Showtime Desk Douglas Wilmer, the actor who portrayed the classic role of Sherlock Holmes in the mid 60s, has died at the age of 96. Wilmer died in a hospital in Ipswich, England on Thursday, March 31. He was suffering…
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Filmmaker Shahidul Islam passes away
Dhaka – Prominent filmmaker Shahidul Islam Khokon died at a hospital in the city on Monday morning. He was at 59. He breathed his last at Uttara Adhunik Hospital at 8:15am, said Mushfiqur Rahman Guljar, gereal secretary of Chalachitra Porichalak…
Sunaina’s Boutique brings dazzling collections of Pohela Boishakh
News Desk Keeping in concern Bangali’s biggest festival – Pohela Boishakh, Sunaina’s Boutique brings the finest & colorful collections of Designer Sarees & Salwar Kamizs’, 3pcs, Shoes, Fashion Accessories & other Fashion products.
Drew Barrymore,Will Kopelman split after 3 years of marriage
Just one day after news broke that the two were splitting, Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman have released a statement to People: “Sadly our family is separating legally, although we do not feel this takes away from us being a…
Dev for Indo-Bangla production
Entertainment Desk Tollywood’s heartthrob Dev has been cast as one of the leads in the upcoming joint production between India and Bangladesh. Jazz Multimedia from Bangladesh and SK Movies f rom India will jointly bring in the production. Details of…
National Film Day being observed Sunday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will observe the National Film Day on Sunday, UNB news agency reported. They have chalked out elaborate programmes for the day.
Films on Liberation War screened
Culture Desk A two-day festival featuring live music and films on independence struggles was held at the auditorium of National Art Gallery in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Chalachitram Film Society in association with the academy organised the event as a tribute…
Alliance Française showcases ‘Three Shadows of Art’
A 15-day solo fine arts show, ‘Three Shadows of Art’ by artist M Rashed Alam, is now going on at La Galerie of the Alliance Française de Dhaka in Dhanmondi.The exhibition revolves around the theme of celebration of life both…
No respect for actors these days: Kareena
For almost 16 years now, Kareena Kapoor Khan has been an integral part of the Hindi film industry. The actress, who has not only given hits but is also known for her critically acclaimed roles, however, says people nowadays don’t…
World’s greatest female architect Zaha Hadid dies
Iraqi-born British architect Zaha Hadid, the first female winner of the top Pritzker Architecture Prize, has died at the age of 65.
Priyanka promises ‘epic’ Hindi version of ‘The Jungle Book’
Priyanka Chopra, who has a fan in Neel Sethi — the Mowgli of Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’ — has asked the Indian-American child actor to brace up for an adventurous ride with the Hindi dubbed version of the international film.…
Prioty rejects Bollywood film
Cultural Reporter Miss Ireland 2014 Maksuda Akhter Prioty, of Bangladesh origin, has refused a Bollywood producer after an offensive offer. The information was gathered from her Facebook status along with screenshots of the conversation. The actress said that a noted…
Katrina Kaif: My mum is not here to meet Neetu Kapoor
Katrina Kaif, whose wardrobe overhaul has been generating a lot of buzz, caused a mild furore on the red carpet of a recent gala with yet another show-stopping outfit. Only this time, it was flawlessly complemented by her inner radiance.…
Jennifer Lawrence interested in making more ‘X-Men’ films
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence says she is eager to star in more “X-Men” films.“I am dying to come back. I love these movies, I love being in them. I love ensemble movies because it’s not on anyone’s shoulders,” Lawrence told…
Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke dies, age 69
Oscar-winning American actress Patty Duke, widely known for the 1960s show “The Patty Duke Show,” died on March 29, her representative told Reuters. She was 69 years old. Duke died Tuesday morning in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from sepsis due to…
Adoring mother tongue with literary creations
By Nava Thakuria Guwahati: Celebrated Kannada writer Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa, wh o is widely regarded as one of modern India’s foremost novelists, opines that the children in schools across India should be taught in mother tongue. Professor Bhyrappa, who was…
Bangladeshi films at London Bengali Film Festival
Entertainment Desk Screening three Bangladeshi films, the London Bengali Film Festival (LBFF) is going to kick off on April 14 in London amidst the festivity of the Bengali new year. LBFF is an annual celebration of films from or about…
Hollywood’s French film showcase announces bold line-up
Los Angeles – The world’s largest festival of French film hits Hollywood next month with a provocative line-up exploring Islamist terrorism and women’s rights, and tackling the thorny issue of racism in the entertainment industry. COLCOA will showcase a record…
Woody Allen’s Cafe Society to open Cannes Film Festival
Woody Allen’s latest work, Cafe Society, will open this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Starring Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Steve Carell, the movie centres on the buzzing cafe society of 1930s Hollywood. It makes Allen the first director to present…
Patty Duke dies aged 69
Oscar-winning American actress Patty Duke, widely known for the 1960s show “The Patty Duke Show”, died on Tuesday, her representative told Reuters. She was 69 years old.Duke died Tuesday morning in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho from sepsis due to a ruptured…
Indo-Bangla joint production turns out the best Bangla film
Cultural Desk Shongkhochil, a joint production of Bangladesh and India, has won the award for Best Bangla Film at the Indian National Film Awards. The announcement came at the ceremony of the 63rd National Film Awards held on Monday, March…
Tom Hanks sued for negligence in son Chet’s alleged car accident
A man is suing Chet Hanks for allegedly rear-ending him on a California highway last year, and he’s holding Chet’s parents, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, partially responsible. Tom and Rita are both named as defendants along with Chet in…
20 food-focused must read books for this spring
Danielle Nierenberg Food Tank has selected 20 books that will inspire and inform readers on topics ranging from food justice to urban composting to local food systems. These books highlight the important authors and change-makers whose creativity and innovation are…
Donald Trump’s daughter welcomes 3rd child with Jared Kushner
The 34-year-old fashion designer and entrepreneur gave birth to her third child with husband Jared Kushner today, adding to their growing brood. Married for seven years, Trump wed the real estate developer in 2009 after two years of dating. “Jared…
Taming the mental monster
Sudhirendar Sharma Women in the Middle East have begun to question those aspects of their culture that injures them in the name of religious protection. More often than not, prohibition of any kind triggers hidden human desires to surface with…
Adele grew beard after getting pregnant
Singer Adele has revealed that she grew facial hair after getting pregnant.Performing at the SSE Hydro Arena here, the “Make you feel my love” hitmaker surprised her fans as she said that she grew a beard because she had so…
An evening with poet Syed Shamsul Haq
Culture Desk Indira Gandhi Culture Centre organised ‘An Evening with Poet Syed Shamsul Haq’ on March 25 at the IGCC, Gulshan in the city. The poet recited several poems—-Ami Kobita Likhchi, Aar Kichu Nei, Ektu Beshi Chilo, Jagannath Hall –…
Ken Howard, president of prominent Hollywood union, dies
Entertainment Desk Ken Howard, president of the prominent Hollywood actors’ union SAG-AFTRA, died Wednesday at age 71, the organization said. Howard died at his home near Los Angeles, the union said, without specifying the cause of death. An Emmy and…
‘Batman v Superman’ shatters records
“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” steamrolled past records, debuting to a gargantuan $170.1 million over Easter weekend despite being pilloried by critics.That ranks as the top opening weekend for a DC Comics film, the best March launch ever, and…
‘The Catch’ bosses Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers talk reshooting
The latest entry from Shondaland bows this week: “The Catch,” starring Mireille Enos and Peter Krause. While it inherits “How to Get Away with Murder’s” timeslot, right after “Scandal,” its tone couldn’t be more different — it’s far more playful…