‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ shines with an emotional origin story

Marvel Studios’ latest superhero offering, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”, is the movie that brought me, masked up and sanitised, back to the theatres — and as a longtime Marvel fan, I am glad it did.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Catching up with Nusraat Faria

In her career spanning only 6 years, Nusraat Faria has worked in 18 films. She has shared the screen with stars like Shakib Khan, Jeet and Ankush Hazra – and is a popular on both sides of the border.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM

We all have a ‘mostaan’ and a ‘bhalo chele’ within us: Arnob

With tracks like “Shey je Boshe Ache”, “Tomar Jonno”, “Hariye Giyechi”, “Bhalobasha Tarpor”, and “Tui Ki Janishna”, prodigal musician, composer and singer, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob has solidified his name among the most endeared artistes in Bangladesh.
24 September 2021, 18:00 PM

Hoichoi Season 5 features 5 exciting originals from Bangladesh

Prominent OTT platform Hoichoi has announced their 5th season with some new originals by popular creators of the country. The web platform has been publishing dynamic Bengali web content since its launch in 2017.
24 September 2021, 14:10 PM

Pori Moni appears at BFDC for the first time since membership suspension

Popular film actress Pori Moni appeared at a press conference for the first time since she was released on bail.
24 September 2021, 14:06 PM

A peek into Kiriti Saha’s introspective art

Kiriti Shaha is a contemporary artist who expresses himself through multidisciplinary work. He completed his Bachelor’s in Painting from the Fine Arts Department of Chittagong University, and is now pursuing his Master’s, while experimenting with new mediums of art. He exhibited his work at the 22nd Young Artists Art Exhibition, Chobi Mela Shunno, Miniature Art Exhibition, as well as Talpatachitra and Pata Chitra Exhibition, among other events. He also participated in the Shannidhya Artist Residency programme at Kala Kendra in 2021. Following his recent exhibition titled, “Mapping Ideas” at EMK Center, he talks about his journey into the art world in a conversation with The Daily Star.
24 September 2021, 07:44 AM

Bangladeshi film “The Ice Cream Sellers (75”)” to premiere at Seattle’s Tasveer Film Festival

Bangladeshi filmmaker Sohel Rahman's “The Ice Cream Sellers (75")” will be screened at the 16th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, according to a press release.  A total of 87 films from different countries of South Asia have been selected for the festival to be held in Seattle from October 1 to 24, 2021.
24 September 2021, 07:03 AM

Bangladeshi photographer Shahriar Amin Fahim awarded at Japan’s Nikon Photo Contest

Bangladeshi photographer Shahriar Amin Fahim was the excellence award winner at the Nikon Photo Contest 2020-2021 in Japan, under the next generation category. He won the award for his photo, “Karwaan Bazar”.
24 September 2021, 06:34 AM

‘Notting Hill,’ ‘The Duke’ director Roger Michell dies at 65

Roger Michell, the British stage, television, and film director whose movies include the indelibly popular romcom “Notting Hill,” has died, his family said Thursday. He was 65.
24 September 2021, 05:58 AM

Ranveer appeals for sensitivity on International Day of Sign Languages

Bollywood’s livewire star Ranveer Singh, who has been constantly working towards raising the issues faced by the deaf community, has appealed to the youth to create an inclusive space for the deaf community on International Day of Sign Languages 2021.
24 September 2021, 04:44 AM

You can be a part of Nuhash Humayun's ‘Moving Bangladesh’

Talented director Nuhash Humayun is searching for fresh new faces for his upcoming debut feature film "Moving Bangladesh".
24 September 2021, 04:43 AM

Depp says ‘no one safe’ from cancel culture before receiving lifetime award

Nobody is safe from so-called "cancel culture," movie star Johnny Depp said on Wednesday at the San Sebastian Film Festival where he was due to receive the event's top award for his nearly 40-year career on screen.
23 September 2021, 15:51 PM

Country’s first animated film ‘Mujib Amar Pita’ to release on October 1

Bangladesh’s first animated film “Mujib Amar Pita” was announced amidst much enthusiasm. Based on the book, “Sheikh Mujib Amar Pita”, dedicated to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and authored by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the full-fledged 2D film is directed by Sohel Mohammad Rana.
23 September 2021, 11:16 AM

Five-day cultural programme on Bangladesh’s Liberation War to be held in Kolkata

A cultural event showcasing the relationship between India and Bangladesh during the latter’s Liberation War in 1971 will be organised by the Indian Army’s Eastern Command in Kolkata from September 26 to 29.
23 September 2021, 10:55 AM

Puja Chery opens up about pairing up with Shakib Khan

Rumours about Puja Cherry and Shakib Khan pairing up for the government-granted film, “Golui”, directed by S A Haque Olike, were circulating for a while. Now, the “Poraman 2” actress has confirmed the news.
23 September 2021, 10:22 AM

Acting is impossible without dedication: Fazlur Rahman Babu

National Film Awardee Fazlur Rahman Babu has been a popular name on the silver screen and television for decades. Half a dozen of his movies are currently awaiting release. Recently, the actor spoke to The Daily Star about his upcoming projects, and more.
23 September 2021, 08:49 AM

Viewer wins case against Shah Rukh Khan’s 'Fan'

Every now and then, certain Bollywood songs are not completely featured in their films, as they are shown during promotions. One such song was “Jabra Fan” from Shah Rukh Khan’s 2016 movie, “Fan”. Recently, a woman in India named Afreen Fatima Zaidi – who is a teacher by profession – filed a complaint against Yash Raj Films, the production banner behind the film.
23 September 2021, 07:43 AM

Two-day art camp on PM Hasina begins at BSA

To mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a special two-day art camp was inaugurated at the National Art Gallery plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) Wednesday.
23 September 2021, 07:39 AM

Britney Spears' attorney proposes that her conservatorship end this fall

An attorney for Britney Spears on Wednesday asked a Los Angeles judge to terminate the 13-year-old conservatorship that oversees her personal life and finances by the fall.
23 September 2021, 07:28 AM

Lawyers approach court against Javed Akhtar for comparing RSS with Taliban

Renowned Indian lyricist Javed Akhtar has stirred up trouble after comparing RSS, the Indian right-wing organisation, to the Taliban.
23 September 2021, 07:21 AM