Prabir Mitra, who died on January 5 after a period of illness, was one of Bangladesh’s most acclaimed character actors. Over a career spanning decades, he appeared in hundreds of films and was widely admired for his versatility on screen. Mitra’s death prompted tributes across the country and a renewed interest in preserving his work.

Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrence has broken her silence on Israel’s war in Gaza, describing it as “nothing short of genocide” and expressing concern over the state of free speech in the United States.

"The Ba***ds of Bollywood" arrives like a party that knows it is both entertaining and dangerous to attend. It is gleefully loud, crammed with cameos and inside jokes, and built out of the familiar ingredients of commercial Hindi cinema. At the same time, it repeatedly lets loose sharp, uncomfortable flashes that refuse to be smoothed over. Watch it as a satire and you will laugh often. Watch it as an indictment and you will feel the edges. The series wants to do both things at once, and that ambition is its central thrill and also its chief flaw.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are officially married. The couple, who began dating in 2023, exchanged vows in California on September 27.

In Bangladesh, the hardest thing for many women to own is not a dream; it’s placing her name on a deed. Barir Naam Shahana begins there, with the stubborn courage it takes to write a woman’s name into a house, a life, a future. That stubbornness has carried writer-director Leesa Gazi from a 2011 novella to an Oscar journey she still calls “unexpected.” 

After disappearing from the industry following her 2020 film “Direct Action”, Popy cited personal reasons for her long absence. In an interview with Prothom Alo, she revealed that filmmaking has always been her true passion and that production offers her deeper fulfillment than acting.

“It is truly an honour to receive such recognition from The Daily Star. I am humbled by the endless love and support of my fans over the years. This award belongs to them. It doesn’t feel like 25 years have passed; I still feel like the boy who stepped into films, planning to stay for just three months,” Shakib said.

South Indian cinema has a new storm at the box office. Power star Pawan Kalyan’s latest action film “They Call Him OG” has taken theaters by storm, breaking records within days of release. According to Hindustan Times, the film has grossed Rs 154 crore worldwide in just two days, overtaking the much-anticipated “Pushpa 2: The Rule” in premiere earnings.

Rancho was portrayed not only as a talented student but also as a kind-hearted one. He absorbed knowledge from what he saw and read, and opposed rote learning, advocating instead for practical education and creativity. His repeated message in the film was that success follows when one pursues passion. Some of the film’s iconic scenes were shot in Ladakh. The emotional climax reunion of the main characters was filmed on the banks of Pangong Lake. The residential school where the character Phunsukh Wangdu worked was Druk White Lotus School, located near Shey in Ladakh.

Abraham Khan Joy, son of megastar Shakib Khan and Apu Biswas, turned 10 years old today. The child has been a subject of public interest—because he is the only child of film actor Shakib.

Bangladesh has joined the list of nations announcing their contenders for the 98th Academy Awards.  At a press conference at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka this morning, the Bangladesh Oscar Committee declared Leesa Gazi’s film “Barir Naam Shahana” (A House Named Shahana) as the country’s official submission for the Best International Feature Film category.  

The awards’ focus on technical categories is an act of cultural intervention, asking audiences and peers alike to reconsider who counts in the making of art.

It was only yesterday that the nation watched as harmless old fakir was dragged away, lured by coaxing words, while men in gloves ignored his pleas and held him down like a disobedient animal before shaving his head – a disturbing violation of autonomy and human rights. In today’s climate, where such behaviour is displayed, encouraged, and even defended, going ahead with an event celebrating music, Sufism, and Baul sangeet was a necessary act of defiance.

Claims series misrepresents anti-drug agencies

The documentary follows Sagar’s journey to Old Dhaka in search of the ancestral home where Ritwik and his twin sister were born and spent their childhood.

Theatre troupe Charanik presents its fifth production, “Ishwar Tumi Kothay”, written and directed by Jewel Kabir. The one-hour-ten-minute performance, featuring Safia Khandakar Rekha in a stark single-actor role, opens at 7pm on September 26. Organisers note the play has already been staged 14 times at other venues.

Three local films and one Hollywood release set to entertain audiences

Diljit Dosanjh’s global streak continues, with the actor-singer earning a nomination at the 2025 International Emmy Awards. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the full list on Thursday (September 25), confirming Dosanjh’s place in the Best Performance by an Actor category and a nod for his film “Amar Singh Chamkila” in the Best TV Movie/Mini-Series segment.

At the 30th Busan International Film Festival, the Kyrgyz-language film "Kurak" was honoured with the Bangladesh July Memorial Prize.

Music often serves as a form of therapy, and when it comes from a film, it carries an even deeper power, bridging the audience with the characters and their stories, enhancing the emotional flow. “Megh Balika” from the Shihab Shaheen directorial web film “Kacher Manush Dure Thuiya” is one such song that beautifully captures this essence.