Hridi Haq’s ‘1971 Shei Shob Din’ shines a light on Bangladesh’s independence

Prominent actress and playwright Hridi Haq will venture out to direction for the first time with “1971 Shei Shob Din”, a government-granted movie that tells the story of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.  
27 September 2021, 08:20 AM

Animated teaser of ‘Padmapuran’ released

Rashid Palash directorial film “Padmapuran” will hit theatres on October 8. The teaser of the film has come out yesterday. According to the director, it is the first time that a teaser of a film has been animated.
27 September 2021, 07:57 AM

How responsible are celebrities for the products they endorse?

Since the inception of modern marketing, celebrity endorsements have been one of the most effective ways to sell products or services. Companies hire celebrities to promote their brands, while making their products more relatable to consumers.
27 September 2021, 07:55 AM

FIR against ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ for showing actors drinking liquor on set

Makers of “The Kapil Sharma Show” have found themselves in trouble,  as an FIR has been filed against them in the district court of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The complaint was filed against an episode of the Sony TV show where the actors were shown to be drinking on the stage while performing a courtroom scene.
27 September 2021, 07:15 AM

'Moulin Rouge!' wins big as Tony Awards return to Broadway

Broadway on Sunday finally honored its best and brightest at the Tony Awards, more than a year late due to the coronavirus pandemic, with jukebox musical "Moulin Rouge!" sweeping the competition with 10 trophies.
27 September 2021, 06:27 AM

‘Khufiya’ teaser out; no Bangladeshi artiste seen in first look

Vishal Bhardwaj’s film “Khufiya” created buzz all over social media when two Bangladeshi actresses Bidya Sinha Mim and Mehazabien Chowdhury, rejected the film over the misrepresentation of Bangladesh’s political history.
27 September 2021, 05:20 AM

Animation film 'Mujib Amar Pita' set to premiere on PM Hasina’s birthday

“Mujib Amar Pita” an animated film based on the book by the same name authored by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, is set to be released on her birthday on September 28, announced State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak at a press conference today.
26 September 2021, 15:13 PM

Dighi leaves ‘Manob Danob' due to scheduling conflicts

Promising actress Prarthona Fardin Dighi had signed the Shapla Media produced film “Manob Danob”. The film is being directed by Bazlur Rashed Chowdhury. Dighi was supposed to star opposite Indian actor Bony Sengupta in the lead role. However, due to scheduling issues, the actress had to leave the film.
26 September 2021, 11:26 AM

I moved back to my country out of love: Dilara Zaman

Ekushey Padak and National Award-winning actress Dilara Zaman started her acting career with theatre in the early 1960s. She soon emerged as one of the most popular faces on television after her debut in 1966 with the tele-fiction "Tridhara", before gradually making her way into films.
26 September 2021, 11:12 AM

Indalo’s ‘Kokhon Kibhabe Ekhane Ke Jane’ strikes a chord with listeners

Fresh off the success for “Hobeki?”, the first release from Indalo’s upcoming album, “Uttor Khujchi Dokkhine”, the band’s new single, “Kokhon Kibhabe Ekhane Ke Jane”, was released on their official YouTube channel recently.
26 September 2021, 10:30 AM

Who will be the next Bond?

There are few casting decisions as hotly anticipated as the question of who will be the next 007, with many expecting that a black Bond or even female Bond is on the cards.
26 September 2021, 08:43 AM

Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in ‘Extraction 2’ teaser

Netflix released the first teaser of Chris Hemsworth's starrer action franchise “Extraction 2” on Saturday.
26 September 2021, 05:37 AM

Mosharraf Karim donning a dynamic new look for “The Broker”

ZEE5 Global has released the trailer for Mosharraf Karim starrer web film “The Broker”.  The plot revolves around a broker named Jamil shedding light on the struggles he goes through in his life. Mosharraf Karim will play the protagonist in the web film. 
25 September 2021, 11:14 AM

Bangabandhu-Bapu Digital Exhibition opens at Shilpakala Academy

The “Bangabandhu-Bapu Digital Exhibition” was opened for public viewing at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy today.
25 September 2021, 10:45 AM

Rozina transforms for her new role in “Phire Dekha”

National Award winning actress Rozina has started shooting for her directorial debut “Phire Dekha”. The government funded project is based on the Liberation War.
25 September 2021, 10:20 AM

Purnima to star in Amitabh Reza’s web film ‘Munshigiri’

Popular actress Purnima is all set to debut on OTT with Amitabh Reza Chowdhury’s detective movie “Munshigiri.” The much-awaited web film is expected to release this month.
25 September 2021, 09:27 AM

Remembering the iconic Zafar Iqbal

Freedom fighter and renowned actor Zafar Iqbal was one of the most stylish stars of the industry and a favourite amongst youngsters, during the 70s and 80s.
25 September 2021, 07:42 AM

Amazon ties up with eight premium streaming services for single platform viewing

OTT giant Amazon Prime Video has struck a deal with eight leading streaming services to curate their content under its brand and bring viewers a single platform viewing experience with ‘Prime Video Channels’.
25 September 2021, 05:37 AM

The ‘world’s highest altitude’ film festival flags off today: THFF

On Friday, September 24, the first edition of The Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) flags off in Leh as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating 75 years of India’s Independence.
25 September 2021, 05:16 AM

I prepare for a role as though it is my last one: Mostafa Monwar

I grew up in a strict household at Indira Road, where reading for fun was prohibited because my parents believed it would hamper my academic pursuits.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM