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Sporshia to star in film “Ekhane Nongor” 

After winning hearts in the films, "Kathbirali" and "Abar Boshonto", actress Orchita Sporshia is returning to the big screen with the film, "Ekhane Nongor". The film is directed by Mehedi Rony. 
19 January 2023, 08:43 AM

Sariful Razz to voice Bangla dub of ‘Pushpa’

Superstar Allu Arjun starrer, South Indian hit “Pushpa: The Rise',' which caused quite the commotion in 2021, will now be released in a Bangladeshi OTT platform in Bangla. In the Bangla dubbing of the film, the character Pushpa Raj will be voiced by our very own Sariful Razz.
19 January 2023, 08:25 AM

Chanchal Chowdhury leaving for India to shoot Mrinal Sen biopic

After looking at Chanchal Chowdhury’s marvelous new avatar, fans cannot wait to see the actor portraying the legendary director Mrinal Sen in the biopic "Padatik". Directed by Srijit Mukherji, the film is based on the life and deeds of the late legendary director Mrinal Sen. The “Hawa” famed actor will be leaving for India to shoot “Padatik” today. The actor confirmed the news to The Daily Star himself. 
19 January 2023, 06:34 AM

Horror film 'M3GAN's sequel set for 2025 

The widely popular horror film, "M3GAN" is all set to return to the big screen in 2025 with its sequel, "M3GAN 2.0,"  directed by Gerard Johnstone. 
19 January 2023, 05:38 AM

Nuhash Humayun honoured with Breakthrough Creators award from Vimeo 

Bangladeshi filmmaker Nuhash Humayun won the award of "Breakthrough Creators" at Vimeo's "Best of Staff Picks 2022". 
19 January 2023, 05:32 AM

DIFF Day 6:  Chanchal Chowdhury’s ‘Paap Punyo’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) kicked-off on Saturday, with a plan to screen 252 films from 71 countries over the course of the event.
19 January 2023, 04:00 AM

'Sex Education' co-stars Wood and Mackey among BAFTA Rising Star nominees

Emma Mackey and Aimee Lou Wood, who rose to fame on hit Netflix show "Sex Education", and historical epic "The Woman King" actor Sheila Atim are among the nominees in the rising star category in the BAFTA Film Awards.
19 January 2023, 03:45 AM

The uncomfortable conversation around 'Faraaz'

Earlier, the official trailer for Hansal Mehta's thriller film, "Faraaz", was released. The film is said to be based on the tragic Holey Artisan café incident, which shook the country to the core on July 1, 2016.
18 January 2023, 14:52 PM

Sequels to ‘Mohanagar’, Kaiser’ among Hoichoi’s new shows 

Hoichoi Bangladesh has announced 8 original shows to be released throughout the year. These shows include the second season some of the most appreciated Bengali web content as of yet– Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar 2" and Tanim Noor's "Kaiser Level 2".
18 January 2023, 12:36 PM

‘Eken Babu’ writer Sujan Dasgupta found dead under mysterious circumstances

He was reportedly found lying on the floor of his bedroom, according to the police. 
18 January 2023, 12:32 PM

‘West Meets East Screenplay Lab' winners announced

Earlier today, the 'West Meets East (WME) Screenplay Lab' came to a conclusion at the Alliance Française de Dhaka, as a part of the Dhaka International Film Festival 2023.
18 January 2023, 12:15 PM

Bollywood gearing for KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty’s wedding

Bollywood is waiting for another big fat wedding when actress Athiya Shetty, daughter of Bollywood stars Suniel Shetty and Mana Shetty, and cricketer KL Rahul will tie the knot by the end of this month, January. This will be the first wedding of the year. According to media reports, the wedding ceremony will take place between January 21 and 23. The couple is likely to exchange vows on January 23.
18 January 2023, 11:54 AM

Mim confirms web-series debut

In recent times, Bidya Sinha Mim has been busy shooting her upcoming film “Manush”, which will see her star opposite Kolkata actor Jeet, in India. While the shooting for the film has been underway, rumours surrounding Mim’s web-series debut have been circulating around the showbiz industry in Bangladesh.  To verify these rumours, The Daily Star reached out to the actress today.
18 January 2023, 10:28 AM

Sallha Khanam Nadia hospitalised

The Daily Star reached out to Nadia over the phone to get an update on her current state. The actress shared that she has been suffering from gastro-liver issues, and after her health deteriorated, she had to visit the hospital upon her doctor's suggestion.
18 January 2023, 08:34 AM

Orsha and Imran return with Chorki's 'Jahan'

Popular OTT platform Chorki began its year with feminocentric series "Guti". Within the same month, they are set to release yet another one in the same vein, "Jahan".
18 January 2023, 07:31 AM

‘Faraaz’ vs ‘Saturday Afternoon’: Farooki opens up to media

As Bollywood gets ready to release “Faraaz”, a movie based on the Holey Artisan attack, Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon”—based on the same event—is still stuck in censor board limbo.
18 January 2023, 07:24 AM

'RRR' actor Jr NTR to star in a Marvel film?

It seems like “RRR” actor Jr NTR might soon be seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Previously, the actor interacted with the International media and told them that he would love to debut in Hollywood with a Marvel film.
18 January 2023, 06:53 AM

Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida dies at age 95

 Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of one of her movies, died in Rome on Monday, her agent said. She was 95.
18 January 2023, 06:52 AM

‘Pathaan’ smashed ‘KGF-2’ record prior to release

At present, Bollywood is eagerly waiting for the release of Shah Rukh Khan starrer “Pathaan”. With advance booking for “Pathaan” underway, fans cannot seem to contain their excitement. 
18 January 2023, 05:43 AM

DIFF Day 5: Raihan Rafi’s ‘Damal’ to screen today

The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) kicked-off on Saturday, with a plan to screen 252 films from 71 countries over the course of the event.
18 January 2023, 04:00 AM