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Zahur opened up about the industry’s longstanding disregard for actors who play maternal or supporting characters. Despite her national recognition—including multiple National Film Awards—she says she was frequently underpaid, and often not paid at all.
“Ural”, the debut feature by Zobaydur Rahman, releases today across Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, and Lion Cinemas in Dhaka. Marking World Friendship Day on August 3, the film celebrates the bonds between youth, with a story that weaves together camaraderie, rebellion, love, and resistance against injustice.
The Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada is known for spotlighting horror, supernatural, and fantasy genres. Nuhash Humayun’s horror web-series “Dui Shaw” was notably screened at the festival yesterday and the director himself is currently in Canada to attend the event.
It has been one year since the passing of singer Hassan Abidur Reja Jewel, best known for his iconic 90s tracks such as “Ek Bikele” and “Bedona Shudhui Bedona”.
Rock band Odd Signature has postponed its comeback concert, originally scheduled for August 1, following the death of sound engineer and musician AK Ratul.
Ratul, alongside Owned, carved a blazing path in Bangladesh's underground music industry, leaning heavily towards nu-metal and grunge-inspired music
The Battery Dance Festival 2025 will feature performances from eight international dance companies alongside eight New York-based groups, celebrating the universal language of dance through live performances, workshops, and immersive experiences for all ages. The free, outdoor event is known for bringing together diverse cultures and artistic expressions in the heart of New York City.
Twenty-seven years after the release of the classic Bangladesh-India joint production “Hothat Brishti”, a remake titled “Abar Hothat Brishti” is now in the works. The original 1998 film first aired on television before hitting cinemas and went on to become a box office success. Alongside the storyline, its songs—especially those sung by Nachiketa Chakraborty—remain beloved to this day.
Comedy icon Eddie Murphy is stepping into the shoes of the legendary Inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther film, he confirmed in a recent interview with NBC’s Today. This marks Murphy’s addition to yet another iconic franchise, following hits like “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Coming to America”, and “Shrek”.
The ancestral homes of Hindi cinema legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan’s Peshawar are being restored to become heritage museums, officials confirmed yesterday. The two-year project—aimed at preserving the cultural legacy of the actors—has officially begun, with a projected cost of $247049.46 (Rs 70 million).
The trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash”—the third chapter in James Cameron’s record-shattering sci-fi saga—was officially released earlier than planned, following an online leak that caught the studio off guard.
Originally scheduled for release on July 24, the film’s OTT debut was postponed out of respect for the July 21 tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College.
Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story.
Veteran actor, playwright, and director Abul Hayat has significantly reduced his screen appearances in recent times. However, he remains open to acting if the story and character appeal to him. “I no longer have the energy to work continuously like before. With age, the body demands rest. But I can’t stay away from acting altogether. So, if there’s a good story and a character I like, I’ll definitely consider it,” he shared.
“I wasn’t there to prove anything,” Manoshi Sarkar told The Daily Star. “I was there to reclaim the woman I’d put on hold.”
A year removed, the rapper has now voiced his frustration in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, about how hip-hop artistes are being treated in shows organised in the aftermath of the July movement.
