TV & Film

TV & Film

Irrfan Khan: Only Indian in The Independent’s ‘60 Best Actors of 21st-Century’

Irrfan Khan has been named the only Indian actor in The Independent’s prestigious list of the 60 Best Actors of 21st-Century Cinema, securing the 41st spot.

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Justin Baldoni countersues Blake Lively, vows to unmask Hollywood’s ‘untouchable’ elite

Actor Justin Baldoni is preparing to countersue Blake Lively, alleging that her accusations of sexual harassment are unfounded and part of a deliberate smear campaign. The countersuit aims to challenge what Baldoni describes as baseless claims designed to damage his reputation.

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Runa, Mehazabien, Tanjin Tisha address recent criticism

Recently, actors Runa Khan, Mehazabien Chowdhury, and Tanjin Tisha found themselves at the centre of controversies for different reasons. However, during a recent award show, they all addressed the issues head-on and clarified their positions.

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Actress Anjana Rahman hospitalised for blood infection

Veteran actress Anjana Rahman has been undergoing treatment for the past six days due to a fever and blood infection. She has been hospitalised and is being treated at the Coronary Care Unit (CCU), confirmed the actress's son, Nishat Moni, to Samakal.

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Judi Dench reveals tree in honour of Maggie Smith bore fruit on day of funeral

In honour of what would have been Maggie Smith’s 90th birthday on Saturday, a special program titled Maggie Smith at the BBC celebrated her life and career.

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10 breakthrough artistes who left mark on OTT in 2024

In 2024, Bangladeshi web series and films flourished across OTT platforms, bringing fresh talent to the forefront while revitalising the careers of seasoned actors. Strong, character-driven content allowed these 10 actors and directors to break through, leaving a lasting impact on viewers and reshaping the country's OTT landscape.

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Swagata faces legal notice over ‘live-together’ statement

Zinat Sanu Swagata’s personal life has often made headlines- from her contentious divorce to her second marriage to Dr Hasan Azad. Recently, at an event, she revealed to local media that she and her husband Azad were in a live-in relationship prior to getting married.

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Year-end Special / Looking back at ‘24: OTT contents that kept us subscribed 

As 2024 draws to a close, it leaves behind a trail of events and milestones, including notable contributions from Bangladesh's OTT platforms (Over-the-Top).

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A glance at the year’s star-studded marriages and breakups

Several prominent celebrities tied the knot in 2024 — some making spontaneous announcements, while others had previously revealed details before their big day. However, the year also witnessed its fair share of divorces alongside the joy of weddings.

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BTV celebrates diamond jubilee with special programmes

Bangladesh Television (BTV), the country’s national broadcaster, celebrates its diamond jubilee today, marking 60 years since its inception. The BTV family has planned a series of festive events to commemorate the milestone, starting with a cake-cutting ceremony at midnight on December 24.

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I am a fan of Mehazabien’s performance: Jaya Ahsan

Celebrities, supporters, and journalists gathered to watch the actress’ debut film on the big screen.

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Amitabh Reza’s ‘Rickshaw Girl’ set for January release

“Rickshaw Girl,” directed by Amitabh Reza, is finally set to release in Bangladeshi cinemas next year, as confirmed by the director himself.

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Festive delights: Your Christmas TV lineup

Christmas, the most significant religious celebration for Christians, is being observed today. To mark the occasion, various television channels across the country have scheduled special programmes.

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Mosharraf Karim stars in latest episode of ‘Dui Shaw’, dropping tonight

A common question people ask about astrologers is, "Why can’t an astrologer predict their own fate?" The trailer for the new episode of “Dui Shaw”, titled “Bhaggo Bhalo”, addresses this intriguing question through Mosharraf Karim’s character, an astrologer.

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Alec Baldwin cleared in ‘Rust’ case after final dismissal

The charges were dismissed with prejudice in July after a tumultuous hearing revealed prosecutorial misconduct. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer faulted the prosecution for deliberately withholding evidence from Baldwin’s defence team.

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Nolan’s next film to be based on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’

“Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using groundbreaking IMAX film technology,” the studio stated. “For the first time, Homer’s foundational saga will be brought to IMAX screens, debuting worldwide on July 17, 2026.”

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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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