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.
Legendary rockstar Ayub Bachchu left his fans shocked and disheartened when he passed away on October 18, 2018, at the age of 56.
Two Bangladeshi movies, “Poddapuran” and “Chandrabati Kotha”, were released in selected cinema halls across the countries. Among the two movies, “Poddapuran” is running successfully in its second week across the halls.
Bangladeshi actresses surpassed the boundaries of Dhallywood to made their presence felt in Bollywood movies. Among them, most of the actresses found their way directly into Bollywood, while others starred in co-produced movies.
A woman tried to commit suicide as she was not allowed to meet Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan. The incident took place in Bakurgram of Madarganj upazila, next to which the actor is filming the government-granted movie, “Golui”.
Popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona is presently spending a busy time with playbacks, recordings and stage shows. In a candid conversation with The Daily Star, Kona talked about her current engagements and projects.
Today marks the 23rd death anniversary of noted film star, Abul Khayer Jasim Uddin, popularly known simply as Jasim. "We like to observe baba's birthdays and death anniversaries quietly," shares Jasim's youngest son, A K Rahul.
On October 15, Kolkata’s high-profile film “Baaji” will be released in local Bangladeshi halls. This is the first time in a while that a foreign Indian film will be released through the SAFTA agreement.
James, also known as the modern guru of Bangladeshi rock, has accomplished unimaginable feats since he started his career with the band Feelings. Today marks the National Award winning artiste's 57th birthday.
Superstar Shakib Khan commenced shooting for the government-granted movie, “Golui” in Jamalpur today. Puja Chery is his co-star in the film, directed by S A Haque Alik. He spoke to The Daily Star on the way to the shooting set yesterday about what drew him to the project, the Cholochitro Shilpi Samiti elections, the current state of the film industry, and more.
Noted actor and Member of Parliament Farooque has finally started to talk after being in the ICU of Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore for 6 months.
