Entertainment Desk Famed Bengali film actor Partha Mukhopadhyay died at a private hospital here on Monday, family sources said. He was 70. Mukhopadhyay was ailing for some time.
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Priyanka says she is optimistic about Padmavati’s release
Priyanka says she is optimistic about Padmavati’s releasePriyanka Chopra who is known to conquer the world with her talent and skill landed in Mumbai a few days back. The diva has put all her time to use after coming back…
In Christmas message, queen honors cities hit by terror
London, Dec 25 (AP/UNB) — Queen Elizabeth II is using her annual Christmas message to pay tribute to the way the cities of London and Manchester pulled together after extremist attacks this year.
Salman, Shilpa face legal trouble for using Bhangi
Salman Khan who is currently enjoying the positive feedback that has been coming in for Tiger Zinda Hai seems to have been dragged into another legal battle.
Elocutionist Dahlia Ahmed to perform at National Museum
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre is going to organise an evening of ‘Poetry Recitation by Dahlia Ahmed’ at Kabi Sufia Kamal Auditorium, Bangladesh National Museum, Shahbagh in the city. The poetry recitation will be held on December 23 at…
Taimur gets a forest as first birthday present
While most parents are busy pampering their children with toys and gadgets on their birthday, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have set new parenting goals for everyone out there.
Taskeen Rahman: From villain to hero
Entertainment Desk Do you remember the blue-eyed actor from Dhaka Attack film? Who snatched the spotlight from hero Arefin Shuvo being a villain? Yes, he is none other than Taskeen Rahman who impressed audiences with his ‘bad-boy’ charm and of…
Varun, Alia deny signing any Karan Johar’s “Shiddat”
Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt say that they have “no idea” about Karan Johar’s upcoming project “Shiddat”. Post “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, Karan has been trying to make another magnum opus titled “Shiddat” and according to reports, he…
Juhi Chawla: Films are still hero-centric
Juhi Chawla feels there is a lot of pressure on the girls on-screen today, and wonders if wearing shorter dresses and aiming for a ‘size-zero’ frame is really an ‘expression of freedom’. The actress said a lot has changed for…
Anita Hill to chair Hollywood harassment commission
A special commission to combat sexual harassment in the entertainment and media industries will be chaired by lawyer and academic Anita Hill. The first meeting of the Commission on Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace was attended by…
Actor-director Neeraj passes away
Bollywood actor, writer and filmmaker Neeraj Vora, in coma since a year, died at a Mumbai hospital in the wee hours of Thursday. He was 54.
ATN Bangla starts new award from this year
Culture Desk ATN Bangla is about to initiate a new award for media personalities from this year. The first award giving ceremony will be held on December 27 at the Noboratri Hall of Bashundhara International Convention Center.
Kohli-Anuska wedding celebrated in India
He’s the “king” of Indian cricket. She’s a glamorous Bollywood actress and former model. Newlyweds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are celebrity royalty and India is cock-a-hoop over their marriage. “Officially India’s First Couple,” screamed the front page of Mumbai…
Actress Anushka Sharma, cricketer Virat Kohli tie the knot
We are very happy to announce that Ms Anushka Sharma and Mr Virat Kohli got married at a private ceremony in Italy, today. The wedding was attended by close family and a few friends as they wished their wedding to…
US Nobel laureate worries politics could undermine science
Stockholm, Dec 11 (AP/UNB) — An American researcher who shared this year’s Nobel Prize for medicine bluntly criticized political developments at home in his address at the awards’ gala banquet Sunday night. Michael Rosbash, who was honoured for his work…
Salman celebrates mom Salma’s birthday
Salman Khan is currently waiting for the release of the film Tiger Zinda Hai, even as he’s continuously shooting for his television show. The actor, who is known to hold his family above everything else, proved that yet again. Even…
Princes William and Harry chose sculptor for Diana statue
London, Dec 10 (AP/UNB)— Kensington Palace says Princes William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley to create a statute of their mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.
Five receive Rokeya Award
Five persons on Saturday received prestigious Rokeya Padak, 2017 for their outstanding contributions to the society and the empowerment of womenfolk. They are– Freedom Fighter and organiser Mazeda Shawkat Ali, journalist Mahfuza Khatun Baby Moudud (Posthumous), Artiste Suraiya Rahman, writer…
Daisy Ridley: Social media is bad for mental health
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley says becoming famous made her delete her social media. The 25-year-old, who stars as Rey in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, quit Instagram earlier this year. In an interview with Radio Times, she says she…
Why Kangana said no to Azmi’s petition
Kangana Ranaut calls a spade a spade and doesn’t fear speaking her mind. She has always expressed her take on issues that matter but there were reports suggesting that she refused to sign a petition seeking Deepika Padukone’s safety from…
Silence breakers – Time Person of the Year
Time magazine has named “The Silence Breakers,” representing people who came forward to report sexual misconduct, as its Person of the Year. It’s a recognition of the cultural reckoning this year and the #MeToo movement, which represents the people, mostly…
Karan Johar to announce next film with Sonakshi soon
Filmmaker Karan Johar said he will announce a new film with actress Sonakshi Sinha within the next two weeks. Their last collaboration was ‘Ittefaq’, directed by Abhay Chopra and produced by his production house. “I am very happy that I…
Salman, Priyanka among Variety’s 500 most influential people
Each year the popular US entertainment magazine Variety unveils the world’s 500 most influential people who are shaping the global $2 trillion entertainment industry.This year, the list included 12 Indian faces from the Bollywood industry including Salman Khan and Priyanka…
Priyanka’s ‘A Kid Like Jake’ selected for Sundance Film Festival
Priyanka Chopra starrer ‘A Kid Like Jake’ has been selected for the Sundance Film Festival, which will take place in January. The Indian actress said the film is a story that needs to be “told and seen”Priyanka on Thursday tweeted,…
Neil Young releases vast archive and new politically loaded album
Neil Young on Friday opened an exhaustive online archive of his half-century career, as the rock legend charged ahead on a politically loaded new album.In a project whose breadth has no parallels among musicians of his level of fame, Young…
Jolie super-fan has 50 surgeries to look like her
An Angelina Jolie super-fan has amazed her own social media followers with photos that show her trying to emulate the Hollywood star. Sahar Tabar, 22, from Tehran, Iran, has an Instagram account filled with snaps that show her with Angelina-esque…
Israfil Shaheen, Ruma Modok honored
Entertainment Desk Theatre, a prominent theater troupe in the country, organized a commemorative event on Monday at the National Art Plaza of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy to mark the 92nd birth anniversary of martyred intellectual Professor Munier Chowdhury. At the program…
Royal fan urges Harry, Meghan to have India honeymoon, many kids
Mumbai cafe owner Boman Kohinoor, arguably India’s biggest fan of the British royal family, wants Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to honeymoon in India and have lots of children. The 95-year-old, who met Harry’s older brother William and wife Catherine…
American actress Meghan Markle to be a new kind of royal
London, Nov 28 (AP/UNB) — She is an entertainment figure in her own right, and an outspoken woman comfortable talking about her background and her passions. American actress Meghan Markle will be a new type of royal when she weds…