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Opinion / Has the media's obsession with Shakib Khan gone too far?

Recently, there has been a surge in coverage of the actor Shakib Khan and his personal life.

2y ago

Films, flashing lights, and stars: Cannes Film Festival concludes today

The Cannes Film Festival geared up for a bumper 75th anniversary edition with a selection of big Hollywood names, buzzy newcomers and previous Palme d’Or winners from May 17– a splashy return even as the conflict in Ukraine looms over festivities.

2y ago

Crew, cinema halls ecstatic with ‘Shaan’

“Shaan has been houseful since its release,” says Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, senior manager of Star Cineplex. “Needless to say, ‘Shaan’ is number one, and it will only get better reception as time passes. This is great news for Bangla cinema.”

2y ago

Shaan - a thriller based on a true story

Siam Ahmed and Puja Cherry duo returned to the silver screen once again, this time, with the thriller film “Shaan”.

2y ago

Some people are trying to sabotage my reputation: Shakib Khan

Superstar Shakib Khan is currently in the USA, planning his upcoming projects. However, rumours about his permanent stay there surfaced in the last few weeks after the actor departed from Dhaka in November.

2y ago

A heart-to-heart with the ‘prince of OTT ‘

Celebrated actor Shamol Mawla started his career with theatre. Slowly making his way up, he rose to fame, traversing from small roles on television to critically appreciated performances in OTT projects.

3y ago

‘Rehana Maryam Noor’ now playing in theatres

“Rehana Maryam Noor”, starring Azmeri Haque Badhon in the lead role, is now playing in theatres countrywide.

3y ago

“I am eternally grateful to my fans” - Shakib Khan

Superstar Shakib Khan is always on the go, and currently, the actor has a wide range of films in the offing.

4y ago

Moushumi-Omar Sani pair up for “Nolok”

Famed Dhallywood couple Omar Sani and Moushumi paired up for the first time in “Dola”, released in 1993. Their on-screen chemistry was well received by audiences, and “Dola” went onto become a big hit in Bangladesh.

7y ago

“Dhaka Attack” goes to Europe

Since its release, “Dhaka Attack” has been the most profitable cinema this year, still drawing throngs of viewers to the halls. The movie is slated to break its own records soon, and is set to impress the European audience today.

7y ago

Twenty years in film

Popular film actress Poppy's versatile career has seen her branch out into television, modeling, as well as star in a music video. The three-time National Film Award winning actress has been a popular face in cinema for over 20 years, which she elaborates on, and more, in a recent interview with The Daily Star.

7y ago

“Acting is all I have, it's all I want”

Popular film, TV and theatre actor Runa Khan has three films in the release pipeline, two of which will come out this year.

7y ago

Film Review: DHAKA ATTACK

Tuesday afternoons are quite quiet at the Star Cineplex; being the middle of the week and with the shopping mall Bashundhara City on its weekly closure, it's the day that draws the smallest numbers to the country's premier multiplex and is my favourite day to visit the cinemas to avoid the crowds.

7y ago

Mim sets off on the 'Road'

National Film Award-winning actress Bidya Sinha Mim has packed her bags and is ready to hit the road today for a new adventure.

7y ago

“Dhaka Attack” soars to colossal Box Office opening

Dipankar Dipon's big-budget cop thriller “Dhaka Attack” is living up to its hype and bringing audience in droves to cinemas. In the first two days of release, the film has sold tickets worth a whopping 7.34 crores, bringing its net worth to 1.76 crores within its first weekend.

7y ago

Dhaka Attack releases dauntless first poster

And with this, the film also launched its official promotional campaign. The campaign will run simultaneously in Bangladesh, Middle East, Canada, UK, Europe, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, as part of which the director and the lead cast will tour a number of countries in mid-October.

7y ago

Bhoyongkor Sundor to release August 4

Animesh Aich's upcoming film “Bhoyongkor Sundor”, starring Parambrata Chatterjee and Ashna Habib Bhabna in the lead roles, just announced its release date to be August 4. A Facebook post on the film's official social media channel confirmed the date.

7y ago

Purnima's birthday plans

National award winning actor Purnima's journey in the film industry began in 1998.

7y ago