She concluded by expressing gratitude towards the director for trusting her with such a role. “He believed I could carry the story. For that, I’m truly thankful.”

Duvall played Tom Hagen, the cool-headed consigliere to the Corleone family, opposite Pacino’s Michael Corleone in “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II”. His restrained performance — measured, intelligent, unsentimental — became a model for screen acting in an era of operatic crime sagas.

Ballal wrote that violence around his home in Susiya has intensified over the past year, adding that “the situation has gotten worse … as it has across the West Bank.” Two weeks ago, he said, an Israeli court ordered the area closed to non-residents. Yet, he claimed, settlers continue to enter with livestock. “We call the police, and they do nothing. The army comes, they do nothing.”

With the country entering a new political chapter following the parliamentary election, attention is also turning to the future of the cultural sector. Artistes across disciplines are hoping for stability, institutional support and an environment where creative expression can thrive without fear or disruption.

Acclaimed actor Mosharraf Karim has returned to Bangladesh after performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia and has already resumed work on two new television dramas directed by Sagar Jahan.

Two of Bangladesh’s most respected veteran actors, Abul Hayat and Dolly Zahur, have come together for a new television drama titled “Life Is Beautiful”. Written by Shafikur Rahman Shantanu and directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the drama has been produced by Jamal Hossain.

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun has shared positive remarks regarding the recent election atmosphere and political civility, expressing appreciation for what he described as a shift in tone.

His first movie part was the mysterious recluse Boo Radley in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Body discovered after relative made failed attempts to reach her

Unlike traditional love stories, "Mystery In Bloom" focuses on presence and emotional resonance. The director, whose previous work, “The Road to My Father,” earned selections at 10 international film festivals, brings a blend of Swedish and Bangladeshi cultural sensibilities to this production.

West Bengal actors Jyotirmoyee Kundu and Sushmita Chatterjee are set to make their Dhallywood debuts this Eid-ul-Fitr. While Jyotirmoyee recently spoke about acting opposite Shakib Khan in “Prince”, Sushmita has now opened up about her experience working with Siam Ahmed in the upcoming action-romance “Rakkhosh”.

Veteran actor Anil Kapoor has revealed that the secret behind his seemingly boundless energy may actually be rooted in insecurity.

The film will be set in Kashmir, against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, blue lakes and sweeping valleys — terrain that promises both visual spectacle and hidden intrigue.

As ever the Berlin Film Festival is offering viewers a window into stories from across the world -- but what to do when filmmakers face obstacles in working in the countries that their stories come from?

A new horror film titled “Djinner Bachcha” is set to premiere on Chorki on February 19. Billed as a Chorki exclusive, the film promises a chilling story built around an unsettling question: why does a jinn’s child appear inside a human household?

The 30th episode premiered on the Cinemawala YouTube channel on Friday at 3:00pm, after being postponed by a day due to the national election. Within just over half an hour, the episode surpassed the one-million mark, according to the platform’s live view counter.

According to a report by OneIndia Tamil, the issue relates to a film titled “Naan Rudran”, which the actor allegedly agreed to star in and direct in 2016. The notice claims that although the makers accepted later changes to the plan, the actor did not provide the full screenplay, causing the project to remain incomplete for years.

“Wuthering Heights” led the North American box office on Friday, outperforming fellow new releases “GOAT” and “Crime 101” to secure the top position.

After a long break from acting, Shimu returned in January last year with Nuhash Humayun’s anthology web series “Dui Shaw”. Her performance in the series was well received.

Actress Mehazabien Chowdhury and director Adnan Al Rajeev have celebrated one year of marriage, sharing heartfelt messages and photos on social media to mark the milestone.