Sep 14, 2026, at 03:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is wearing multiple creative hats for his upcoming film ‘Emperor VS Sarat Chandra’, serving as its director, lyricist and composer. The filmmaker unveiled the film’s first song, ‘Shoite Shoite’, ahead of its theatrical release on October 14.
Eken Babu heads to Kerala for a deadly mystery: Teaser promises his biggest adventure yet
Sep 13, 2026, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengal’s beloved detective Eken Babu is back, and this time, his latest mystery takes him all the way to Kerala.
Uttam Kumar at 100: Rare photos, magazines and memorabilia showcased in Kolkata
Sep 09, 2026, at 04:21 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A rare archive of memorabilia documenting the life and career of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar opened at Nandan in Kolkata on Thursday as part of the West Bengal government's ‘Shatabarsha Mahanayak’ celebrations marking his birth centenary.
India Post unveils special cover to mark Uttam Kumar's birth centenary
Sep 09, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Legendary Bengali actor and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar's birth centenary was commemorated on September 3, 2026, with India Post unveiling a special cover in his honour at the Kolkata General Post Office.
Bonny Sengupta, Darshana Banik reveal ‘surprises’ in C/O A Journey ahead of release
Sep 09, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The cast and crew of upcoming Bengali film C/O A Journey, directed by Pratik Sarkar, attended a meet-and-greet with the audience on Friday as part of the film’s promotional activities ahead of its release.
Sep 06, 2026, at 11:25 am
Actor Angana Roy, who features in Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film Winkle Twinkle, opened up about her journey from child artiste in Aalo to working with the acclaimed filmmaker. Speaking to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Roy discussed her character Indrani, her approach to ensemble casts, her admiration for Mukherji’s storytelling and her dream of featuring in his love story. She also spoke about manifestation, staying private about her political views and the impact of artificial intelligence on artistes.
‘The trailer is misleading’: Aninditaa Bose teases a shocking twist in Bengali thriller Ghun Gaon
Sep 04, 2026, at 03:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer and music of upcoming Bengali film Ghun Gaon – Chapter 1 was unveiled earlier this week, offering a glimpse into its mysterious world ahead of its release.
Uttam Kumar at 100: The making of Bengal’s 'Mahanayak'
Sep 03, 2026, at 07:24 pm
A century after his birth, Uttam Kumar remains difficult to place in a single frame.
Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Emperor Vs Sarat Chandra’ teaser unveiled: When the pen takes on the sword
Sep 03, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The teaser of Emperor Vs Sarat Chandra, Srijit Mukherji’s ambitious new film for Durga Puja 2026, has been unveiled by Nandy Movies, offering audiences a powerful glimpse into a world where literature, ideology and rebellion collide.
Dev arrives with parents to support Jeet’s ‘Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat’ at special screening
Sep 01, 2026, at 03:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid its theatrical run, a special screening of Jeet-starrer period action drama Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat was held at a city mall last week.
Sep 01, 2026, at 12:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Phool Phutechhe, a new song from Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi: The Golden Daku, was unveiled by the makers recently.
‘Daktar Kaku’ teaser: Prosenjit Chatterjee and Riddhi Sen clash over principles and purpose
Sep 01, 2026, at 11:47 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The teaser of Bengali film superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee's Daktar Kaku was unveiled last week.
Sep 01, 2026, at 11:31 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The teaser of Bonny Sengupta and Darshana Banik starrer upcoming Bengali film C/O a Journey was unveiled by the makers recently.
Aug 28, 2026, at 09:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Director Srijit Mukherji on Thursday launched the trailer and music of his latest movie Winkle Twinkle at the Jadavpur University Open Air Theatre here.
Ghun Gaon – Chapter 1: Secrets, betrayal and revenge collide in this dark Bengali thriller
Aug 28, 2026, at 09:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: What happens when a seemingly peaceful village becomes a maze of secrets, deception and revenge? The mystery deepened around Ghun Gaon – Chapter 1 as the film's cast and crew unveiled cryptic clues about its dark world at a specially curated event on Tuesday, offering glimpses into a thriller where nothing is quite as it seems.
‘Very few like Mahanayak’: Debasree Roy, Antara Chowdhury celebrate Uttam Kumar’s enduring legacy
Aug 22, 2026, at 04:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film legend late Uttam Kumar's enduring presence in Bengali cinema has transcended generations, and it was in this spirit that an evening dedicated to the legendary 'Mahanayak' began with a special birth centenary exhibition on Thursday, featuring film posters and publicity materials connected to his contribution to Bengali cinema.
Jeet turns revolutionary-outlaw Ananta Singh: Stars hail Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat
Aug 22, 2026, at 04:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The star-studded premiere of Jeet-starrer Bengali film Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat was held at a city mall last week, drawing several prominent names from the Bengali film industry.
Aug 16, 2026, at 07:27 pm
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, a three-time National Film Award winner, died at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday after prolonged illness. He was 71. Sen had been undergoing treatment for multiple complications involving his lungs, heart and kidneys and was on ventilator support.
Bohurupi 2 teaser out: Shiboprosad-Jisshu face-off promises a high-voltage Durga Puja showdown
Aug 15, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Windows Production has unveiled the Official Teaser of Bohurupi – The Golden Daku, the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster Bohurupi (2024).
‘Erao Manush’ music unveiled: Akriti Kakar, Javed Ali lend voices to an emotional soundtrack
Aug 15, 2026, at 03:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The music of Jeetu Kamal and Srabanti Gintu Chatterjee-starrer Erao Manush was unveiled on Wednesday at a city shopping mall in the presence of the film’s cast and musical team.
‘Nibba Nibbi’ turns a social-media insult into a dark tale of love, betrayal and chaos
Aug 15, 2026, at 03:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ZEE5’s upcoming original film Nibba Nibbi, directed by Tathagata Mukherjee and starring Sauraseni Maitra and Rishav Basu, explores an unconventional side of love and relationships.
Jeet turns revolutionary: Why Ananta Singh’s story excited the superstar
Aug 15, 2026, at 11:25 am
Bengali film superstar Jeet, in an exclusive conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, opens up about portraying revolutionary Ananta Singh in Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat, the challenges of bringing his extraordinary journey to the screen, working with director Pathikrit Basu, and why the untold story inspired him to act and produce the film. The film hit the theatres on August 14 on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day.
‘Beporoya’ teaser: Aryaa Ray makes big-screen debut opposite Adrit Roy in a new-age love story
Aug 14, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Kolkata: The teaser of upcoming Bengali film ‘Beporoya’ was released on Friday, offering a glimpse into a contemporary love story centred on relationships, emotional conflicts and the complexities of human connections.
Tagore’s dance dramas to get global cinematic makeover in three-film ‘Tagore Trilogy’
Aug 14, 2026, at 03:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless themes of migration, identity, love, loss and belonging are set to reach global audiences through a new international cinematic project titled The Tagore Trilogy.
Bengali stars spill travel secrets: Anirban’s ‘Norway’ twist, Jaya’s travel partner and more
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Travel, cinema and music came together at an event organised by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels in Kolkata on Friday, featuring a panel discussion with actors Anirban Bhattacharya, Jaya Ahsan, Sohini Sarkar and musician duo Sourendro-Soumyojit.
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and Hoichoi on Sunday unveiled the poster of Maharaja Tomare Selam, a film that will explore the making of Satyajit Ray’s 1969 classic Goopy Gayen Bagha Bayen.
Big returns, new stories and AI: Zee 5 unveils its ambitious Bangla entertainment slate
Aug 12, 2026, at 11:39 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Zee 5 has unveiled its latest Bangla content slate, titled ‘Notun Banglar, Notun Golpo’ (New Bengal. New Stories.), bringing together returning franchises, fresh originals and new storytelling formats across movies, series, live sports, AI-powered content, animation and kids’ entertainment.
Aug 06, 2026, at 04:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya recorded a song for Queen Victoria Aar Goyenda Kanaichawron at Audio Lake Studios in Kolkata.
Jeet's 'Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat' trailer unveiled ahead of August 14 release
Aug 06, 2026, at 04:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the trailer of Tollywood superstar Jeet starrer Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat offering audiences a glimpse into the many shades of its central character while tracing the journey of a man whose story stretches from pre-Independence India to the years that followed.
ZEE5's Prem Shots celebrates streaming success with Kolkata singles mixer
Aug 03, 2026, at 01:38 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Love stories often begin when life refuses to follow a script. Reflecting that spirit, ZEE5 Original Bengali web series Prem Shots hosted a singles mixer in Kolkata on Wednesday.