Bangladeshi cinema has been gradually making way into the Pakistani market, with two previous film releases premiering with English subtitles. This time, the cross-border cultural exchange will deepen as “Jongli” becomes the first Bangladeshi film to be dubbed in Urdu for its release in Pakistan.

Set against a backdrop of chaos and desperation, “Fyakra” follows Samad, who needs a hefty sum to win over his love interest, Golapi. Short on options, he turns to his friends for help, and together they hatch a plan for a robbery. But things quickly spiral out of control when a woman is accidentally killed during the heist. What starts as a desperate attempt at love becomes a frantic battle for survival, as the woman’s grieving husband and the police both launch a relentless pursuit.

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is gearing up to lead the cast of the film “Anxious People”.

The first teaser for “Panchayat” Season 4 was released yesterday, showing the residents of Phulera preparing for elections and teasing an epic face-off between Raghubir Yadav’s Pradhan Ji and Durgesh Kumar’s Bhushan.

Titled “Priceless”, the single was released right at the start of May 2, accompanied by a music video. It delivers the signature blend of nostalgic yet fresh energy you’d expect from a Maroon 5 hit — amplified by Lisa’s undeniable charm.

The exhibition “Ikrimikri: A World of Picture Books” opened on May 2 at La Galerie of Alliance Française de Dhaka, inviting visitors into a whimsical realm where children’s book illustrations come to life. Organised by the children’s publishing collective “Ikrimikri”, the show runs until May 7 and celebrates the power of visual storytelling rooted in Bangladeshi culture.

It may safely be said that few characters in contemporary television have managed to disturb and captivate audiences in equal measure, the way Joe Goldberg has. Across five seasons of Netflix’s psychological thriller "You", Joe – played with eerie precision by Penn Badgley – has stalked, manipulated, and murdered his way through several dream cities. From the literary enclaves of New York to the sunlit superficiality of Los Angeles, and from suburban chaos to the gothic eeriness of London, his journey has been as much about place as it has been about pathology. In the final season, the show returns to its original setting, New York City, and in doing so, reclaims the sharpness and thematic coherence that initially made it a breakout success.

Once, they were some of the most popular stars in the country’s showbiz scene—some in films, some in television dramas, others in music. Eventually, they left the country and settled abroad. Among the stars who have moved overseas, most now live in the United States. A few are in Canada, Australia, or London. How are these cultural icons doing in their adopted countries, years after leaving the limelight?

The 24th edition of the festival will run from September 1 to 16, where this Mohammad Nuruzzaman film will compete in the ‘Life Award’ category.

Singer Nadia Dora, known primarily for her soulful folk renditions, surprised fans with a fresh romantic track titled “Chol Preme Pure Jai”. With poetic lyrics, Dora steps into a new musical realm—this time lending not just her voice, but also her presence on screen as the model in the music video.

A standout moment of the evening was the rendition of the well-known wartime song “Smuglyanka”, with Chernukhin’s piano evoking a mood of tenderness and longing.

In a significant digital clampdown, the Instagram accounts of popular Pakistani artistes Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan have been blocked in India. The restriction, which went into effect yesterday, comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that left 26 people dead.

After a two-year hiatus, Bangladesh’s showbiz stars are once again gearing up to take the field—this time with a new name and a fresh format. Ditching the previous title “Celebrity Cricket League” (CCL), the upcoming tournament has been rebranded as the “Celebrity Champions Trophy” (CCT), set to commence on May 5.

Some songs don’t just trend—they take over. One such track is “Chand Mama”, from the film ”Borbaad”, which didn’t just climb the YouTube Music trending list once, but soared to the top twice and is still continuing to evoke emotions even after a month.

Jeremy Renner revealed that a pay cut is why Marvel’s "Hawkeye" didn’t get a second season. In a candid interview with High Performance, the actor said he turned down Disney’s offer to return as Clint Barton because he was offered only half the salary he earned for Season 1.

Kumkum Rani has devoted considerable time and effort to mastering these forms. She has a collection of nearly 700 Radharaman Dhamaail songs. Many folk artistes come to her to learn from her vast repertoire.

Filming took place at Ray’s ancestral home in Masua, Kishoreganj, as well as other heritage sites, including a house in Old Dhaka. “Dear Satyajit” aims to inspire young independent filmmakers, much like Ray inspired generations before.

Discovering Satyajit Ray in his literary and cinematic masterpieces is a never-ending process. Every time we dive into different aspects of Ray’s talents, there’s always more to discover in his techniques, ideas, and overall execution. Today marks the legendary director’s 104th birthday, and even after three decades since his demise, his brilliant stories are still relevant in our daily lives.

Chorki, known for championing diverse storytelling, developed this platform to give short films broader exposure beyond festivals and niche audiences. As Chorki CEO Redoan Rony put it, “Young filmmakers usually end up screening their short films only at festivals or for a specific crowd. After that, these films almost disappear from public view. We wanted to change that.”

Marking the 46th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of his first published poetry collection “Agnibeena”, the “Ityadi” team selected Trishal as the filming location back in July 2022. In front of a visually stunning stage adorned with Nazrul’s timeless poetry and portraits, the event was recorded with thousands of spectators in attendance.