TV & Film
‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ actor Gurucharan Singh missing for five days
Actor Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular sitcom “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah”, has been missing for over five days.
Jean-Luc Godard's last film, completed the day before he died, is to premiere at Cannes
The forthcoming Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase the final work of iconic director Jean-Luc Godard, who passed away the day after completing his latest creation in 2022.
‘Manthan’: Restored version of Shyam Benegal's film to premiere at Cannes
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to commence on May 14 and conclude on May 25.
‘Mona: Jinn 2’ hits cinemas in Pakistan
Bangladeshi film "Mona: Jinn 2" has crossed borders to hit cinemas in Pakistan, extending its reach beyond the nation's multiplexes. The movie, which has been drawing audiences during the Eid season in Bangladesh, is now being screened in 24 cinemas across various regions of Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
Bangladeshi film wins award at Moscow Int’l Film Festival
The Bangladeshi film "Nirvana" directed by Asif Islam has won the Special Jury Award at the 46th Moscow International Film Festival.
Review / ‘Perfect Days’ is a gentle reminder of ‘now being now’
The film gets going with Hirayama (played by Koji Yakusho) awakening in the still-numbing, navy-bluish time of the morning — ahead of the break of dawn, to initially infuse a sense of hurried alarm. However, the picture becomes clearer when he gears himself in his ‘The Tokyo Toilet’ overall uniform to head out during the still-dulling hours of the day. The janitor doesn’t forget to pay attention to his plants prior to leaving home, gently smiling up at the sky whilst admiring it for a few good seconds, then moving to pick out a ready-made coffee can from a vending machine near his outwardly dilapidated home. He eventually gets in his car, picks out a cassette tape, and drives to work.
‘Kingdom’: The sequel and prequel of ‘Planet of the Apes’ to hit theatres
The "Planet of the Apes" franchise is set to evolve once again with the upcoming release of "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes", a film that promises to both honour its predecessors and carve out its own unique narrative path. Director Wes Ball, renowned for his work on the "Maze Runner" series, unveiled the ambitious project during a press event in London, offering fans a glimpse into the future of the beloved sci-fi saga.
Number of halls screening Puja Chery's ‘Lipstick’ quadruples
Puja Chery hopes that audiences who missed the film during its earlier weeks will seize the opportunity to secure tickets promptly and enjoy the experience of a fully entertaining commercial film.
Jaya on her new Tollywood film ‘Dear Maa’
The latest Jaya starrer Kolkata film was "Bhootpori", which is currently on its 75th day of release and continues to receive appreciation in the city.
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards recognises Bangladeshi screenwriter’s film
Notably, Nusrat’s creation, crafted during her postgraduate tenure at Dublin’s National Film School, secured a nomination under the 'Student' category.
Tom Holland and Zendaya consider future as married couple
Both actors, aged 27, have risen to significant fame through their individual projects and their shared on-screen chemistry in the Spider-Man trilogy. Despite the public's intense interest in their relationship, they have chosen to keep details of their personal lives away from the limelight.
A new chapter for Tareen
Bangladeshi actress Tareen, widely acclaimed for her roles in television dramas over the years, is set to make her debut in Indian Bengali cinema with the film “Eta Amader Golpo”. Tareen's popularity spans generations, and adding to her repertoire, she is also a skilled dancer. Last year, she received applause for her role in the film “1971 Shei Shob Din”.
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
New York's highest court on Thursday overturned disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on sex crime charges, a shock reversal in one of the defining cases of the #MeToo movement
Badhan sets example, wins battle over custodial rights
In a resounding declaration of victory for maternal rights, the name of actress Azmeri Haque Badhan echoed through the courtroom once more, but this time with resolute pride. Recently, Badhan achieved a significant milestone– full guardianship of her child. This monumental event took place on Monday (April 22), marking a triumph not just for Badhan personally, but for all mothers striving for recognition of their inherent rights.
Receiving a lot of affection in the US: Sohana Saba
Popular actress Sohana Saba has embarked on her first trip to America. She has been regularly sharing new pictures and videos on Facebook, documenting her adventures and exploring her surroundings to her heart’s contentment. Saba appears to be thoroughly enjoying her time in the distant land, as evidenced by her joyful demeanour.
Raihan Rafi opposes censor board's move to halt 'Omimangshito' release
Upon receiving the concerning letter today noon, the director of the web-film, Raihan Rafi, pressed home his protest and concern over the undue censorship of the film’s content, stating it is against the creative freedom of filmmakers.
Paoli Dam to star in Bangladeshi film
However, the makers are yet to cast the male co-star alongside Paoli in the film.
Film Censor Board halts release of film allegedly based on Sagar-Runi murder case
The release of the Raihan Rafi directorial much-anticipated film "Omimangshito" has been halted by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board due to allegations of depicting real-life gruesome murder incidents.
