Monday, November 17, 2025

Get Your First Look at Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ Adaptation

Jane Austen’s novel ‘Persuasion’ is being adapted by the streaming giant Netflix for a feature-length project, which will reportedly star Fifty Shades alum Dakota Johnson taking on the role of Anne Elliot. Helmed by British theater director Carrie Cracknell, the film will take a “modern, witty approach” to Austen’s famous work, Variety reported. A highly ... Read more

Pori Moni resumes incomplete works

Following an eventful one month, popular film actress Pori Moni has recently returned to work. She will complete her remaining film projects and will also start shooting for her newly-signed movies. Last Tuesday and Wednesday, Pori Moni, real name Shamsunnahar Smrity, attended a dubbing session in the capital for director Iftekhar Shuvo’s upcoming movie Mukhosh, ... Read more

Akshay Kumar’s mother passes away; ‘she was my core’, actor writes emotionally

Indian superstar Akshay Kumar’s mother, Aruna Bhatia, whose health condition was deteriorating for the last few days, passed away earlier today. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Hiranandani Hospital, where she was in the ICU. The actor mourned his mother in a tweet that read: “She was my core. And today I feel an unbearable pain ... Read more

Salman Shah’s 25th death anniv today

Today is the 25th anniversary of the death of Dhallywood actor Salman Shah, who won the hearts of millions of film lovers across the country with his acting in films Keyamat Theke Keyamat, Sujan Sakhi, Ananda Osru and others. Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association will observe the actor’s death anniversary organising a programme at Bangladesh Film ... Read more

KBC 13: Himani Bundela becomes season’s first crorepati

Himani Bundela a teacher by profession from Agra and now an inspiration for all took over the hot seat on Monday (August 30) of Kaun Banega Crorepati 13’s and crossed the 15-question mark to win one crore. As per the latest promo shared by SONY TV, the 25-year-old, who is visually impaired, managed to win ... Read more

Shah Rukh Khan is the most in-demand actor in new survey

Topping the list of 10 most in-demand stars worldwide is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, followed by Allu Arjun, Priyanka Chopra bags the third position Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and South Indian hero Allu Arjun have srcured the top three spots in a survey that analysed the topten in-demand actors on ... Read more

Saif Ali Khan’s life ‘changed’ after Taimur’s birth

The actor wrote about it in Kareena Kapoor’s book, Pregnancy Bible Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was already a father of two when he welcomed Taimur in 2016 with now-wife Kareena Kapoor. In a recent interview, Saif Ali Khan revealed that his life “changed” after Taimur was born. According to Pinkvilla, Saif Ali Khan shared ... Read more

Niloy Alamgir ties the knot

Actor and model Niloy Alamgir got married. The bride’s name is Tasnuva Tabassum Hridi. He is a first year student of Dhaka Home Economics College. However, Niloy updated the issue of marriage on Facebook on Wednesday, but the marriage was completed on July 7. Besides study Hridi is involved with journalism. Although she is not engaged in ... Read more

Fakir Alamgir no more

Legendary singer and freedom fighter Fakir Alamgir passed away at 10:56pm on Friday in the capital’s United Hospital. He had been suffering from Covid-19, and was 71 years old at the time of passing. He had also suffered from a heart attack at around 10:00pm while in ventilation at the Covid unit. Fakir Alamgir was ... Read more

Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ leads Bangladeshi content at ZEE5’s US launch

ZEE5, the world’s largest streaming service for South Asian content, was launched in the USA on June 22. The launch announcement was made by Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global. She was joined by the special guest, actor and entrepreneur Priyanka Chopra Jonas. On the occasion, ZEE5 announced a host of originals across languages ... Read more

Popular film actor Wasim dies

Actor Mesbahuddin Ahmed, popularly known as Wasim, died at 12:40am on Sunday at Shahabuddin Medical College Hospital in the capital. He was 74. Wasim was suffering from aging-associated diseases. He is survived by one son. Bangladesh Film Artistes’ Association general secretary Zayed Khan confirmed the matter in a Facebook post. Wasim was born on March ... Read more

Veteran actress Kabori dies

Film industry mourns death of ‘pretty girl’ Veteran actress Sarah Begum Kabori died of COVID-19 at about 12:20 am on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Sheikh Russel National Gastroliver Institute and Hospital in the capital at the age of 73. Her son Shaker Chisti confirmed the matter to media. Film industry insiders expressed deep shock ... Read more

Abdul Kader dies

Renowned actor Abdul Kader passed away today at the capital’s Evercare Hospital at 8:20 am. The news was confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Zahida Islam. The actor, who was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in Chennai’s Christian Medical Hospital, returned to Dhaka on December 20. After immediately being admitted to Evercare Hospital, he had tested