Vivek Agnihotri drops promo video for The Bengal Files 'Never Again USA Tour' with premiere dates
Jul 05, 2025, at 01:39 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: After delivering two hard-hitting films, The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri is now gearing up for the final chapter of his ‘truth trilogy’ with The Bengal Files.
Sholay: Golden even after fifty years
Jul 05, 2025, at 12:32 am
It’s been 50 years since Sholay was released in 1975. Reflecting the undying popularity of the film, it is now ready for re-release, even adding edited out clippings and has already been enjoyed by a captive audience in Italy recently. Meanwhile movie-goers in India are eagerly waiting for its release in August. Shoma A. Chatterji goes down the memory lane with her own experience of watching it ‘first day- first show’
My career is still in transition mode: Rituparna Sengupta
Jul 04, 2025, at 05:14 pm
Bengali film icon Rituparna Sengupta plays a cartoonist for the first time in Sayantan Ghoshal's Madam Sengupta, which released on July 4. Fresh from the positive reviews of Sharmila Tagore starrer Puratawn, Rituparna interacts with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh at her South Kolkata residence to talk about the film, her dominance across genres of films and her run as a producer. Excerpts...
Logo of Arindam Sil's Bengali film Korpoor unveiled
Jul 03, 2025, at 07:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The logo of Arindam Sil's political thriller Korpoor starring Rituparna Sengupta was unveiled on Tuesday.
Some things don't need words: Alia Bhatt on Ranbir Kapoor starrer Ramayana's first glimpse
Jul 03, 2025, at 04:07 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt seems to be in awe of the first glimpse of Namit Malhotra's Ramayana which was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.
Jul 03, 2025, at 01:59 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The much-awaited first glimpse of Namit Malhotra's Ramayana: The Introduction that features Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol was shown by the makers on Thursday.
Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian to receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Jul 03, 2025, at 12:06 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame becoming the first Indian to get such an honour.
Trailer of Rituparna Sengupta's Madam Sengupta releases
Jul 02, 2025, at 10:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film superstar Rituparna Sengupta starrer Madam Sengupta, a murder mystery directed by Sayantan Ghosal, got its trailer recently.
Tathagata Mukherjee's Raas gets special screening in Kolkata
Jul 02, 2025, at 10:01 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The makers organised a special screening of Tathagata Mukherjee's Raas starring Vikram Chatterjee and Devlina Kumar in Kolkata last week.
Jul 02, 2025, at 03:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Kriti Sanon has wrapped up her shooting for upcoming Hindi film Tere Ishk Mein.
Ramayan: The Introduction to be unveiled in nine Indian cities tomorrow
Jul 02, 2025, at 03:01 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: The cinematic journey of upcoming film Ramayana is all set to begin with an unprecedented nationwide launch.
I am against Botox: Kareena Kapoor Khan after Shefali Jariwala's sudden death
Jul 02, 2025, at 12:44 am
Amid the buzz that anti-ageing treatment might have played a role in actor and model Shefali Jariwala's sudden death at the age of 42, Kareena Kapoor Khan has shared her thoughts on cosmetic procedures like Botox.
Bengali horror film Bhuto Purbo gets special screening ahead of release
Jul 01, 2025, at 10:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A special screening of Bengal film Bhuto Purbo, directed by the debutant duo Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee, was organised by the makers last week.
Jul 01, 2025, at 02:18 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has cheered his "friend" and colleague Anupam Kher for upcoming film Tanvi The Great which also marks the latter's return as director.
Saiyaara's song Dhun reunites Arijit Singh, Mithoon and Mohit Suri
Jul 01, 2025, at 12:04 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The blockbuster musical trio of Arijit Singh, Mithoon and Mohit Suri, who have created some of the biggest historic chartbusters in the Hindi film industry including Tum Hi Ho from Aashiqui 2, are back for Saiyaara’s next song Dhun.
Makers release Sarzameen teaser, Ibrahim Ali Khan's intense look draws attention
Jun 30, 2025, at 04:12 pm
Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan put up an intense look and gave a tough competition to actress Kajol and Prithviraj Sukumaran in grabbing attention in the teaser of his upcoming Hindi thriller Sarzameen that was released by the makers on Monday.
Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par maintains strong run in box office, nears Rs. 200-cr mark worldwide
Jun 30, 2025, at 12:17 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: After nearly a decade, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is roaring in the box office, courtesy his latest flick Sitaare Zameen Par.
Makers unveil name of next James Bond movie director
Jun 29, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Makers of the next James Bond movie have announced the name of the director, with the person who will play the British spy agent still under wraps.
‘Kanta Laga girl’ Shefali Jariwala received anti-ageing treatment for 5-6 yrs before death: Report
Jun 28, 2025, at 09:55 pm
Mumbai: Actress Shefali Jariwala, popularly known as the ‘Kanta Laga girl,’ passed away on Friday in Mumbai, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest.
Jun 28, 2025, at 11:10 am
Bollywood actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan visited the Eden Gardens, dined at cricket great Sourav Ganguly's residence and spoke to the reporters on their upcoming Hindi film Metro... In Dino during a two-day tour to Kolkata. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to both the actors on Anurag Basu's latest that reminds the audience of his 2007 flick Life in a... Metro. Excerpts...
'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dies due to 'cardiac arrest' at 42
Jun 28, 2025, at 09:49 am
Actress Shefali Jariwala, who is known as the 'Kaanta Laga girl' for her appearance in a popular item number, died in Mumbai on Friday.
'No one will ever be like you': Alia Bhatt's 'ode to living legend' Rekha at Umrao Jaan screening
Jun 27, 2025, at 01:26 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt on Thursday paid a memorable "ode" to veteran actress Rekha reviving the latter's 'Silsila' look at the Umrao Jaan event in Mumbai.
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files set for 10 premieres in the United States
Jun 27, 2025, at 12:48 pm
Indian director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's The Bengal Files: Right to Life will have 10 grand premieres across the United States.
Raktabeej 2: Makers unveil first poster featuring Abir Chatterjee
Jun 27, 2025, at 12:39 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The first poster from Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali film Raktabeej 2 was unveiled by the makers on Friday.
Hoichoi drops first look from Birangana starring Sandipta Sen and Niranjan Mondal
Jun 27, 2025, at 12:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Hoichoi’s next original series, Birangana, a howdunit and whydunit crime thriller, has welcomed digital creator Niranjan Mondal, popularly known as Laughtersane, alongside actress Sandipta Sen.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande among the artistes invited to join The Academy
Jun 27, 2025, at 11:29 am
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, veteran Tamil actor Kamal Haasan, American singer-actress Ariana Grande are among the artistes who have been invited to join The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars) this year.
Guru Randhawa deactivates X handle after veiled attack on Diljit Dosanjh over Sardaar Ji 3 row
Jun 27, 2025, at 11:01 am
Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has deactivated his X account after sharing a cryptic social media post which was believed to be aimed at singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh amid Sardaar Ji 3 row.
Jun 26, 2025, at 07:10 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: International actress Priyanka Chopra has fact-checked netizens on a viral remark which was widely viewed as her statement online.
War 2: Check out Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani's new posters
Jun 26, 2025, at 01:54 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films (YRF) has announced the exclusive global IMAX release of its next major tentpole, War 2.
Slapstick comedy is very difficult: Akshay Kumar on Housefull 5
Jun 26, 2025, at 12:54 pm
Director Tarun Manshukhani's Housefull 5, which has an ensemble cast, traded fairly at the Indian box office. After a healthy run, IBNS looks back at the interaction of the Housefull 5 team members with the media on the latest installment of the comedy franchise... Excerpts...