TV & Film

TV & Film

Nadia reflects on nine years with Nayeem

Touted as one of the sweetest couples in showbiz, FS Nayeem and Nadia celebrated nine wonderful years of marriage on January 14. While Nayeem has been winning hearts with his impressive performances on OTT platforms, Nadia has made her mark with her performance in television dramas and her talent as a dancer. 

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Priyanka Chopra to star alongside Jonas Brothers in a festive film

This heartwarming festive film promises to bring even more joy to fans of Priyanka Chopra and the Jonas family during the 2025 holiday season.

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Justin Baldoni accuses Ryan Reynolds of using a ‘Deadpool’ character to ridicule him

In a recent twist in the ongoing legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the actor has accused Ryan Reynolds of intentionally creating the character Nicepool in “Deadpool & Wolverine” as a means to demean and target him. Baldoni claims the character was designed as a direct effort to mock, intimidate, and publicly humiliate the actor.

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M Night Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ sparks $81m copyright dispute

M Night Shyamalan is facing a copyright infringement trial, accused of copying key elements from an independent film to create his Apple TV+ series, “Servant”. Italian-born filmmaker Francesca Gregorini has sued Shyamalan and Apple, seeking $81 million, alleging that the show borrows from her 2013 film, “The Truth About Emanuel”.

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Maksud Hossain earns spot at Berlinale Talents

Young Bangladeshi filmmaker Maksud Hossain has been selected for Berlinale Talents, a prestigious platform under the Berlin International Film Festival that recognises emerging filmmakers, producers, actors, cinematographers, and industry professionals making strides in their respective fields.

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DIFF Day 5: Runa Khan starrer ‘Neel Poddo’ to screen today

The 23rd Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) commenced last Saturday (January 11) to showcase 220 films from 75 countries across 10 categories. This year the festival includes 44 Bangladeshi films.

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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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How Shah Rukh Khan’s flawed characters make for authentic roles

In Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is primarily synonymous with the romance genre. For decades, the star has brought unforgettable love stories to the silver screen. But while he is most celebrated for his iconic, idealistic roles, SRK’s most compelling performances actually come from his portrayals of flawed lovers—characters who reflect the messier, more nuanced realities of love. These are not heroes with all the answers; they are sometimes selfish, reckless, insecure, and even destructive. It is this raw imperfection that makes SRK’s on-screen romances feel so achingly real.

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‘I call him the great magician’

In some northern provinces of India, the word ‘baazigar’ carries a unique meaning—derived from Persian roots, the word means ‘magician.’ The baazigar community has traditionally embraced magic as their profession. We usually think of magicians as illusionists—capturing audiences’ attention for only a fleeting moment. But in Bollywood, the king of all baazigars, Shah Rukh Khan, has been enchanting viewers for over three decades.

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Ishaa Saha to play Tollywood's latest detective in upcoming series

A new investigator is set to mark in Tollywood, and this time, it’s a woman determined to uncover the truth. Tollywood actress Ishaa Saha is hence stepping into the role of a female detective in an upcoming web-series titled “BB Bakshi”, directed by Joydeep Mukherjee.

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Bangladeshi film ‘The Story of a Rock’ wins acclaim at Tasveer Film Festival

The film portrays the journey of a teenage girl whose life takes a difficult turn after her mother leaves for the Middle East in search of work. The absence of her mother presents the girl with numerous challenges, and a sudden, tragic event drastically alters the trajectory of her life.

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‘To All The Boys’ star Lana Condor weds long-time boyfriend

Lana Condor has started a new chapter in her life by marrying Anthony De La Torre. The couple exchanged vows on Thursday (October 31), after a nine-year relationship, celebrating their union in an intimate ceremony in Malibu, California. 

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Deepika and Ranveer reveal their daughter's name

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh marked their first Diwali as new parents by delighting fans with a special surprise gift.

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The Academy honours SRK’s birthday with an iconic film scene

Yesterday, The Academy chose the perfect day to pay tribute to Shah Rukh Khan's iconic entry scene in Karan Johar's 2001 blockbuster “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”.

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The manifold directions in Imran’s journey

This actor has consistently showcased his remarkable talent on OTT platforms, with standout performances in roles such as Moloy in ‘Mohanagar’ and Amlan in ‘Kaiser’. Through these and other memorable characters, Mostafizur Noor Imran has proven his versatility and skill, solidifying his reputation as a standout actor in the industry.

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Srijato threatens legal action against Kapil's show over disrespect of Rabindra Sangeet

Srijato wrote, “Perhaps due to Kajol's Bengali roots, they chose a Tagore song to mock. It wasn’t a random choice; the script had to have been crafted a certain way. I won’t go into details about exactly what happened or how, but the way Krushna Abhishek mocked and made gestures about the song ‘Ekla Cholo Re’ went beyond the bounds of respect and decency, at least in my eyes.”

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Saudi Arabia bans two upcoming Bollywood Diwali films

The much-anticipated films “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” by Anees Bazmee and “Singham Again” by Rohit Shetty are set for a Diwali worldwide release, sparking excitement over their upcoming box office showdown, with advance ticket sales already underway. However, reports from India Today reveal that Saudi Arabia has imposed a ban on the screening of both films.

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