In Images: Ranvijay Singh, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula light up MTV Roadies Kolkata auditions
Sep 11, 2026, at 12:24 am
The Kolkata auditions of MTV Roadies witnessed a star-studded panel featuring Roadies personalities Ranvijay Singha, Neha Dhupia, and Prince Narula on Thursday. Several aspiring contestants turned up for the auditions, hoping to earn a place on the popular reality adventure show. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Rituparna Sengupta’s stunning saree tribute to Uttam Kumar steals the spotlight
Sep 03, 2026, at 01:53 pm
On Uttam Kumar’s 100th birth anniversary, actress Rituparna Sengupta paid floral tribute to the legendary actor at his statue in Tollygunge. She arrived in a specially designed saree featuring iconic scenes from Uttam Kumar’s memorable films, celebrating the enduring legacy of Bengal’s beloved Mahanayak. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Sep 03, 2026, at 01:23 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, along with Bengali film personalities Prosenjit Chatterjee, Dev, Jeet, Rituparna Sengupta, Goutam Ghose and veteran actor Ranjit Mallick, paid floral homage to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar on his 100th birth anniversary in Tollygunge. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Special screening of Jeet-starrer ‘Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat’ in Kolkata
Sep 01, 2026, at 03:44 pm
A special screening of Jeet-starrer Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat was held at a city mall, attended by several Tollywood personalities including Dev, Tota Roy Choudhury, Chaiti Ghoshal, Devlina Kumar, Satyam Bhattacharya and Rajnandini Paul. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Aug 31, 2026, at 06:07 pm
A glimpse inside the Bigg Boss Bangla house at Goregaon Film City in Mumbai, offering a look at the sets, interiors and spaces where contestants live, compete and create drama. the (Photo: IBNS)
In Images: Lisa Ray’s inspiring Kolkata evening on midlife, resilience and embracing life
Aug 20, 2026, at 04:25 pm
Actor, author, speaker and cancer survivor Lisa Ray captivated Kolkata with an inspiring conversation on midlife, resilience, wellness and living with courage and purpose at “The Midlife Deserve”, presented by Mansi Agarwal, Chairperson, and Team FLO Kolkata. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Rani Mukerji receives honorary doctorate from La Trobe University
Aug 14, 2026, at 04:45 pm
Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji has been conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) by Australia's La Trobe University, becoming the second Indian film personality after Shah Rukh Khan to receive the prestigious honour. The university recognised her contribution to Indian cinema and her influence as an artist and cultural figure. (Photo: YRF)
In Images: Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi promote ‘Batwara 1947’ in Kolkata
Aug 12, 2026, at 10:22 pm
Actor Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi held a press conference of Aamir Khan Productions’ upcoming feature film ‘Batwara 1947’ at Dhanadhanye Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. Besides Deol, the film also stars Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol, Ali Fazal and Abhimanyu Singh in key roles. It explores the human cost of partition through a story of displacement, communal tensions, courage and compassion. The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14, 2026. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Stage marks its entry into Bengali entertainment with grand Kolkata launch
Jul 15, 2026, at 03:41 pm
Stage officially announced its foray into Bengali entertainment at a press conference in Kolkata, reaffirming its mission to celebrate regional cultures through original storytelling. The platform, already present in several Indian languages, now aims to showcase authentic Bengali stories and voices to audiences across the globe. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Imtiaz Ali visits Kolkata amid 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' success
Jul 09, 2026, at 05:19 pm
Celebrated filmmaker Imtiaz Ali on Thursday visited Kolkata following the success of Main Vaapas Aaunga, interacting with fans and the media during his trip to the city. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jun 26, 2026, at 10:31 pm
Actors Anupam Kher, Rahul Bose, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Paoli Dam and Sneha Paul, along with director Shamik Banerjee and producer Firdausul Hasan, attended the announcement event of the upcoming Bengali film Shuru Theke Shuru at The LaLiT Great Eastern in Kolkata. BJP leader and Bengal MLA Roopa Ganguly was also present at the event. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Actor Mammootty, his family meet PM Modi after Padma Awards ceremony
Jun 23, 2026, at 11:01 pm
Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty and his family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday following the Padma Awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The iconic actor was joined by his family, including his son and South Indian heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan, for a memorable interaction and photographs. Photo: Facebook/Narendra Modi
In Images: Rajkummar Rao spotted shooting at Kolkata Maidan for Sourav Ganguly Biopic
Jun 12, 2026, at 11:48 pm
Actor Rajkummar Rao was seen filming at the historic Kolkata Maidan on Wednesday, as shooting continues for the upcoming biopic based on former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The images capture Rajkummar Rao performing cricketing stunts for the biopic titled 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story'. The film will chronicle Ganguly’s journey from his early cricketing days in Bengal to becoming one of India’s most influential captains. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata becomes film set for Rajkummar Rao’s Sourav Ganguly biopic
May 27, 2026, at 01:03 pm
Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao is currently in Kolkata for the shooting of his upcoming film — a much-anticipated biopic on Indian cricket icon Sourav Ganguly. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Tollywood takes to Kolkata streets, seeks justice for Rahul Banerjee
Apr 04, 2026, at 11:32 pm
Members of the Bengali film industry on Saturday staged a protest march in Kolkata, demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the death of Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. An FIR has been filed in connection with the incident, officials said. The protest, organised by members of the Tollywood fraternity, began at Technicians’ Studio and proceeded toward Radha Studio. Photo: Avishek Mirta/IBNS
In Images: Taapsee Pannu promotes Assi in Kolkata
Feb 20, 2026, at 01:08 am
In Kolkata for the premiere of Assi on Wednesday (Feb 18), Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu highlighted the film's focus on the reality of sexual violence in India. The title refers to the average of 80 rape cases reported daily in the country. She attended the event at the Cinépolis multiplex in Acropolis Mall alongside director Anubhav Sinha and actress Kani Kusruti. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Rani Mukerji and Debashree Roy visit Kalighat Temple in Kolkata
Feb 12, 2026, at 06:18 pm
Bollywood star Rani Mukerji and Bengali film veteran Debashree Roy visited the Kalighat Temple in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: IBNS)
In images: BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar meets Prosenjit Chatterjee
Feb 07, 2026, at 10:37 pm
BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar met Bengali cinema superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee to congratulate him on receiving the Padma Shri 2026 award for his nearly five-decade career in Indian cinema. Photo: BJP PR
In Images: Star-studded celebration of Border 2 release
Jan 24, 2026, at 01:52 pm
The celebration of Border 2, the sequel to the iconic Hindi film Border, was held in presence of top Bollywood stars in Mumbai this week. Photo: T Series PR Team
In Images: Tollywood celebrities attend special screening of Mitin
Dec 28, 2025, at 08:42 pm
The lead cast and crew, including Koel Mallick, Koneenica Banerjee, Subhrajit Dutta, Shaheb Chattopadhyay, Gaurav Chakraborty, Roshni Bhattacharya, Jeet Gannguli, Rupam Islam, Armaan Khan, Arunita Kanjilal and director Arindam Sil, attended the special screening of Mitin: Ekti Khunir Sandhaney. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Mamata Banerjee, Dev, Shantanu Moitra grace KIFF 2025 closing ceremony
Nov 14, 2025, at 06:25 pm
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bengali film superstar Dev, music composer Shantanu Moitra and several others graced the closing ceremony of the 31st edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) at Rabindra Sadan in Nandan area of Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Glimpses from 31st KIFF at West Bengal film centre Nandan
Nov 11, 2025, at 03:05 pm
From a seminar on 'AI and the future of cinema' to press conferences on multiple films including Bengali flick Haloom to Cine Adda, the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is in full swing at West Bengal film centre Nandan. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Prosenjit, Parambrata at 31st KIFF; Nachiketa performs
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:01 pm
Bengali film veteran Prosenjit Chatterjee and actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay on Sunday visited West Bengal film centre Nandan on the occasion of the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) while singer Nachiketa performed at Cina Adda in the evening. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: ‘Fragment from the East’ director at 31st KIFF
Nov 09, 2025, at 07:23 pm
‘Fragment from the East’ director Erkan Yazıcı engaged audiences with insights and stories at the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival press conference held at West Bengal film centre Nandan in Kolkata on Sunday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
KIFF 2025: Ritwick Chakraborty addresses media on Nadharer Bhela
Nov 07, 2025, at 05:13 pm
Bengali actor Ritwick Chakraborty addressed the media on his film Nadharer Bhela at the 31st KIFF at Nandan, Kolkata on Friday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Nov 07, 2025, at 05:07 pm
Veteran actress Madhabi Mukherjee inaugurated the centenary tribute exhibition on filmmaking legend Ritwick Ghatak at the 31st KIFF. Beena Banerjee, the daughter of actor Pradeep Kumar, and Ghatak’s son Ritaban were also present. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Dev, Idhika, others join Raghu Dakat's pre-puja celebrations
Sep 22, 2025, at 04:22 pm
Bengali film superstar Dev, other lead actors from upcoming Bengali film Raghu Dakat including Idhika Paul, Sohini Sarkar joined the pre-Durga Puja celebrations at The Nautilus by the Ganges in Kolkata. Photo: SVF
In Images: Trailer launch event of Victor Banerjee, Abir, Mimi, Ankush starrer Raktabeej 2
Sep 18, 2025, at 06:35 pm
The trailer of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali film Raktabeej 2 starring Victor Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty, Ankush Hazra was launched at Alipore Bodyguard Lines Auditorium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Along with the director duo, several lead actors including Abir and Mimi were present at the event. (Photo: Arpita Das)
In Images: Anupam Kher, Rituparna Sengupta promote each other’s films in Kolkata
Aug 31, 2025, at 06:35 pm
At the special screening of Tanvi the Great at South City INOX, Anupam Kher promoted his latest film, while Rituparna Sengupta appeared in support of her film Bela. They also supported each other’s films. The two actors exchanged warm praise as Sourav Ganguly joined the event. Actress Shubhangi Dutt, who plays Tanvi, was also present. Photo : Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: The Night Club song from Joto Kando Kolkatatei launched
Aug 29, 2025, at 03:40 pm
The Night Club song from upcoming Bengali film Joto Kando Kolkatatei was launched at Trincas, Park Street in Kolkata. Roja Paromita Dey and Rik Chatterjee danced to the song. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS