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Shah Rukh Khan unveils ‘Shahrukhz Danube’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended a grand unveiling ceremony in Mumbai yesterday, joining Rizwan Sajan, founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, to announce a landmark real estate project named Shahrukhz.
15 November 2025, 04:27 AM
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury shares wedding photos
Posting two photos from their simple marriage registration ceremony, Amitabh wrote, “Yes, it’s now official. Promise to live life with light and shadow. Let’s roll babe Mushficaa Maasud.”
15 November 2025, 03:55 AM
From a curious child to ‘Little Miss Chaos’: Sadnima’s story
When “Little Miss Chaos” premiered on Chorki, audiences were instantly drawn to Ira — a fiery, bold young woman played by newcomer Sadnima Binte Noman. Her natural, unfiltered performance captured hearts and introduced a promising new face to Bangladesh’s OTT scene.
14 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Amitabh Reza Chowdhury getting married tomorrow
Mushficaa Maasud holds a law degree from Liverpool John Moores University in the UK. She later studied Post Production at Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema in New York, followed by Film Production at Brooklyn College. Her short film “The Anniversary” won a USD 10,000 award at a film festival in the United States.
14 November 2025, 12:38 PM
Lion attack at safari park kills ‘Game of Thrones’ visual editor
Chappell’s family described her in a Facebook statement as a brilliant, adventurous, and warm-hearted woman whose enthusiasm touched everyone she met. Her sister, Jennifer Ringwald, remembered her as “fearless,” adding that Katherine approached life with boundless passion despite her small frame.
14 November 2025, 12:17 PM
Veteran Bollywood actress Kamini Kaushal passes away at 98
She made her debut with Chetan Anand’s 1946 film “Neecha Nagar” which won the Palm d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. She appeared in films like “Nadiya Ke Paar” (1948), “Ziddi” (1948), “Shabnam” (1949), “Biraj Bahu” (1954), “Jailor” (1958) and “Shaheed” (1965). She also played the role of Shahid Kapoor’s grandmother in the 2019 film “Kabir Singh”.
14 November 2025, 11:35 AM
Srotar Ashor celebrates 20 years in Melbourne
The evening concluded to thunderous applause, as Srotar Ashor reaffirmed its commitment to continue nurturing Bengali culture in Melbourne for the next two decades—a testament to the community’s enduring love and cultural spirit.
14 November 2025, 10:50 AM
Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s star-studded Anne Rice adaptation
Adele is set to step into the world of cinema, making her acting debut in Tom Ford’s next feature film, an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel “Cry to Heaven”.
14 November 2025, 09:01 AM
New ‘Wuthering Heights’ trailer unveils Emerald Fennell’s bold, provocative vision
The first full-length trailer for Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights” has been released, offering a sweeping, stylised and already hotly debated look at what the filmmaker calls “the greatest love story of all time”.
14 November 2025, 08:55 AM
‘Legends Live in Dhaka’ postponed after police block airport-area venue
Ali Azmat, who arrived in Dhaka three days before the scheduled show, was expected to perform with James on a Dhaka stage for the first time.
14 November 2025, 06:30 AM
Alan Rickman’s script notes and memorabilia set for auction
Alan Rickman’s meticulous working style comes into sharp focus as a collection of his heavily annotated scripts and personal memorabilia heads to auction, including materials from “Die Hard” and the “Harry Potter” franchise.
14 November 2025, 05:33 AM
‘Bachelor Point’ Season 5 welcomes Sporshia in new role
The shoot for Kajal Arefin Ome’s serial “Bachelor Point” Season 5 is in full swing. Nehal has returned to the bachelor flat of Kabila, Habu and Pasha, with Zakir also appearing alongside them. Joining the cast this season is a brand-new character played by Orchita Sporshia.
14 November 2025, 05:07 AM
These are trying times, you need to let us work: Shihab Shaheen
With the web film ‘Tomar Jonno Mon’, director Shihab Shaheen has crafted yet another bittersweet and relatable love story—this time featuring the acclaimed pair of Yash Rohan and Tanjim Saiyara Totini. The director, known for his mastery in subverting audience expectations, speaks to The Daily Star about the project, his upcoming work, and more.
14 November 2025, 03:00 AM
Humayun Ahmed: Never forgotten
His dramas from the 1980s to 2000s — “Ei Shob Din Ratri”, “Aaj Robibar”, “Kothao Keu Nei” — didn’t rely on extravagant plots. Instead, they unfolded inside familiar apartments, verandas, and tea stalls. The humour was effortless, the dialogue ordinary, yet the emotion ran deep. He made us care for people who could easily have been our neighbours.
13 November 2025, 10:00 AM
‘Delupi’ set for nationwide release
After creating a strong buzz in Khulna, “Delupi” is now gearing up for a nationwide release. The film will open across six multiplexes and cinema halls on November 14.
13 November 2025, 05:42 AM
Remembering Humayun Ahmed at 77 with films and tributes
A 10-minute short, “Secret Recipe: Humayun Ahmed”, premiered on November 12 via What The Story’s social media platforms. Directed by Ashif Entaz Rabi and researched by Nuhiatul Islam Labib, the documentary blends archival visuals and AI-generated imagery to explore Humayun’s life, storytelling and characters. The team calls it “a ten-minute attempt to understand Humayun Ahmed.”
13 November 2025, 05:38 AM
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ teaser drops as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway reunite after 20 years
The makers of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” have unveiled the first teaser of the much-anticipated sequel. The less-than-one-minute clip was released on the official YouTube channel of 20th Century Studios.
13 November 2025, 05:30 AM
Shabnoor expresses dismay as unfinished film footage appears online
Popular Bangladeshi film actor Shabnoor has expressed shock and disappointment after raw, unfinished footage from her film “Rongona” surfaced on YouTube without her consent.
13 November 2025, 05:27 AM
Tom Felton returns as Draco Malfoy in Broadway debut
The ovation was so prolonged that the play paused momentarily before Felton could deliver his first line, “I need a favour.” The moment marked a homecoming for the actor who had grown up on screen as the silver-haired Slytherin, now returning to portray an older, more complex Draco in the stage adaptation.
13 November 2025, 05:26 AM
Priyanka Chopra’s fierce ‘Mandakini’ look unveiled as Rajamouli welcomes her back to Indian cinema
Priyanka Chopra has returned to Indian cinema with a striking first look from S S Rajamouli’s new film, tentatively titled “GlobeTrotter”. The director unveiled the poster on Wednesday (November 12), welcoming the actor back to the industry after years of primarily working in Hollywood.
13 November 2025, 05:21 AM
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