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Benedict Cumberbatch’s much-awaited movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” has been banned in Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries due to the inclusion of an LGBT character. According to sources, Disney did not approve the changes requested by Saudi Arabian censor board and thus, the film did not receive screening permissions.
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National Film Award-winning actress Rozina has etched her name in the golden years of Bangladeshi cinema with her powerful performances. The veteran artiste, who has worked in more than 300 movies, became a member of the Bangladesh Film Censor Board recently.
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Porshi to star in ‘Maria One Piece’
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Legendary folk singer Momotaz Begum, MP, has collaborated with renowned musician Belal Khan for the duet track, “Baper Boro Pola”. The music is composed by Khan himself.
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Mosharraf Karim and Mousumi Mou pair up for ‘Boss’
Imraul Rafat directorial “Boss” is set to release this Eid-Ul-Fitr. The project will feature Mosharraf Karim and Mousumi Mou for the first time together.
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OTT over television for Afran Nisho
After garnering appreciation for productions like “Chirokal Aaj” and “Punorjonmo”, Afran Nisho has decided to go against the tide this year.
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How is it that the privileged lives of the British upper classes, in a period of time which lasted arguably less than a decade, have managed to leave behind such an impressive legacy in English literature?
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