Redvers was barred from entering the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival for wearing traditional moccasins. Redvers is a member of the Dene Indigenous community and grew up in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
29 May 2022, 10:54 AM
Enamul Haque was a true patriot: Asaduzzaman Noor
Today would have been the 79th birthday of renowned actor, playwright, academician and Ekushey Padak awardee Dr Enamul Haque. This is the first time his family and friends are commemorating the day without him. He passed away on October 11, last year.
On his birth anniversary, we spoke to legendary actor Asaduzzaman Noor to know about their friendship and more.
29 May 2022, 10:35 AM