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BSA celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Mrinal Sen

Celebrating Mrinal Sen's centenary birth anniversary, "Mrinal Sen Retrospective" kicked off yesterday, May 14, and will run till May 19. Each day, the celebration will remember the legendary director by screening some of his most noted films.
15 May 2023, 13:21 PM

Final respects to be paid to Farooque tomorrow

Legendary actor, Freedom Fighter and Member of Parliament, Farooque passed away at 8:30 am today.
15 May 2023, 12:01 PM

The untold tale of Farooque and Razzak

Legendary actor, Freedom Fighter and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away earlier today.
15 May 2023, 09:59 AM

I had 50 years of friendship with Farooque: Uzzal

Bangladeshi megastar Uzzal spoke to The Daily Star and reminisced old memories with Farooque and how their friendship shaped in the world of showbiz. 
15 May 2023, 09:42 AM

I used to call him Dulu: Sohel Rana recalls memories of Farooque

Noted actor Sohel Rana and Farooque share a lot of memories together as they were close colleagues in their showbiz career and were associated with student politics as well. The two artistes have immense contribution to the Bangla film industry.
15 May 2023, 09:34 AM

Wanted to explore the criminal, not the crime: Shihab Shaheen

Whether for the song Boiam Pakhi or the unpredictable personality of Allen Swapan, everyone loved Chorki's original series, "Myself Allen Swapan". We asked director Shihab Shaheen, the mastermind behind the character, about why he felt the need for a separate series for Allen Swapan.
15 May 2023, 09:01 AM

Trailer for Juboraj Shamim's ‘Adim’ is out now 

Juboraj Shamim's "Adim"  is all set to hit theaters on May 26. The movie, which won accolades at many International Film Festivals, has already created a buzz on social media after the recent release of its trailer. 
15 May 2023, 06:32 AM

We created magic on screen: Babita mourns the loss of Farooque 

Farooque's on-screen chemistry with Babita was legendary, with their pairing becoming synonymous with some of the most iconic films in Bangladesh's cinematic history like “Noyon Moni”, “Lathiyal”, “Golapi Ekhon Traine”. 
15 May 2023, 06:17 AM

'I identify as a Freedom Fighter and Bangabandhu's soldier'

In a 2015 interview, The National Film Award winning actor told The Daily Star the story of his life beyond the camera.
15 May 2023, 06:00 AM

He was not only a fellow artiste, but a brother to me: Rozina remembers Farooque 

Legendary actor and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away earlier today. Actress Rozina, who worked alongside him in many of his films, expressed her disbelief at his passing and recalled their memorable collaborations in many successful films. 
15 May 2023, 05:24 AM

Amitabh Bachchan takes lift from fan amidst traffic

Recently, Amitabh Bachchan took help from a fan so that he could get to work. On Sunday, the actor would take to Instagram to thank the fan. In a post, Amitabh shared photos where he could be seen taking a bike ride with the fan.
15 May 2023, 04:51 AM

Freedom fighter, actor Farooque no more

Legendary actor and Member of Parliament, Akbar Hossain Pathan (Farooque) passed away earlier today. The news of his death was confirmed to The Daily Star by his son, Shorot, who said, “My father passed away around 8:30 am today. Please pray for his departed soul.”
15 May 2023, 04:31 AM

When we glorify moms, we put pressure on dads: Neena Gupta

In 1988, Neena became a single mom when she had her daughter, Masaba with previous partner, cricketer Vivian Richards.
14 May 2023, 13:25 PM

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Don 3’ in the works

The highly-anticipated third installment of the action-thriller film series, "Don", is currently in the works, according to producer Ritesh Sidhwani.
14 May 2023, 12:57 PM

Bubly bursts into tears while talking about her mother

Actress Shobnom Bubly was the center of attention at a recent Mother's Day event where she poured her heart out while talking about her mother's influence in her life.
14 May 2023, 10:19 AM

‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’: A mother’s fight for justice

The Rani Mukerji starrer, “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway” is a heart wrenching tale of an Indian immigrant who struggles for the custody of her own children, when they are placed in foster care by Norwegian childcare services.
14 May 2023, 09:07 AM

Mrinal Sen: a look back at excellence

Remembering the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema on his birth centenary
14 May 2023, 08:58 AM

Movies to watch on Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is a worldwide celebration of mothers and motherly figures. This occasion honours a mother’s love, care, and endless sacrifices for her children and family.
14 May 2023, 08:35 AM

John Cena follows Srabonti on Twitter, actress shocked

Srabonti Chatterjee is over the moon that WWE wrestler and actor John Cena is following her on Twitter. 
14 May 2023, 06:08 AM

I lost weight for myself, was tired of taunts: Dighi

Prarthana Fardin Dighi had to face a lot of criticism for her weight. She was constantly bullied on social media, where many claimed she wasn't fit enough to be an actress. 
14 May 2023, 05:49 AM