Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan are set to captivate the audience with their crackling chemistry in David Dhawan’s Coolie No 1. The 90s hit is being remade by David Dhawan and will feature Varun and Sara in the lead.…
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Newcomer Emma Corrin nabs Diana role in ‘The Crown’
Los Angeles, Apr 10 (AP/UNB) — Lady Diana Spencer, aka Princess Diana, is joining Netflix’s “The Crown.” British newcomer Emma Corrin will play the ill-fated future wife of Prince Charles in the drama series. Corrin’s credits include a guest part…
Fireman Sohel Rana dies giving space to those threatened by fire
Dhaka, April 08 – The brave heart Sohel Rana who succumbed to his injuries in the Banani fire rescued at least 40 people during the frantic operation. “While he was extinguishing fire standing on the ladder, he was making space…
Alia spotted at Javed Akhtar’s residence
Alia Bhatt is one of the finest actors Bollywood has today. The diva has some exciting projects lined up for 2019. Her last release Gully Boy was a big hit at the box-office and now the actress is gearing up…
Irrfan Khan to begin shooting for Hindi Medium sequel?
It was in March last year when Irrfan Khan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour. He later flew to London for his treatment. Amidst all this, the actor visited India a few times and soon rumours of him starring in the…
Tele Samad laid to eternal rest
Munshiganj, Apr 7 (UNB) – Renowned film actor and comedian Tele Samad who passed away at a hospital in the capital on Saturday was laid to eternal rest at his village home in Sadar upazila on Sunday. He was buried…
Coolie No 1 to be released on Varun ’s birthday
Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan are set to captivate the audience with their crackling chemistry in David Dhawan’s Coolie No 1. The 90s hit is being remade by David Dhawan and will feature Varun and Sara in the lead.…
Boishakhi Utshob 1426 at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, April 2019 – A colourful and effervescent Boishakhi Utsob awaits guests at Amari Dhaka bringing special offerings along. The start of the Bengali New Year will see distinctive offerings from both Amaya Food Gallery and Cascade Lobby Lounge –…
Bangladesh film comedy star Tele Samad passes away
Dhaka, Apr 6 (UNB) – Renowned actor and comedian Tele Samad died at a city hospital on Saturday. He was 74. Tele Samad breathed his last in the city’s Square Hospital in the noon, said Zayed Khan, general secretary of…
Madhuri’s dance track in Kalank in news
Dharma Productions’ upcoming film Kalank has been in the news since its inception. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal parts and is directed by Abhishek Varman.…
Salman Khan to launch his niece Alizeh
Speculation about Alizeh, Salman Khan’s niece’s Bollywood debut has been rife for a long time now. Some said she was going to star in Dabangg 3 but parents, Alvira and Atul Agnihotri were quick to deny the reports saying that…
Foreign Diplomats in BD on pleasure trip to Sreemangal
Dhaka, Apr 5 (UNB) – Diplomats stationed in Dhaka and heads of some international organisations are in Sreemangal to spend some time in one of the most verdant places in Bangladesh. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen is leading the delegation…
New York debuts arts complex
A sparkling new addition to New York’s cultural offerings will open Friday, a highly anticipated interdisciplinary complex aiming to be an every man’s art space in the upscale Hudson Yards real estate development. The futuristic Shed institution, constructed on a…
Shatrughan Sinha quits BJP, joins Congress
Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who has announced that he is quitting the BJP, on Sunday said he decided to go with the Congress as it was a national party in the “true sense” and family friend Lalu Prasad also advised him…
Sara unscripted, unflappable, and unstopped
Sara Ali Khan’s latest magazine cover has aptly put forth the distinctive traits of the young starlet as she brings in the summer with her breathtaking looks. Donning a red and white short dress, Sara Ali Khan looks summer ready…
“Rolling Stones” tour ‘to resume in July
The “Rolling Stones” US tour is likely to take place in July, following news that Mick Jagger had to postpone 17 dates due to ill health. The band is working with promoters to reschedule the shows, amid reports that Jagger…
Soccer great Pele hospitalized with urinary infection
Paris, Apr 4 (AP/UNB) — Soccer great Pele was hospitalized in Paris on Wednesday because of a urinary infection following a meeting with Kylian Mbappe in the French capital, his spokesman said. Pepito Fornos told The Associated Press the three-time…
Suspect in rapper Nipsey Hussle shooting arrested
Los Angeles police said Tuesday they had arrested the man suspected of murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle, ending a two-day manhunt following the Grammy-nominated artist’s shock death. The LAPD said the suspect, Eric Holder, was in police custody in connection with…
Lyricist behind ‘Pagol Mon Re’, Ahmed Kaiser no more
Culture Desk Lyricist behind the song ‘Pagol Mon Re’ Ahmed Kaiser has breathed his last. The songwriter died at the age of 62 on Monday at his residence in Charkhali village in Patuakhali. He was suffering from heart complications. Poet…
Mexico rocker dies in apparent suicide
A Mexican rock star was found dead Monday after tweeting that he planned to kill himself in a “radical declaration of innocence” after being accused of sexual harassment by the country’s #MeToo movement. Armando Vega Gil, 63, the bassist for…
‘Meenalaap’ wins Ritwik Ghatak Golden Award
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi film-maker Suborna Senjutee Tushee’s short film “Meenalaap”- “Fish Musing”- won the Ritwick Ghatak Golden Award for the Best Short Fiction, at the 2nd South Asian Short Film Festival 2019 in Kolkata on Monday. Amitabh Reza Chowdhury also…
BNP pushes for Khaleda’s treatment at specialised hospital
Dhaka, Apr 1 (UNB) – Though its chairperson Khaleda Zia has been taken to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), BNP is still rigid on its stance on shifting her to any specialised hospital for ensuring her better treatment. “We’re…
Grammy-nominated US rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead
Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle was shot dead in the US city of Los Angeles on Sunday, US media reported. A Los Angeles police department spokesman could not confirm the deceased victim’s name, but told AFP that a shooting on Sunday…
Alia Bhatt opens up about suffering from anxiety
Alia Bhatt is at the top of her game currently. The actress’ last release Gully Boy was a massive success and her upcoming release Kalank is creating a mega buzz among the audience already. Alia has some big projects in…
The Bollywood factor in India’s election
“India will not fear terror,” we hear the flag-waving strongman say, as he leads followers and soldiers in the snowy terrain of Kashmir before they come under a hail of bullets from militants. “Terror will fear India.” The man portrayed…
Never to fly again
M ZAHIDUL HAQUE The sky was clear The sun was shining A dazzling morning! Everything was perfect No fear of any turbulence The pilot was in relaxed mood Navigating me in his full confidence. I was in a maiden flight,…
Aamir to undergo major transformation for his next project
Aamir Khan is also known as Mr. Perfectionist for all the good reasons. The actor not only plays amazing characters in his movies but also makes serious efforts in making them look realistic. Aamir Khan has undergone incredible transformation for…
Janhvi to star opposite Rajkummar Rao
Janhvi Kapoor made her Bollywood debut with Shashank Khaitan’s Dhadak. Being the daughter of a legendary actress like the late Sridevi sure comes with its fair share of expectations. But Janhvi managed to impress the audience and the critics with…
Malaika , Arjun Kapoor to get married on April 19
Reports have been doing rounds for quite some time now that Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor will be getting married this year. The couple will reportedly tie the knot on April 19. According to the buzz, the rumoured couple will…
Suborna Mustafa, Sabyasachi in Cox’s Bazar for shoot
Entertainment Desk The much talked upcoming movie “Gondi” of Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s has been in the spotlight from the beginning of this year, for its storyline and cast. The first part of the film was shot in London while the…