The sixth edition of the Filmfare OTT Awards was held in Mumbai on December 15, with several leading industry figures in attendance, including Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The evening saw major wins across series, films and technical categories, with “Black Warrant”, “Paatal Lok Season 2” and “Khauf” emerging as the most awarded titles.

After July 2024, Bangladesh discovered a renewed sense of unity as the nation came together to stand against injustice. Over time, however, we began to notice divisions forming among the people. Some started questioning the very essence of our Liberation War itself. To confront this growing apathy and division, some cultural voices of the July movement divulge their take on what is at stake for the soul of our nation.

The nation will mark the 54th Victory Day with a comprehensive programme that combines spectacle and remembrance, featuring parachute displays, live music, theatre, television broadcasts, and community-led cultural events, all coordinated by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and different national TV channels.

Children’s television channel Duronto TV has announced a series of special programmes to mark Victory Day on December 16, aiming to inspire young viewers with the spirit and ideals of Bangladesh’s independence.

Tension-filled web film “Omimangshito” is set to premiere on OTT platform iScreen today. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Raihan Rafi, the film has already generated strong curiosity following the release of its trailer.

Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner has died at the age of 78, along with his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, after they were found dead at their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Authorities are investigating the incident as an apparent homicide, according to US media reports.

Actress Bidya Sinha Mim is set to work for the first time on a project for popular OTT platform Chorki. She recently signed a contract for an untitled Chorki original film, which is scheduled to go on the floors later this month. The film will be directed by Kazi Asad, who previously helmed the Chorki original series “Adhunik Bangla Hotel”, starring Mosharraf Karim.

Recently, Azmeri Haque Badhan has shared an inspiring story on losing 18kgs within 6 months. The actress who will start shooting for “Bonolota Express” today, told her fans what really motivated her to go through this transformative journey.

An exhibition combining visual art, film and literature titled “Matarbari Tales – Home Is Where The Heart Is” is set to be held in Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka this month, highlighting the lived experiences of coastal communities affected by rapid industrialisation.

The post-production work for the political thriller “Master” was done in South Korea. Involved in the post-production are Steve M Choe, editor of Bong Joon-ho’s “Snowpiercer”, and Han Mohwan, sound designer of Lee Chang-dong’s “Burning”.

John Cena’s farewell appearance turned into an emotional night for wrestling fans worldwide, as the longtime standard-bearer stepped into the ring for the final time. The 17-time world champion faced Gunther in a hard-hitting contest that saw both competitors push each other to the limit.

Adapted from a beloved novel by Humayun Ahmed’s novel “Kichukkhon”, the film “Bonolota Express” is all set to go on the floors from December 15.

Reality television star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner is set to make her acting debut in “The Moment”, a new mockumentary-style film led by pop musician Charli XCX. The trailer for the film was released on Thursday, offering a brief glimpse of Jenner in her first on-screen acting role.

Mohammad Tauqir Islam’s debut feature film “Delupi” has been officially selected for the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026, marking a major milestone for Bangladesh’s independent cinema on the global stage.

To mark the month of Victory, the Liberation War–based film “Nakshikathar Jamin”, directed by Akram Khan and starring Jaya Ahsan, is set to return to the big screen.

Popular actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba and his wife, Trisha Dewan Faruque, have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Anaya.

“Lost Land” premiered earlier this year in the Orizzonti section of the Venice Film Festival and features an entirely non-professional cast. It was produced by Kazutaka Watanabe, Angèle de Lorme, Sujauddin Karimuddin, Elise Shick and Christian Jilka—an international team whose collaboration underscores the borderless urgency of the Rohingya crisis.

Actor Sadia Islam Mou, though not a regular on screen, often appears in special television projects tied to national occasions. This year, she returns to television with a Victory Day special drama titled “Doctor Bari”, set to air on Channel i on December 16 at 7:50pm.

The three-year deal will allow Sora to create short, user-generated videos featuring more than 200 popular Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters.

For Sunny, the film is not “urgent” — a word he resists — but it offers a revision of political history told through lived experience rather than rhetoric. “We’ve been mistreated by the British, by India, by Pakistan, by our own governments. These layers flow through the film. If it does anything, it helps us see where we stand politically, socially, and economically. And honestly, no one needs to watch a film. Sometimes not watching is the best choice.”