Aishwarya Rai dazzles Cannes red carpet in ‘Luminara’ gown
23 May 2026, 12:20 PM
TV & Film
Zayed Khan shares screen with Zohran Mamdani in ‘Immigrant Diaries’
23 May 2026, 11:05 AM
TV & Film
Cannes 2026 curtains to close today: Who will take top prize?
23 May 2026, 10:00 AM
TV & Film
‘Elephants in the Fog’ brings glory to Nepal, wins Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes
23 May 2026, 10:21 AM
Entertainment
FIR filed against Parambrata, Swastika over 2021 social media posts
22 May 2026, 12:36 PM
Entertainment
‘Roid’ team heads to Rabindra Sarobar with live music concert
22 May 2026, 12:27 PM
Entertainment
Cannes 2026: Jury announces the winners of the 29th La Cinef Selection
22 May 2026, 12:23 PM
TV & Film
Aishwarya Rai set for Cannes red carpet appearance
22 May 2026, 12:19 PM
Entertainment
Penélope Cruz-starrer ‘The Black Ball’ earns 16-minute Cannes ovation
22 May 2026, 11:42 AM
TV & Film
Shuvoo-Mim starrer ‘Malik’ officially set for Eid release
22 May 2026, 10:52 AM
TV & Film
John Travolta unsure he will direct again after Cannes debut
John Travolta says he cannot imagine directing another film unless he feels deeply passionate about the subject, following the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut “Propeller One-Way Night Coach”.
20 May 2026, 11:37 AM
First-look poster of ‘Masud Rana’ unveiled ahead of Eid release
The iconic Bangla spy character Masud Rana is finally making his way from the pages of books to the big screen.
20 May 2026, 11:36 AM
Star-studded ‘Anandamela’ to air on BTV this Eid
The producers expressed hope that the programme’s blend of music, dance and comedy will make Eid celebrations even more enjoyable for viewers.
19 May 2026, 13:05 PM
Cate Blanchett’s DFF, its Bangladesh connection, and a fleeting opportunity
When I walked into the Salle de Conférence de Presse for the Displaced Filmmakers Fund (DFF), admittedly a bit late after a screening, one thing instantly came to mind: Rithy Panh, Annemarie Jacir, Mohammed Amer, Akuol de Mabior, and Bao Nguyen are incredibly talented directors of the highest calibre. However, I wondered whether the fund could also be used to amplify voices that would otherwise have no way of being heard. I will circle back to this point.
19 May 2026, 12:26 PM
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ stuns Cannes with sci-fi spectacle
Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin’s long-awaited return to cinema has made one of the strongest impressions at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with his sci-fi thriller “Hope” leaving audiences both stunned and divided after its premiere.
19 May 2026, 11:50 AM
Ancestral homes of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Peshawar on the brink of collapse
The Kapoor Haveli, built in the early 20th century, is closely associated with the early history of the Kapoor family, including Prithviraj Kapoor and his descendants, who went on to shape Indian cinema.
18 May 2026, 17:47 PM
Anirban Bhattacharya expresses desire to work in Bangladeshi cinema
Anirban Bhattacharya, one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Bengali theatre and cinema, has said he is eager to work in Bangladesh and has already “applied” to do so.
18 May 2026, 12:32 PM
‘Rongbazar’ heads for OTT release after piracy leak
Upcoming Bangladeshi film “Rongbazar” has been released directly on OTT after falling victim to piracy ahead of its planned theatrical release.
18 May 2026, 12:20 PM
Barbra Streisand unable to attend Cannes closing ceremony after knee injury
Barbra Streisand will no longer attend the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival after suffering a knee injury, despite being selected to receive an honorary Palme d’Or this year.
18 May 2026, 12:14 PM
Kristen Stewart criticises Hollywood studio system at Cannes
Kristen Stewart has voiced strong criticism of Hollywood’s studio system and corporate structure, describing it as increasingly restrictive for filmmakers and artistes. While promoting her new film “Full Phil” at the Cannes Film Festival, the 36-year-old actress spoke openly about her frustrations with how the American film industry finances, produces, and distributes films.
18 May 2026, 11:51 AM
Cannes: Cate Blanchett says #MeToo ‘was shut down very quickly’ in Hollywood
Cate Blanchett has spoken candidly about her belief that Hollywood’s #MeToo movement “was shut down very quickly,” saying that many of the issues it sought to address still persist on film sets across the United States.
18 May 2026, 11:14 AM
Acting is something I genuinely enjoy: Mousumi Hamid
This Eid, she appears in a seven-episode drama. She spoke to The Daily Star about her upcoming projects and the memories that Eid stirs in her.
17 May 2026, 19:33 PM
‘Bonolota Express’ gears up for Hoichoi premiere
Hoichoi has officially announced the premiere date for “Bonolota Express”, directed by Tanim Noor and adapted from a novel by Humayun Ahmed.
17 May 2026, 19:03 PM
Kaarina's body to return home today; funeral prayers set for Dhaka and Munshiganj
Kaarina Kaisar, the content creator and actress who passed away in Chennai following liver-related complications, will be brought back to Bangladesh this afternoon.
17 May 2026, 10:26 AM
The story behind Kaarina’s beautiful photoshoot at The Daily Star
Kaarina’s words still echo in my ears. The beautiful photos of her that everyone is sharing right now are from that very shoot. But sadly, there will never be another photoshoot again.
16 May 2026, 19:36 PM
She was the best of us
However, humor was not all she was—she was also the kindest and most giving person you could meet. She was the type who would send you voice messages to praise and encourage you, even if you had just met. If she perceived you to be talented in any way, she would go above and beyond to encourage you to pursue your craft.
16 May 2026, 13:20 PM
‘Bonolota Sen’ set for Eid release as first-look poster unveiled
The first-look poster of the upcoming Bangladeshi film “Bonolota Sen” was unveiled on Friday, with the makers confirming that the film will hit theatres during Eid.
16 May 2026, 12:59 PM
‘Detective Conan’ voice actress Wakana Yamazaki dies at 61
According to Japanese media reports, she passed away on April 18. Her agency, Aoni Production, confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday.
16 May 2026, 11:33 AM
Cannes: Iranian director Farhadi condemns both US-Israeli attacks, crackdown on protesters
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic.
16 May 2026, 10:54 AM
John Travolta honored with Palme d'Or at Cannes, gets emotional: 'This is beyond the Oscar'
Hollywood star John Travolta was given a surprise lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival Friday as he premiered the first movie he has ever directed.
16 May 2026, 10:32 AM