Rumours of closure continue to swirl around Madhumita, one of Dhaka’s oldest and most iconic cinema halls, located in Motijheel. Having celebrated its golden jubilee just three years ago, Madhumita has been a cornerstone of the city’s moviegoing culture since its inauguration on December 1, 1967.
Popular actresses Sabila Nur and Tasnia Farin have been dominating the Eid-ul-Azha box office with their commercial film releases, “Taandob” and “Insaaf”. Both films have sparked widespread discussions across social media and among filmgoers, mostly in praise of the actresses’ performances.
Six films were released across cinemas in Bangladesh this Eid. Among them, “Taandob”, starring Shakib Khan and directed by Raihan Rafi, has led the charts from Eid day through the fifth day of the holiday. The film was released in 133 theatres nationwide, with midnight screenings (12am–3am) running in venues such as Chhaya Bani in Mymensingh, Rajtilok in Rajshahi, and Modhubon Cineplex in Bogura.
Sariful Razz’s latest film, “Insaaf”, directed by Sanjoy Somadder, was released this Eid-ul-Azha initially across 16 theatres in Bangladesh. With Tasnia Farin also in a leading role, the film features Mosharraf Karim in a key role.
Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.
Today marks the sixth death anniversary of legendary singer Subir Nandi, whose timeless voice continues to resonate with generations of music lovers. Though he passed away on May 7, 2019, his melodies remain ever-present—on the radio, across streaming platforms, or simply heard in passing—stirring memories and emotions among fans old and new.
Bangladeshi films “Borbaad” and “Daagi” have sustained packed audiences in theatres both locally and internationally, even twenty days after their Eid release.
A total of six movies were released during Eid-ul-Fitr this year. Among the songs from these films, “Chand Mama” from “Borbaad” and “Konna” from “Jinn 3” have each surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.
Actress Eamin Haque Bobby celebrated her birthday yesterday. Marking the occasion, a post on Bobby’s social media stirred up rumours regarding the actress’ love life. Film producer Sakib Sonet had posted a message on Bobby’s Facebook account that lead to the rumours about the two being in love.
Shakib Khan, one of Dhallywood’s biggest superstars, returned to Bangladesh on Wednesday after spending nearly nine months in the US. Upon his return, he was greeted by droves of his fans, who presented him with flowers. The actor also got the opportunity to speak with journalists who were waiting at the VIP gate of the airport.
Today (August 14) marks the birth anniversary of eminent film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known as Jasim. On the occasion of his birth anniversary, veteran actress Anjana Rahman has shared unknown facts about this iconic actor.
Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s debut film “Hawa” was released on July 29, which was hyped even before it hit the theatres. The film features Chanchal Chowdhury, Nazifa Tushi, Sariful Islam Razz and Nasir Uddin Khan among many others.
Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s directorial debut “Hawa” has hit the theatres in 24 halls across the country today. Star Cineplex, in Bashundhara City, was filled with people, eagerly waiting to watch the film, since 10 am.
“Tumi bondhu kala pakhi, ami jeno ki. Boshonto kale tomay, Bolte parini.” These are the opening lines to one of the most talked about songs of the year so far. Within just a few days of its release online on July 7, the song, “Shada Shada Kala Kala”, went viral across the country.
The films released on Eid-ul-Azha are doing better business than the ones released on Eid ul-Fitr this year, informed the authorities of both Star Cineplex and Blockbuster Cinemas.
Marking Eid-ul-Adha, 3 films released across the count. Iranian director Murtaza Atashzamzam project “Din-The Day” released in 107 halls.
Today marks the second death anniversary of eight-time National Award-winning singer Andrew Kishore. The ‘playback emperor’ has given numerous timeless melodies to the audience, including superhit tracks “Amar Sara Deho”, “Amar Buker Moddhe Khane”, and “Haire Manush Rangin Fanush”. Walking down the memory lane of this musical maestro, The Daily Star spoke to his colleague, noted singer Kanak Chapa to know more about her fond memories of Andrew Kishore.
This Eid-ul-Adha, three new movies are set to be released. Among these, "Din: The Day" and "Poran" have already received clearance from the censor board while the third movie, "Psycho", is likely to get it by today.
