Taapsee more cautious after “Pink”

Taapsee Pannu was heartily praised for her performance in “Pink” but the actress says the success of the film has only made her more cautious about the choice of roles she makes, as she doesn't want to disappoint her fans.
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Baranday Roddur on Desh TV

Drama serial “Baranday Roddur” will air tonight at 9:45pm. Written by Litu Sakhawat and directed by Tawhid Khan Biplab, it casts Amirul
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Fahmida Nabi sings Syed Haq's last song

Paying tribute to the recently-deceased litterateur Syed Shamsul Haq, Bangladesh Television is set to air a special programme in his memory. Eminent singer Fahmida Nabi recorded a special song for the occasion, which was one of Syed Haq's last poems. Composed by noted music director Sheikh Sadi Khan, the song was recorded on Monday.
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Incredible evening with Syed Shamsul Huq

26th March. A night special for every Bangladeshi living in any part of the world. 26th March 2016; a uniquely memorable night, for me
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Ben Stiller reveals his battle with prostate cancer

Actor-director Ben Stiller reveals he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago at the age of 48.
4 October 2016, 16:14 PM

Bon Jovi debuts new album

Bon Jovi hosted a live listening party on Saturday for over 1,500 fans who won the chance to hear the band's new album, “This House is Not for Sale”, at an intimate show at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey, USA.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Happy Birthday Zahid Hasan!

National-award winning actor Zahid Hasan began his career in theatre before embarking on television plays. He subsequently appeared in films, which have earned him accolades over the years. Today marks Zahid Hasan's birthday, and the actor took the time to to talk to The Daily Star about the occasion.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Asian film festival opens at DU

A two-day Asian film festival began at the TSC Auditorium of the Dhaka University (DU) yesterday. Organised by the MCJ Film Club, the festival will screen seven films by seven different Asian film makers.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi short films shine in Shimla

Bangladesh's entry “Ayna - the Mirror”, directed by MD Tauqir Islam, was adjudged the best short film at the second International Film Festival of Shimla.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Thousands flock to “Halda” sets to get a glimpse of stars

The Barua Para of Chittagong's Raujan has seen a huge enthusiastic crowd every day from early morning to late night, where people from all ages are flocking to get a glimpse of their favourite actors.
3 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Box Office: ‘Miss Peregrine’ tops with $28.5 million, ‘Deepwater Horizon,’ ‘Masterminds’ bomb

Tim Burton’s “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” tops a feeble crop of new releases to pick up first place at the weekend box office, opening to $28.5 million.
3 October 2016, 07:01 AM

Bangladeshi short film top of Shimla film fest

Bangladesh’s entry “Aina – the Mirror”, directed by M D Tauqir Islam, is adjudged the best short film at the second International Film Festival of Shimla.
3 October 2016, 06:17 AM

ERRATUM

In the report titled “Kanan Devi's Magic, Relived”, published in the October 1, 2016 issue of Star Arts & Entertainment...
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Solange Knowles drops new album

Solage Knowles released her new album “A Seat at the Table”, featuring appearances from Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne, Kelela, Q-Tip, The-Dream, BJ the Chicago Kid, Sampha, and Nia Andrews, as well as additional vocals from Tweet, Devonte Hynes, and more in the 21-track project.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Vidya dubbing for “Kahaani 2” despite illness

Vidya Balan will be dubbing for her Sujoy Ghosh directorial “Kahaani 2”, though she is recovering from her illness as the film is scheduled to release next month.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Miss Peregrine's leads Box Office on debut

Lionsgate's “Deepwater Horizon” made $7.08 million on Friday. Audiences are not lining up to see the oil spill disaster movie, which, with a production cost between $110 and $120 million. is eyeing a three-day total of only $20 million.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

William Faulkner celebrated at JKKNIU

Marking the 119th birth anniversary of famed American writer William Faulkner a literary gathering was held at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) here on Monday.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh Short and Documentary Film Fest begins

The weeklong Bangladesh Short and Documentary Film Festival 2016 began yesterday (September 2) at all the 64 District Shilpakala Academies.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

“Teen Kanya” on queue

Two years ago, noted actress Suchanda announced her upcoming project of making a documentary. After two years in getting a script ready, it is now all set for rolling.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

WATCH NOW: First “Pirates 5” trailer zooms in on Javier Bardem

While Johnny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow was only a supporting character in the original “Pirates of the Caribbean”, the sequels
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM