TV & Film

TV & Film

Jeremy Renner declined 'Hawkeye' Season 2 over post-accident pay dispute

Jeremy Renner revealed that a pay cut is why Marvel’s "Hawkeye" didn’t get a second season. In a candid interview with High Performance, the actor said he turned down Disney’s offer to return as Clint Barton because he was offered only half the salary he earned for Season 1.

14h ago

Chorki celebrates Ray’s legacy with ‘Dear Satyajit’ release

Filming took place at Ray’s ancestral home in Masua, Kishoreganj, as well as other heritage sites, including a house in Old Dhaka. “Dear Satyajit” aims to inspire young independent filmmakers, much like Ray inspired generations before.

17h ago

Birthday Special / Satyajit Ray in the modern era: Can we still relate to his timeless classics?

Discovering Satyajit Ray in his literary and cinematic masterpieces is a never-ending process. Every time we dive into different aspects of Ray’s talents, there’s always more to discover in his techniques, ideas, and overall execution. Today marks the legendary director’s 104th birthday, and even after three decades since his demise, his brilliant stories are still relevant in our daily lives.

17h ago

Chorki releases five new short films by emerging filmmakers

Chorki, known for championing diverse storytelling, developed this platform to give short films broader exposure beyond festivals and niche audiences. As Chorki CEO Redoan Rony put it, “Young filmmakers usually end up screening their short films only at festivals or for a specific crowd. After that, these films almost disappear from public view. We wanted to change that.”

22h ago

‘Ityadi’ revisits Trishal for a tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam

Marking the 46th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of his first published poetry collection “Agnibeena”, the “Ityadi” team selected Trishal as the filming location back in July 2022. In front of a visually stunning stage adorned with Nazrul’s timeless poetry and portraits, the event was recorded with thousands of spectators in attendance.

22h ago

Teaser for web-series ‘Fyakra’ unveiled

The teaser for the seven-episode web-series “Fyakra” has been released, offering a glimpse into a gritty tale of crime, consequence, and pursuit. The series is set to premiere on OTT platform Bongo on May 8.

23h ago

‘What matters is how you stand your ground’: SRK on insider-outsider debate

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his sharp wit and eloquence, shared a rare perspective on the insider-outsider discourse in the film industry during his appearance at the WAVES 2025 Summit in Mumbai yesterday.

23h ago

‘Jaya Aar Sharmin’, shot during the pandemic, finally sets release date

The journey of creating “Jaya Aar Sharmin” began five years ago, when the world came to a sudden halt. Born amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, this heartfelt, small-scale production is now ready for its big-screen debut in multiplexes across the country on May 16.

23h ago

Dola does it again

Some songs don’t just trend—they take over. One such track is “Chand Mama”, from the film ”Borbaad”, which didn’t just climb the YouTube Music trending list once, but soared to the top twice and is still continuing to evoke emotions even after a month.

10h ago

Jeremy Renner declined 'Hawkeye' Season 2 over post-accident pay dispute

Jeremy Renner revealed that a pay cut is why Marvel’s "Hawkeye" didn’t get a second season. In a candid interview with High Performance, the actor said he turned down Disney’s offer to return as Clint Barton because he was offered only half the salary he earned for Season 1.

14h ago

Chorki celebrates Ray’s legacy with ‘Dear Satyajit’ release

Filming took place at Ray’s ancestral home in Masua, Kishoreganj, as well as other heritage sites, including a house in Old Dhaka. “Dear Satyajit” aims to inspire young independent filmmakers, much like Ray inspired generations before.

17h ago

Satyajit Ray in the modern era: Can we still relate to his timeless classics?

Discovering Satyajit Ray in his literary and cinematic masterpieces is a never-ending process. Every time we dive into different aspects of Ray’s talents, there’s always more to discover in his techniques, ideas, and overall execution. Today marks the legendary director’s 104th birthday, and even after three decades since his demise, his brilliant stories are still relevant in our daily lives.

17h ago

Chorki releases five new short films by emerging filmmakers

Chorki, known for championing diverse storytelling, developed this platform to give short films broader exposure beyond festivals and niche audiences. As Chorki CEO Redoan Rony put it, “Young filmmakers usually end up screening their short films only at festivals or for a specific crowd. After that, these films almost disappear from public view. We wanted to change that.”

22h ago

‘Ityadi’ revisits Trishal for a tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam

Marking the 46th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of his first published poetry collection “Agnibeena”, the “Ityadi” team selected Trishal as the filming location back in July 2022. In front of a visually stunning stage adorned with Nazrul’s timeless poetry and portraits, the event was recorded with thousands of spectators in attendance.

22h ago

Teaser for web-series ‘Fyakra’ unveiled

The teaser for the seven-episode web-series “Fyakra” has been released, offering a glimpse into a gritty tale of crime, consequence, and pursuit. The series is set to premiere on OTT platform Bongo on May 8.

23h ago

‘What matters is how you stand your ground’: SRK on insider-outsider debate

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, known for his sharp wit and eloquence, shared a rare perspective on the insider-outsider discourse in the film industry during his appearance at the WAVES 2025 Summit in Mumbai yesterday.

23h ago

‘Jaya Aar Sharmin’, shot during the pandemic, finally sets release date

The journey of creating “Jaya Aar Sharmin” began five years ago, when the world came to a sudden halt. Born amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, this heartfelt, small-scale production is now ready for its big-screen debut in multiplexes across the country on May 16.

23h ago

How K-dramas became our favourite form of emotional escapism

There are few things as consistent as our unstable Wi-Fi, existential dread, and a go-to playlist of Korean dramas to cushion reality’s blows—especially for Gen Z, myself included. To love K-dramas is to willingly suspend disbelief, bask in a world where minor inconveniences spiral into grand epiphanies, and where misunderstandings are solved with monologues. The question is not why we watch K-dramas, but why, in a country that has its fair share of daily drama, we still crave more — and from 5,000 kilometres away, no less.

1d ago