Actor Musfiq Farhan unexpectedly fell ill last Friday night and was admitted to the hospital the same day. After six days of treatment, he was discharged and is now recovering at home, where he will continue his treatment for a few more days.
Prominent actor Siam Ahmed, who first captured hearts with crowd-favorite television series like “Bhalobasha 101”, “Tomar Amar Prem”, and “X Factor Reload”, has since made a seamless transition to the silver screen, cementing his place in the film industry. His highly anticipated film “Jongli” is now on the horizon, promising to showcase a deeply immersive and reinvented Siam in the lead role.
The homes of Hollywood celebrities were at risk on Wednesday night as a fierce wildfire broke out in the Hollywood Hills, just a mile from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While some stars lost their homes, others still remain in close proximity to the uncontained and advancing flames. Page Six released a map of the affected zone, highlighting celebrity residences in the area.
The usual electoral fervour typically surrounding the Bangladesh Film Directors Association election is noticeably absent, with just a day remaining until election day (tomorrow).
The Göteborg International Film Festival, which starts on January 24, will feature "Saba" in its Voices section, a category dedicated to honouring the works of emerging filmmakers.
On the heels of a remarkable start to Hollywood's awards season with the 2025 Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards has officially announced its list of nominations for this year.
Along with the delay in the nominations list announcement, numerous premieres and events in Los Angeles have been canceled as authorities focus on managing the devastating fires.
“Squid Game” Season 2, which broke viewing records upon its debut, has been surpassed at the top of Netflix’s Top 10 list in the United States. The new addition of “WWE Monday Night Raw” has taken the top spot. This acquisition is expected to remain on Netflix for a long period, raising questions about whether it will continue to hold the position or if the initial surge is temporary.
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lively also alleges that Baldoni's actions have resulted in "severe emotional distress.”
