Today (January 23) marks the birth anniversary of Nayak Raj Razzak. On this occasion, The Daily Star spoke to three leading actresses—Babita, Suchanda and Rozina—who once shared the screen with him and witnessed his brilliance up close.

Ilias Javed, who enjoyed a distinguished career spanning more than five decades as a popular film actor and accomplished dance director, passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by his wife, actress Dolly Chowdhury.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday unveiled the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, with “Sinners” emerging as the clear frontrunner after securing a record-breaking 16 nominations—the highest ever for a single film. The previous record of 14 nominations was shared by “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016).

Razzak’s association with film music was never incidental. His on-screen persona—romantic, defiant, vulnerable, heroic—found its fullest expression through song. For generations of viewers, his films are inseparable from the music that carried their stories, aspirations and conflicts. Many of those songs remain staples of Bangla popular culture, still circulating across radio, television and digital platforms.

Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has sparked curiosity after making a brief, unexpected trip from Sri Lanka to Cox’s Bazar in the middle of shooting his upcoming film.

The government-funded Bangladeshi film “Jole Jwole Tara” has been released on YouTube—under a different name. Directed by Arun Chowdhury, the film is now available on the Ten Studios YouTube channel with the new title Tara’r Circus.

Speaking to The Daily Star about the recently deceased Javed, Rozina shared her memories.

Get ready to witness a one-hour Hoichoi Original film this Eid, starring Yash Rohan and Parsa Evana in the lead roles.

Indian actress Jyotirmoyee Kundu has shared her experience of acting opposite Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan in the upcoming film “Prince: One Upon a Time in Dhaka”, marking her debut in Bangladeshi cinema.

The Golden Raspberry Awards have announced the nominations for their 46th edition, with the live-action Snow White and Ice Cube’s “War of the Worlds” emerging as the most-nominated titles, earning six nods apiece.

Filmmaker Shihab Shaheen is set to direct a new web series for Chorki, starring Mehazabien Chowdhury and Pritom Hasan in the lead roles.

Social media has developed a clear fondness for 2016, a year when pop culture felt collective, emotional, and effortlessly cool.

His close friend, actor Sohel Rana, spoke to The Daily Star this afternoon about the late actor Javed.

A vehicle from Akshay Kumar’s convoy was involved in a road accident on Monday night in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The actor and his wife Twinkle Khanna were travelling in a separate car ahead of the convoy and were not injured.

A Bangladeshi television drama has crossed borders, gaining attention among Pakistani viewers alongside its growing popularity at home. Titled “Eta Amaderi Golpo” (This Is Our Story), the series was created with inspiration from the popular Pakistani drama “Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum” and has sparked widespread discussion since its release.

Veteran Bangladeshi film actor Ilias Javed passed away today at around 12:00pm at his residence in Uttara. He had been suffering from illness for a long time. His death was confirmed to The Daily Star by Apurba Rana, joint secretary general of the Bangladesh Film Directors’ Association.

The winners were announced on the closing day of the festival, where “Saatao” emerged as the top film in its category. The film has previously been screened at several national and international festivals and has received multiple accolades over the years.

After decades of artistic achievement, Abul Hayat continues to write; not out of obligation or ambition, but for the enduring joy that words bring him.

The Berlin International Film Festival has announced the competition lineup for its 76th edition, revealing a programme that blends politically charged cinema, intimate character studies and star-driven features from across the world.

“Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler of “Black Panther” fame, is a period horror drama set in the segregated American South. It stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers battling both supernatural and human evil in 1930s Mississippi. He is widely expected to earn a best actor nomination.