Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, a giant of Indian cinema and one of the guiding lights of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away due to kidney-related ailments in Mumbai on December 23. He was 90.
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As the year comes to a close, several films are set for theatrical release, with “Nakshikanthar Zamin” (“A Tale of Two Sisters”), directed by Akram Khan, scheduled to premiere on December 27.
Renowned actress Azmeri Haque Badhan, celebrated for her stellar performances in films and web series, will no longer be a part of Lamia Chowdhury's highly anticipated film, “Meyeder Golpo.”
Lively also alleges that Baldoni's actions have resulted in "severe emotional distress.”
Renowned musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is set to perform at the BPL T20 Music Fest, slated for December 23 at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. The event will also be held at the tournament’s two other locations, Chattogram and Sylhet, in the coming days.
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has finally arrived in Bangladesh, to specifically perform at a concert in Dhaka titled "Echoes of Revolution." The Pakistani singer touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at midnight on Friday.
Music enthusiasts in Dhaka are gearing up for an unforgettable experience as the Pakistani band Kaavish is set to headline “Dhaka Dreams,” a two-day concert scheduled for January 10 and 11, 2025, at Senaprangan.
Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan yesterday performed at the “Echoes of Revolution” concert, a charity event aimed at raising funds for families of martyrs and those injured during the July uprising.
This comes after the Film Federation of India chose Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” as the country’s Oscar submission. However, Rao’s satirical take on patriarchy in rural India failed to make it to the recently revealed Oscar shortlist.
In his Instagram post, Obama wrote, “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year,” accompanied by a photo creative listing his top picks. The list includes titles such as “Conclave”, “The Promised Land”, “The Seed of the Sacred Fig”, “Didi”, and “A Complete Unknown” alongside Kapadia’s critically acclaimed work.
Films have long served as a mirror to society, and the event titled “Stories Untold: A Short Film Showcase” seeks to ignite meaningful dialogues about overlooked social realities on December 26.
West Bengal-based news outlet Anandabazar has recently published a report claiming that Ziaul Faruq Apurba, despite holding a valid Indian visa, missed the premiere of “Chalchitra” due to alleged death threats.
The teaser trailer for James Gunn’s “Superman” unveiled the first glimpse of Nicholas Hoult as the infamous Lex Luthor, a role previously portrayed by Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg in Zack Snyder’s 2016 blockbuster “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”. In a recent appearance on the “Armchair Expert” podcast (via The Playlist), Eisenberg discussed the challenges and drawbacks of his brief stint as the iconic DC villain.
Over his two-and-a-half-decade-long career, CB Zaman directed several acclaimed films, including “Jhorer Pakhi”, “Ujan Bhati”, and “Puroskar”. His film “Puroskar” won five categories at the National Film Awards in 1983.
Director Dasgupta, making his cinematic debut with this film, remarked, “This is just the first show. The feedback has been positive so far, and I hope it continues. I urge everyone to come and watch ‘Priyo Maloti’—it tells your story.”
Renowned actors Ilias Kanchan and Azmeri Haque Badhan have been appointed as members of two different jury boards for the 23rd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) next year.
Over recent years, director Vicky Zahed has made a name for himself through notable projects on television and OTT platforms. Known for blending mysteries, thrillers, and science fiction with local narratives, his latest venture is a web-film titled “Ondhokarer Gaan”. The trailer for the film debuted yesterday evening.
