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Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age 88, French media reported. With his handsome looks and tender manner, the prolific actor was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made him one of France’s memorable leading men. Delon was also a producer. He also appeared in plays, and in later years, in television movies. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute on X to “a French monument." “Alain Delon has played legendary roles and made the world dream,” he wrote. “Melancholic, popular, secretive, he was more than a star.” Delon's children announced the death on Sunday in a statement to the French national news agency Agence France-Presse, a common practice in France. Tributes to Delon immediately started pouring in on social platforms, and all leading French media switched to full-fledged coverage of his rich career. Earlier this year, his son Anthony had said his father had been diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a type of cancer. Over the past year, Delon's fragile health condition had been at the heart of a family dispute over his care that gave rise to bitter exchanges through the media among his three children. At the prime of his career, in the 1960s and 1970s, Delon was sought out by some of the world’s top directors, from Luchino Visconti to Joseph Losey. In his later years, Delon grew disillusioned with the movie industry, saying that money had killed the dream. “Money, commerce and television have wrecked the dream machine,” he wrote in a 2003 edition of the newsweekly, Le Nouvel Observateur. “My cinema is dead. And me, too.” But he continued to work frequently, appearing in several TV movies in his 70s. Delon’s presence was unforgettable, whether playing morally depraved heroes or romantic leading men. He first drew acclaim in 1960 with “Plein Soleil,” directed by Réne Clément, in which he played a murderer trying to take on the identity of his victims. Brazilian entertaining legend Silvio Santos dies at 93 He made several Italian movies, working, most notably with Visconti in the 1961 film “Rocco and His Brothers,” in which Delon portrays a self-sacrificing brother intent on helping his sibling. The movie won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The 1963 Visconti film “Le Guepard” (The Leopard) starring Delon won the Palme d’Or, the highest honor at the Cannes Film Festival. His other films included Clément’s “Is Paris Burning,” with a screenplay by Gore Vidal and Francis Ford Coppola among others; “La Piscine” (The Sinners), directed by Jacques Deray; and, in a departure, Losey’s “The Assassination of Trotsky” in 1972. In 1968, Delon began producing movies — 26 of them by 1990 — part of a frenzied and self-assured momentum that he maintained throughout his life.   His confidence was palpable in his statement to Femme in 1996, ‘I like to be loved the way I love myself!’ This echoed his charismatic screen persona. Delon continued to captivate audiences for years — on the way courting criticism for comments deemed outdated. In 2010, he appeared in “Un mari de trop” (“One Husband Too Many”) and returned to the stage in 2011 with “An Ordinary Day,” alongside his daughter Anouchka. He briefly presided over the Miss France jury but stepped down in 2013 after a disagreement over some controversial statements, which included critiques on women, LGBTQIA+ rights, and migrants. Despite these controversies, he received a Palme d’Honneur at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, a decision that sparked further debate. The Cannes Film Festival on Sunday expressed its “sadness.” Delon “embodied French cinema far beyond its borders,” it said, in a statement. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, dedicated to animal protection, paid tribute to “an exceptional man, an unforgettable artist and a great friend of animals,” in a statement released on social media. Delon was “a close friend” of French film legend Brigitte Bardot “who is deeply saddened by his passing,” the statement said. “We lose a precious friend and a man with a big heart.” French film producer Alain Terzian said Delon was “the last of the giants.” Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ star, dies at 53 “It’s a page being turned in the history of French cinema,” he told France Inter radio. Terzian, who produced several films directed by Delon, recalled that “every time he arrived somewhere ... there was a kind of almost mystical, quasi-religious respect. He was fascinating.” Born on Nov. 8, 1935, in Sceaux, just south of Paris, Delon was placed with a foster family after his parents’ separation when he was 4. He then attended a Roman Catholic boarding school. At 17, Delon joined the navy and was sent to Indochina. Back in France in 1956, he held various odd jobs from waiter to a carrier in the Paris meat market before turning to acting. Delon had a son, Anthony, in 1964 with his then-wife Nathalie Canovas, who played alongside him in Jean-Pierre Melville’s “The Samurai” in 1967. He had two more children, Anouchka and Alain-Fabien, with a later companion, Rosalie van Breemen, with whom he produced a song and video clip in 1987. He was also widely believed to have been the father of Ari Boulogne, the son of German model and singer Nico, although he never publicly acknowledged paternity. “I am very good at three things: my job, foolishness and children,” he said in a 1995 L’Express interview. Delon juggled diverse activities throughout his life, from setting up a stable of trotting horses to developing cologne for men and women, followed by watches, glasses and other accessories. He also collected paintings and sculptures. Delon announced an end to his acting career in 1999, only to continue, appearing in Bertrand Blier’s “Les Acteurs” (The Actors) the same year. Later he appeared in several television police shows. His good looks sustained him. In August 2002, Delon told a weekly magazine, L’Humanite Hebdo, that he wouldn’t still be in the business if that weren’t so. “You’ll never see me old and ugly,” he said when he was already nearing 70, “because I’ll leave before, or I’ll die.” However, it was in 2019 that Delon encapsulated his feelings about his life’s meaning during a gala event honoring him at the Cannes Film Festival. “One thing I’m sure about is that if there’s something I’m proud of, really, the only thing, it’s my career.”  

Silvio Santos, a Brazilian television executive and presenter known for his beaming smile and catchphrase “Who wants money?” has died after a decades-long career in the spotlight. He was 93. Santos owned the television network SBT and created several variety shows. The most famous of them carried his name, which he hosted since 1963, and in recent years had aired on Sunday nights. It is one of Brazil’s longest running television programs. Santos brought several other successful programs to his network, such as “Show of the Million” and the reality show "Artists’ House.” “Today heaven is happy with the arrival of our beloved Silvio Santos. He lived 93 years to bring happiness and love to all Brazilians. … That wide smile and familiar voice will forever be remembered with much gratitude,” the SBT network said in a statement Saturday on social media. The cause of death was not disclosed. He had been reportedly admitted to a hospital in recent weeks. His passing will change weekends in millions of Brazilian homes that have tuned in to the “Silvio Santos Program” and were welcomed by its opening jingle: “Here comes Silvio Santos!” He folded airplanes of cash and tossed them over the crowd during his show, some episodes of which extended for as long as 10 hours. He constantly interacted with audience members and — with a custom microphone attached to his collar -- was free to wave his hands in the air. Even into his 90s, he continued dying his hair brown, adding to the agelessness he exuded. His well-groomed hair became another of his trademarks. In 2013, Forbes magazine compared him to Oprah Winfrey and movie directors Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Santos was known universally by his stage name, though he was born Senor Abravanel in the raucous Lapa neighborhood of downtown Rio de Janeiro. As an adolescent, he sold pens and plastic sleeves for electoral identification cards and did tricks with coins and playing cards. So engaging were his sales pitches that they led to an offer to audition to be a radio host. He bounced from station to station in Rio and after a stint in the military finally found media success in Sao Paulo. His first television job came in the early 1960s with the Globo network, at the time called TV Paulista, where the “Silvio Santos Program” was later born. About a decade later, he acquired his first television concession and set out to build an empire. He founded SBT, which by 2021 was the third most-watched network among the country’s 214 million people. Not all of his quips landed well. He was repeatedly accused of misogyny for comments about women’s appearances or that caused discomfort. On at least two occasions, he declined to embrace female starlets on his show, saying he didn’t want to get “excited.” In 2016, he asked a 5-year-old girl on air whether she preferred sex, drugs or money. But, as owner of his own network, he never faced any punishment. Santos also had ventures in cosmetics, hotels and even a bank. Forbes estimated Santos’ net worth from 30 companies to be 2 billion reais (about $380 million) in 2020. His broad appeal — not to mention his control over airwaves — at times drew the attention of political parties that proposed putting him up as a candidate for office. He tested the waters in 1989, with the launch of a presidential campaign, but the electoral authority barred his candidacy due to his ownership of a television network. Still, he remained close to politicians, and kept a program on air for 15 years titled “The President’s Week." It exhibited positive things the leader had accomplished set to a soundtrack of trumpets and drums. It lauded the achievements of the last general who commanded Brazil during the dictatorship, João Figueiredo, up to Fernando Henrique Cardoso toward the turn of the century. Later, Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff participated in a documentary about Santos shown in 2021, in honor of SBT’s 40th anniversary. One of his sons-in-law, Fabio Faria, became the minister of communications under President Jair Bolsonaro's administration. In January 2022, Faria posted on Instagram a black-and-white video showing Santos’ career that was narrated by the presenter himself. "I’m just a street peddler in a suit and tie selling my products, selling the ads, the programs,” the presenter said in the video. “I also believe that it’s the voice, that there is something inexplicable about it. Because it’s the voice that touches the viewer, touches you who are on the other side.” Santos is survived by his wife, Iris Abravanel, and six daughters.

Taylor Swift’s history-making Eras Tour made a triumphant return, accompanied by Ed Sheeran, in London Thursday night. He joined the headliner on stage at Wembley Stadium for the acoustic section, playing on two of their collaborations, “Everything Has Changed” and “Endgame,” before a burst of Sheeran’s hit “Thinking Out Loud.” Swift teased the audience before his appearance, which lead to loud screaming from an audience that had already been energetically singing, dancing and doing heart hands throughout the show. Sheeran’s appearance was one of the highlights of the finely-honed stage spectacular and musical celebration of Swift’s career to date. It’s been tough few weeks for the singer and tour. Heartbreak remains after the death of three young fans in Southport, northern England, who were killed by an attacker at their Swift themed dance class. And fear followed the foiled plan to attack her concert venue in Austria, where police arrested three Islamic State-inspired extremists. The August shows in Vienna were canceled, making Thursday’s Wembley concert the return of the Eras Tour to the stage. Neither were addressed on stage by Swift, who kicked things off with an “Oh hi London,” and admitted her “mind went blank” when she first greeted the crowd, which she likened to a “love system overload.” She thanked the 92,000-strong audience for making the effort to attend, which had involved increased security measures. Swift has four remaining dates at Wembley Stadium, which will make it a record breaking solo residency at the venue and round out the European leg of The Eras Tour. It picks up again in Toronto in November. The enthusiasm of Swift’s fans and a set list that includes more than 40 songs from all phases of her career have helped make the Eras Tour the biggest revenue earner of all time. According to Pollstar, which collects data on the live music industry, it took more than $1 billion in ticket sales last year. The tour is expected to push that record to more than $2 billion before it ends later this year in Indianapolis.  

Continuously setting new benchmarks in web entertainment, Amazon Prime Video dazzles with its films, series, and shows. Known for its genre-rich content, this OTT (over-the-top) platform specializes in blending cultural diversity with innovation. Whether it's thrilling action, reality shows, or insightful documentaries, the streamer keeps viewers hooked. Audiences keep returning for the diverse offerings and the excitement of discovering something new with every release. Let’s dive into the September lineup of Prime Video Originals to discover why they shouldn’t be missed. Must-Watch Amazon Prime Original Content Being Released This September Call Me Bae | Comedy Drama Series | September 6, 2024 With Karan Johar, Somen Mishra, and Apoorva Mehta at the helm as executive producers, this new Hindi series radiates star-studded prestige. Led by Ananya Panday, the cast also features Gurfateh Pirzada, Vir Das, Varun Sood, Muskkaan Jaferi, Vihaan Samat, Mini Mathur, Niharika Lyra Dutt, and Lisa Mishra. This eight-episode saga has been created by Ishita Moitra and brought to life by director Collin D’Cunha. Co-written by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar, and Rohit Nair, ‘Call Me Bae’ follows Bae, a former heiress thrust into the gritty hustle of Mumbai after a scandal. It explores Bae's journey from riches to resilience as she discovers that her true wealth lies in her savvy and style. Read more: September 2024 Netflix English Originals: Must-watch Films, Series, and Shows Como Cazar A Un Monstruo | Crime Docuseries | September 6, 2024 Lluis Gros, sentenced to 23 years for sexual abuse, wishes to restore his image after his conviction. For this purpose, he asked YouTuber and filmmaker Carles Tamayo to document his life. Initially agreeing, Carles hopes for an apology but soon uncovers Gros's continued freedom and unrepentant nature. As Carles delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of crimes, leading him to orchestrate Gros’s ultimate downfall. Directed by Carles Tamayo and produced by Bambu Producciones' Ramon Campos, this Spanish documentary chronicles a criminal's ego-driven demise and one man's relentless pursuit of justice. Popstars: Season 6 | Music Competition | September 12, 2024 Returning for its sixth season, the iconic French reality TV show Popstars once again takes center stage in the musical competition scene. Originating from an international series of the same name, this series debuted in 2001 on M6, a French television channel. Read more: Amazon Prime Originals August 2024 Lineup: Most-hyped Movies, Web Series, Shows Popsters have revolutionized France's approach to musical contests. This season, the panel of judges, comprising Louane, Eddy de Pretto, and Marseille's own Alonzo, will embark on their mission to discover the next big stars. The judges will mentor them and allow them to record their debut tracks. Thursday Night Football | Sports | September 12, 2024 The NFL (National Football League) is set to kick off an electrifying new season, featuring exclusive coverage of Thursday Night Football, the debut of Black Friday Football, and the league's first-ever Wild Card Playoff game. With an expanded lineup of games and AI-powered features that enhance fan engagement, the 2024 TNF season promises excitement from the start. The action begins on September 12th with a thrilling Bills vs. Dolphins clash in Miami, leading to a blockbuster season that includes matchups with the 49ers, Jets, Bengals, Rams, and more. Read more: Top Hindi Films to Watch: August 2024 Bollywood Releases My Old Ass | Comedy Drama | September 13, 2024 Starring Percy Hynes White, Maisy Stella, Maddie Ziegler, Alain Goulem, Aubrey Plaza, and Kerrice Brooks, the comedy movie boasts Megan Park as the director. My Old Ass centers on Elliott Labrant, who receives a life-altering message from her future self: avoid falling in love at all costs. Confident she can stick to this advice, her resolve begins to waver when she crosses paths with the very boy her older self had warned her about. The production credit goes to Tom Ackerley, Margot Robbie, Josey McNamara, and Steven Rales. Read more: Most Hyped South Indian Movies Releasing in August 2024

The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to perform Sunday. The all-star lineup will hit the stage as part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Each of the music artists is a California native, including H.E.R., who is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France. “This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” said LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman in a statement. “We are thrilled to feature the very best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers and Snoop for their collaboration on what will be an incredible show to a global audience that will give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2028.” The opening ceremony featured Lady Gaga and the return of Celine Dion to the performing stage after her career-threatening stiff person syndrome diagnosis. Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, with previous Games being held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time the city will host the Paralympics.

Netflix has established itself as a leading platform for movies, series, and shows in digital entertainment. Catering to diverse niches, from thrillers and fantasies to romances and comedies, the streaming giant strives to satisfy viewers' diverse interests. The OTT (over-the-top) platform also boasts many documentaries and reality shows. Let's explore the top 10 must-watch English originals debuting on Netflix this September. 10 Must-see Netflix English Originals Premiering this September Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef | Game Show | September 2, 2024 This ultimate showdown is set to settle the long-standing rivalry between competitive hot dog eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi. The live streaming is scheduled from Las Vegas at the Bangladesh Time 1 A.M. Joey Chestnut, hailing from California, is a 16-time hot dog-eating champion, while Kobayashi, from Japan, holds a record of six consecutive victories in the Hot Dog-Eating Contest. Their fierce competition dominated the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest. It has been hiatus since 2009 when Chestnut emerged victorious in a dramatic five-hot dog eat-off. Over the decades the eating show was overseen by Major League Eating of New York, but this time Netflix will serve as the sole showrunner. Read more: Amazon Prime Originals August 2024 Lineup: Most-hyped Movies, Web Series, Shows Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer | Sports Docuseries | September 3, 2024 This installment is part of Volume 4 in the anthology documentary series ‘Untold’, which delves into the harrowing murder of Hope Solo, a prominent figure in women's soccer. Through a series of candid interviews, Solo reveals the complex interplay of triumph and controversy that marked her ascent to fame. The show offers an in-depth exploration of Solo’s journey, from her challenging early years in rural Washington to her ascent as one of the greatest national team goalkeepers in soccer history. Directed by Nina Meredith, this Volume of the show is executive produced by Chapman Way and Maclain Way. Read more: Top Hindi Films to Watch: August 2024 Bollywood Releases Apollo 13: Survival | Space Documentary | September 5, 2024 The docufilm, produced by Fee Fie Foe Films and Insight Film, flourishes with Peter Middleton as its director. ‘Apollo 13: Survival’ explores the harrowing lunar mission, highlighting the explosion that jeopardized the lives of crew members James Lovell, John Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. The film meticulously covers the four critical days following the catastrophic explosion that threatened the crew’s primary oxygen and power supplies. This archive-driven documentary provides exclusive access to the full audio recordings and footage that has never been seen before. It also features archival interviews with the Ground Control team, the crew, and their families.  Read more: Most Hyped South Indian Movies Releasing in August 2024 Rebel Ridge | Thriller Film | September 6, 2024 Starring Anna Sophia Robb, Aaron Pierre, James Badge Dale, Don Johnson, and James Cromwell, this action movie is directed and written by Jeremy Saulnier. The production team includes Saulnier, along with Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino, Macon Blair, and Anish Savjani as fellow producers. The storyline unfolds in the town of Shelby Springs, where Terry Richmond arrives to post bail for his cousin. However, his savings are wrongfully confiscated by the corrupt local police under the leadership of Police Chief Sandy Burnne. With the assistance of court clerk Summer McBride, Terry uncovers a vast conspiracy lurking within Shelby Springs. Emily in Paris: Season 4 (Part 2) | Romantic-Comedy | September 12, 2024 This romantic drama series flourishes with Darren Star as its Creator, co-executive producer, and showrunner. This segment of the season focuses on increasingly complex personal and professional relationships and their intersecting conflicts. Emily continues her interactions with Alfie, Gabriel, and Camille, but these work dynamics will be fraught with emotional tension. Additionally, she embarks on an Italian adventure, featuring a memorable Roman holiday.  Read more: August 2024 Netflix English Originals Lineup: Top 10 Most-hyped Releases The ensemble cast includes Ashley Park, Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Philippine Leroy, Camille Razat, Samuel Arnold, Lucien Laviscount, Bruno Gouery, and William Abadie. Credit for producing the series goes to Stephen Joel Brown, Shihan Fey, Jake Fuller, Raphael Benoliel, Joe Murphy, Ryan McCormick, and the actress Lily Collins.

Popular band Joler Gaan’s frontman, renowned music artist, lyricist, multi-instrumentalist and cultural personality Rahul Ananda's residence in the capital’s Dhanmondi 32, was burned and looted on Monday (July 5) afternoon amid the chaos that broke out as the aftermath of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation. Adjacent to the home of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which also suffered the rage of the miscreants and was torched by their merciless mayhem, Rahul Ananda’s 140-year-old Dhanmondi residence was destroyed by the arson attack, which had over three thousand musical instruments - most of which the artist made by himself. "Over 3000 musical instruments which our beloved Rahul da owned, which he designed and made over the years with love and care, have been destroyed, and the estimated value of the torched instruments and other household things is more than Tk 10 lakhs,” according to Saiful Jarnal, a former bandmate of Rahul Ananda at Joler Gaan. Rahul Ananda, his wife Urmila Shukla and son Tota were able to move out amid the violent attack safely, according to several other musicians and artists. Even though they are physically unharmed, the artist and his family are now mentally devastated. Music artists, performers and his fans-admirers took to social media to express their heartfelt grievance over the unbearable loss of the beloved artist and his family. Many have also wondered why the incident happened even though the artist himself and his band expressed solidarity with the student movement against the oppression of the former government. Using the hashtags “#JolerGaan” and “#mob_attack,” popular singer-music director and Coke Studio Bangla Creative Producer Arnob wrote: “This is such a big loss! This is just unbearable !! Absolutely wrong !! I’m really sorry ! Rahul we are with you ! They burnt his home.. his great collection of musical instruments along with it.”  

Expressing solidarity with the protesting students representing the ongoing Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, musicians gathered in the capital on Saturday. First gathered at Rabindra Shorobor in Dhanmondi, the artists, under the banner of ‘Get Up Stand Up’, then marched towards the Central Shaheed Minar, joining thousands of protesters. Speaking to media, the artists expressed their stance against oppression and placed demands to stop the acts of violence, punish the murderers, and sought justice for rapper Hannan who was recently arrested for his track ‘Awaaz Utha’. Musicians including the Bangladesh Musical Bands Association (BAMBA) representatives and many popular bands, solo artists, music directors, lyricists, instrumentalists, technicians, organizers and others joined the gathering and procession, expressing solidarity.  Among the artists were Prince Mahmud, Latiful Islam Shibly, Probar Ripon, Hamin Ahmed, Maqsoodul Haque, Shakib Chowdhury, Partha Barua, Sujit Mostafa, Sheikh Monirul Haque Tipu, Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, Asif Akbar, Ziaur Rahman Zia, Syed Hasanur Rahman, Pantha Kanai, George Lincoln D'Costa, Raef Al Hasan Rafa, Elita Karim, Zohad Reza Chowdhury, Joy Shahriar, Ahmed Hasan Sunny, Zunayed Evan, Someshwar Oli, Jamshed Chowdhury, A K Rahul, Khayam Sanu Sandhi, Sheikh Ishtiaque, Shauquat Ali Emon, Armeen Musa and more. 

People from various professions and walks of life have joined the ongoing student protests, expressing solidarity with the movement. Among them, several popular bands and musicians have announced their disassociation from the renowned Joy Bangla Concert. Several artists took to social media to declare their support. Bangla Five’s vocalist Sina Hasan was the first to voice his stance. On July 17, he announced on his verified Facebook profile, “As an artist, I boycott the Joy Bangla Concert. May I never be invited as an artist or audience to this concert, and if the other members of my band don’t agree, I won’t hesitate to leave Bangla Five, even though I doubt my bandmates will.” The arrest of rapper Hannan Hossain Shimul, known for his track “Awaaz Utha,” on July 25 further intensified the artists’ resolve to sever ties with the concert. Raffan Imam, famed for ‘Popeye Bangladesh,’ echoed this sentiment on Monday, declaring, “You will never see me perform at a Joy Bangla Concert, ever.” Regular performers at the Joy Bangla Concert, including Arbovirus, Cryptic Fate, Nemesis, and Meghdol, also announced their withdrawal. Arbovirus stated on their official Facebook page, “Arbovirus will never perform at the Joy Bangla concert.” Cryptic Fate followed with a post saying, “Many have been asking us if we will take part in future Joy Bangla concerts... The answer is 'no’.” Nemesis clarified their position, citing recent events as the impetus for their decision. They posted, “Considering the recent events and circumstances over the past two weeks, it became obvious that we will never perform at the Joy Bangla Concert again.” Their statement emphasized support for the ongoing movement. Meghdol, another popular band, announced their stance on Thursday. “Out of respect for the emotion of our youth, Meghdol has decided not to participate in the Joy Bangla Concert. We will watch with hope for political stability in the nation; there is nothing else we can do at this moment. With this message, we are reaffirming our support for mass demand. For every murder, we want justice.”

Popular actor Arifin Shuvoo has announced his separation, concluding his nine-year marriage to Arpita Samaddar. The superstar, who portrayed the Father of the Nation in the biopic ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’, made the announcement on Wednesday (July 31) night from his official Facebook page. “Despite my reluctance and hesitancy to share anything personal in this situation, I believe the moment is appropriate to inform you all that Arpita and I have come to the understanding that we are compatible with each other as friends but not life partners. We have reached this decision on July 20 that we will live the rest of our lives according to our own terms but also will keep this friendship alive,” Shuvoo wrote. Arifin Shuvoo’s mother Khairun Nahar passed away back in January this year, and the actor has been devastated ever since. Expressing his gratitude to Arpita, Shuvoo added, “I am eternally grateful and indebted to Arpita for what she has done for me and my mother, despite our ups and downs. Following the loss of my mother, my life has become empty. However, I trust that your prayers and love are with me and that I will be able to enjoy the remainder of my life in peace and health.” “I pray for the forgiveness of the departed souls, including the students, who lost their lives in the recent incidents in the country and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. May peace come to everyone's life, and may peace return to the country too,” the Dhallywood superstar concluded. Arifin Shuvoo married Arpita Samaddar, a fashion designer from West Bengal, India and currently working as a fashion designer and development manager in Dhaka, on February 6, 2015. They met a year before their wedding and got married in Kolkata, India. A National Film Award winner in Bangladesh, Shuvoo made his debut on the silver screen with the 2010 Bangladeshi sports drama film ‘Jaago’, written and directed by Khijir Hayat Khan. Besides his portrayal of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the biopic ‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’, Shuvoo also enthralled millions of fans with his acting in a number of commercially and critically successful films, including ‘Dhaka Attack’, ‘Chhuye Dile Mon’, ‘Mission Extreme’, ‘Musafir’, ‘Black War: Mission Extreme 2’, ‘Ahaa Re’ and more. Most recently, Shuvoo has acted in the Arindom Shil-directed web series ‘Unishe April’ for the new Indian OTT Friday. He also worked in the ZEE5 web series ‘Contract’ alongside Chanchal Chowdhury, and a web film for Chorki titled ‘Unish 20’.