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Deepika Padukone says she is intentionally moving away from high-budget, high-pressure film projects that no longer align with her values or artistic instincts. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actor explained that conventional markers of success—blockbuster earnings and commercial dominance—no longer motivate her. The star, who has been vocal about fair working hours and equal pay in the film ...

Coke Studio Bangla wrapped up Season 3 with a stirring contemporary rendition of Sufi classic “Mast Qalandar,” performed by legendary singer Runa Laila. Released on 16 November, just ahead of her birthday, the track pays tribute to a voice that has left an indelible mark on South Asian music. Produced and reimagined by Shayan Chowdhury Arnob and Adit Rahman, the ...

Bangladesh Cultural Days in Riyadh has concluded showcasing Saudi Arabia’s gesture of cultural harmony and its appreciation for expatriate communities. The Ministry of Media of Saudi Arabia organised the second edition of Global Harmony in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, featuring the cultures of 14 countries, including Bangladesh. The four-day Bangladesh segment ran from 11 to 14 November at ...

Content creator Ashraful Alam, popularly known as Hero Alam, has been arrested by the police. He was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon by Hatirjheel Police following a case filed by his wife Riya Moni. According to the Hatirjheel Police, Hero Alam has been placed in police custody as part of the ongoing investigation into the case. Police said he ...

The makers of SS Rajamouli’s much-anticipated action-adventure, starring Mahesh Babu, have unveiled the first look of Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Mandakini, marking her grand return to Indian cinema. The film, tentatively titled SSMB29 and rumored to be officially named Globetrotter, marks Chopra’s first collaboration with the RRR and Baahubali director. In the striking character poster, she appears in a mustard-yellow ...

Roma Riaz, Pakistan’s representative at this year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, has candidly responded to the skin tone criticism, saying her skin is the same colour as the soil of Pakistan. The Miss Universe contestant faced online backlash over her complexion, but she believes her skin reflects the true essence of her country. “My skin is the same colour ...

Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, The White Stripes, and Soundgarden were among the artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining the ranks of music’s most celebrated performers. New York native Cyndi Lauper, known for her vibrant punk-inspired style and timeless hits like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors,” and “Time After Time,” was introduced by ...

Kim Kardashian, reality TV star, billionaire entrepreneur and actress in the zero-percent-on-Rotten-Tomatoes new show All’s Fair, is struggling to pass the bar exam. In a recent video feature for Vanity Fair, she placed blame at the digital feet of ChatGPT, accusing the chatbot of tanking her study efforts and calling its behaviour “insane.” “I use it for legal advice. So ...

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is making her first return to acting in seven years with a small cameo in the film Close Personal Friends, currently shooting in Los Angeles, media reported Wednesday. The comedy stars Lily Collins (Emily in Paris), Jack Quaid, Brie Larson, and Henry Golding. According to Variety, the film “revolves around a ‘regular’ couple that meets ...

Celebrated filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has shared that she turned to YouTube content creation after a ten-year break from directing films — motivated both by family expenses and the desire to have fun. Farah, whose last directorial venture was Happy New Year in 2014, launched her YouTube channel in April 2024 with casual cooking videos featuring her and her ...