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Toofan in India: Mimi Chakraborty says 'Audience in Kolkata turns snobbish when it comes to Bengali cinema'

Tollywood lead actress Mimi Chakraborty made a successful debut in Bangladesh with Raihan Rafi's action-packed film, Toofan where she starred alongside superstar of Dhaka, Shakib Khan. After sweeping the Bangladeshi box office, the film, which is produced by Alpha-i, Chorki and SVF, opened to theatres in India on July 5 as a part of its international release. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Mimi Chakraborty at the Kolkata press meet for the film...

'I never ate beef, let alone cook it': Popular Bengali host Sudipa Chatterjee facing flak over a culinary TV show episode

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bengali TV show host Sudipa Chatterjee has broken her silence on the row that erupted after she was offered beef at a culinary show of Bangladesh.

Saswata Chatterjee to work in Bangladeshi web series Gulmohar

Tollywood or Bengali film industry actor Saswata Chatterjee will soon be seen working in a Bangladeshi web series named  'Gulmohar'.

Shakib Khan's Toofan setting Bangladesh movie market on fire

Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan's 'Toofan' is shattering records in the South Asian country since it was released on Eid-ul-Azha.

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 to become first Telugu film to release in Bangla

Allu Arjun's much-anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule is set to become the first Telugu film to release in the dubbed version of Bangla.

Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Piya Chakraborty undertake a three-day Bangladesh trip. Details inside

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor-filmmaker Parambrata Chattopadhyay and his wife Piya Chakraborty were off to Bangladesh for a three-day trip, the couple shared glimpses from the visit on social media.

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

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.

Pathaan storm hits Bangladesh, fans dance and celebrate in theatre

Several videos have emerged on the social media where Bangladeshi fans could be seen dancing in theatre as Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan hit the silverscreen in the country on Friday, continuing the story of success which the movie generated earlier in the year.

Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan releases in Bangladesh, receives positive response

Dhaka: Bangladesh's box office witnessed a significant movement on Friday as  Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan's last released movie 'Pathaan' hit the silverscreen in the country.

SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ to hit cinemas in Bangladesh on May 12; first Hindi film to release post 1971

New Delhi: Yash Raj Films’ ‘Pathaan’ starring Shah Rukh Khan, is all set to release in Bangladesh on May 12. It is also the first Hindi film to release in Bangladesh after 1971.

I want to be someone with whom my fans can connect: Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria

Bangladeshi actor Nusraat Faria, who has worked in a number of films in Tollywood over the last few years, will be seen in SVF's upcoming music video Bujhina Toh Tai, which is slated for April 21 release. Ahead of the release, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Faria on the music video, her journey from Dhaka to Kolkata and future plans...

Atanu Ghosh's Aaro Ek Prithibi was ideal debut film I was looking for: Bangladeshi actor Tasnia Farin

Bangladeshi actor Tasnia Farin, who shot into limelight with the OTT platform hoichoi's web series Karagar, is all set to make her film debut with Kolkata-based filmmaker Atanu Ghosh's upcoming release Aaro Ek Prithibi. Ahead of the release on Feb 3, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Tasnia for a candid chat... Excerpts...

'I take time to liberate myself from my characters': 'Hawa' star Chanchal Chowdhury at 28th KIFF

Kolkata/IBNS: "I take time to liberate myself from my characters," says Bangladesh’s hugely popular actor Chanchal Chowdhury whose Bengali film Hawa was screened at a packed hall in the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Nandan in Kolkata on Friday.

'Hawa' will remain as an acting school for me: Bangladeshi actor Nazifa Tushi

Bangladeshi filmmaker Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s critically acclaimed film “Hawa” is the country's submission to the Oscars amid reports that it is going to be released commercially in India. Bangladeshi actor Nazifa Tushi played the lead character Gulti in the film also starring the hugely popular Chanchal Chowdhury. The film about an all-men fishing trawler with a mysterious catch was screened with massive turnout in cinema halls in Kolkata in late October. Ahead of the film's screening in the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Tushi

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

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.