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Dev's 'Commando' co-producer Selim Khan, his son Shanto Khan killed in violence-hit Bangladesh

Aug 06, 2024, at 05:25 pm

Kolkata/Dhaka/IBNS: Tollywood superstar Dev's co-producer from his unreleased film Commando, Selim Khan and his son, actor Shanto Khan, have been killed in Bangladesh, which is reeling under violence following the fall of Sheikh Hasina government, media reports said.

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

Jul 07, 2024, at 01:34 am

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

Jun 29, 2024, at 07:40 pm

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

Jun 29, 2024, at 03:28 pm

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

Jun 22, 2024, at 08:28 pm

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

May 03, 2024, at 05:10 pm

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

Apr 09, 2024, at 07:19 pm

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

Jul 17, 2023, at 05:36 pm

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

May 13, 2023, at 03:10 pm

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

May 12, 2023, at 11:02 pm

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

May 05, 2023, at 11:17 pm

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

Apr 19, 2023, at 06:35 pm

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

Feb 01, 2023, at 01:22 am

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

Dec 18, 2022, at 05:21 am

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

Dec 16, 2022, at 07:32 pm

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

Aug 06, 2022, at 08:25 pm

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.

Sunny Leone arrives in Dhaka 

Mar 13, 2022, at 11:45 pm

Dhaka: Actress Sunny Leone, whose work permit was cancelled by Bangladeshi authorities to shoot a film, has arrived in Dhaka.

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'.

KASHISH 2021 to virtually screen 39 LGBTQIA+ films from Asia

Aug 13, 2021, at 01:47 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Celebrating its position as South Asia’s biggest LGBTQIA+ film festival, in its 12th edition, KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival has turned the spotlight on LGBTQIA+ films from Asia selecting 39 films from countries like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Iran, Lebanon, Turkey and Indonesia.

Bangladeshi short film receives honorable mention at Prague film fest

Jun 17, 2021, at 02:16 am

Bangladeshi short film “Niruddesh Jatra” (Journey to oblivion) has received an honorable mention in the Best Student Director category at the Prague International Indie Film Festival.

IFFI: Bangladesh is 'Country in Focus'

Jan 11, 2021, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi: International Film Festival of India announced this edition’s country in Focus on Sunday.

Vijay Diwas: Facebook community page 'Moitry' telecasts Bangladesh Liberation War-based movie 'Children of War'  

Dec 16, 2020, at 10:54 pm

Dhaka: A Facebook page named 'Moitry' on Wednesday telecasted "Children of War" movie on the occasion of Vijay Diwas.

Air pollution: Dia Mirza targets BCCI for giving green signal to India-Bangladesh clash in New Delhi

Nov 01, 2019, at 09:49 am

Mumbai/New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actress Dia Mirza on Thursday attacked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for giving a green signal to the T20 International clash between India and Bangladesh to be played in New Delhi where air pollution level has hit alarming level.