A new web film titled “Sarar Sangsar”, starring Sadia Islam Mou in the lead role, is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen during Eid-ul-Azha.

The film follows an Indian spy operating in Karachi and features a large ensemble cast, including Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun.

Celebrated singers Runa Laila and Baby Naznin are set to appear together for the first time on BTV’s long-running magazine programme “Anandamela”.

Amazon MGM Studios has officially confirmed that the search for the next James Bond is underway, marking the clearest sign yet that the franchise is moving forward following Daniel Craig’s departure from the role.

These four directors aren’t here to walk the carpet; they are here to fight for the survival of their stories.

The popular on-screen duo Ziaul Faruq Apurba and Naznin Nahar Niha are set to star in the upcoming drama “Mayapakhi”.

Alliance Française de Dhaka and ARTCON are currently hosting “A Shared Condition”, the first solo exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Mubtasim Alvee, who is pursuing his MFA at the Department of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka. The exhibition explores intrapersonal physical and mental states, connections, and memories that contribute to a collective identity shaped by shared social and political histories.

Cannes Day 2 unfolded in a blur of flashbulbs and high glamour as celebrities arrived in sculpted couture, crystal-studded gowns, sweeping trains, and dramatic statement accessories.

A large-scale concert titled “Rocka Rolla Reforged” will be held on May 15 at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB).

Veteran actor Afzal Hossain is once again stepping into the beloved role of “Chotokaku” for a new Eid special instalment of the long-running television series.

"The person who was not going to let me come alone here, to represent that brotherhood, was Meadow Rain," Diesel said inside the full-capacity main cinema in Cannes.

Whenever I return to the cinema of Mrinal Sen, one image inevitably resurfaces: the night of unbearable anxiety from “Ek Din Pratidin”. The marriageable working daughter of a lower middle-class household has not returned home. As the hours pass, unease slowly settles over the ageing father, fear clouds the mother’s face, and suspicion begins to spread through the surrounding neighbourhood. Nearly five decades later, women like Minu still exist within South Asian society, and so does that same gaze of suspicion, fear, and social judgement.

For years, countless television dramas and telefilms have been filmed inside the house. But on this particular day, the atmosphere carried a different emotional weight. The unit was shooting the Eid telefilm “Johora Begum-er Ichchapotro”, bringing together some of Bangladesh’s most celebrated performers under one roof.

Popular actress Moushumi plays one of the lead roles in the production, which was originally conceived as a drama before being developed into a telefilm and later a feature film.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has launched a 10-day programme titled “National Cultural Heritage Preservation and Tribute to Eminent Personalities”, aimed at honouring 45 distinguished cultural figures of the country.

But what hit like a sledgehammer was Irish screenwriter Paul Laverty breaking the festival bubble to slam the "blacklisting" of actors for their political stances—particularly regarding the bombing of women and children in Gaza—even if he did not explicitly name the conflict in every sentence. “Shame on those who bomb women and children. Shame on those who blacklist actors like Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo for speaking up against their misdeeds.” 

Through this initiative, Bhairabi created a memorable cultural experience for dance enthusiasts and audiences, while highlighting the elegance and depth of classical dance heritage.

After drawing audiences to theatres during Eid-ul-Fitr, “Domm” is now heading to OTT. The film will begin streaming on Chorki from May 21, the platform announced on Tuesday (May 12).

Researchers, filmmakers, cultural activists and guests from various professional backgrounds are expected to attend the event and share their thoughts on indigenous language cinema and cultural representation in Bangladesh.

Peter Jackson has confirmed that he will direct the long-awaited sequel to “The Adventures of Tintin”, marking his return to directing a narrative feature film for the first time since 2014.