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Byomkesh will be omnipresent in my life and career: Abir Chatterjee

Aug 11, 2022, at 12:30 am

Actor Abir Chatterjee returns as Bengali detective Byomkesh Bakshi in Arindam Sil's upcoming film Byomkesh Hotyamancha, which releases Aug 11. In a candid interaction with India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Abir speaks on the film and his recent venture into OTT space. Excerpts...

Khushi Dubey: Aashiqana is a complete package

Aug 11, 2022, at 12:26 am

Mumbai: Actress Khushi Dubey feels lucky to be part of the web show Aashiqana. The actress says that the series has a little something for everyone and she loves playing her role.

Turned personal experiences into reality to play Ariel in Bhotbhoti: Bibriti Chatterjee

Aug 10, 2022, at 11:02 pm

Young actor Bibriti Chatterjee plays mermaid Ariel in Tathagata Mukherjee's film Bhotbhoti, which releases Aug 11. Ahead of the film's release, India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Bibriti

Raju Srivastava suffers heart attack, admitted to AIIMS

Aug 10, 2022, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi: Comedian and actor Raju Srivastava, 59, was admitted to  All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi after he suffered heart attack on Wednesday.   

Do you know what Nusrat Jahan prefers to wear at a wedding ceremony in hurry?

Aug 10, 2022, at 07:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The entire process to select an attire for a wedding night might be hectic and confusing for many but not for Tollywood actor-MP Nusrat Jahan at least.

I am keen to explore something unknown: Sohini Sarkar

Aug 10, 2022, at 04:49 pm

Bengali actor Sohini Sarkar is once again Byomkesh's (Byomkesh played by Abir Chatterjee) Satyabati in Arindam Sil's fourth film Byomkesh Hotyamancha in the detective franchise. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts of a candid chat with the 'Phoring' actor

Sudha Chandran: Content has to pull the audience to the theatre

Aug 09, 2022, at 11:52 pm

Mumbai: As Bollywood continues to struggle to rake in the big numbers at the box office, actress Sudha Chandran says that good content will always attract the audience to watch a movie on the big screen.

Turned nostalgic recreating old Calcutta for Byomkesh Hotyamancha: Arindam Sil

Aug 09, 2022, at 11:43 pm

Senior filmmaker Arindam Sil is back with his fourth film in the Byomkesh franchise, Byomkesh Hotyamancha, which is slated for Aug 11 release. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with the director at SVF office for a candid chat over the film 

Anuj Sachdeva: Bold scenes need to be justified in the story

Aug 09, 2022, at 11:40 pm

Mumbai: Actor Anuj Sachdeva, who has been part of multiple web series such as Ek Extra Mile, Bin Bulaye Mehmaan Season 2, and Breathe, says that while he has no qualms performing bold scenes for shows, it needs to be justified.

Aakash Talwar: I always look forward to trying my hands in different characters and genres

Aug 09, 2022, at 11:39 pm

Mumbai: Aakash Talwar is excited to be a part of Yash Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik’s upcoming show Control Room. The actor plays the role of Police Inspector (PI) Anuj Raikar in it.

Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy takes over as Chairman of MESC

Aug 09, 2022, at 11:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Veteran Bollywood filmmaker and producer Ramesh Sippy has been appointed the new Chairman of Media and Entertainment Skills Council (MESC).

I feel left out: Taapsee Pannu requests netizens to boycott her film Dobaaraa

Aug 09, 2022, at 08:38 pm

Actor Taapsee Pannu's witty reply was on display when she was asked about a new trend on social media where a section of netizens often calls for the boycott of films for disparate reasons. 

Sad to learn Globe Cinema closed: Akshay Kumar reliving Kolkata memories

Aug 09, 2022, at 07:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Prior to joining films and becoming Bollywood's icon, actor Akshay Kumar worked in the New Market area of Kolkata's downtown in the 1980s.

I wanted to play a grey-shaded character in Byomkesh: Paoli Dam

Aug 09, 2022, at 05:19 pm

Indian actor Paoli Dam has worked for the first time with senior filmmaker Arindam Sil in the latest installment of Byomkesh franchise, Byomkesh Hotyamancha, which is releasing Aug 11 in the cinema halls. Ahead of the film's release, Paoli, who plays Sulochona on screen in the SVF project, speaks to India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh Excerpts of the conversation...

Singer and Grease star Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Aug 09, 2022, at 04:37 pm

Los Angeles: Australian singer-actress Olivia Newton-John, who had inspired a generation of movie lovers with her acting skills in blockbuster movie "Grease", died on Monday, media reports said.

Britney Spears collaborates with Elton John for new song

Aug 09, 2022, at 03:20 pm

Los Angeles: Pop icon Britney Spears has collaborated with Elton John for a new song, media reports said on Tuesday.

'Why have I been trolling him for free?' Laal Singh Chaddha director Advait Chandan shuts haters up with ROFL post

Aug 09, 2022, at 04:10 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Laal Singh Chaddha director Advait Chandan has shut haters up with his latest Instagram story over trolling Aamir Khan, who plays the titular role in the film.

Films with social causes satisfy me: Akshay Kumar

Aug 09, 2022, at 12:54 am

Bollywood's leading actor Akshay Kumar is travelling more than a city almost every day in his promotional spree for upcoming Hindi film Raksha Bandhan, which is slated for Aug 11 release. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks the actor who was in Kolkata on a rainy Monday afternoon

Every industry helps India's economy: Akshay Kumar on Raksha Bandhan boycott call

Aug 08, 2022, at 10:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha and Akshay Kumar's Raksha Bandhan are the two films which have triggered boycott calls from a section of social media users, prompting the lead actors to respond.

Priyanka Chopra enjoys weekend in Los Angeles with Nick and Malti

Aug 08, 2022, at 04:06 pm

Los Angeles: Actress Priyanka Chopra enjoyed her weekend in Los Angeles and it is clear from her latest Instagram image.

Khloe Kardashian,Tristan Thompson welcome second child via surrogacy

Aug 07, 2022, at 12:10 am

Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian and her former boyfriend Tristan Thompson have welcomed their second child via surrogacy, media reports said.

Kim Kardashian is single again after ending relationship with Pete Davidson

Aug 06, 2022, at 10:38 pm

Los Angeles: Socialite Kim Kardashian has turned single once again.

India, Bangladesh, US make love ballad Hoye Achhi Tor featuring John Bhattacharya, Sanjana Banerjee

Aug 06, 2022, at 08:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: India, Bangladesh and the US have come together for the first time for a music project, titled Hoye Achhi Tor, which features Bengali actors John Bhattacharya and Sanjana Banerjee.

'...Needed to indulge in my favourite past time...

Aug 06, 2022, at 05:01 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and producer Shah Rukh Khan has left a message for his co-produced Hindi film Darlings, which premiered on Over-the-top (OTT) platform Netflix Friday.

Truth behind Taapsee’s two avatars in ‘Dobaaraa’

Aug 06, 2022, at 12:03 am

New Delhi/UNI: The trailer of Ektaa Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap’s new-age thriller ‘Dobaaraa’ can be called the beginning of a roller coaster ride that leads its audience into a mysterious world.

Hrithik Roshan raves about 'GoodLuck Jerry'

Aug 06, 2022, at 12:01 am

New Delhi/UNI: Colour Yellow’s latest offering ‘GoodLuck Jerry’ has been receiving a lot of love from fans and critics all around the country.

Malaika Arora's new pictures set temperature soaring on Instagram

Aug 05, 2022, at 07:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Malaika Arora is one of the B-Town celebrities who grabs limelight everywhere she walks in, be it a fashion show or gym.

Lady Gaga to star opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux

Aug 05, 2022, at 03:05 pm

Los Angeles:Internationally popular singer Lady Gaga has dropped a surprise for her fans as she unveiled the first teaser of 'Joker 2' movie where she will star opposite Oscar winning actor Joaquin Phoenix.

I was a clean slate for Anjan Dutt in Murder by the Sea: Trina Saha

Aug 04, 2022, at 06:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Trina Saha, who is very popularly known as Gungun in Bengali living rooms, will be featuring in Anjan Dutt's upcoming murder-mystery web series Murder by the Sea, which will be premiered on Over-the-top (OTT) platform hoichoi.

Veteran actor Mithilesh Chaturvedi passes away at 68

Aug 04, 2022, at 05:45 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Veteran film and theatre actor Mithilesh Chaturvedi has passed away Wednesday. He was 68.