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South Asian film ‘Barir Naam Shahana’ selected for Jio MAMI Mumbai Film fest finale
In a significant milestone for South Asian cinema, Leesa Gazi's debut feature film, “Barir Naam Shahana” (A House Named Shahana), has been selected for the main competition at the prestigious Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2023. The film's recognition comes on the heels of receiving the Gender Sensitivity Award from the Film Critics Guild of India, where Aditya Srikrishna, Bharti Pradhan, and Stuti Ghosh served as jury members.
8 November 2023, 14:00 PM
I am called ‘Dhallywood Queen’ because of Shakib Khan: Apu Biswas
Apu Biswas, who is acclaimed for her portrayals in the silver screen, recently said that as Shakib Khan is called the king of Bengali mainstream cinema, as his co-star,she is too referred to as ‘Dhallywood Queen’.
8 November 2023, 13:04 PM
Prosenjit Chatterjee to direct film in Bollywood
Prosenjit Chatterjee, a veteran in the Tollywood industry, has had a remarkable career spanning several decades. His journey in Tollywood began in the early 1980s, and even today, he continues to share the screen with the younger generation of actors. Notably, he has also made a foray into Bollywood, where he received praise for his performances.
8 November 2023, 10:58 AM
Controversy surrounds Gal Gadot's screening of uncensored footage from October 7
Gal Gadot is facing criticism for her alleged involvement in organising a screening of uncensored footage related to the October 7 conflict between Israeli military and Hamas in Israel. The event, titled “Bearing Witness to the October 7th Massacre,” is set to take place in the United States and will be attended by around 120 prominent Hollywood figures.
8 November 2023, 10:37 AM
Star Cineplex expands its reach to Uttara
Star Cineplex is embarking on a journey to bring the magic of the silver screen to a wider audience. Celebrating its 19th anniversary last month, Mahboob Rahman Ruhel, the founder of Star Cineplex, unveiled an ambitious plan to increase the number of cinema halls to 40 within the next year.
8 November 2023, 10:18 AM
Patrick Dempsey named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'
"Grey's Anatomy" actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans.
8 November 2023, 07:18 AM
'The Crown' coaches share how actors portray the royals
With the final season of "The Crown" about to launch, focusing on Princess Diana's final days in the early episodes, the show's performance coaches have lifted the lid on how the cast perfect their portrayals.
8 November 2023, 06:01 AM
‘Mike’ bags Best Feature Film Award at Singapore
The movie, financed by the Bangladesh government, is built around the premise of commemorating Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s March 7 speech and was released on August 11.
8 November 2023, 05:54 AM
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he applied fairness creams ‘but nothing changed’
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has a huge body of work to his name, but when he first began out in movies, he was labeled as the 'unconventional' hero.
In a recent interview, Nawazuddin revealed that he, too, thought he was "not a good looking guy" for many years before gaining confidence in himself. And once he did, he realised how important it is to feel good about yourself.
8 November 2023, 05:20 AM
'Prohelika' team celebrates Taposh's birthday at TM records
Gaan Bangla's CEO Kaushik Hossain Taposh started his birthday on a festive note. He cut a cake with his lovely family and beautiful wife, Farzana Munny, when the clock struck 12.
The "Prohelika" team decided to surprise the Gaan Bangla CEO by dropping by the TM records office.
8 November 2023, 05:05 AM
An afternoon with the stars
In the heart of Dhaka, where heavy traffic often rules the day, a fresh breeze of excitement and glamour swept through The Daily Star's office. The winners of the Blender's Choice - The Daily Star OTT and Digital Content Awards 2022 graced the premises for a meet and greet, followed by a refreshing after-party, transforming an ordinary day into a joyful celebration.
7 November 2023, 18:05 PM
'Tiger 3' roars with Rs 10 crore advance booking, to run 24x7 from Monday
The tiger is ready to pounce on the silver screen, and the excitement is palpable. In a remarkable show of anticipation, the advance booking for the highly awaited film, "Tiger 3", featuring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles, has already exceeded Rs 10 crores.
7 November 2023, 14:57 PM
What exactly is obscene?: Idhika responds to Dipjol’s remark
West Bengal actress Idhika Paul debuted on the Bangladeshi silver screen by starring opposite Shakib Khan after which she gained attention across both Bengals.
7 November 2023, 13:56 PM
‘Neel Joler Kabbyo’ trailer to release this week
After the immense success of the web-film "Redrum", the Afran Nisho and Mehazabien Chowdhury duo were not seen in any OTT content together. They will however come together for this web-film by Shihab Shaheen.
7 November 2023, 13:41 PM
I want to compete with none but myself: Tania Brishty
Tania Bristy is an actress from this generation who has gained recognition by acting in numerous television dramas. She is most often seen sharing the screen with the prolific actor Mosharraf Karim. Currently, she is busy with the shooting of a tele-fiction.
7 November 2023, 13:28 PM
Final ‘The Marvels’ trailer confirms link to Thor, Iron Man and Captain America
Earlier today, the final trailer for "The Marvels" was unveiled, and it confirms the return of a significant character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This highly-anticipated film, scheduled for release on Friday, November 10, will feature Brie Larson returning to her role as Captain Marvel, alongside Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie, who last appeared in "Thor: Love and Thunder".
7 November 2023, 11:57 AM
Ferdous and Purnima to co-host National Film Awards
Like clockwork the names of the recipients of the National Film Awards 2022, this year, were recently announced. The awards will be handed out to the winners by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 14 at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center.
7 November 2023, 08:12 AM
Jennifer Aniston struggles 'most acutely' after Matthew Perry's death
The world is still mourning the tragic loss of actor Matthew Perry, best known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing in the hit sitcom "Friends". However, the pain runs especially deep for his co-star and close friend, Jennifer Aniston, who is said to be devastated by the sudden and shocking death of Perry.
7 November 2023, 05:06 AM
Jessia Islam wins award at Asia Model Festival in Seoul
Jessia won this honour by competing with contestants from seven countries at this year's event, which was held on November 5.
7 November 2023, 05:00 AM
Netizen creates Chandler Bing’s AI chatbot as tribute to Matthew Perry
A man has created an AI chatbot to honour the iconic “Friends” character Chandler Bing, played by actor Matthew Perry who passed away recently.
7 November 2023, 04:48 AM