The event was hosted by Karan Johar and showcased performances by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, and others.

The issue, in the case of Netflix, is that binge-watching a series over its premiere weekend feels practically required, lest unfavourable reviews cancel a show you would otherwise enjoy. If it released episodes on a weekly basis like other streaming platforms, it would give the audience more time to watch each episode and decide whether they want to continue watching the whole series.

Internationally renowned figures, including Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Secretary Mokammel Hossain, Bangladesh National Museum Director General Md Kamruzzaman, DIFF Chairperson Kishwar Kamal, and Sharmila Tagore, graced the occasion as special guests.

Jaya Ahsan, equally beloved on both sides of the border, is going to grace the silver screens in two countries on the same day. On February 9, her new movie “Bhootpori” will be released in West Bengal, while on the same day Nurul Alam Atique's directorial film, “Peyarar Subash” will be released in Bangladesh.

In an emotional interview with the AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons), De Niro, a two-time Oscar winner, opened up about the profound impact his latest addition has had on his life.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the renowned Bollywood actor, celebrated for his compelling performances in films like “Gangs of Wasseypur”, “The Lunchbox”, “Badlapur”, and “Bajrangi Bhaijaan”, recently made a startling revelation about his approach to his craft and career.

The new year has commenced on a high note for Apu Biswas. Besides her acting career, she has established herself in the business realm. Furthermore, two consecutive movies are set to hit the screens in February. “Trap” directed by Deen Islam is scheduled for release on February 9, followed by the Bandhan Biswas directorial government grant film “Chaya Brikkho” the subsequent week.

The 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF), spanning nine days, is slated to conclude today. This time around, veteran Indian actress Sharmila Tagore engaged with reporters on the festival's seventh day, and a masterclass with three respected dignitaries, including Majid Majidi, Shi Chuan and Anjan Dutt took place on Saturday. The masterclass, held at the main auditorium of the National Museum, attracted movie enthusiasts, students, and foreign guests.

Sreela Majumdar, a beloved actor renowned for her work with significant filmmakers like Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, and Prakash Jha, passed away at her residence in Kolkata on Saturday

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.

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On the occasion of his 55th birthday, actor Bobby Deol's first look as Udhiran in the upcoming Tamil period action drama film "Kanguva" was revealed by the film's team. Shared by Studio Green on X (formerly Twitter), the poster depicts Bobby Deol wearing antlers on his long hair, with distinctive eye colour and a ribcage over his vest.

Amongst Padma Shri winners are 47 awardees in the field of arts from 110 total nominees. They are Rezwana Choudhury Bannya (Rabindra Sangeet exponent, Bangladesh), Ratan Kahar (folk singer, lyricist), Ashok Kumar Biswas (artist), Balakrishnan Sadanam Puthiya Veetil (dance exponent), and Pandit Om Prakash Sharma (theatre artiste), amongst 42 others from arts category.

In cinema, Love is often depicted as a grand, sweeping force that transforms lives and provides the pinnacle of human experience. However, Richard Linklater's “Before” trilogy, particularly the first installment, “Before Sunrise”, challenges these conventional notions of romance and love. Released over a quarter of a century ago, the film takes a unique approach in steering away from cinematic tropes and embracing a more authentic portrayal of love.

Anjan Dutt, the assistant of the renowned filmmaker Mrinal Sen, aspired to one day portray the esteemed director on screen. Mrinal also gave his consent. Dutt insisted on showcasing Mrinal's perspective from a close vantage point. However, the two failed to collaborate in the manner that they wanted. Dutt later expressed regret over this missed opportunity.

In a major casting announcement, Paul Mescal has been confirmed to portray the legendary playwright William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao's upcoming film, "Hamnet", based on Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel of the same name.

Afsana Mimi and Tanvir Hossain's joint venture, "Lal Batir Nil Porira", clinched the top spot at the West Meet East Screenplay Lab, which is part of this year’s Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF).

Dev Patel, the Oscar-nominated actor, ventures into his directorial debut with the action-packed revenge narrative titled "Monkey Man". Universal Pictures is set to theatrically release the film on April 5. Jordan Peele produced the movie under his Monkeypaw Productions banner, with the film unveiling its first trailer on Friday morning.

Although he began his acting career on the theatre stage, Fazlur Rahman Babu gradually became a regular face in TV dramas before making a name for himself in cinema.

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.