On the occasion of his 55th birthday, actor Bobby Deol's first look as Udhiran in the upcoming Tamil period action drama film "Kanguva" was revealed by the film's team. Shared by Studio Green on X (formerly Twitter), the poster depicts Bobby Deol wearing antlers on his long hair, with distinctive eye colour and a ribcage over his vest.
Amongst Padma Shri winners are 47 awardees in the field of arts from 110 total nominees. They are Rezwana Choudhury Bannya (Rabindra Sangeet exponent, Bangladesh), Ratan Kahar (folk singer, lyricist), Ashok Kumar Biswas (artist), Balakrishnan Sadanam Puthiya Veetil (dance exponent), and Pandit Om Prakash Sharma (theatre artiste), amongst 42 others from arts category.
Afsana Mimi and Tanvir Hossain's joint venture, "Lal Batir Nil Porira", clinched the top spot at the West Meet East Screenplay Lab, which is part of this year’s Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF).
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Tripods, cameras, and an empty sofa awaited in anticipation at the Samson H Lounge at Dhaka Club for the arrival of an icon who has time and again broken conventional norms, working in iconic movies to leave an everlasting imprint in audiences' hearts. The room, once bustling with activity, hushed into silence as the legendary actress made her entrance.
Although he began his acting career on the theatre stage, Fazlur Rahman Babu gradually became a regular face in TV dramas before making a name for himself in cinema.
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to produce a new film featuring the beloved children's character, Bob the Builder. The iconic handyman, who first graced CBBC screens 25 years ago, will undergo a cinematic transformation in this upcoming project.
Justin Timberlake is set to make his highly anticipated return to the music industry with the release of his new album this year. Marking the arrival of his first major solo musical project since 2018, the "Selfish" music video debuted on January 25. This video single acts as a special prelude to the upcoming launch of his album "Everything I Thought It Was" in March.
Bengali folk artiste Ratan Kahar – renowned as the creator of the song "Genda Phool", which gained popularity after Indian musician Badshah's rendition in 2020, is slated to receive the esteemed Padma Shri Award. In expressing his appreciation, Kahar underscored the Indian government's acknowledgment of his contributions to the field of folk music. At the age of 88, he sees this recognition as a source of pride and plans to attend the award ceremony.
A few months ago, Atiya Anisha and Robiul Islam Jibon achieved new milestones by securing the National Film Awards. While the award for Best Lyricist went to Jibon, the Best Female Singer Award went to Atiya Anisha. Even though they won for different songs, the duo had previously worked together.
While Bonna Mirza is widely recognised for her roles in cinema and television, her roots in theatre remain a defining aspect of her career. Despite being a prominent figure in the film and TV industry, Bonna frequently graces the stage, captivating audiences with her acting prowess.
Anticipation for the simultaneous worldwide release of the much-awaited Bollywood film “Fighter”, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, turned into disappointment as the movie faces hurdles in its release in Bangladesh. Action Cut Entertainment, the film's distributor, has refused to comply with certain conditions, leading to the indefinite postponement of the movie's release in the country.
In a recent development, it has been reported that Preity Zinta, a prominent figure in the film industry, is considering a return to the silver screen with "Lahore 1947", starring Sunny Deol.
After an intense legal battle, the creators of "Animal" have successfully secured its release on Netflix. The dispute between co-producers, CINE 1 Studios Private Limited and T-Series, was amicably resolved, focusing on alleged contractual breaches.
The series revolves around thrilling incidents centring on a criminal’s pursuit of smuggling money to foreign countries and investigations run by the Bangladesh Customs Intelligence.
The comedian, who, over his 16-year tenure as host of the Comedy Central programme, solidified it as a significant influence in entertainment and culture, is set to make a comeback. Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios declared that he will resume hosting the show every Monday starting February 12.
Dhaka University’s Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, Department of Bangla, and Nazrul Gobeshona Kendro are set to jointly stage “Birangana Kabya”, marking the 200th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali and playwright Michael Madhusudan Dutt.
In the midst of a cold January rain, fans and media eagerly awaited a glimpse of Swastika Mukherjee. Enthralled by her beauty and grace, Bangladeshi fans have fallen for the quintessential Bong beauty.
The Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced on Saturday, aiming to showcase 252 films from 74 countries throughout the duration of the event.
Arifin Shuvoo's deep love and devotion to his mother was known to all. He frequently shared sweet moments with her on social media, and his genuine care for his mother was loved by everyone too.