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Aiming to upgrade Bengali cinema through my selection of films: Actor-MP Dev

Dec 21, 2021, at 05:12 pm

Breaking the stereotypes once again, Tollywood actor-producer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP, Dev, is seen shedding his larger-than-life superstar image for director Avijit Sen's 'Tonic', which releases this Friday. Ahead of the film's release, India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to the 38-year-old exclusively

Makers release Tonic's music in presence of Tollywood superstar Dev

Dec 12, 2021, at 02:49 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The music of upcoming Bengali film 'Tonic' was launched by the makers and Tollywood superstar Dev here on Friday.

‘8/12' (Binay Badal Dinesh Saga) trailer out now

Dec 10, 2021, at 08:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Kan Singh Sodha's production house KSS Productions and Entertainment's upcoming film '8/12’ (Binay Badal Dinesh Saga)'s trailer release was launched on Wednesday.

Actress Priyanka Sarkar injured as biker hits her during shooting, undergoes surgery

Dec 06, 2021, at 03:59 am

Kolkata: Bengali movie actress Priyanka Sarkar on Sunday said she met with an accident and underwent a surgery on Saturday.

I want to contribute to film industry through diverse contents: Dev releasing Tonic trailer

Nov 25, 2021, at 02:24 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood superstar Dev, whose production house Dev Entertainment Ventures is known for experimenting with contents, said he doesn't want to restrict himself to one genre of films releasing the trailer of his upcoming project 'Tonic' here on Wednesday.

SVF takes 'Eken Babu' to big screens, film to be titled as 'The Eken'

Nov 20, 2021, at 01:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF has decided to take its web series 'Eken Babu' to the big screens making a film with the title 'The Eken'.

I look for impactful characters irrespective of screen time in scripts: Sauraseni Maitra

Nov 17, 2021, at 11:47 pm

After earning attention as Durga in 'Generation Ami', actress Sauraseni Maitra has paired with director Mainak Bhaumik for a second film, 'Ekannoborti', which is produced by SVF. Ahead of the film's release, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Maitra, who candidly speaks about her journey to film industry, 'Ekannoborti' and more

Mimi Chakraborty expresses 'disgust' after 7000 pics gets deleted from iPhone gallery

Nov 17, 2021, at 10:13 pm

Kolkata: Bengali actress and Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty expressed her 'disgust' to Apple after her iPhone gallery got wiped out.

Have always approached filmmaking from personal space: 'Ekannoborti' filmmaker Mainak Bhaumik

Nov 16, 2021, at 06:40 pm

After the success of 'Cheeni', filmmaker Mainak Bhaumik is back with his next film 'Ekannoborti', which is produced by SVF. Ahead of the film's Nov 19 release, Bhaumik speaks exclusively to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh

Reinterpretation of Macbeth was the challenge in Mandaar: Actor-turned filmmaker Anirban Bhattacharya

Nov 09, 2021, at 03:27 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Anirban Bhattacharya, who is making his directorial debut with hoichoi show 'Mandaar', on Monday said the challenge in the upcoming project was the reinterpretation of William Shakespeare's Macbeth.

SVF presents its latest dance anthem 'Habibi' sung and performed by Nusraat Faria

Nov 07, 2021, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladeshi actor-singer Nusraat Faria comes together with SVF for the ravishing single ‘Habibi’. The song is composed by Adib with captivating Arabic flavour which gives uniqueness to the song, while it is sung and performed by Faria herself.

Vikram Chatterjee, Ditipriya pair up for Bengali film, get blessings from Prosenjit Chatterjee

Nov 05, 2021, at 08:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actor Vikram Chatterjee and young actress Ditipriya are pairing up for a Bengali film, making their debut as an onscreen pair.

Tollywood actress Madhumita Sarcar wishes people on Diwali

Nov 04, 2021, at 10:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Madhumita Sarcar took to social media to wish all her fans and followers on the occasion of Diwali.

SVF, Dhrubo Banerjee and Dev join hands again for 'Raghu Dakat'

Nov 04, 2021, at 06:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After the success of 'Golondaaj', SVF, filmmaker Dhrubo Banerjee and Tollywood superstar Dev have teamed up for the film 'Raghu Dakat', a fantasy folklore that unearths one of the most pertinent chapters of Bengal’s history through an icon who rises to emerge as a legend.

Jeet Gannguli joins hands with SVF for his first devotional song

Nov 02, 2021, at 11:58 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Devotional came together with music director and singer Jeet Gannguli for his first devotional music video “Tara Tui”.

Mainak Bhaumik directed Ekannoborti's first song 'Behaya' releases at a musical event in Kolkata

Oct 31, 2021, at 05:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF has showcased the first song “Behaya” from Mainak Bhaumik's directorial “Ekannoborti” at a musical event in Kolkata.

Mimi Chakraborty wraps up shooting for Mainak Bhaumik's 'Mini'

Oct 30, 2021, at 06:30 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actress-parliamentarian Mimi Chakraborty shared her experience of working for Mainak Bhaumik directorial 'Mini', the shooting for which was wrapped up Friday.

Mainak Bhaumik's 'Ekannoborti' to release on Nov 19

Oct 27, 2021, at 08:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Mainak Bhaumik directorial upcoming Bengali film 'Ekannoborti' is all set to release on Nov 19.

Ishaa Saha starrer 'Indu' starts streaming on hoichoi

Oct 23, 2021, at 05:06 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actress Ishaa Saha starrer web series 'Indu' has started streaming on Over-the-top (OTT) platform hoichoi.

West Bengal film industry celebrities condemn attack on Hindu temples, homes in Bangladesh

Oct 19, 2021, at 08:39 pm

Kolkata: West Bengal film industry celebrities have joined to condemn the recent attacks on Durga pandals and Hindu temples in Bangladesh and described the episode as 'barbaric'.

SVF Music releases new party anthem 'Konya' with Ash King and John Bhattacharya

Oct 11, 2021, at 07:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Durga Puja and overall festive season, SVF Music has brought a single, 'Konya', sung by Ash King.

Filmmakers are writing characters for me now: India-based American actor Alexx O'Nell

Oct 10, 2021, at 05:52 pm

Alexx O'Nell, India-based American actor-musician, is back with Dhrubo Banerjee's Bengali period sports drama Golondaaj, which stars actor-parliamentarian Dev in the lead. O'Nell acted in the web series REKKA earlier this year. In a candid conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on a humid autumn afternoon, Alexx, who shared screen space with top actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, Prosenjit Chatterjee, talks about Golondaaj, working experience with Dev, his career and more

Makers release poster of upcoming Bengali film 'Ekannoborti'

Oct 06, 2021, at 05:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: On the occasion of Mahalaya (the day which marks goddess Durga's journey to natal home),  the makers Wednesday released the official poster of upcoming Bengali film 'Ekannoborti'.

Nusrat Jahan looks stylish in latest sun-kissed images shared on Instagram

Oct 02, 2021, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata:Bengali film actress Nusrat Jahan on Saturday shared several cute sun-kissed images of herself on social media for her fans.

Amid COVID-19 scare, Dev's 'Habuchandra Raja Gabuchandra Mantri' to release on small screens

Sep 28, 2021, at 12:58 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the COVID-19 scare, Tollywood actor-producer Dev's upcoming Bengali comedy-drama film 'Habuchandra Raja Gabuchandra Mantri' is set for a release on small screens (television) on Oct 10.

Nusrat Jahan shares stylish images on Instagram, fans loving them

Sep 27, 2021, at 11:49 pm

Kolkata: Bengali actress Nusrat Jahan looked stylish in her latest Instagram images shared for her fans on Monday.

Juddhang Dehi: Makers release first song of Dev's upcoming release Golondaaj

Sep 26, 2021, at 11:16 pm

Kolkata: SVF on Saturday launched the first song of Dev's upcoming release Golondaaj -‘Juddhang Dehi’.

hoichoi turns 5, announces 20 new original shows

Sep 25, 2021, at 02:33 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali Over-the-top (OTT) platform hoichoi has announced 20 of its original shows as it turned five Friday.

Makers reveal first look of Mimi Chakraborty-starrer Bengali film 'Mini'

Sep 22, 2021, at 04:15 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first look of upcoming Bengali film 'Mini', which stars actress-MP Mimi Chakraborty in the lead role, was revealed by the makers Wednesday.

Makers unveil motion logo of Mimi Chakraborty's upcoming movie 'Mini'

Sep 20, 2021, at 12:47 am

Kolkata: Makers of upcoming Bengali movie Mini, which will feature actress Mimi Chakraborty, unveiled the motion logo of it on Sunday.