Naseeruddin Shah releases Ray's visual script
Renowned Indian screen and stage actor Naseeruddin Shah on Friday (May 3, 2014) commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, released an un-filmed visual script written by Ray. The script edited in the form of a book by Sandip Ray was released at the ICCR’s Rabindranath Tagore Centre, in Kolkata. The visual script 'Satyajit Ray’s Ravi Shankar', comprises articles by Ray and interviews of Ravi Shankar on various aspects of their collaboration, and a scholarly introduction by Sankarlal Bhattacharjee on the relationship between the two maestros. Images by IBNS
Special screening of Swastika's Take One in Kolkata
A special screening of Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee's 'Take One' took place at an auditorium in Kolkata on Friday ( May 2, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
'Khashi Katha' first look released
Tollywood film director Judhajit Sarkar on Tuesday (Apr 29, 2014) launched the theatrical promos and the first look of his upcoming venture 'Khashi Katha' in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were actors Prasun Gyne and Anindita along with music director Raja Narayan Deb and director Judhajit Sarkar. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Ankush Arora celebrates annual dance festival
Dancer Ankush Arora celebrated the annual festival N'rityatutya' of his studio Arabesque in Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar on Tuesday (Apr 29, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Usha Uthup lends voice for Bengali film
Popular Indian pop, jazz and playback singer Usha Uthup on Monday (Apr 28, 2014) lent her voice to record the theme song of the upcoming Bengali movie 'Gogoler Kirti' in Kolkata. The film is directed by Pompi Ghosh Mukherjee and produced by Supratik Ghosh. Uthup recorded the theme song 'Go Gogol Go' in the presence of music director Surojit Chatterjee at her own studio 'Studio Vibrations'. Penned by new talent Tapan Mukherjee, a member of Surojit Chatterjee’s virtual poetry club 'Kobita Club', the song is a fusion of disco and trance. Indraneil Sengupta and Saheb Chatterjee will also record for this song, later. Images by IBNS
'Apur Panchali' premiered in Kolkata
Shree Venkatesh Films. Pvt. Ltd. on Thursday (Apr 24, 2014) hosted the red carpet premiere of director Kaushik Ganguly's Silver Peacock winning film 'Apur Panchali', in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were the director along with actors Parambrata Chatterjee, Parno Mittra, Ardhendu Banerjee, Gaurav Chakraborty and others. 'Apur Panchali' will hit the theatres on Friday (Apr 25, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mighty Raju poses with stars at FICCI
Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): The trailer of animation movie ‘Mighty Raju Rio Calling’ ,which was released recently, has garnered great interest and appreciation among the audiences.
Singer Usha Uthup was present at an event organised by FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) in Kolkata on Tuesday (April 22, 2014). She interacted on the topic 'A karaoke evening in retro style'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Rituparna, Debojit launch 'Panchforon'
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta and playback singer Debojit Saha on Monday launched the Bengali music album 'Panchforon' by music band Liquid, here.
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Bollywood film director Subhash Ghai commenting on his upcoming flick 'Kaanchi', on Monday here said that, the movie promotes the voice of the youths against political tangles. Images by Avishek Mitra
'Take One' casts attends special screening in Kolkata theatre
A special screening of director Mainak Bhaumik’s film 'Take One' was held at Priya Cinema in Kolkata on Friday (April 18, 2014). The film features actors Swastika Mukhejee, Rahul, Arindam Sil and Sampurna in lead roles. Images by IBNS
Prosenjit, Arpita star in 'Force'
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Essel Vision Productions and NIdeasCreations &Productions Pvt Ltd. announced their forthcoming movie ‘Force’ which will feature Tollywood actors Prosenjit and Arpita Chatterjee in lead roles. Images by IBNS
Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' promo launched
The theatrical trailer of the upcoming Tollywood film, 'Ramdhanu-The Rainbow' by director duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee was launched on Tuesday (Apr 15, 2014) at the Priya cinema hall in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were actress Gargi Roy Chowdhury and the protagonist of the movie little Akashneel Mitra. The film is inspired from Suchitra Bhattacharya’s story 'Ramdhanu Rang'. This is a father-mother-son story and the struggle they go through to get their son into school. It is a story of a child who has his own world and dreams are crushed by the ambitions of his parents. Images by IBNS
92.7 Big FM celebrates 'Big Barsho Baron'
Radio station 92.7 Big FM on Wednesday (Apr 16, 2014) celebrated the 'Big Barsho Baron' (the advent of Bengali New Year) and launched the new communication line, 'Ei naba-barshe hok aaro katha…aaro bangaliyana', in Kolkata. The communication line focuses on urging listeners to talk more about ‘Bangaliana’ and brings to highlight all those elements with which a Bengali grows up, is proud of, is emotional with and relates to at any given point of time. Bengali singers Shubhomita and Rupankar Bagchi enthralled the audiences with their performances. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Subhash Ghai tours to promote film
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is currently touring the country with the lead actors in his upcoming film Kaanchi. The Showman, along with Mishti and Kartik Aaryan, is visiting 9 cities, attending and organizing events.