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Mithun Chakraborty is my comfort zone: Debasree Roy

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Veteran actress Debasree Roy teamed up with Mithun Chakraborty, her longtime co-actor, in Pathikrit Basu's Bengali film Shastri, which released in theatres on October 8 on the occasion of Durga Puja. In a candid chat with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, the actress speaks at length about the film and more...

Sreeja Dutta, Gourab Chatterjee's music video ahead of Durga Puja gives call for change of perspective towards women

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: At the onset of Durga Puja, SVF Music has unveiled a hard-hitting music video which throws light on deep emotional and societal concerns- particularly the silence around domestic abuse, and the devastating impact of false rumours.

Teaser of Nikosh Chaya, sequel to Parnashavarir Shaap, unveiled

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Following the success of Parnashavarir Shaap, Hoichoi has unveiled the teaser of the much-awaited second installment in the Bhaduri Moshai series—Nikosh Chaya.

Kaberi is a triumph story of women: Paoli Dam

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Actress Paoli Dam is back on OTT with Hoichoi's upcoming web series, Kaberi, which is slated for October 8 premiere. Ahead of the show's premiere, Paoli talks about the character Kaberi, patriarchy, gender bias and more in an interview with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh... Excerpts...

We pursued the subject for 12 years: Director-duo Nandita-Shiboprosad offers a sneak peek about their chase-thriller Bohurupi

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

"When Icche released (in 2011), we couldn't even find our posters in the halls because exhibitors and distributors back then were not the believers of the kind of films we tried to make," says Nandita Roy recounting her struggling phase with her filmmaking consort Shiboprosad Mukherjee at their South Kolkata office days ahead of Durga Puja. Thirteen years after their debut release, the pair of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee, which has mastered the art of drawing audience to the theatres with films over the years, prays for a repeat of 'Raktabeej' success with Bohurupi, a multi-starrer action chase drama due for October 8 release. The duo in conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh...

Kaberi trailer: Paoli Dam starrer web series is a story of strength, survival, self-discovery and empowerment

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer of actress Paoli Dam starrer upcoming Hoichoi web series Kaberi was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.

Trailer of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi drops

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The trailer of filmmaking duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, an 'action chase drama', was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.

Mahalaya on OTT: Hoichoi launches trailer of Mohishashur Mordini

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Streaming platform Hoichoi on Saturday launched the trailer of Mohishashur Mordini, the first-ever Mahalaya on an OTT platform.

Junglee Music and Windows Production collaborate for four upcoming Bengali films

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Junglee Music, a division of Times Music, and Windows Production have collaborated for a lineup of four upcoming Bengali films.

Hoichoi drops teaser of Paoli Dam starrer Kaberi

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: OTT platform Hoichoi has unveiled the teaser of its upcoming web series Kaberi.

Bohurupi: Dakatiya Banshi song featuring Koushani and Shiboprosad out now

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Windows Production on Wednesday unveiled the item number Dakatiya Banshi from their upcoming Durga Puja release, Bohurupi.

Durga Puja is a celebration of hope for people who depend on it for livelihood: Mimi Chakraborty

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Durga Puja is a celebration of hope for people who depend on it for livelihood, said Bengali film actress Mimi Chakraborty amid the raging debate over whether it is an appropriate time to return to festivities in view of the RG Kar rape-murder case.

SVF unveils Durga Puja music video starring Priyanka Sarkar, Ranojoy Bishnu, Ushasi Ray, Gourab Chatterjee

Sep 29, 2024, at 12:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Major film production house SVF has unveiled its music video titled Pujo Pujo Gondho to celebrate the upcoming Durga Puja, which is undoubtedly the biggest festival in Bengal.

Shreya Ghoshal teams up with Anupam Roy for Aaj Shara Bela song from Bohurupi

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The song Aaj Shara Bela featuring Abir Chatterjee and Ritabhari Chakraborty, with Shreya Ghoshal lending her voice to this special track, composed by Anupam Roy was unveiled by the makers on Thursday.

SVF announces re-release of Chander Pahar as a tribute to Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay on his 130th birth anniversary

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Chander Pahar, the iconic Bengali adventure film, gets a re-release on September 20, as a tribute to the 130th birth anniversary of the legendary Bengali author Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.

Addatimes reveals motion poster of Paoli Dam’s Julie

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:04 pm

Addatimes revealed the web series Julie’s first look, offering viewers a glimpse into a compelling story of survival, power, and ambition.

Bohurupi: Shimul Polash song captures Shiboprosad and Koushani's onscreen married life

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Shimul Polash, a song from upcoming Bengali film Bohurupi, captured Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Koushani Mukherjee's onscreen married life filled with love and joy.

Actress Soumitrisha set to make OTT debut with Hoichoi's Kaalratri

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular OTT platform Hoichoi has unveiled a new thrilling murder-mystery series Kaalratri starring popular television actress Soumitrisha in the lead.

Shakib Khan, Mimi Chakraborty starrer Toofan set to premiere on Hoichoi on Sept 19

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:05 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bangladeshi superstar Shakib Khan, Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty starrer Toofan is all set to get its digital release.

Directors' body suspends Bengali filmmaker Arindam Sil over sexual harassment allegations

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Directors Association of Eastern India (DAEI) has suspended popular Bengali filmmaker Arindam Sil following sexual harassment allegations on the sets of one of his films.

Bohurupi teaser impresses audience on social media, film set for Durga Puja release

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Within 24 hours of its release, the teaser of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali 'action chase drama', Bohurupi has created quite a ripple effect on social media.

Teaser of Abir, Ritabhari, Koushani, Shiboprosad starrer Bohurupi unveiled

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Windows Production has officially launched the teaser for its much-awaited film, Bohurupi, marking a significant milestone as 'Bengal’s first action chase drama'.

Hoichoi announces first ever Mahalaya in web series format

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:08 pm

kolkata/IBNS: Streaming platform Hoichoi on Friday announced Mohishashur Mordini, the first ever Mahalaya in a web series format or on an OTT platform.

Paoli Dam to feature in upcoming Hoichoi web series Kaberi

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:08 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular actress Paoli Dam will feature in Hoichoi's upcoming web series, Kaberi, which was announced by the streaming platform on Friday.

Teaser of Abir, Ritabhari, Koushani, Shiboprosad starrer Bohurupi unveiled

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:12 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After much anticipation, Windows has unveiled the teaser of upcoming Bengali film Bohurupi.

Ritabhari Chakraborty calls Bengali filmdom 'sugar coated brothel' in wake of Hema Committee report, urges Mamata Banerjee for a probe

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In the wake of the Hema Committee report that shook Mollywood, Bengali actress Ritabhari Chakraborty has called out the alleged sexual harassment prevailing in her filmdom calling it a "sugar coated brothel".

Kolkata Sings for KK concert postponed to December amid protests over RG Kar horror, singer Supratiek Ghosh announces

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:14 pm

Supratiek Ghosh, the lead singer and composer of Bengaluru-based band Aurko, announced the rescheduling of the "Kolkata Sings for KK" concert, to Dec 28 at Science City. The concert was scheduled to be held on Sunday.

Mimi Chakraborty, who protested against RG Kar incident, receives rape threat on social media

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood actress Mimi Chakraborty, who is one of the film personalities to protest against the RG Kar incident, has received a rape threat on social media.

National award-winning Bengali filmmaker Utpalendu Chakrabarty dies at 76

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: National award-winning filmmaker and theater personality Utpalendu Chakrabarty died on Tuesday at his home in Kolkata. He was 78.

Prosenjit, Rituparna, Dev, Mimi, other Tollywood celebs demand justice in RG Kar rape and murder case

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Some of them kept defeaning silent for days. Some were partly vocal. Some belong to the ruling political dispensation. Some are without any official political affiliation. But as a people's protest break out with a historic night gathering scheduled around midnight to demand justice, leading Bengali film personalities have joined the chorus for the 31-year-old lady trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at Kolkata's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last week.