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‘Bangladesh showed us the way’: Neha Bora’s remarks spark BJP attack on Rahul Gandhi | Chingrighata flyover skid scare: Bikes fall, anti-skid blocks installed overnight as Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul faces criticism | Meerut blue drum murder case: Muskaan, her lover get death sentence | 'Rise up, young patriots!': American singer Mary Millben alleges CJP gets US funding, urges peaceful protests | 'Won't go unchallenged': Muhammad Yunus heckling in New York triggers legal action warning | flydubai cockpit attack probe widens: Two Maldivian pilots detained in UAE over links to Omani co-pilot | Netflix scores big FIFA deal: All 104 World Cup 2030 matches to stream live in Spain, Andorra | Jantar Mantar crackdown: CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent to jail for 5 days | Punjab activist confronts chemist over alleged drug sales, shot dead during Facebook Live | ‘Rahul Gandhi pushed me during protest march’: Pregnant journalist’s allegation sparks BJP-Congress faceoff

Eken Babu heads to Kerala with a new mystery: The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra trailer promises twists, danger and laughs

Oct 08, 2026, at 01:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Eken Babu is back as Hoichoi Studios unveiled the trailer for The Eken: Kerala-e Kurukshetra on Wednesday, taking the satirical detective franchise and his trademark wit on a brand-new mystery to Kerala.

Stars rain down as Bengali streaming platform Hoichoi celebrates 10th season

Oct 08, 2026, at 01:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali streaming platform Hoichoi marked its 10th anniversary with a star-studded celebration in Kolkata, unveiling its 10th season and announcing a lineup of new projects and actors under the theme “Unapologetically Bengali”.

‘We all have to go someday’: Nana Patekar’s haunting words on life and death from four days ago resurface after his demise

Oct 08, 2026, at 12:08 pm

Panaji/IBNS: The Indian film fraternity and fans were left shocked on Thursday after veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75.

Bollywood mourns Nana Patekar: Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR, Suniel Shetty pay emotional tributes

Oct 08, 2026, at 11:23 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Indian film personalities were plunged into mourning on Thursday following the death of veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar at the age of 75.

Nana Patekar dies at 75: Veteran actor suffers cardiac arrest at Goa home

Oct 08, 2026, at 10:12 am

Panaji/IBNS: Veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa on Thursday, media reports said.

Kriti Sanon revisits Raksha Bandhan ad row: ‘My choli had become a prime-time news debate’

Oct 07, 2026, at 02:50 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has revisited the controversy surrounding her Raksha Bandhan advertisement for jewellery brand GIVA, saying she never expected her outfit to become the subject of a prime-time television debate.

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announce second pregnancy; B-Town showers love

Oct 07, 2026, at 01:10 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra on Wednesday announced that they are expecting their second child through a social media post.

Deepika's condom jibe, Kangana's nepotism attack to Hardik-KL Rahul row: 10 Koffee With Karan controversies that shocked everyone

Oct 05, 2026, at 01:36 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Celebrated Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar has announced the final season of Koffee With Karan, the popular chat show that has generated gossip, fun, controversies and laughter over the years.

Big Bollywood break for Shreyaa Chaudhry! Bandish Bandits star joins Ayushmann Khurrana in Mupapa

Oct 05, 2026, at 11:57 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Shreyaa Chaudhry, who has earned recognition through her acclaimed performances in Bandish Bandits Seasons 1 and 2 and The Mehta Boys on Amazon Prime Video, is set to share the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming film Mupapa.

Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is coming back — with new footage!

Oct 05, 2026, at 12:48 am

Tom Holland’s popular film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, which set the box office on fire, is set to be re-released with new footage.

Bengali thriller 'Autobi' premieres in Kolkata, promising a mystery with no easy answers

Oct 03, 2026, at 11:21 pm

Kolkata: The Bengali psychological thriller Autobi made its official debut last week at South City Mall in Kolkata, screening before an exclusive audience of cast, crew, and prominent members of the film fraternity.

'You stood strong when it mattered the most': Shah Rukh Khan lauds 'hero' Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after flydubai horror

Oct 03, 2026, at 03:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery during the September 30, 2026, flydubai FZ1073 incident, in which the captain was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, who reportedly attempted to crash the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight carrying 174 passengers.

"Every woman is a multi-tasker, like Maa Durga": Rukmini Maitra on upcoming festive Season

Oct 02, 2026, at 09:13 pm

Kolkata: Tollywood actress Rukmini Maitra drew a parallel between women balancing multiple responsibilities and the symbolism of Durga Puja, speaking at a beauty event at South City Mall on Monday ahead of the festive season.

Rs 100 in pocket, Rs 1.2 lakh in bank: Comedian Sharon Verma reveals how she built her career in Mumbai

Oct 02, 2026, at 04:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: There are countless people who dream of moving to Mumbai every day to build a career. While some manage to make it, others struggle to find their footing in the country's financial capital.

Dada turns up the heat: How Sourav Ganguly found his Bigg Boss Bangla voice

Oct 02, 2026, at 02:35 pm

When Salman Khan bared his chest on Bigg Boss (Hindi) to hit back at trolls, he showed the kind of fury the franchise thrives on. A month into hosting the Bengali version, cricket icon Sourav Ganguly looked far too genteel for it.

Amitabh Bachchan suffers knee injury during KBC 18 shoot: ‘I slipped and fell’

Oct 01, 2026, at 03:11 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has revealed that he suffered a knee injury after slipping and falling during the shoot of his popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, media reports said.

7 films, 7 new voices: Ayushmann Khurrana reveals why he keeps backing debut directors

Oct 01, 2026, at 01:08 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: With Udta Teer, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana will complete a distinctive seven-film association with first-time or Hindi-debut directors.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns at Paris Fashion Week in black velvet gown, fiery red hair and regal crown

Sep 29, 2026, at 11:55 am

Paris/IBNS: Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads at Paris Fashion Week as she walked the runway with regal charm for L’Oréal Paris’ Le Défilé 2026 on Monday.

‘HBD cutie’: Alia Bhatt’s romantic birthday wish for Ranbir Kapoor as he turns 44

Sep 29, 2026, at 12:46 am

Ranbir Kapoor turned 44 on Monday, and wife Alia Bhatt marked the occasion with a sweet and intimate birthday post on Instagram.

After 3 years, Prosenjit Chatterjee’s Daktar Kaku finally hits theatres: ‘Right time to release’

Sep 28, 2026, at 03:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film icon Prosenjit Chatterjee starrer thriller drama Daktar Kaku was last week premiered at South City in the presence of the film’s cast and crew, along with several personalities from the Bengali film fraternity.

‘Anything can happen’: Ankush Hazra teases chaotic celebrity cooking show ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’

Sep 28, 2026, at 03:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Sony Aath announced its upcoming original reality show, ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’ on Thursday, bringing together food, celebrity banter and comedy to introduce Bengal’s first unscripted comedy cooking show.

‘Always fun when you’re around’: Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal steal the show at Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan showcase

Sep 28, 2026, at 01:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Raazi co-stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal recreated their on-screen charm as they walked the ramp together for celebrity designer Manish Malhotra’s 15 Years of Mijwan showcase in Mumbai on September 26, 2026.

'If you have to sacrifice yourself for your family, just do it': Actor Madhumitha Sarcar on her upcoming psychological thriller Autobi

Sep 27, 2026, at 06:04 pm

The lead actors of the upcoming Bengali psychological thriller 'Autobi', Madhumitha Sarcar and Inaaya Chowdhury, spoke to IBNS correspondent Aaheli Chakraborty about their layered characters, the complicated bond between two sisters, the challenge of navigating a story where reality and hallucination blur, their experience of working together for the first time and the emotional journey behind the film.

Shreya Ghoshal’s new song ‘Dil Ke Daag’ from Emperor Vs Sarat Chandra launched at Kolkata’s Shobhabazar Rajbari

Sep 27, 2026, at 04:51 pm

Kolkata: Indian playback singer Shreya Ghoshal’s new song ‘Dil Ke Daag’ from Begali filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's 'Emperor Vs Sarat Chandra' launched at Kolkata’s historic Shobhabazar Rajbari. 

The Calcutta Files’ poster unveiled, promises a tale of crime, corruption and justice

Sep 27, 2026, at 12:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Sapphire Production unveiled the official poster of The Calcutta Files, a socio-political crime thriller directed by Souvik Dey, on Monday.

Surinder Films launches festive tracks ‘Chupi Chupi’ and ‘Jhoome Re Phaagun’ ahead of Durga Puja

Sep 26, 2026, at 02:46 pm

Kolkata: Production house Surinder Films released two original music tracks this month, offering contrasting traditional and contemporary sounds ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festive season.  

Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy sparks boycott calls over LGBTQ+ portrayal: 'Don't encourage these type of movies'

Sep 26, 2026, at 12:53 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Despite receiving praise from some viewers for its grounded storytelling, Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil film Dorothy has faced backlash online over its depiction of LGBTQ+ characters.

‘I couldn’t say no’: Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals why Kareena Kapoor Khan made him say yes to Daayra

Sep 26, 2026, at 10:26 am

Prithviraj Sukumaran opens up about why he said yes to Meghna Gulzar's Daayra, the film's exploration of conflicting perspectives on justice, and the uncomfortable questions it leaves for audiences. The actor also discusses his concerns as a father and responsible citizen, the need for conversations among both girls and boys on safety, and his experience of working with Kareena Kapoor Khan and other leading actors. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji unveils period track at Tagore Ancestral Home in Kolkata ahead of puja release

Sep 26, 2026, at 09:33 am

Kolkata: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji launched the second track from his upcoming period drama Emperor vs Sarat Chandra on Thursday at Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata, the ancestral residence of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. 

Off Campus star Belmont Cameli joins Sydney Sweeney in new Sleepy Hollow reimagining

Sep 25, 2026, at 03:56 pm

Los Angeles/IBNS: Off Campus star Belmont Cameli is set to join Sydney Sweeney in Sony Pictures' upcoming film Hollow, based on filmmaker Lindsey Anderson Beer's forthcoming debut novel, Deadline reported.