Rakshanda Rahman Misha

Showbiz world aims to raise awareness against animal cruelty

People were outraged by the horrendous incident where several dogs and a cat were poisoned at Japan Garden City on November 22. This heartless act has united showbiz celebrities in protest, as they demanded justice and take steps to ensure the culprits were duly punished.

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‘Adhunik Bangla Hotel’: Where culinary obsession meets chilling horror

Despite this being his first foray into the anthology format, Mosharraf Karim, being the fine actor that he is, blends seamlessly into his roles. 

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OTT platforms prepare for a spooky Halloween night

Halloween is upon us, and we’ve lined up some spine-tingling releases to make your October 31 even more haunting.

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Tired of being typecast: Oishee

You may remember her as the sweet and docile Sylvi in “Mission Extreme” or the gentle Sajia from “Adam”. Often cast in innocent roles, actress Jannatul Ferdous Oishee is eager to break free from this mould and take on more challenging and exciting projects.

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Easy on the eyes, soothing to the ears

Here are a few actors whose voices have left a lasting impression on our souls.

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Abul Hayat and Antik Mahmud: An unusual collab

Now, the legendary actor embarks on yet another artistic venture, lending his voice to Antik Mahmud's latest animated project, with the recording already completed to perfection.

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Actors Equity Bangladesh: Members call for leadership overhaul

During the anti-discrimination student movement, questions arose about the role of Actors Equity Bangladesh, the professional organisation of television actors in the country.

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‘Forget Me Not’ is personal for me: Yash Rohan

From portraying the student leader Sagor in “Obujh Pakhi” to playing Fahim in “Forget Me Not”, Yash Rohan is establishing himself as a versatile actor in dramas and on OTT platforms through his diverse character choices.

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September 17, 2022
September 17, 2022

Tama Mirza: Bold and unconventional

Bold and beautiful Tama Mirza isn’t the quintessential silver-screen ‘damsel in distress’. She continues to break stereotypes with her unconventional choice of roles in web-films and on the silver screen.

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Bangladesh feels like home: Sohail Khan

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s ‘Being Human Clothing’ finally launched its first outlet in Bangladesh yesterday. The inaugural ceremony was attended by renowned actor and brother of Salman Khan -- Sohail Khan, and Salman's nephew, Ayaan Agnihotri, alongside the CEO of 'Being Human', Sanjeev Rao.

September 10, 2022
September 10, 2022

The relentless actress

Tasnia Farin might give off a ‘girl next door’ vibe, but underneath her bubbly exterior, lies a fierce actress. The “Ladies & Gentlemen” star thrives on multi-layered characters, as she is always on the hunt for challenging roles. Recently, the versatile actress broke the internet with her stunning yellow trail gown and gorgeous Swarovski pendant at the ‘Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards-2021”. She later snagged the “Best Actress” accolade for herself, in the popular category. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, the beautiful actress opens up about her upcoming projects, movies, and more.

June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022

Binge and stream: Cheapest packages for popular OTT platforms

OTT platforms have ensured that instead of relying on television, we can stop, pause and stream with just the click of a single button -- unleashing the world of non-stop entertainment at the palm of our hand. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Disney plus have given us tons of superb binge-worthy web-series like “Stranger Things”, “Money Heist”, “The Umbrella Academy”, “Mirzapur”, “The Family Man”, “Kota Factory”, “Patal Lokh” and “Panchayat”, among others.

June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022

Binge and stream: Cheapest packages for popular OTT platforms

OTT platforms have ensured that instead of relying on television, we can stop, pause and stream with just the click of a single button -- unleashing the world of non-stop entertainment in the palm of our hand.

June 28, 2022
June 28, 2022

A slice of Pakistan’s cultural and historical heritage

The High Commission for Pakistan in Dhaka arranged an exhibition titled “Pakistan: The Land of Indus” on Saturday at the Pakistan House. The event was organised as part of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Pakistan.

June 25, 2022
June 25, 2022

30 Years of Shah Rukh Khan: The 'Badshaah' of Bollywood continues to reign over hearts

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) stormed into our hearts with classics such as “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”(DDLG) , “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai”, “Dil To Pagal Hai”, and many others. Sometimes called ‘King Khan’, the actor became famous for playing the quintessential romantic character, “Raj”, who would fight the evil goons and woo his lady love using his charming smile.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

5 classic movies starring Omar Sani and Moushumi

The pair of Moushumi and Omar have produced several hits, starting from their first film together in “Dola” to their super-hit movie “Priyo Tumi”. Their on-screen duo has fought many barriers to be together in these films, such as race, religion and obsessive lovers. Coincidentally, in most of these roles, Moushumi tends to play the rich, heiress while Omar Sani is the sweet but naive lover.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Sadhana Ahmed provides insights on the making of Bangabandhu biopic

Bangla Academy Sahitya Puroskar winner Sadhana Ahmed worked extensively in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's biopic, "Mujib: The Making of a Nation".

May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022

Bangladesh’s first vertical panoramic exhibition

Bashir Ahmed Sujan’s solo panoramic photography exhibition “Darao Dhaka” (Stand Up Dhaka) began on May 13 at La Gallerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. A book of the same name was also launched at the event.