In a recent development, the renowned four-time National Film Award-winning actor, Ferdous Ahmed, has transitioned from the glitz of the silver screen to the gritty streets of Dhaka-10 constituency. Nominated as a candidate for the Awami League, remains committed to being not just a reel hero but a true hero for the people he aims to represent.

Renowned actor Arifin Shuvoo has recently been granted a significant parcel of land measuring 10 kathas by Rajuk (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha).

Amidst the triumph of Greta Gerwig's record-breaking success with "Barbie", a disheartening trend emerges in the film industry: a decline in female representation behind the scenes in 2023's top-grossing movies.

Acclaimed director Soukarya Ghosal directed and wrote the story, while contributing to the screenplay as well. Surinder Films produced it. Nabarun Bose is the music director of the film.

Renowned author George R.R. Martin recently revealed exciting developments for "Game of Thrones" fans, announcing three animated projects set within the universe of "A Song of Ice & Fire" currently in various stages of development with HBO.

Ana Ofelia Murguía, the esteemed Mexican actress known for lending her voice to Mama Coco in the Oscar-winning Disney Pixar animation "Coco", passed away at the age of 90.

Kicking off 2024, a new series titled “Sinpaat” by the director was announced on the OTT platform Chorki, making it the first OTT content to be released on a local platform this year. The Daily Star catches up with the director to learn more about the series. 

For Pori Moni, the new year commenced with the filming of a new movie. Additionally, the popular Dhallywood actress was also involved in a shoot for the final day of 2023. The ongoing filming is for the movie titled, "Booking", directed by Mizanur Rahman Aryan.

Experiencing the overwhelming love and admiration of the fans, Shakib Khan sang the famous song “O Priyotoma” from his blockbuster film, “Priyotoma”. He also performed on several songs from the movie with his co-star, Idhika.

Renowned for the acclaimed series “Bachelor Point,” director Kajal Arefin Ome is making waves yet again as he steps into the realm of web films. To kick off the new year, Ome is set to unveil his debut web film titled “Ashomoy,” promising a unique narrative for the audience. The film's first glimpse was shared on January 1, 2024, hinting at its impending release on the digital platform Bongo in the forthcoming month.

At the onset of the new year, Anil Kapoor who marked four decades in Bollywood, briefly discussed the previous year's legal battle against AI's unauthorised use of his image. Speaking to CNN, Anil acknowledged Amitabh Bachchan as the pioneer amongst Bollywood celebrities in protecting their identities. Additionally, during the conversation, Anil called attention to the importance of his rights as an actor.

According to several Indian media reports, the wedding is going to take place in Goa, India on February 22. The couple is trying to keep the details of the ceremonies out of the public eye to keep their wedding private, according to sources.

As the entertainment industry rebounds from the impactful dual strikes that paused production for several months last year, a transformed television landscape awaits audiences. The strikes not only disrupted production schedules but also highlighted the ongoing clash between legacy media and Silicon Valley companies. The recent buzz about a possible merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global adds to the uncertainties reshaping the industry's future.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) had previously issued instructions against flying lanterns and setting off firecrackers in Dhaka city during the New Year’s celebrations. However, despite the instructions, yesterday (December 31) after 11:00 pm, lights began flashing across the Dhaka sky, indicating that the directive was not adhered to. Many residents around the capital were disturbed by the deafening noise and the vibrant fireworks display. Numerous individuals expressed their dissatisfaction on social media, with producer Mostofa Sarwar Farooki also sharing a post expressing his displeasure.

Famed director Rajkumar Hirani's “Dunki”, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, premiered in theaters on December 21, generating considerable excitement amongst fans. While the film has performed reasonably well at the box office and is on the verge of surpassing the Rs 200 crore milestone in India, both the industry and fans had anticipated greater success from the first collaboration between Raju Hirani and SRK. Hirani had previously teamed up with Aamir Khan for successful films like “3 Idiots” and “PK”.

As we step into 2024, the film industry endeavours to maintain the momentum witnessed in the preceding year. Some have wrapped up shoots and are in the post-production stage, others are poised for theatrical premieres, and some are in the pre-production stages.

It seems like 2023 went by the blink of an eye – more so for the showbiz industry, which saw its ups and downs. Like any of us, celebrities are also looking to take the time to appreciate and reflect on the past year, to make their own New Year’s resolutions. We talk to six of the biggest stars in the industry about what they will do this year.

In a groundbreaking move within the Indian film industry, veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has secured his place as the highest-paid lyricist with the haunting track "Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se" from Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani's latest film, “Dunki”.

The year 2023 has been a great year for Mehazabien, as she was seen in numerous new, binge-worthy, twisted psychological thrillers including “Punorjonmo”, “The Silence”, “Sabrina”, “Kajoler Dinratri” and so on.

Star Cineplex has unveiled the list of films with the most significant opening at the theatres. Amongst them, three local movies has secured a spot, with Shah Rukh Khan leading the chart with his blockbuster "Jawan".