TV & Film
‘Toofan’ trailer out: A glimpse into the dark world of a gangster
The trailer opens with a chilling voiceover from Chanchal Chowdhury, describing the titular character, Toofan, with the lines: "He is not humane, he is not savage either, Toofan is what he wanted to be…monster (rakkhosh)." This sets the tone for the dark and intense journey of Toofan, portrayed by Shakib Khan, from his adolescence to his rise as a notorious national-level criminal.
Review / ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3: A triumphant return to regency romance
"Bridgerton" recently waltzed right back onto our screens for its third season — this time centring on the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. In this season, Penelope, secretly the gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, grapples with revealing her true identity while on a mission to find herself a suitable spouse. Colin, on the other hand, returns from his travels with newfound confidence.
Father’s Day Special / ‘If I could embrace him one more time’
Fathers play a great role in a child’s life. They are the shadow, guide, and often the most reliable friend one can have. Commemorating International Father’s Day today, stars who have lost their father have expressed feelings that remain untold, and what they would say if they got another chance.
Alia Bhatt’s deepfake video goes viral again, fans react
Alia Bhatt’s fans were shocked and worried after a new deepfake video of her went viral. In the AI-generated video, Alia appears to join the GRWM (Get Ready With Me) trend. The video, posted on Instagram by a user named Sameeksha Avtr has already garnered over 17 million views.
Bubly takes jab at journalist during her film’s press conference
Recently, she attended the press conference for her upcoming movie “Revenge”, starring Ziaul Roshan at BFDC. Directed by Mohammad Iqbal, the film is a mix of comedy, action, and romance.
Review / ‘Golam Mamun’: A compelling spin-off of crime, betrayal, and societal reflections
Even though “Golam Mamun” is a spin-off series, Shihab Shaheen uses it to reflect our current socio-political realities through fiction and brief dialogues, highlighting numerous inconsistencies in our surroundings. However, we should question his portrayal of everything under an invisible shadow, or ‘Hukumat’. This ‘invisible’ aspect implants a spectral reality in our minds, which eventually seems insurmountable. The ruling apparatus takes full advantage of this, becoming more active in masking their failures.
'Bridgerton' adds over £250m to UK economy, reports Netflix
"Bridgerton" has not only increased its viewership on Netflix but has also significantly contributed to the UK economy. According to Netflix, the franchise created by Shonda Rhimes, including Seasons 1-3 and the spinoff "Queen Charlotte", has generated more than £250 million for the economy since its premiere in December 2020, supporting nearly 5,000 local businesses.
Sabila Nur to feature as Jatrapala dancer in ‘Princess Diana’
Actress Sabila Noor has showcased her versatility in various roles across TV dramas and OTT platforms. Now, she is taking on the character of a Jatrapala dancer named Princess Diana in a Noyeem Imtiaz Neamul directorial drama, that shares the same title.
‘Cop’ Sabila stoked for her new role
In the world of Bangladeshi drama, the dynamic duo of Sabila Nur and Ziaul Faruq Apurba has consistently captivated audiences with their performances in a variety of roles, particularly in romantic narratives.
Kangana Ranaut advises 'meditation' for those cheering slap incident
In the aftermath of being slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport, actor turned BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut has condemned those mocking the incident. Kangana asserted that individuals celebrating the violence against her should examine their own “psychological criminal tendencies.”
‘Jongli’ introduces Dighi as the second heroine
The film “Jongli,” starring Siam Ahmed, has already created waves on social media with the unveiling of the first look at the characters played by Siam and Bubly in its posters.
Imran Khan opens up about being skinny-shamed
In a candid interview with Humans of Bombay, Bollywood actor Imran Khan has shed light on his struggles with body image and the societal pressures he faced to conform to certain standards of beauty. Imran revealed that he has been subjected to skinny-shaming, an issue that he believes highlights the double standards in how men and women are judged based on their appearance.
‘Dark World’ joins Eid release race
Mustafizur Rahman Manik’s “Dark World” is set to release on Eid-ul-Azha. The production house confirmed the release date by unveiling a poster of the film yesterday.
Dipjol backs Hindi film imports to ‘revive film industry’
After assuming his role as general secretary of BFAA in April, Dipjol declared his intention to block the import of Hindi films. At that time, he stated, "We are not in favour of importing Hindi films. We will try to prevent their import as Hindi culture negatively impacts our local culture.”
Abul Hayat, Manoj Mitra and others earn significant awards in Kolkata
Celebrated Bangladeshi actor Abul Hayat, Kolkata's theatre luminary Manoj Mitra, filmmaker Prabhat Roy, and film producer Purnima Dutta were honoured in a grand ceremony in Kolkata yesterday (June 8).
‘I am sorry, please don't dwell on my past actions’: Pori Moni to Mim
In 2022, Pori Moni and Bidya Sinha Mim engaged in a tug of war on social media, where Pori Moni accused Mim of trying to get close to her then-husband, Sariful Razz. The "Gunin" actress posted a series of statuses where she accused Mim of “mingling too much” with Sariful Razz and not “being satisfied with her husband.”
Bubly, Bobby, and Mimi to face off this Eid
This Eid-ul-Azha, it is almost certain that three films will hit the silver screens—“Toofan”, “Moyurakkhi” and “Revenge”. These films feature three ace actresses -- Shobnom Bubly, Eamin Haque Bobby and Indian actress Mimi Chakraborty.
How Tanjin Tisha became a barber
After her father's passing, Bonnhi, a young college graduate, is abruptly mandated to take up his profession to support her family. She takes up scissors and razors in the village bazaar, riding her father’s old bicycle to take her late father’s spot as a barber. Initially, she fights an uphill battle as the villagers are reluctant to let her do the job. Although the villagers grow accustomed to her skills, her family still becomes the victim of chronic discrimination, eventually forcing them to leave the area.
