I love making women-centric films: Shoojit Sircar

Oct 01, 2015, at 07:07 pm

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) In Kolkata for the DVD release of debutant director Anindya Chatterjee's Open Tee Bioscope, a Bengali movie he produced, Shoojit Sircar opens up about his love for women-centric movies, here on Wednesday.

"Haven't watched the film yet", actor Soumitra Chatterjee at launch of Open Tee Bioscope DVD in Kolkata

Oct 01, 2015, at 07:06 pm

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) Veteran Tollywood actor, Soumitra Chatterjee said he is yet to watch Open Tee Bioscope, singer turned movie-maker Anindya Chatterjee's debut film, while launching the film’s DVD in popular lifestyle store Starmark's South City Mall outlet, in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Kabir Suman doesn't like overdose of sentiment in many modern songs

Oct 01, 2015, at 05:31 pm

Kolkata, Oct 1 (IBNS) Former MP and popular singer-songwriter-actor Kabir Suman is not happy at the way some modern Bengali compositions are rendered.

Kadambari gets 2 awards in Washington DC South Asian film festival

Sep 29, 2015, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata, Sept 29 (IBNS) Suman Ghosh's period film Kadambari, based on the life of Rabindranath Tagore’s sister-in-law who died an untimely death in 1884, has got two awards at the prestigious Washington DC South Asian Film Festival, the director said.

Starmark to host DVD launch of Open Tee Bioscope

Sep 28, 2015, at 10:29 pm

Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS) Lifestyle store Starmark, in association with Kaleidoscope, will host the launch of the DVD of the Bengali film Open Tee Bioscope next week here.

Motherhood is a blessing, says cookery show host Priyanka

Sep 28, 2015, at 01:46 am

Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS) Enjoying motherhood and her stint with acting with equal elan, Rajkahini actor Priyanka Sarkar finds it easy to change gear from hosting a cookery show and inviting the guests to her 'Rannaghar' to do promotion for her three upcoming big time film releases as well as attending domestic chores once back home.

Single motherhood issue comes up in Tolly flick by Sudeshna-Abhijit duo

Sep 27, 2015, at 06:55 pm

Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS) Continuing their experimentation with the comedy genre, Cross Connection director duo Sudeshna Roy-Abhijit Guha now takes up the social issue of single motherhood in their last film 'Mayer Biye.'

Actor Abir Chatterjee glams up Raj Chakraborty's Katmundu music launch in Kolkata

Sep 27, 2015, at 06:53 pm

Kolkata, Sept 27 (IBNS): The music launch of Raj Chakraborty's upcoming movie, Katmundu proved to be a starry affair as the cast and crew unveiled the music album of the movie, here on Thursday.

Music of Raj Chakraborty's Katmundu launched in Kolkata

Sep 26, 2015, at 05:53 am

Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The music launch of Tollywood filmmaker Raj Chakraborty's upcoming film Katmundu proved to be a starry affair as the cast and crew were present at the event on Thursday.

Actor-oriented genre helps me eke out a living in Tollywood : Ritwik Chakroborty

Sep 23, 2015, at 07:03 pm

Kolkata, Sep 23 (IBNS) With Cross Connection 2 set to hit the screens five years after the original frothy romance drama on youth set a new trend in Tollywood, its protagonist Ritwik Chakroborty says the film also changed the concept of hero-centric films in the Bengali industry.

Asha Audio launches Surojit Chatterjee's folk album 'Folk Connection'

Sep 23, 2015, at 03:29 pm

Kolkata, Sept 23 (IBNS): Music company, Asha Audio, on Tuesday launched the new folk album of singer Surojit Chatterjee's group- 'Surojit O Bondhura'- 'Folk Connection' in Kolkata.

Eat everything - mantra for looking good : Rituparna

Sep 21, 2015, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata, Sep 21 (IBNS) Still looking gorgeous at the prime of her acting career, Tollywood queen Rituparna Sengupta says modern girls should not be fussy about food to stay fit and in shape.

Teenkahon set for pan India release on Sept 25

Sep 21, 2015, at 07:49 pm

Mumbai, Sept 21 (IBNS): After garnering positive reviews in West Bengal, Bauddhayan Mukherji’s ‘Teenkahon’ is set to release to a wider audience in India.

Makers of Bengali film 'Babar name Gandhiji' reveals its trailer

Sep 19, 2015, at 09:11 pm

Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS): Upcoming Bengali film 'Babar name Gandhiji' on Wednesday launched its trailer, starring actors Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Kaushik Sen, Sayani Ghosh and Surajit Mukherjee.

My sartorial statement has no mix and match mantra : Raima

Sep 19, 2015, at 05:41 pm

Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS) Actor Raima Sen prefers going either ethnic or western depending on occasion but knows mix and match is the 'in' thing for today's girls.

Now a soap on partition miseries and the fightback

Sep 19, 2015, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata, Sept 19 (IBNS) With two ambitious partition themed feature films set to hit big screens, the telly soap segment in Bengal is now all set to join the bandwagon bringing out the agony of a partition-hit couple.

Cross Connection 2 music released in Kolkata

Sep 18, 2015, at 07:05 am

Kolkata, September 17 (IBNS): The cast and crew of the upcoming Bengali movie Cross Connection 2 came together for the music launch that got underway at a mall in Kolkata on Thursday.

I wear diamond-gold jewellery during puja : Rituparna

Sep 15, 2015, at 09:08 pm

Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) Rajkahini actor Rituparna Sengupta, who is busy with innovative promotions of her another upcoming film 'Aro Ekbar', termed the trend to tag film promotion with consumer events as a rip-off of the Hollywood trend now catching up in Bengal.

Glitz and glamour galore in the second edition of Stagecraft Awards in Kolkata

Sep 15, 2015, at 06:56 pm

Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS) Often we go gaga over a movie star, admiring him for his larger-than-life character or her perfectly delivered lines in an emotional sequence but seldom do we realize the hard work 'they' put in that makes a movie worthwhile for us, the viewers.

I am the director's actor, but trust is important : Joy Sengupta

Sep 12, 2015, at 09:06 pm

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS) Actor Joy Sengupta, who essays the role of a failed lover in the second story of Bauddhayan Mukherji's acclaimed debut film Teenkahon, said there has been a resurgence in independent minded creative cinema in past five-six years.

Every true-blue Bong is a foodie : Parambrata

Sep 12, 2015, at 09:04 pm

Kolkata, Sept 12 (IBNS) Actor Parambrata Chatterjee revisited the role of a chef in his recently released 'Roga Hobar Sahaj Upay' donning the apron and hat at a Mexican food festival.

Rituparna Sengupta's 'Teenkahon' releases today

Sep 11, 2015, at 08:04 pm

Mumbai, Sept 11 (IBNS): Rituparna Sengupta, one of Bengali Cinema's most popular actresses, will next be seen in Bauddhayan Mukherji's film 'Teenkahon' which hit the silver screen on Friday.

'Teenkahon' To hit screens in West Bengal tomorrow

Sep 10, 2015, at 08:07 pm

Mumbai, Sept 10 (IBNS): Bengali film 'Teenkahon', screened at film festivals across the globe, will release in West Bengal on Friday..

Bengali films always rooted to our rich cultural heritage : Sudeshna Roy

Sep 09, 2015, at 10:29 pm

Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS) Critically acclaimed director Sudeshna Roy, having delivered a string of hits including Hercules in recent times, is now making a film based on the sufferings of inmates at old age homes.

Imtiaz Ali praises director Bauddhayan Mukherji's Teenkahon

Sep 08, 2015, at 07:10 pm

Mumbai, Sept 8 (IBNS): Director Imtiaz Ali is known to appreciate quality cinema and recently got associated with Bauddhayan Mukherji's Bengali film 'Teenkahon'.

'Teen Kahon' has flavours of Pather Panchali: Director

Sep 06, 2015, at 06:35 pm

Kolkata, Sept 6 (IBNS) 'Teenkahon' director Bauddhayan Mukherjia, whose work has already triggered wave in international film festivals including North Carolina, says his film making has been inspired by Satyajit Ray.

Police Filez team reaches out to help victims of flood affected areas

Sep 05, 2015, at 09:12 pm

Kolkata, Sept 5 (IBNS): Aakash Aath, a Bengali general entertainment channel, recently reached out in helping the people of Harimandir area, which was badly affected by flood.

Fans and fraternity celebrate Uttam Kumar's 89th birthday

Sep 03, 2015, at 09:17 pm

Kolkata, Sept 3 (IBNS) Three decades and a half have passed since his demise in 1980 plunging the Tollywood film industry in utter doldrums back then, but the halo surrounding Bengali cinema's only matinee idol Uttam Kumar only gets bigger with time.

I am inspired by Bengali culture and literature: Imtiaz Ali

Sep 02, 2015, at 11:55 pm

Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS): Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is known for making Bollywood films like Jab We Met , Love Aaj Kal and Rockstar, said he is inspired by Bengali culture and literature as he announced internationally acclaimed ad film maker Bauddhayan Mukherji's debut Bengali movie 'Teenkahon', (Three Obsessions) in Kolkata on Tuesday.

We shouldn't harbour extreme perspective towards men : Tollywood heroine

Sep 02, 2015, at 08:27 pm

Kolkata, Sept 2 (IBNS) Taking a moderate stance in the battle of sexes, Tollywood actress Payel Sarkar says recent rail blockades and clashes in West Bengal between men and women commuters over an exclusive suburban train for women office goers, were more of an exception and both sides should be accommodating and tolerant about each other's situation.