Akshay Kumar dares to perform underwater

Aug 26, 2014, at 10:03 pm

Mumbai, Aug 25 (IBNS) Akshay Kumar is known to push himself beyond the limits and this is exactly what the khiladi did in Cape Town during the shoot of Dare 2 Dance.

Shankar Mahadevan kicks off the Season Finale of the Benadryl BIG Golden Voice

Aug 25, 2014, at 05:21 pm

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IBNS) The second season of radio’s first ever singing talent hunt show – the Benadryl BIG Golden Voice has reached its finale. Every semifinal stage across the nation saw a battle among the contestants, one with the drive to win the credit of being the nation’s BIG Golden Voice – the voice that, to its credit, will get to win the chance to work with singing maestro and judge of the BIG Golden Voice Season 2 – Shankar Mahadevan, in his next Bollywood film!

Kolkata fashion line celebrates anniversary with Tollywood beauties

Aug 25, 2014, at 05:13 pm

Designer Debasree celebrated the 10th anniversary of her fashion line “Debasree’s” on Friday (Aug 22, 2014) with the glamour and glitz of some of the Tollywood actresses like Rachana Banerjee, Rituparna Sengupta , Indrani Dutta, singer Aneek Dhar and others. The evening started with a fashion show where Debasree showcased her latest collection, followed by Cake-cutting and Cock-tail Dinner at Bluzz, Mukti World. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Kolkata groups remember Rituparno Ghosh with words, festival

Aug 25, 2014, at 05:04 pm

Kolkata, Aug 23 (IBNS): Kolkata's Weavers Studio Centre for the Arts, in association with ICCR, is paying a tribute to late filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh on the occasion of his birth anniversary with a 12-day-long festival titled “Cinema Ghar – Through the Lens of Rituparno Ghosh” at ICCR here. Images by Avishek Mitra

'Mumbhai Connection' premieres in Mumbai

Aug 25, 2014, at 05:01 pm

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Mumbhai Connection's premiere was recently in Mumbai, where the movie was warmly received by the guests and actor Rafiq Batcha was applauded for his performance.

Param, Subhaprasanna interacts on Saving Heritage A 'Herculean' Task'

Aug 23, 2014, at 07:58 pm

Upcoming Bengali film 'Hercules' actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Saswata Chatterjee, director Sudeshna Roy, painter Subhaprasanna were present among others as they interacted over ' Saving Heritage- A ‘Herculean’ Task' at Story in Kolkata on Friday (Aug 22, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Singer Indranil interacts with media

Aug 22, 2014, at 06:58 pm

Singer Indranil Sen interacted with the media at Nandan in Kolkata on Wednesday (Aug 20, 2014). Images by IBNS

Konkona Sen Sharma walks the ramp at Lakme Fashion Week

Aug 22, 2014, at 05:52 pm

Actress Konkona Sen Sharma walked the ramp in Lakme Fashion Week (Winter/Festive) 2014 on Day 3 on Aug 21, 2014 for designer Anavila. Images by Sandip Das/IBNS

Monica inaugurates Glamzon Salon in Kolkata

Aug 21, 2014, at 07:34 pm

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IBNS): Glam Nails, an exclusive nail art studio, launched its new outlet 'Glamzon Salon' at AMP Vaisaakkhi Mall in Kolkata's Salt Lake area on Wednesday. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

'Jara Roddure Bhijechilo' music launched

Aug 21, 2014, at 07:16 pm

Music of upcoming Bengali film 'Jara Roddure Bhijechilo' was released on Monday (August 18 , 2014) in Kolkata in the presence of actors like Soumitra Chattapadhyay, Arjun Chakraborty and June Malia among others. Images by IBNS

Ranbir Kapoor joins Saavn as creative partner

Aug 21, 2014, at 07:10 pm

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IBNS): Saavn, which deals in digital streaming for Indian music, has announced a partnership with Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Rani Mukerji prays at Kalighat temple ahead of film release

Aug 20, 2014, at 07:46 pm

Ahead of the release of her film Mardaani, where she plays a cop taking to task the girl traffickers, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji visited Kolkata on Tuesday (Aug 19, 2014) to promote the film. She visited the famous Kali temple at Kalighat to offer prayers. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Rani Mukerji promotes Mardaani in Kolkata

Aug 20, 2014, at 07:26 pm

Ahead of the release of her film Mardaani, where she plays a cop chasing the girl traffickers, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji visited Kolkata on Tuesday to promote the film. She visited St. Xavier's College and interacted with the students, besides seeking the blessings of the goddess Kali at the famous Kalighat temple. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Tanishaa accompanies mom Tanuja to The Raj Kapoor Awards

Aug 19, 2014, at 04:58 pm

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IBNS) Veteran actress Tanuja was honored by The Raj Kapoor Awards, the highest awards by the Maharashtra Government, for her lifetime contribution to the industry.

Daler Mehndi celebrates 'Azadi Diwas' in New York

Aug 19, 2014, at 04:49 pm

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IBNS) : India’s favourite pop musician Daler Mehndi was invited as the Guest of Honour alongside U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, for the National Indian American Public Policy Institute’s (NIAPPI) 'Azadi Diwas' celebrations in New York.

Kolkata hosts StageCraft Award 2014

Aug 18, 2014, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata hosted the StageCraft Award 2014 on Saturday (August 16, 2014). Personalities from the world of entertainment, including singer Usha Uthup and actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, were present at the event. Images by IBNS

Tansushree unveils Kutchina range water purifiers

Aug 16, 2014, at 10:30 pm

Kutchina came up with its new range of auto clean water purifiers on Tuesday last (Aug 12, 2014) in Kolkata as popular Tollywood actress Tanushree Chakraborty launched the products. Namit Bajoria, director of Kutchina, was also present. Images by Avishek Mitra

Meet Bros launch first Tollywood composition with 'Kkoli'

Aug 16, 2014, at 10:27 pm

Kolkata, Aug 16 (IBNS): Meet Bros Anjjan, a trio of music directors, and the Ashiqui 2 fame singer Palak Muchhal released the album of Tollywood film ‘Kkoli’, by debutant director Partha Chakrabarty last week. Images by Avishek Mitra

Tollywood actor Abir unveils the music album of Aamar Aami

Aug 16, 2014, at 06:58 pm

Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS):The music album of debutant director Orko Sinha’s Tollywood film Aamar Aami was launched by popular actor Abir Chatterjee here recently. Images by Avishek Mitra

Tollywood actress Gargi glams up jewellery store celebrations

Aug 16, 2014, at 06:55 pm

Kolkata, Aug 15 (IBNS): Tollywood actress Gargi Roy Chowdhury glammed up the anniversary function of Shyam Sundar Co.Jewellers as it celebrated its three years of success in the jewellery market of Kolkata on Tuesday at its flagship store on Rashbehari Avenue.

The 'ROCK' Dwayne Johnson thanks Indian fans for their love

Aug 12, 2014, at 07:01 pm

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IBNS): The 'ROCK' Dwayne Johnson has finally rocked the Indian subcontinent with his performance in a triple role in his latest blockbuster film 'Hercules'. Showing his gratitude to his Indian fans he recently tweeted, "THANK YOU INDIA for the big#1 box office opening of #HERCULES #AppreciateTheLove #50ShadesofHERC."

Ajay, Kareena visit Kolkata to promote 'Singham Returns'

Aug 11, 2014, at 05:31 pm

Actors Ajay Devgn and Kareena Kapoor visited Kolkata on Sunday (August 10, 2014) to promote their upcoming film ' Singham Returns'. The film is scheduled for release on Aug 15. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

Priyanka Chopra inspires teenage girls to aim high with UNICEF

Aug 11, 2014, at 05:27 pm

Chandrapur, Aug 10 (IBNS) Bollywood actress and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women at Chandrapur to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays.

Lillete Dubey's comes to Kolkata with 'Boiled Beans on Toast'

Aug 09, 2014, at 09:01 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, Aug 9 (IBNS) Actor-director Lillete Dubey and her team are in Kolkata to stage their new play ''Boiled Beans on Toast'' over the weekend.

KBC hosts Priyanka Chopra in a special episode

Aug 09, 2014, at 08:58 pm

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS): Bollywood gorgeous Priyanka Chopra recently graced television show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Parambrata, Koel's 'Highway' premiers in Kolkata

Aug 09, 2014, at 08:50 pm

The premiere of Tollywood actors Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Koel Mullick's latest Bengali film 'Highway' was held at Inox in Kolkata's South City Mall on Friday (August 8, 2014). Images by Avishek MItra/IBNS

Raj Chakraborty's 'Borbaad' music launched

Aug 07, 2014, at 09:08 pm

The music of filmmaker Raj Chakraborty's 'Borbaad' was launched at the Park Hotel in Kolkata on Wednesday (August 6, 2014).

Rani pays visit to Mumbai school

Aug 07, 2014, at 06:18 pm

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS): Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, who is the playing the lead character in the upcoming and highly anticipated Yash Raj Films release, ‘Mardaani’, visited Priyadarshini Vidya Mandir School on Wednesday and lent her support to Coca-Cola’s Support My School Campaign.

Kolkata hosts Yuva Music Festival

Aug 06, 2014, at 06:52 pm

The grand finale of the Yuva Music Festival was held in Kolkata on Tuesday (August 5, 2014). Cesare Bieller, Consul General of Italy, Kolkata,Joanne Joria, Director, American Centre, Friso Maecker, Director, Max Mueller Bhavan were present at the event. Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS

Girija Devi, Hariharan, Usha Uthup launch album

Aug 04, 2014, at 07:05 pm

“Ghumiyeche Sohor”, a compilation of new modern songs by Prasant A. Samadhar was launched by music maestro Girija Devi, pop icon Usha Uthup & singer Hariharan were on Friday (Aug 1, 2014) at Story bookstore on Elgin Road in Kolkata. India Green Reality Pvt Ltd and Asha Audio presented the album. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS