Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur will be seen together in Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial venture Sadak 2. The film also stars Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt in crucial roles. The film is set to go on floors by mid of…
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Salman announces the official release date of Dabangg 3
Entertainment Desk The wait is finally over, Bhaijaan Salman Khan has officially announced the release date of his next – Dabangg 3 today on his social media handle. Undoubtedly, one of the most awaited releases this year, Dabangg 3 is…
Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era
Tokyo, Apr 30 (AP/UNB) — Emperor Akihito began his abdication rituals at a Shinto shrine Tuesday morning as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. Television images showed Akihito in a traditional…
Britney reassures fans over mental health
Pop princess Britney Spears took to Instagram Wednesday amid swirling rumors she was being held against her will in a mental facility, telling her 22 million followers: “All is well.” “Hi guys. Just checking in with all of you who…
‘Shonibar Bikel’ stars at Moscow film fest
Entertainment Desk Zahid Hasan has confirmed to reporters that he, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, director of the film “Shonibar Bikel”, are all in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the 41st Moscow International Film Festival. The stars left…
Momtaz turns rapper for music buffs
Cultural Correspondent Folk singer Momtaz turned rapper for the first time for music buffs on April 21. In a Baishakhi programme arranged in Hague, Netherlands the singer presented one of her recent hit songs. Titled ‘Local Bus,’ the song, a…
Kalank becomes the highest opener of 2019
Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt’s fourth outing at the box-office has created a new record. The golden pair of this generation has taken the box-office by a storm with their latest venture Kalank. The magnum opus has become the highest…
Akshay, Suneil Shetty , Paresh Rawal to reunite for Hera Pheri 3
Hera Pheri, the comedy film starring Akshay Kumar, Suneil Shetty and Paresh Rawal has become a cult classic. No surprise then that the makers are planning to come out with its third installment. However, this reunion has taken longer than…
Aneez Bazmee wants to bring back Ajay , Kajol on the big screen
Anees Bazmee who has films like Hulchul, No Entry, Welcome, Singh Is Kinng and Ready to his credit, is now busy directing Pagalpanti starring an ensemble cast of Anil Kapoor, John Abraham, Ileana D’Cruz, Pulkit Samrat, Arshad Warsi, Kriti Kharbanda,…
Backbone releases music video of ‘Valobashi Tomake’
Entertainment Desk Music video of a song titled ‘Valobashi Tomake’ has been released recently. ‘Backbone the Band’ released this video which is its second work. The first video of this band was released on 1st March 2018 with Band music…
Diljit Dosanjh to soon make his South debut?
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh is immensely loved by fans globally. The actor-singer has also starred in Bollywood films and been applauded for his solid performances. Ready to surprise audiences once again, Diljit may soon feature in a South film. Talking…
PM receives treatment at Institute of Ophthalmology
Dhaka, Apr 19 (UNB)- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday received treatment at the National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO) and Hospital at city’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. She went there in the morning, bought a ticket from the counter and took treatment like…
Bangladesh Fashionology Summit in Dhaka on May 2
Dhaka, April 18 – Smart clothing is the fourth industrial textile revolution, a sector that will reach a sales volume of more than $130 billion in 2025, said Mostafiz Uddin, founder of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE). He said this at…
Aretha Franklin earns posthumous Pulitzer
The Queen of Soul is now a Pulitzer Prize winner. Aretha Franklin has been awarded a special citation honouring “her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades”. She becomes the 12th musician, and first female…
Momo in new web series ‘Chena Pother Oporichita’
Entertainment Desk Zakia Bari Momo to act in new web series ‘Chena Pother Oporichita’. Viewers watched her in different roles on the screen. By virtue of her outstanding acting skill, dedication and devotion to acting made her an established position…
Rishi Kapoor’s all praise for ‘Konttho’ trailer
Entertainment Desk Rishi Kapoor’s all praise for ‘Konttho’ trailer The much-awaited trailer of Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy’s next, ‘Konttho’, is out. The film that had piqued the curiosity of the audience right since its poster was released, is receiving…
LRB changed their name to ‘Balam and; The Legacy’
Entertainment Desk After the death of LRB frontman Bachchu on October 18, last year, the iconic Bangladeshi rock band announced their new lead vocal Balam Jahangir, a popular singer and former vocalist of the rock band Warfaze. Following the request…
Shazam! holds off newcomers to top box office again
Lighthearted superhero tale “Shazam!” held on to the top spot on its second weekend, taking an estimated $24.5 million as it kept a flurry of newcomers at bay, industry figures showed today. The family-friendly Warner Bros. flick stars Asher Angel…
Salman wraps up Maheshwar schedule of Dabangg 3
If we had to pick one of Salman Khan’s roles that has the biggest mass following, it would be Chulbul Pandey from the Dabangg series. After the first part had a blockbuster run at the box-office, a sequel was due.…
Academy warned against excluding Netflix from Oscars
It may already have Oscars under its belt, but Netflix’s acceptance by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hangs in the balance. The prestigious body is set to reexamine whether the streaming giant will remain eligible for such…
Singer Subir Nandi on life support
Dhaka, Apr 15 (UNB) – Popular singer Subir Nandi was put on life support after his admission to the coronary care unit (CCU) of Combined Military Hospital (CMH) on Sunday night. Hospital sources said he was taken to the hospital…
Anjan Dutt to perform in Dhaka
Culture Desk Widely popular singer, actor and director in Bangladesh and India, Anjan Dutt is going to bring his recent theatre production ‘Salesman-er Shongshar’ in Dhaka in July. A production of Anjan Dutt Productions, the play will be staged on…
SAARC Film Festival ’19 held in Sri Lanka
Culture Desk SAARC Cultural Centre will be holding the SAARC Film Festival for the 9th consecutive year in 2019 in Sri Lanka. The SAARC Film Festival has built a reputation as being a very important platform and focal point for…
Miss Bangladesh Oishee debuts in music videos
Culture Desk ‘Dotara’ is the first solo song by Badhon Sarker Puja — who requested Oishee act in the music video for it. The song’s lyrics were written by Srabon Sabbir; while the song’s tune and composition were done by…
Obscure’s 13th album to release on Pahela Boishakh
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi rock band Obscure is all set to release their 13th album “Titor Shadhinota” on Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bangla calendar. The news was confirmed by Obscure frontman Said Hasan Tipu in a recent press…
Pahela Baishakh in fashion
Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year turned out to be one of the best festivals in Bangladesh. As the Bangladeshi people began celebrating the day as their prime festival, the fashion houses of the country leave…
Prince Harry, Oprah to make mental health documentaries
Britain’s Prince Harry announced he is teaming up with US celebrity talk show host Oprah Winfrey on a documentary series for Apple about mental health yesterday. The Duke of Sussex, who is set to become a father this month, will…
Game of Thrones’ author to discover TV ending to his saga
“Game of Thrones,” the fantasy epic imagined more than 20 years ago by author George R.R. Martin, will have its much-anticipated finale on HBO later this year. But in a strange twist never before seen in literature, Martin will himself…
Francophonie prize-winning ceremony Friday
Every year, the Francophone community celebrates and promotes worldwide the use of the French language as well as cultural and linguistic diversity. In the framework of the 2019 edition, Alliance Française de Dhaka with the Francophone diplomatic missions in Bangladesh…
Late Sridevi’s Mom to release in China on Mother’s Day
Entertainment Desk Sridevi’s last movie, Mom, was not only critically acclaimed but also a commercial success. Now the makers of the film, Zee Studios, have decided to release it on the occasion of Mother’s Day in China on May 10,…