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'Abar Proloy': 'Wanted to make OTT debut with a commercial show,' says Raj Chakraborty

Aug 07, 2023, at 08:46 pm

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty, who is credited to a series of hit Bengali films over the years, plunged into the web space with 'Abar Proloy', which premieres on Zee5 on August 11. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Raj on the web show...

'I want to work with newcomers and promote new ideas': Subhashree Ganguly turning producer with 'Abar Proloy'

Aug 07, 2023, at 07:28 pm

Leading Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly turned a producer with her filmmaker husband Raj Chakraborty's debut web series 'Abar Proloy', which will be streaming on Zee5 from August 11. In the backdrop of her success on OTT with 'Indubala Bhaater Hotel', Subhashree speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on her new journey...

A lot of people didn't want 'Abar Proloy' to be made: Saswata Chatterjee

Aug 07, 2023, at 04:59 pm

Actor Saswata Chatterjee reprises his role as Inspector Animesh Dutta in Raj Chakraborty's debut web series 'Abar Proloy', a spin-off of the filmmaker's 2013 film 'Proloy'. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Saswata Chatterjee speaks on the Zee5 series, his recent success in Mumbai and more...

Makers unveil poster and songs of Haranath Chakraborty's upcoming Bengali film 'Oh! Lovely'

Aug 06, 2023, at 04:34 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the poster and songs of filmmaker Haranath Chakraborty's upcoming Bengali film 'Oh! Lovely'.

'Nikhoj': 'My job as a music director was to support the gradual rise of storyline,' says Rupam Islam

Aug 06, 2023, at 03:40 am

Kolkata/IBNS: After the first song 'Nikhoj Tui', Hoichoi has recently unveiled the second track titled 'Aashbe Bole' of its Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury starring upcoming crime-drama series 'Nikhoj'.

Suman Maitra, Paayel Sarkar, others launch teaser of Bengali film 'Abar Awronne Din Ratri'

Aug 06, 2023, at 03:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The teaser of filmmaker Suman Maitra's upcoming Bengali film 'Abar Awronne Din Ratri' was launched earlier this week.

'Cheeni 2' shows how friendship helps one to survive: Aparajita Adhya

Aug 05, 2023, at 05:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: "The story of Cheeni 2 shows how friendship helps one to survive," says actress Aparajita Adhya who is all set for the release of her upcoming film directed by Mainak Bhaumik.

Thalaiva Rajinikanth escapes to paradise: Unwinding at luxurious Kuda Villingili Resort in the Maldives

Aug 05, 2023, at 08:33 am

Thalaiva Rajinikanth retreats to the luxurious Kuda Villingili Resort in the picturesque Maldives for a 12-day vacation, after completing the filming of his highly anticipated movie, 'Lal Salaam,' and ahead of the release of 'Jailer.'

Makers unveil motion poster of upcoming Bengali film 'Raktabeej'

Aug 04, 2023, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the motion poster of  director-duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali film 'Raktabeej'.

'Cheeni 2': 'Mental maturity and not age matters to me for friendship,' says Madhumita

Aug 01, 2023, at 09:14 pm

Actress Madhumita Sarcar teamed up with her senior Aparajita Adhya and actor Soumya Mukherjee for Mainak Bhaumik's 'Cheeni 2', a sequel to 'Cheeni' but with a different storyline. Gearing up for the release, Madhumita speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the film, friendship beyond age, Hindi projects and more at Canteen Pub & Grub in Kolkata...

First look of Mithun Chakraborty from 'Kabuliwala' out now

Aug 01, 2023, at 05:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the first look of acting icon Mithun Chakraborty from Suman Ghosh's upcoming Bengali film 'Kabuliwala', a cinematic marvel from the depths of history penned by Rabindranath Tagore.

Ritabhari Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee starrer 'Fatafati' to get OTT release on Aug 4

Jul 29, 2023, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Ritabhari Chakraborty and Abir Chatterjee starrer, Arita Mukherjee directed Bengali film 'Fatafati' will get its Over-the-top (OTT) release on August 4.

Srijit Mukherji's 'Oti Uttam' to bring alive Uttam Kumar on big screens through VFX

Jul 29, 2023, at 07:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's upcoming Bengali film 'Oti Uttam' is set to bring alive acting legend Uttam Kumar onscreen through VFX.

Srijit Mukherji and his 'Byomkesh' team grace trailer launch of Dev's 'Byomkesh o Durgo Rahosyo'

Jul 28, 2023, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengali film industry is witnessing a clash of two projects based on Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's novel 'Durgo Rahasya' across different media.

Haranath Chakraborty's next 'Oh! Lovely' character looks are out now

Jul 26, 2023, at 01:23 am

Sandeep Sathi Produced, Sathi Films Presented Haranath Chakraborty's upcoming feature 'Oh! Lovely' s character looks are out now.

'Niharika' helped me in achieving self-growth: Actor Anuradha Mukherjee

Jul 24, 2023, at 04:39 pm

Actor Anuradha Mukherjee, who first caught the audience's glare in 2019 Bengali film 'Sweater', features in Indrasis Acharya's 'Niharika', which released last week. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Anuradha voices her mind on 'Niharika', her life, career and more...

Indrasis Acharya's 'Niharika' is a stepping stone in my career: Actor Anindya Sengupta

Jul 21, 2023, at 05:29 pm

Actor Anindya Sengupta, who caught the limelight with 'X=Prem' despite the film's weak run in the box office, features in a pivotal role in filmmaker Indrasis Acharya's 'Niharika', which released on big screens on July 21. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Anindya over the film, his Bollywood venture and more...

'Dawshom Awbotaar': Logo of Srijit Mukherji's multi-starrer film unveiled in presence of Prosenjit Chatterjee, others

Jul 21, 2023, at 05:24 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The logo of filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's next Bengali film 'Dawshom Awbotaar', which has an ensemble cast, was unveiled at the heritage Basubati in North Kolkata on Thursday.

Actor Anirban Chakrabarti speaks on his upcoming Hoichoi web series 'Dugdugi'

Jul 19, 2023, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, who is popularly known for essaying Bengali detective character Ekendra Sen onscreen, will feature in Hoichoi's upcoming web series 'Dugdugi', which is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee.

Bangladesh's 'Surongo' set to release in West Bengal on July 21

Jul 17, 2023, at 05:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladeshi film 'Surongo', a narrative of romance and thrilling heists, is all set to release in West Bengal on July 21 under the banner SVF.

'This is my first and last Byomkesh unless...,' says Dev at 'Byomkesh o Durgo Rahosyo' teaser launch

Jul 15, 2023, at 07:56 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood superstar Dev, who started off his journey as a producer years ago, received one of the biggest criticisms when he plunged into playing famous Bengali sleuth Byomkesh for the first time in his 17-year career.

Samaresh Basur Projapoti: 'Reunion with Subrata Sen was much more evolved,' says actor Subrat Dutta

Jul 14, 2023, at 12:50 am

Actor Subrat Dutta plays the lead in filmmaker Subrata Sen's upcoming Bengali film 'Samaresh Basur Projapoti', an adaptation of famous Bengali novelist Samaresh Basu's 'Projapoti', which was banned in 1967 due to "obscenity". Ahead of the film's July 14 release, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Subrat on the film and more...

Makers drop trailer of Mainak Bhaumik's 'Cheeni 2'

Jul 12, 2023, at 07:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer of 'Cheeni 2', which offers a glimpse into the world of four women from diverse backgrounds, was released by the makers on Wednesday.

'Fotema' shows how religious politics is detrimental to people's lives, relationships: Rahul Banerjee

Jul 12, 2023, at 06:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Religious politics is detrimental to people's lives and relationships, says Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee speaking on the subject of his upcoming film 'Fotema'.

Mainak Bhaumik's 'Cheeni 2' to release on Aug 11

Jul 08, 2023, at 08:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Mainak Bhaumik's upcoming Bengali film 'Cheeni 2' is set to release on August 11.

'Biye Bibhrat' trailer: Abir, Parambrata, Lahoma entangled in a love triangle

Jul 04, 2023, at 05:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer of filmmaker Raja Chanda's upcoming Bengali film 'Biye Bibhrat' gives a glimpse of a love triangle, often comical, involving actors Abir Chatterjee, Parambrata Chattopadhyay and young Lahoma Bhattacharya.

Nikhoj: Swastika Mukherjee, Tota Roy Choudhury call their onscreen reunion 'enriching'

Jun 29, 2023, at 11:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Indian actors Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury will be featuring together in Hoichoi's upcoming web series 'Nikhoj' after a hiatus of almost two decades.

Witness the dynamic duo of Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury as they headline hoichoi's fresh series titled 'Nikhoj'

Jun 28, 2023, at 09:59 pm

Kolkata: Director Ayan Chakraborti, along with esteemed actors Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury join hands to present a show with a captivating narrative titled ‘Nikhoj’.

Subhashree Ganguly, Raj Chakraborty to become parents for second time

Jun 28, 2023, at 04:48 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Subhashree Ganguly on Tuesday announced her second pregnancy with her filmmaker-politician husband Raj Chakraborty.

Byomkesh - Durgo Rahoshyo: Rukmini Maitra's first look as Satyabati revealed on actress' birthday

Jun 27, 2023, at 09:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Rukmini Maitra's first look as Satyabati in Dev Entertainment Ventures' upcoming film 'Byomkesh - Durgo Rahoshyo' was revealed by the makers on Tuesday.