After Berlinale Premiere, Manoj Bajpayee’s Jugnuma (The Fable) Set to Shine on Global Stage
The cast also includes Tilottama Shome and Deepak Dobriyal in pivotal roles.
Soyeb Sikder
8/28/2025
The cast also includes Tilottama Shome and Deepak Dobriyal in pivotal roles.
The showcase will take place under the banner EFM Frontières Focus.
The Netflix film will play at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on Friday, October 10.
For the first time, production company Creative Land is producing a film featuring Shakib Khan. The film is produced by Shirin Sultana and directed by Abu Hayat Mahmud.
Receiving the accolade, Milon expressed heartfelt gratitude: "I feel truly privileged. But this honour is not mine alone — it belongs to every member of the Los Angeles Acting Academy. Without their support, this achievement would not have been possible. I remain deeply thankful to the Church of Scientology for recognising my efforts with such a prestigious award."
Amanda Kelso, Acting CEO of the Sundance Institute, said: “We congratulate all the winning filmmakers and thank them for their extraordinary stories. We believe these films foster empathy, understanding, and contribute to building a more inclusive society.”
Tanjin Tisha is excited about the project she said, “I will play the role of Rupa in ‘Khoabnama’. I liked the story after reading it for the first time. The graph of the character of Rupa was very unpredictable. So the performance was also challenging. Here, the audience will get a magical story with Vicky bhaiya’s signature twist. I hope the audience will like Khoabnama very much.”
As TIFF expands its industry offerings ahead of TIFF: The Market launching in 2026, Industry Selects continues to offer accredited professionals a curated showcase of titles positioned for the global marketplace, including compelling stories, established talent, and breakout debuts from around the globe.
TIFF announces its 2025 Industry Selects lineup – 10 standout, audience-ready titles from around the world, available for acquisition during the Festival’s 50th edition. The slate spans genres including drama, thriller, comedy, and documentary. This year’s group represents a range of global perspectives, offering buyers a focused selection of titles with international sales and distribution potential.
From Bangladesh, Soyeb Sikder, Deputy Chief Reporter of Daily Bangladesh Time, has been invited as a journalist to cover the festival. He received his invitation on July 29, marking the first time he has been formally invited to TIFF.
According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the film is slated for release this Christmas, on December 25. Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, the project has already sparked considerable buzz within the industry, with trade insiders predicting a strong box-office run.
With an innocent charm and a natural smile, Shakil became the perfect fit for romantic roles. His on-screen chemistry with actresses like Shabnur, Purnima, Moushumi, and Poppy delivered some of the era’s most memorable pairings.
For many, the show was not just a competition, but the first step towards lifelong artistic careers.
Journalist Ahmed Tepantar said: “Over the past 16 years, artists have gradually become corrupted by political bias. Mostafa Motihar said: “As human beings, everyone has the right to engage in politics, and artists are no exception.
On Sunday, the commission announced the rules and selection process for the Kingdom’s submission.
The Toronto International Film Festival has locked in its full lineup for its milestone 50th edition, set for September 4–14, 2025. Organizers confirmed the program now features 291 titles — 209 feature films, six classics, 10 Primetime entries, and 66 shorts.
TIFF Next Wave presents an inaugural TIFF: Close-Up conversation with Project Y co-stars Han So-hee and Jun Jong-seo. Programmed specifically for TIFF’s Under-25 audience, this is an opportunity to hear from two of the most exciting global rising stars at this year’s Festival.