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'Golui' receives screening permit in Jamalpur once again
After being restricted from screening in Jamalpur, Shakib Khan-starrer film ‘Golui received permission from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday to continue screening the film in the district.
Released on this year’s Eid-Ul-Fitr, the the government-funded film was being screened at the Jamalpur district Shilpakala Academy, Mirza Azam Auditorium in Jamalpur Sadar, Nurunnahar Multipurpose Auditorium in Madarganj and Faridul Haque Khan Dulal Auditorium in Islampur since the release of the movie, as there is no theater or cineplexes in Jamalpur except Asha Cinema Hall in Melandah Upazila.
However, Jamalpur Deputy Commissioner Mursheda Zaman restricted the screening of the film stating that no "commercial movie" would be screened at these places, according to the Cinematograph Act, 1918.
This decision sparked massive criticism among the anticipating audiences, and several other Dhallywood filmmakers, actors and crew have expressed dissatisfaction over the decision on social media, including Shakib Khan himself.
On Tuesday, Jamalpur Additional Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Mokleshur Rahman and Islampur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Tanvir Hasan Ruman have granted access to screen the movie as per the directive of the Ministry, according to 'Golui's director S A Haque Olike.
Now that the restriction has been lifted, Olike said that the filmmakers, actors and crew of Bangladeshi cinema reverted the restriction through their protest.
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“I wholeheartedly thank the honorable Minister and Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as well as everyone who supported ‘Golui’ for the sake of our Bengali cinema,” he said regarding the decision.
Based on a romantic storyline with the context of traditional ‘Nouka-Baich’ (Rowing) sports, 'Golui' has been released in 29 cinema halls across the country. The movie has been shot in different areas of Jamalpur.
Alongside Shakib Khan, the film features an ensemble cast including Puja Chery, Azizul Hakim, Ali Raj, Samu Chowdhury and more.
He said, she said: Accounts from Depp and Heard rarely match
There’s not much room for middle ground in the testimony thus far from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard in Depp’s libel suit against his ex-wife.
One of them is lying.
Heard has not yet finished telling the jury her side of things. Her testimony will continue May 16 once the trial — which has already stretched on for four weeks — resumes after a one-week break. Then she will face what one can safely assume will be an aggressive cross-examination in a case where both sides have employed scorched-earth tactics going back years to when the suit was first filed.
Depp is suing Heard in Virginia for libel over an op-ed she wrote in December 2018 in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but his lawyers say the article defames him nevertheless because it’s a clear reference to the highly publicized allegations Heard made when she filed for divorce in 2016 and obtained a temporary restraining order against him.
Depp says he never physically abused Heard, while Heard says she was assaulted on more than a dozen occasions.
Heard says the first time Depp ever struck her was in 2013, when she made the mistake of laughing at one of his tattoos. Heard said there was an older tattoo she couldn’t make out, and Depp told her it said “Wino.”
In fact, it used to say “Winona Forever,” a tattoo that Depp got when he was dating actor Winona Ryder. He had it altered to “Wino Forever” when they broke up.
Heard said she laughed, and Depp responded by slapping her. Thinking the slap must be a joke, she laughed. Depp responded by slapping her twice more, with the third slap knocking Heard off balance.
“It was so stupid, so insignificant,” Heard told the jury. “I thought it must be a joke.”
Depp, while he was on the stand, flatly denied it occurred.
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“It didn’t happen,” he said. “Why would I take such great offense to someone making fun of a tattoo on my body? That allegation never made any sense to me.”
Both sides say the worst violence occurred in March 2015 in Australia, when Depp was shooting the fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie.
Heard said Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle — for the first time Thursday she identified a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon as the offending instrument after she said she saw a photo of the distinctively square bottle — as part of an alcohol-fueled rage. Heard came to Australia after shooting her own film and Depp immediately accused her of sleeping with her co-stars, she said.
Depp, for his part, says he was the victim of the violence. He testified that Heard was irate over efforts by Depp’s lawyers to have her sign a post-nuptial agreement, as well as the fact that Depp wasn’t adhering to pledges of sobriety to Heard’s satisfaction.
He said he escaped the argument by pouring himself a drink, at which point Heard threw a vodka bottle at him. Depp said he responded by pouring another drink, and this time Heard threw another vodka bottle at him that smashed against his hand while it rested on a counter and severed the tip of his middle finger.
Photos of the aftermath show Depp wrote vulgar messages to his wife in blood on the walls of the house. Jurors have also seen contemporaneous text messages Depp sent to others in which he said he cut off his own finger. Depp said he made up that story to protect Heard and avoid police involvement.
Tasnia Farin to make silver screen debut with Atanu Ghosh's film
Television actress Tasnia Farin is set to make her silver screen debut.
Farin posted on her verified Facebook page that her first film "Aro Ek Prithibi" (Yet Another World) will be directed by renowned Indian filmmaker Atanu Ghosh.
After watching Farin in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's web series "Ladies and Gentlemen," Atanu decided to cast her for his tenth film.
The film stars Farin, Kaushik Ganguly, Anindita Basu, and Saheb Bhattacharya as the leads and includes actors from the UK, Syria, Africa and South Korea.
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Aro Ek Prithibi's plot revolves around four homeless people, looking for shelter.
It explores the world of Pratiksha, to be played by Farin, who is desperately searching for a man lost in London.
Pratiksha looks for a shelter that has eluded her since she was 11. Entrapped in a vortex of lies, deceit, and danger, she traverses from one world to the other. She meets an intriguing and mysterious Ayesha, an unpredictable bohemian Srikanta Munshi, and a rashly impulsive Aritro Chatterjee.
The entire film will be shot in London and the shooting will begin on May 20.
Upcoming Dhaliwood Bengali Movies on Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
Every year, Bengali movies on Eid-ul-Fitr open the door to the most colourful carnival of entertainment. Despite the stagnation in the Dhaliwood Empire due to the Corona epidemic, the cinema houses have started moving again in small steps. With the increase in demand during Eid, the studios are also in a hurry to release films. The stars also appeared in front of the fans with their best acting performances accordingly. This feature follows the Eid fest 2022 on the big screen.
Most Anticipated Bengali Movies in Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
Superhero | Shakib Khan, Bubli
This popular movie starring Shakib Khan is going to be premiered on the country's private TV channel Bangla TV. Directed by Ashikur Rahman, this movie came to the theatres in 2018. The film was produced by Taposi Farooq under the banner of Heartbeat Productions. This action movie will be shown on Eid day at 2 pm.
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Mission Extreme | Arefin Shubho, Oishee
This action movie will be aired on Dipta TV on Eid day at 2 pm. Miss Bangladesh Jannatul Ferdous Oishee made her big-screen debut through this cinema produced by Cop Creation. The film is jointly directed by Faisal Ahmed and Superintendent of Police Sunny Sanwar who also wrote the story and screenplay of the film.
Captain Khan | Shakib Khan, Bubli
The viewers of the small screen will be able to enjoy this superhit movie through Bangla TV. The film will be broadcast on the second day of Eid at 2 pm. This action cinema was directed by Wazed Ali Sumon. Selim Khan has produced the film under the banner of Shapla Media.
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Shaan | Siam, Puja
After repeatedly postponing, Shaan is finally going to be released in the theatres this Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie, distributed by Jazz Multimedia, is produced by Quick Multimedia. Azad Khan is the author of this action film directed by M Rahim. Nazim Ud Daula wrote the screenplay and dialogue of the film.
Money Machine | Tahsan, Tanjin Tisha
This web film produced by Syed Ashiq Rahman is being released on the TV screen before it goes to OTT. The film, made under the banner of Bengal Multimedia, will be aired on Eid day at 2:10 pm. The movie is directed and written by Muhammad Mostafa Kamal Raj and the screenplay is written by Maruf Rahman.
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Ohongkar | Shakib Khan, Bubli
To watch the social film, Shakib fans have to keep an eye on the screen of Bangla TV on the seventh day of Eid at 2 pm. The film was produced by Abdul Mabud Kawsar. Shahadat Hossain Liton was the director of the movie made under the banner of Tushar Kathachitra.
Pap-Punno | Chanchal Chowdhury, Siam
This thriller film has been made with popular actors like Chanchal Chowdhury, Siam, and Fazlur Rahman Babu. The film was produced by Ghiyasuddin Selim under the banner of Impress Telefilm. Afsana Mimi, Mamunur Rashid, Farzana Chumki and Shahnaz Sumi will be seen in important roles here.
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Bidrohi | Shakib Khan, Bubli
This action film, produced by Shapla Media, is waiting to entertain the audience this Eid. Bidrohi is one of the two movies awaiting the release of superstar Shakib Khan on Eid-ul-Fitr. The movie is directed by Shaheen Sumon and the story, screenplay, and dialogues are written by Delwar Hossain Dil.
Golui | Shakib Khan, Puja
Another movie starring Shakib Khan that is going to be released this Eid is titled Golui. The film was produced by Khorshed Alam Khasru with Government grants for the financial year 2020-21. Puja Cheri will be seen with Shakib here under the direction of SA Haque Alik.
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Floor Number Seven | Bubli, Toma
Raihan Rafi, the Unorthodox filmmaker of Bangladesh, is coming up with this thriller film this Eid. Shahriar Nazim Joy will be the big surprise of the movie due to being out of acting for a long time. Apart from Bubli and Tama, Sumon Anwar and newcomer Raj Mania will be seen in other roles.
Bottom Line
The release of films in Dhaliwood continues, albeit to a very small extent, through these Bengali movies on Eid. The studios have been facing setbacks for the last two years due to the limited number of theatres. Proper use of OTT media is now the only way to keep the movie market on pace in the fragile state of theatres across the country. So far, we have discussed 10 upcoming Bengali films in Bangladesh in the holy Ed-ul-Fitr festival 2022. These films can make your celebration more joyous.
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'Rickshaw Girl' to premiere in New York on May 5
Good news for move buffs! Amitabh Reza Chowdhury's much-talked-about film 'Rickshaw Girl' is all set to have its premiere in New York on May 5.
Hosted by Bioscope Films, the premiere of the movie will be held at the city's famous theatre 'Village East by Angelica', according to Bioscope CEO Raj Hamid.
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Amitabh, lead actor Novera Rahman, Momena Chowdhury and many others will be present at the premiere.
"Manhattan's 'Village East by Angelica' theatre is a history in itself. We have made all arrangements to make the day memorable, including the red carpet event and more," Raj said.
At the premiere, cinephiles will also have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with the crew of the movie.
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The film is based on the Indian-American author Mitali Perkins' book 'Rickshaw Girl', and she will also be present at the event alongside the cast and crew.
‘Rickshaw Girl’ will be screened at Jamaica Multiplex from May 6-12. The movie will then run in 52 cities in 19 states of America.
Novera has played the role of Naima in the movie. The film also stars Champa, Momena, Naresh Bhuiyan and Allen Shuvro.
Sachin's daughter to make her Bollywood debut soon?
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara may soon make a foray into Bollywood.
Already into modelling, the 24-year-old University College of London graduate with over 1.8 million followers on Instagram is keen on making a career in Bollywood. This is according to leading entertainment news portal 'Bollywood Life'.
“Sara might make her Bollywood debut soon. She has been very much interested in acting and she has even taken a few acting lessons as she does some brand endorsements,” an unnamed source was quoted as saying by the portal.
However, her brother Arjun is a cricketer, having followed in the footsteps of their father to take the legacy ahead.
Sachin retired in October 2013 after playing his 200th Test match against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in his hometown of Mumbai. It was a 24-year-long stint since his Test debut in November 1989 against Pakistan in Karachi at the age of 16.
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The 49-year-old former Indian batsman, who captained India twice during his career, is the highest scorer of all time in international cricket, having more than 30,000 runs in his kitty.
Sachin is also the only cricketer in the world to play 200 Tests and score as many as 100 international hundreds. He has amassed 18,426 runs from 463 ODIs at an average of 44.83 and 15,921 runs from 200 Tests.
He was also conferred India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 2014 by then President Pranab Mukherjee. In 2010, Time magazine included Sachin in its annual Time 100 list as one of the 'Most Influential People in the World.
Since his retirement, 'The God of Cricket' has garnered fans in the startup community also -- playing the role of an ideal civilian mentor to the young minds of India.
Joya Akhtar Film The Archies Featuring Big B Grandson, Sridevi Daughter, Shahrukh Daughter
Amitabh Bacchan, Sri Devi and Shah Rukh Khan are among those timeless Bollywood superstars and celebrities who dominated Indian cinema for several decades. Now their next generation is about to start their silver screen chapter. These trendy star kids are Amitabh Bachchan's grandson, Sridevi's daughter, and Shah Rukh's daughter. And director Joya Akhtar’s movie ‘The Archies’ is going to make this historic event happen. Let's get to know a bit more about this intriguing phenomenon.
Star Kids About to Debut in the Film Industry
Agastya Nanda, son of Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Bachchan, is going to start acting in a full-length film. The 21-year-old actor is getting soaked in the love of Bachchan fans along with congratulations from his grandfather. Agastya's father Nikhil Nanda is the chairman and managing director of Escort Group, an engineering company in India.
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Agastya's co-star will be Khushi Kapoor, the youngest daughter of late Sridevi, a sensational beauty and talented Bollywood actress of the '80s and '90s. The 21-year-old Khushi has already owned a huge fan group on the internet. Her elder sister Jahnavi Kapoor is also a well-known actress and musician. Their father Boni Kapoor is a renowned Bollywood filmmaker and producer.
Another surprise is Suhana Khan, the second child of Bollywood King Shahrukh Khan and Gauri Khan. Suhana is the only sister of elder brother Aryan Khan and younger brother 9-year-old Abram Khan. Suhana has already acted in a short film called The Gray Part of Blue in 2019. Like the other two Star Kids, she is also a well-known face on the internet.
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KGF Chapter 2: Expensive Kannada film made record for fastest grossing
April 14, 2022, the first day of the Bengali new year witnessed the stormy appearance of the most anticipated Kannada action film KGF Chapter 2. The entire Indian subcontinent is celebrating the aristocratic beginnings of the Kannada film released on the giant screen of IMAX for the first time. Following the success of KGF Chapter 1, the huge budget of this second installment did not put the film series at risk at all. On the contrary, the movie is currently sharing the same stage with Bollywood blockbusters. Today's entertainment feature is about this outstanding film.
The Story of KGF Chapter 2
The KGF is the short form of Kolar Gold Fields, a renowned gold mining area in the Kolar district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Rocky, the unconquerable name in the area, is a nightmare for everyone with his opposite ideology. Naturally, the wanderings of his foes are not limited to his eyesight. He also poses a living threat to government officials at the gold mine. In the face of such multifaceted challenges, Rocky made himself a fortress from head to toe to do justice to his legend.
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Like the first installment of the KGF franchise, Prashant Neel has come up with this exciting story and directed the film.
Eamin Haque Bobby makes her OTT debut
Actress Eamin Haque Bobby's OTT debut will be Bongo BOB's screen adaptation of renowned author Imdadul Haq Milon's acclaimed work, 'Suravi’, said a press release.
It's been a long time since fans saw actress Eamin Haque Bobby's magic on the big screen. Bobby did not accept any shooting offers for the last two years due to Corona. As a result, she was seen shooting only one commercial during the pandemic.
But now, the actress returns with great joy to give her OTT debut on bKash presents Bongo Bob Season 2, telefiction "Suravi" for Bangladesh's first and foremost streaming platform Bongo on the occasion of Eid.
This year's Bongo Bob Season 2’s title is sponsored by bKash and co-sponsored by New Zealand Dairy Bangladesh Ltd.
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For Bongo's telefiction project "Suravi," which is part of the Bongo Bob Season 2, Bobby will be seen in the leading role along with legendary TV Actress Suborna Mustafa, Shampa Reza and Dolly Johur also play essential roles.
The story is based on the supernatural genre and directed by Chayanika Chowdhury, the release added.
The story is based on the incredible similarities between the two young women, Suravi and Rumpa. When Suravi leaves this world in a tragic accident, Rumpa can still feel her presence, it said.
Imdadul Haque Milon himself wrote the screenplay of 'Suravi' telefiction and with this he worked with a screenplay again after 8 long years.
He is very excited about Bongo Bob Season 2 and expressed his conviction that he will be writing regular screenplays, and the journey starts from Bongo Bob Season 2 telefiction 'Suravi.'
Chayanika Chowdhury, the famous producer and director of "Bishwoshundori," has commented that "'Suravi" is a heart-touching telefiction.
She said, "I can't express how happy I am to have the opportunity to work as one of the selected directors in Bongo Bob Season 2. My whole life has been spent in the intoxication and love of stories and novels.”
For those who grew up reading fiction novels of different genres, working on a project like 'Suravi' under the 'Bongo Bob' umbrella is a dream, she said.
“This is my absolute dream project, so I express my immense gratitude to Bongo and its team. Bobby comes to her first debut in OTT, holding my hand. I hope we will create outstanding telefiction that the audience will appreciate."
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Mushfiqur Rahman Manzu, chief content officer of Bongo, said, "We are opening new entertainment horizons for viewers on the OTT platform. In bKash presents Bongo Bob Season 2, viewers will be able to see their favorite star on the big screen and the performances of the legendary artists on the small screen in the same story on the same platform.”
“Besides Bobby and Chayanika, I feel very proud to have the legendary actresses Suborna Mustafa and Shampa Raza in our dream project. I also want to share that in this telefiction, all-important lead roles are presented by women,” he added.
“I hope this year's BKash presents Bongo Bob Season 2 will give a new dimension, a new identity to the viewers' expectations."
'Suravi' is currently in the production and shooting phase. So stay tuned with Bongo, look out for Bobby's first bytes, and enjoy the full telefiction and the other Bob productions this upcoming Eid on Bongo.
Bollywood: Ranbir, Alia finally tie the knot!
It's official. Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor and actress Alia Bhatt are now husband and wife.
The 39-year-old Bollywood hunk and 29-year-old actress tied the knot at an intimate ceremony at Ranbir's posh Mumbai home in the upscale Bandra locality on Thursday, after dating each other for over three years.
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After the wedding, the couple stepped out for a photo session where their fans and the paparazzi had been waiting since morning to get a glimpse of the two actors. Ranbir carried Alia back to the venue in his arms.
Moments before the photo opportunity, Alia shared some pictures from the ceremony on her Instagram profile.
"Today, surrounded by our family and friends, at home … in our favourite spot -- the balcony we've spent the last 5 years of our relationship -- we got married," she wrote on the social media platform.
"With so much already behind us, we can't wait to build more memories together... memories that are full of love, laughter, comfortable silences, movie nights, silly fights, wine delights and Chinese bites. Thank you for all the love and light during this very momentous time in our lives."
The son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, and the grandson of veteran actor-director Raj Kapoor, Ranbir made his acting debut with noted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's tragic romance 'Saawariya' in 2007, a commercial failure.
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Ranbir rose to prominence in 2009 with his performances in the coming-of-age film 'Wake Up Sid', romantic comedy 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani' and drama 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year'. One of the highest-paid actors of Bollywood, he also supports charities.
Alia, on the other hand, is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. She made her acting debut as a child in the 1999 thriller 'Sangharsh'. Her debut as an adult actor was with filmmaker Karan Johar's teen drama 'Student of the Year' in 2012.
Alia won the Best Actress award in 2014 for playing a kidnapping victim in road drama 'Highway'. In addition to acting in films, Alia owns her signature line of clothing and handbags, and is the founder of ecological initiative CoExist.