TV & Film

TV & Film

Oscar nominations announcement rescheduled again

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has delayed the Oscar 2025 nominations announcement for a second time due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Initially, the voting period was extended by two days to provide members with more time, moving the announcement to January 19.

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I am a director’s artiste: Runa Khan

The National Award winner believes that playing the titular role in any film is a great honour and a matter of immense joy for any artiste. “It feels incredibly fulfilling when you have the opportunity to play the lead role. I am both happy and excited to witness the audience’s reaction.”

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Sometimes Shapla, sometimes Sumi

Shahnaz Sumi earned acclaim for her portrayal of Suraiya in the web-series ‘Mobaroknama’. The actress, who began her journey as a dancer, recently appeared in Vicky Zahed's directorial web-film ‘Ondhokarer Gaan’ on Binge.

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Shakib Khan cheers on Dhaka Capitals’ victory from Mumbai

Dhaka Capitals achieved a resounding victory against Durbar Rajshahi yesterday duroing one of the ongoing BPL matches, following a series of losses. The team, represented by superstar Shakib Khan, achieved a groundbreaking feat by scoring an unprecedented 254 runs in their T20 history.

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Kim Kardashian advocates higher pay for inmate firefighters

Kim Kardashian has urged Governor Gavin Newsom to add to existing wage rates of incarcerated firefighters, who have been working on the front lines and combating wildfires that have taken over Los Angeles. She praised them, calling them heroes.

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‘Rickshaw Girl’ to hit theatres this month

On Sunday (January 12), the makers of “Rickshaw Girl” unveiled a new trailer alongside the official announcement of its release date. The much-anticipated film, directed by Amitabh Reza, is set to hit theatres across the country on January 24.

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Shakib Khan’s ‘Dorod’ to premiere on OTT ahead of Indian release

Although the film has debuted in over 20 countries, including the USA, Thailand, and Canada, its much-anticipated Indian release continues to face delays.

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Farooki confronts backlash over his new role

Farooki has been facing social media backlash since taking his oath as an adviser to the interim government. Many have labelled him as a collaborator of the previous regime. On his first day in office, he was confronted with these allegations, and rather than avoid them, he addressed them head-on.

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Korean star Song Jae-rim passes away at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-rim was found dead in his Seoul residence. He was 39 years old.

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Reminiscing Humayun Ahmed’s most unforgettable characters

Humayun Ahmed, Bangladesh’s beloved "magician of words," crafted stories that transcended the pages of his books to become an integral part of Bangladeshi cinema and television. With a unique talent for creating compelling characters, he left behind a legacy that continues to captivate audiences even years after his passing.

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‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ trailer teases Ethan Hunt’s last ride

“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is set to release in theatres on May 23, 2025, promising a fittingly explosive and emotional send-off for one of action cinema’s most iconic characters.

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20 years on, 'Veer-Zaara' still resonates across borders

Two decades ago, when Bollywood was still discovering cinema's transformative power, a film that forever redefined love for a generation came along. The legendary Yash Chopra’s "Veer-Zaara", released in 2004, is not just a love story set against the backdrop of political and cultural divides; it is a timeless saga and a poetic rendering of yearning, sacrifice, and boundless commitment. Back in the day, this classic story of a love between an Indian man and a Pakistani woman defied the limitations of mere romance and became an emotion in itself. After all these years, "Veer-Zaara" remains iconic, a film cherished for its artistry, music, and the undying love that it portrays.

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Mehazabien starrer ‘Saba’ selected for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Int’l Film Festival

The Red Sea Festival, now in its fourth edition, is set to take place in Jeddah from December 5 to December 14 and will feature 120 films from 81 countries.

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Songs from Shakib Khan’s ‘Dorod’ follow promising trailer release

In the song's music video, Shakib Khan shares romantic moments with Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan. The Hindi version was released on the T-Series Pop Chartbuster YouTube channel, while the Bengali version debuted on T-Series Bangla and Tiger Media’s YouTube channels.

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Farooki vows to bring visible changes to the cultural sector

Farooki, a renowned filmmaker, acknowledged the longstanding neglect of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. "Let’s not hide the fact—everyone knows the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has long been neglected. The budget for this sector is always limited. But my advantage is that I have an incredible team. Mohammad Azam is at the Bangla Academy, and he’s a brand! I have been following his work for a long time.”

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Veteran actor Manoj Mitra passes away at 86

Renowned Bengali theatre icon Manoj Mitra, celebrated for his powerful farces and fantasy plays that often delved into social and political themes, passed away this morning at a Kolkata hospital.

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The dual faces of mental health disorders in local films

The intrinsically intricate nooks and crevices of the realities of living with mental health disorders can very well be deemed as being only ever harsher than those represented in media. Even the churning and voicing of these complexities via books or writing can only do so much to make people perceive mental health disorders for what they are. However, when push comes to shove, representations of psychological disorders in any form can mean a further step taken to bring awareness to them — and Bangladeshi projects seem to have touched upon two rather specific ways to represent them.

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