The actress, who won the Best Actress award at Festival de Saint -Jean-de-Luz, in France in 2019 for Rubaiyat Hossain’s ‘Shimu’, was announced the Best Actress in the National Film Award (2022) for her portrayal of her namesake this year. She will be taking home the award jointly with Jaya Ahsan ('Beauty Circus').

Director Karan Johar recently drew a comparison between Shabana Azmi and Hollywood legend Meryl Streep, reflecting on a debate he had during the filming of "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani". 

Al Pacino has reportedly reached a custody agreement with his girlfriend, Noor Alfallah, concerning their five-month-old son, resulting in the actor being required to pay $30,000 per month in child support. Legal documents obtained by TMZ indicate that Alfallah was granted primary physical custody of their baby, Roman, while Al Pacino retains "reasonable visitation rights".

In terms of gauging the evolution of filmmaking since its inception, the year 1927 added a new dimension to the language of films. Attempts to express humane sentiments became a little easier and gradually films became a powerful tool for expressing said emotions. This optimal tool was used majestically in Bengali films by the proverbial Ritwik Ghatak.

Shah Rukh Khan is set to lead a star-studded cast in the upcoming film "Dunki," directed by Rajkumar Hirani. This eagerly anticipated movie features Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, and Vicky Kaushal, marking the first time they will share the screen. Fans can look forward to its release on December 22, just in time for Christmas.

British actor-comedian Russell Brand was accused in a lawsuit filed on Friday of sexually assaulting a film extra on the New York City set of the 2011 romantic comedy "Arthur," in which he starred as a boozing, philandering heir to a fortune.

Distinguished Bengali filmmaker and theatre artiste Goutam Halder passed away after suffering from a heart attack on Friday at the age of 67.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 58th birthday with a glitzy, star-studded bash that brought together some of the biggest names in Bollywood. The event, which was a private affair, provided a rare glimpse into the glamorous celebration, with exclusive pictures capturing the presence of luminaries like Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and MS Dhoni, amongst others.

Tasnia Farin is having the time of her life vacationing around the beautiful vicinities of London. Amidst her wanderlust escapades, the artiste in her took her to Birmingham where she got to watch the premiere show of Chanchal Chowdhury starrer "Padatik".

Beloved actor Matthew Perry was laid to rest on Friday at a Los Angeles cemetery in a memorial attended by relatives and his "Friends" co-stars Matt LeBlanc, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer.

Yesterday (November 3), Aruna Biswas’s debut directorial film, "Ashomvob", was released nationwide. In this multi-starrer project, the veteran actress not only directed the film but also played a pivotal role. The cast includes outstanding performances by Sohana Saba, Gazi Nur, and Swagata, amongst many others.

The web series comprises of four episodes— "Ei Building E Meye Nishedh", "Mishti Kichhu", "Lokey Bole" and "Nishir Daak"-- all of them recreating the horror folk tales what we have been listening to since childhood.

More often than not, Moushumi is the actress who has been referred to as the most beautiful film heroine. Her ascension to stardom began with “Keyamot Theke Keyamot”, and she hasn’t had to look back since. Her ability to win over the hearts of millions – as she proceeded to move forward in her career – earned Moushumi the coveted position of being a leading heroine.

Late-night television is gearing up for a transformation as 29-year-old comedian Taylor Tomlinson steps into the spotlight to host CBS's new late-night show, "After Midnight". 

Yesterday evening, the news of actress Homayra Himu's sudden demise sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, leaving it in a state of mourning.

During a press event in New York, HBO head Casey Bloys recently revealed that several HBO projects have been pushed back to 2025. This includes the third seasons of "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus" and HBO's prequel series based on Stephen King's novel "It", titled "Welcome to Derry". The second season of "The Last of Us" is expected to begin production in the Spring of 2024, with a likely release date in 2025 – pending upon the resolution of an actors' strike.

Leonard Cohen’s heartbreak ballad “That’s No Way To Say Goodbye”, the opening track used in “Past Lives” carries a profound resonance that perfectly captures the sudden parting in the story of two childhood sweethearts. The gentle wisdom expressed by the poet also captures the subtle cleverness that is equivalent to the allure of playwright Celine Song’s first film as a director.

According to the association’s decision, Homayra's Janaza (funeral prayer) will be held at the Channel i courtyard in the capital city after the Jummah prayer today (November 3). This solemn occasion will allow her colleagues and the industry as a whole to pay their respects to the departed artiste. Following the prayer, Homayra will be laid to rest near Laxmipur, marking her final journey.

Lisa Marie Presley, who passed away earlier this year, conveyed her astonishment and dismay regarding the portrayal of her father, Elvis Presley, in Sofia Coppola's script for the upcoming film "Priscilla". In two emails exclusively obtained by Variety, the late Presley urged Coppola to reevaluate her approach to the character and pleaded with her to prevent her family from experiencing public embarrassment. These messages were sent four months before Presley's tragic death from a terminal cardiac arrest in January.

Celebrated veteran actress Rozina is a multiple-time National Film Award winner. This year, she is to receive the most prestigious 'Bangladesh National Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2022)' for her outstanding contributions to Bengali cinema. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, she talks about journeying from stage to the silver screen, her achievements and more.