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Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali to reunite after 15 years for 'Love and War'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to helm his upcoming multi-starrer film, "Love and War", featuring the talented trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal.
24 January 2024, 13:35 PM

Sharmila Tagore calls on PM

A delegation of artistes led by eminent Indian film actress Sharmila Tagore today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Gono Bhaban residence in Dhaka this afternoon marking the Dhaka International Film Festival
24 January 2024, 13:34 PM

Farooki’s health condition has improved: Tisha

Director Mostofa Sarwar Farooki was initially hospitalised on Tuesday due to a minor brain stroke. Currently, he is under observation in the Neuro-ICU as advised by the doctors.
24 January 2024, 12:16 PM

Anisha-Jibon reunite for new song ‘Ami Tomari Sathe’

A few months ago, Atiya Anisha and Robiul Islam Jibon achieved new milestones by securing the National Film Awards. While the award for Best Lyricist went to Jibon, the Best Female Singer Award went to Atiya Anisha. Even though they won for different songs, the duo had previously worked together.
24 January 2024, 11:07 AM

Dr Israfeel Shaheen: A professor’s quest to promote unconventional theatre

Dr Israfeel Shaheen, a noted theatre director and professor at the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Dhaka, has many achievements in his bag as a prominent theatre personality who is taking Bangladesh’s folk, indigenous, and improvisational theatrics to the world’s stage. However, besides his commendable accomplishments, he always traces back to his roots and brings forth what we, as Bengalis have to offer centered on our rich cultural genesis and resourcefulness.
24 January 2024, 10:25 AM

Kumar Bishwajit dedicates new song to ailing son Nibir

Penned by Hasanuzzaman Masum, the song features lines, “Bristy ekhon ar bhalo lagena… Tobu Sarakkhon amar hridoy mon Nibir opekkha korche,” which loosely translates to, “The sound of rain seems like someone’s earnest tears to me now, don’t the clouds in the sky delineate the pain in my heart! The rain freezes my heart in grief as I constantly wait for my beloved Nibir.”
24 January 2024, 10:14 AM

Mamata Shankar and Swastika Mukherjee to grace ‘Bijoyar Pore’ screening at DIFF

The ongoing 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is abuzz with the latest screening – "Bijoyar Pore (Autumn Flies)", directed by Abhijit Sri Das. The film, released on January 12, has earned its spot in the Cinema of the World section of the festival, attracting attention and anticipation from cinema enthusiasts.
24 January 2024, 06:15 AM

Harmony of cinematic dissent in postmodern films

The onset of postmodern cinema in the grand scheme of Hollywood filmmaking began in the 1980s, reflecting and influencing the historical fusion of media culture, technology, and consumerism. Postmodern cinema is distinguished by disjointed narratives, a dark view of the human condition, images of chaos alongside random violence, the death of the hero, an emphasis on technique over content, and dystopian views of the future. The genre departs from the modernist cultural tradition established on the Enlightenment, industrial society norms, and faith in historical progress.
24 January 2024, 06:05 AM

Presenter and actress Mousumi Mou ties the knot

Actress Mousumi Mou, who is also a presenter, has tied the knot with Arif Haque. The marriage was conducted through family arrangements with the consent of both families. Mou personally confirmed the news of the wedding, mentioning that Arif expressed his liking for her.
24 January 2024, 05:14 AM

Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' banned in Gulf countries

There’s bad news for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's Gulf-based fans eagerly awaiting the release of the film “Fighter”.
24 January 2024, 05:09 AM

Nazrin Choudhury of Bangladeshi origin bags Oscar nomination

Yesterday, the 96th Academy Awards unveiled nominations, recognizing Nazrin Choudhury, a British American screenwriter, director, and actress of Bangladeshi origin.
24 January 2024, 04:41 AM

DIFF Day 5: ‘Sabittri’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
24 January 2024, 04:25 AM

‘Barir Naam Shahana’: A riveting dive into resilience and rebellion

An ominous prophecy runs through the film: a seemingly clairvoyant woman warns that Dipa would be “surrounded by water.”
23 January 2024, 17:45 PM

2024 Oscar Nominations: See the full list of nominees

A total of 321 feature films were eligible for consideration, with 265 meeting the criteria for the Best Picture category.
23 January 2024, 14:15 PM

Timeless songs to remember Nayak Raj Razzak

If he were with us today, it would mark the celebration of Nayak Raj Razzak’s 82nd birth anniversary. The versatile actor did not just take Bangladeshi cinemas to a different height, but his contributions to the film industry were tremendous.
23 January 2024, 13:57 PM

Misogyny is so prevalent that ‘Animal’ doesn’t seem odd: Bonna Mirza

Prominent actress Bonna Mirza has recently commented on the misrepresentation of female characters in regional and Indian films, connoting the recent wave of criticism faced by the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film “Animal”.
23 January 2024, 11:20 AM

‘Barir Naam Shahana’, ‘Nona Pani’ to premiere in Bangladesh via DIFF

The 22nd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) has officially become a platform for the premieres of two notable films, namely, "Barir Naam Shahana'' and "Nona Pani." Organised by the Rainbow Film Society, DIFF’s cinematic celebration commenced last Saturday and is set to continue until January 28.
23 January 2024, 10:50 AM

‘Duality’: A tale of a mother and her son

"Duality" is an artistic collaboration between Salma Zakia Bristy and her son, Mashrafi Aveen. Each mother shares a unique story with her child, and Bristy is no exception. A visual artist and mother of two, her younger son Aveen has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with ADHD personality traits, as diagnosed by doctors when he was 18 months old.
23 January 2024, 10:38 AM

‘Masud Rana’ film franchise’s next to be declared soon

The screenplay of this second film of the series has been adapted from the immensely acclaimed Bangladeshi novelist Qazi Anwar Hossain’s original spy-thriller novel titled “Operation Chitah”. Abdul Aziz, chairman of Jaaz Multimedia, wrote the screenplay and dialogues for the film.
23 January 2024, 09:25 AM

‘Chalchitra Ekhon’ takes centre stage at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival

The Dhaka International Film Festival, in its twenty-second edition, commenced with a grand opening on Saturday. The festival, the largest of its kind in the country, has been abuzz with the presence of both national and international film industry luminaries since day one. This year's lineup boasts an impressive 272 films from 74 countries.
23 January 2024, 06:02 AM
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