Behind Biplab Goswami’s comedy of errors, ‘Laapataa Ladies’
To make a film is to tell a story, and when it's a cumulation of collective consciousness, to find common social grounds, values, and ordinary yet telltale stories that create the base of development of human thought and psyche is a perfect example of a much needed social and cultural commentary.
MCU surpasses $30b globally with 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has made history by becoming the first film franchise to surpass USD 30 billion in worldwide box office earnings. This milestone was revealed by Marvel’s Chief Kevin Feige during the Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con.
Arko Mukherjee pays homage to Shafin Ahmed
Miles, a renowned Bangladeshi band, struck a chord with the youth of Kolkata, especially during the 1990s. Shafin Ahmed, a former leading light in the band, became an icon for aspiring musicians in the band music scene. The recent passing of Shafin Ahmed has left a void in the hearts of many in Bengal, especially in Kolkata, as they mourn the loss of the star.
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Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila
Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.
A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Siam Ahmed
A Peek Inside with Sadi
Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Safa Kabir
Safa Kabir brightens up our studio with a candid conversation in our podcast.
Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Black Zang
A Peek Inside with Sadi
Mahiya Mahi's nomination papers rejected due to signatures
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TV & Film
Michael C Hall returns to 'Dexter' in new spin-off series
The actor announced at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con on Friday that he will reprise his iconic role as Dexter in two new spin-off shows
No sane person can support such destruction: Tareen Jahan
In response to another question, she said, “Those who have tried to harm the country in various curses are unforgivable. They should be punished by the law. No sane person can support such destruction.”
Timothée Chalamet transforms into Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’ trailer
The highly anticipated trailer for James Mangold’s biographical drama "A Complete Unknown" has been released, showcasing Timothée Chalamet's remarkable transformation into folk music icon Bob Dylan. Set to hit theatres this December, the film delves into Dylan’s formative years in New York City and climaxes with his groundbreaking 1965 Newport Folk Festival performance, where he famously went electric.
Music
Lawyer insists Justin Timberlake was sober at time of arrest
In June of this year, Justin Timberlake was detained in Sag. Harbour, New York, for a DWI incident. At a subsequent court session on Friday, July 26, Timberlake’s legal representatives asserted that he was not intoxicated at the time of his arrest. Following the hearing, his attorney spoke to the media.
Nachiketa's Dhaka concert date postponed
Nachiketa Chakraborty's eagerly awaited performance at the Krishibid Institute in the capital, initially set for Friday (July 26), has been postponed to a later date by the event organising body, Ajob Karkhana. They have recently unveiled the new official date to the media.
Shafin Ahmed to be laid to rest atop his father's grave
Shafin Ahmed, the celebrated and iconic band musician, will be laid to rest beside his father, the esteemed composer Kamal Dasgupta. The 63-year-old music legend passed away at 6:50am on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Virginia, USA.
Nachiketa on visiting Bangladesh amid curfew
Bangladesh recently witnessed a significant level of unrest due to the consequences of violent clashes which followed the quota reform movement. Over the past week, violence erupted across the country, especially turning the capital city into a battlefield. However, the situation is now being strictly monitored with the enforcement of curfews.
Shafin felt unjustly treated at Miles before departure
Shafin had been an integral part of Miles since nearly its inception. Despite personal setbacks, he had always found his way back to the band until November 2021, when he announced his final departure, citing various internal issues.
Tisha, Yash, Polash to feature in new series
Filmmaker Taneem Rahman Angshu is all set to direct a new anthology series consisting of six episodes. The still untitled series falls under the psychological horror genre and will also include time-travel. Five of the six episodes have already been named, “Rewind”, “Time Look”, ”Cross Connection”, “Sold Full Act” and “Breakup Patchup”.
Shafin Ahmed, iconic Bangladeshi musician, dies at 63
The musician, who gave us timeless hits like “Harano Sukh,” “Aj Jonmodin Tomar,” “Phiriye Dao,” and “Neela,” breathed his last far from home, in the United States. The news was also confirmed by Ashfaqul Bari Rumon, lead vocalist of the band Parthibo.
How celebrities spent their time amid internet shutdown
With social media activity at a standstill and the curfew ongoing, many are left wondering how celebrities are coping without the internet. Although broadband internet resumed on Tuesday night in a few regions, Facebook remains inaccessible, leaving many feeling disconnected. We reached out to some of our favourite celebrities to see how they are handling this digital hiatus.
OTT platforms reel from daily losses
Over the Top (OTT) platforms are one of the major digital mediums of entertainment. The country has been suffering from a complete internet outage, resulting in huge financial losses for industry leaders.
Rohit Shetty promises to make all-women cop universe
"Singham Again" is the third instalment in the Ajay Devgn-led "Singham" franchise and the fifth film in Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe. The original "Singham" (2011) became one of Bollywood's most beloved films of the past decade. In 2014, a sequel titled "Singham" Returns was released, featuring Ajay Devgn alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan.
Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal share first photo of baby girl
Taking to Instagram, they treated their followers to a sneak peek of their daughter's tiny feet. The image is accompanied by a heartfelt message, “Doing a collab post to announce the biggest collab of our lives!! We’ve been blessed indeed. Our baby girl continues to keep us very very busy. So thank you all for your love and blessings.”
Rahat Fateh Ali concert in Dhaka postponed
Pakistani musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was scheduled to perform in Dhaka on July 20. However, due to the ongoing political unrest and nationwide curfew, the concert has been postponed to November.
Tanjin Tisha mourns assistant’s death
Yesterday, Tisha shared a heartfelt post about Alamin on her Facebook page. She wrote, “I don’t know how to begin. You might all know him as my assistant. But he wasn’t just my assistant; he was like my little brother. For the past four years, he lived with me and my family.”
