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‘Jersey’ release date postponed to avoid clash with ‘KGF: Chapter 2’
To avoid a potential clash with “KGF: Chapter 2”, Shahid Kapoor's “Jersey” release has been postponed again. The film will release will now release theatrically on April 22. Alongside Shahid, the film features Pankaj Kapur, and Mrunal Thakur in pivotal roles.
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Farooque’s family dispels death rumours
Rumours of the actor’s death circulated on the social media earlier this morning. However, his family informed The Daily Star that his condition is stable. “Your Mia bhai is fine and healthy,” said his wife, Farhana Pathan. She also asked for prayers from Farooque’s fans and well-wishers.
10 April 2022, 09:08 AM
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul to guest star in ‘Better Call Saul’ final season
“Breaking Bad” memorable duo Walter White and Jesse Pinkman are set to appear in the final season of “Better Call Saul” .
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Nisho turns Kidnapper for Sabila
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Wind of Change returns with ‘Kanar Hatbazaar’
“Kanar Hatbazaar” is one of the most popular Lalon folk numbers. The rendition of this timeless has now aired on Gaan Bangla’s “Wind of Change”, voiced by Close Up One famed singer Rinku.
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Viral sensations Bhuban Baddyokar, Hero Alom together in ‘How Funny’
Controversial entertainer Hero Alom and “Kacha Badam” famed singer Bhuban Baddyokar recently joined hands for the track titled, “How Funny”.
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How women in OTT are redefining narratives
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My visit to the Grammys
When I was arriving in Phoenix, Arizona last year for my Humphrey Fellowship, I did not imagine that I would get to be a part of one of the most prestigious musical celebrations of the world – the Grammys.
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Priyanka Chopra’s action thriller ‘Ending Things’ lands at Amazon
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Mosharraf Karim in and as ‘Isaac Liton’
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“Chakda Xpress”, which is inspired by the life of former Indian cricket captain Jhulan Goswami, marks Anushka Sharma’s return to movies after a gap of four years. It will premiere on Netflix.
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Nusraat Faria to host Season 3 of ‘The Box’
Popular actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha hosted two consecutive seasons of the celebrity game show, “The Box”. She was blessed with motherhood this year, so she wants to devote her time to her daughter. She will not be shooting for any projects for now.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM
How representative is ‘Sabrina’ of Bangladesh?
“Sabrina, you cannot lose hope -- whoever did this to you, wanted to break your confidence,” says Dr Sabrina to her patient.
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM
A soulful rendition for doctors
Sabbir who rose to fame through the second edition of Closeup 1 competition has come up with a new rendition dedicating it to the doctors.
7 April 2022, 09:10 AM
‘I haven’t been on the internet in four and a half years’
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Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, Shwapnil Shojib’s music film releasing on Bengali New Year
Renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya and popular singer Shwapnil Shojib, along with 50 chorus singers, have come together for the music film “Mongolbarota”. It will be released on Dhruba Music Station on the occasion of the Bengali New Year.
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'Film industry won't grow if we just sit and complain': Nuhash Humayun
Nuhash Humayun loves making “weird stuff’, as he jokingly phrases it. However, he is objectively one of the most open-to-experiment directors of our time.
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‘Payer Tolay Maati Nai’ wins Gautam Buddha Award at Nepal Int’l Film Festival
The Mohammad Rabby Mridha directorial “Payer Tolay Maati Nai” (No Ground Beneath the Feet), bagged the Gautam Buddha Award for best feature film at the 5th Nepal International Film Festival recently.
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