TV & Film

TV & Film

Banned film ‘Makeup’ receives clearance after 5 years

After being delayed for five years, "Makeup" finally received approval for release on December 17 from the Certification Board.

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Adieu, doyen of parallel cinema

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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Mou to essay double role for BTV’s diamond jubilee celebration

Sadia Islam Mou will be seen in a special drama celebrating the diamond jubilee (60th anniversary) of Bangladesh Television (BTV). The actress will be seen playing a dual role in the drama titled “Shonar Shinduk.”

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Hill Film Festival: A celebration of Indigenous voices and global cinema

Although filmmaking in the Chittagong Hill Tracts began in the 1990s, the region continues to produce a limited number of films. Due to the lack of regular screening platforms, these works often remain unfamiliar to both the local hill communities and the mainstream audience. The festival aims to bridge this gap, providing a stage for Indigenous films and introducing them to wider audiences.

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Mostafa Monwar, Deepanwita star in Indian film ‘The Clouds Wake No Clocks’

Indian filmmaker Aniket Dutta is directing a film titled “The Clouds Wake No Clocks,” centred on the journey of a refugee family. The screenplay, co-written by Aniket Dutta and Roshni Sen, features Bangladeshi actors Mostafa Monwar and Deepanwita Martin in leading roles. 

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Jaya Ahsan returns to big screen after nine-month hiatus

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.  

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Azmeri Haque Badhan steps away from Lamia Chowdhury’s ‘Meyeder Golpo’

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.”

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Rajib Rafi’s ‘Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar’ makes it to Clermont-Ferrand Int’l Festival

This year, Bangladeshi director Rajib Rafi’s short film “Once Upon a Time in Wari Bateshwar” has secured a spot in the competition category of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.

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Shah Rukh’s aura reflects in Apurba: Pratim D Gupta

With the film “Chalchitra”, Dhaka-based actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba has marked his debut in Kolkata’s film industry as well as on the global cinematic stage.

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Jared Leto to play Skeletor in ‘Masters of the Universe’ live-action film

Oscar winner Jared Leto has been roped into playing Skeletor, the skull-faced nemesis of He-Man, in the upcoming “Masters of the Universe” movie, according to Variety. 

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Puja Chery eager to stun as Miss Shayla

Puja Cherry plays a glamorous role in the web-series “Black Money”, directed by Raihan Rafi. The show has finished filming and is expected to premiere on Bongo in the new year.

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Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ costar Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment

Lively also alleges that Baldoni's actions have resulted in "severe emotional distress.”

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Tilda Swinton to receive lifetime achievement award at Berlinale

The decision to give Swinton the Honourary Golden Bear prize was taken in recognition of her "breathtaking" range and status as "one of our modern filmmaking idols", Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle said in a statement.

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I don’t see films through a gender-biased lens: Shankha Dasgupta

On December 20, “Priyo Maloti” graced 20 cinema halls nationwide. Featuring Mehazabien Chowdhury in the titular role of Maloti Rani Das, the film marks a significant milestone for both the actress and its director, Shankha Dasgupta, as their silver screen debut.

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Payal Kapadia’s ‘All We Imagine As Light’ takes a step closer to Oscars glory

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.

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Barack Obama names ‘All We Imagine as Light’ among his 2024’s favourite films

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.

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‘Stories Untold: A Short Film Showcase’ to spotlight vital narratives

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.

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Apurba addresses rumours sparked by Indian media

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.  

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