Mosharraf Karim made an unexpected entrance at the premiere of "Chokkor 302", arriving in a wheelchair with a bandaged leg—leaving guests visibly surprised. The premiere, held Saturday (March 29) night at Centre Point Star Cineplex in the capital, marked the launch of Sharaf Ahmed Jibon’s Eid release.

Eid in Dhaka is always vibrant, and this year, the festive cheer is set to grow brighter with stars like Shajal Noor sharing their holiday spirit. The actor spoke to The Daily Star ahead of the celebrations, reflecting on the joy this season brings.

The much-anticipated second season of “Myself Allen Swapan” is hence set to premiere on chand raat, just in time for audiences to enjoy it for Eid-ul-Fitr.

Nidhi’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a composer and music producer. His first film project was Redoan Rony’s “Ice Cream”, and he continued to make his mark with other film scores, including his work on “DamaaI”, “Surongo”, and “Toofan”.

One ought to adhere to a certain level of reverence when talking about Hayao Miyazaki. The man has dedicated his life to a form of animation that values patience over production speed, detail over efficiency, and emotion over mere aesthetics. Back in 2016, he made a public statement regarding AI-generated art, where he called it an “insult to life itself”. To therefore understand the weight of the proclamation itself is to understand the nature of his art.

After years of being barred from local screens, Kamar Ahmad Simon’s internationally acclaimed film “Anyadin…” (Day After…) has finally been cleared for release in Bangladesh.

The “Toofan” director shared the poster with the caption, "Happy Birthday, Megastar Shakib Khan! Hold your breath, ‘Taandob’ is coming!”

As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the entertainment industry gears up to deliver some of the year’s biggest productions across cinema, television, and OTT platforms. This year is no exception, with highly anticipated films and soundtracks setting the stage for a grand celebration.

With cinematography by Khair Khondokar, editing by Ismail Hossain, and background score composed by Abhishek Bhattacharya, the song for the drama has been performed by Asir Arman. “Azaan” marks the second directorial venture of poet and advertising professional Pulak Aneel.

In a major announcement that has thrilled fans, “Krrish 4”, the next installment of the popular Indian superhero franchise, has been officially confirmed, with Hrithik Roshan making his directorial debut. Moreover, the film is co-produced by his father, Rakesh Roshan, and Yash Raj Films' Aditya Chopra.

Renowned actress Jaya Ahsan has once again extended her support to the Pranicool Animal Wellness Center. Recently, the organisation sent her a letter requesting a donation as Eidi for the animals in need, to which she responded sincerely.

Two-time Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Christoph Waltz are set to appear in the fifth season of “Only Murders in the Building”, adding more star power to Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy.

Shakib Khan’s upcoming film “Borbaad” is setting new records ahead of its release, securing the highest booking fee among Eid releases this year. With theatre bookings already underway, the much-anticipated film has cleared earlier uncertainties, and the cast and crew are now fully focused on release preparations.

Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who recently acquired an Oscar for the documentary “No Other Land”, was brutally assaulted by Israeli settlers and soldiers last Monday night. His co-director, Yuval Abraham, has now alleged that the US Academy “US Academy declined to publicly support [him] while Hamdan was beaten and tortured by Israeli soldiers and settlers.”

Afran Nisho has once again captivated audiences—this time not on screen, but through a striking promotional appearance for his upcoming film “Daagi”. The popular actor was recently spotted in a prisoner’s uniform, numbered ‘786’, handcuffed and flanked by two men dressed as police officers, in a scene that instantly sparked buzz on social media.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been facing death threats since last year, with his brother-in-law also affected by the terror caused by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. As a result, Salman now lives under tight security, his life revolving around his home and shooting sets.

In recent days, the internet has been swept by a wave of Studio Ghibli-inspired images, generated using OpenAI’s latest native image tool. From fan-made portraits to reimagined film scenes, the AI trend is gaining momentum. However, a resurfaced clip of co-founder Hayao Miyazaki has reignited debate, as he criticises this kind of work, describing it as an “insult to life itself.”

Shooting for “Tandob”, directed by Raihan Rafi, has commenced this week at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC). Actors Shakib Khan and Jaya Ahsan have already joined the production.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has launched a brand-new YouTube channel under his production banner, Aamir Khan Productions, titled “Aamir Khan Talkies”. The channel is set to allow fans an intimate look at the art of filmmaking through rare behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive interviews, and untold stories from some of Indian cinema’s most beloved films.

Netflix has officially announced a new live-action adaptation of “Scooby-Doo”, with an eight-episode season currently in development.