Aug 17, 2026, at 03:17 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Iranian filmmaker Mahdi Borjian’s short film Tadji is gaining international recognition following its recent win at the Oscar-qualifying Foyle Film Festival, with the film continuing its journey across major international film festivals.
Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: The journey from child star to Heroes and Nashville fame
Aug 17, 2026, at 12:23 pm
Los Angeles/IBNS: Actor Hayden Panettiere, who began her career as a child star before rising to international fame with Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported.
Aug 16, 2026, at 07:27 pm
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, a three-time National Film Award winner, died at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday after prolonged illness. He was 71. Sen had been undergoing treatment for multiple complications involving his lungs, heart and kidneys and was on ventilator support.
Bohurupi 2 teaser out: Shiboprosad-Jisshu face-off promises a high-voltage Durga Puja showdown
Aug 15, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Windows Production has unveiled the Official Teaser of Bohurupi – The Golden Daku, the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster Bohurupi (2024).
‘Erao Manush’ music unveiled: Akriti Kakar, Javed Ali lend voices to an emotional soundtrack
Aug 15, 2026, at 03:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The music of Jeetu Kamal and Srabanti Gintu Chatterjee-starrer Erao Manush was unveiled on Wednesday at a city shopping mall in the presence of the film’s cast and musical team.
‘Nibba Nibbi’ turns a social-media insult into a dark tale of love, betrayal and chaos
Aug 15, 2026, at 03:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ZEE5’s upcoming original film Nibba Nibbi, directed by Tathagata Mukherjee and starring Sauraseni Maitra and Rishav Basu, explores an unconventional side of love and relationships.
Trisha Krishnan sits beside Vijay’s parents, salutes CM on I-Day: Viral moment sparks fresh buzz
Aug 15, 2026, at 02:35 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor Trisha Krishnan grabbed the media glare at the country's 80th Independence Day celebrations in Chennai on Saturday as she was spotted in the front row with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's parents.
Jeet turns revolutionary: Why Ananta Singh’s story excited the superstar
Aug 15, 2026, at 11:25 am
Bengali film superstar Jeet, in an exclusive conversation with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, opens up about portraying revolutionary Ananta Singh in Keu Bole Biplobi, Keu Bole Dakat, the challenges of bringing his extraordinary journey to the screen, working with director Pathikrit Basu, and why the untold story inspired him to act and produce the film. The film hit the theatres on August 14 on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day.
‘Beporoya’ teaser: Aryaa Ray makes big-screen debut opposite Adrit Roy in a new-age love story
Aug 14, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Kolkata: The teaser of upcoming Bengali film ‘Beporoya’ was released on Friday, offering a glimpse into a contemporary love story centred on relationships, emotional conflicts and the complexities of human connections.
Tagore’s dance dramas to get global cinematic makeover in three-film ‘Tagore Trilogy’
Aug 14, 2026, at 03:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless themes of migration, identity, love, loss and belonging are set to reach global audiences through a new international cinematic project titled The Tagore Trilogy.
Aug 14, 2026, at 12:44 pm
Melbourne/IBNS: Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji has been honoured at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) with a special citation recognising her excellence in acting, underscoring three decades of work that has travelled across borders and connected with international audiences.
‘I was so moved’: Sunny Deol on why he chose Batwara 1947 and playing a Partition survivor
Aug 13, 2026, at 11:43 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Sunny Deol and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi visited Kolkata to promote their upcoming period action drama Batwara 1947, which is scheduled to release on August 14.
Corporates, Consulates Back KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2026 in Mumbai
Aug 12, 2026, at 07:42 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Corporates, consulates and organisations came together to support the 17th edition of the KASHISH Pride Film Festival, South Asia’s biggest LGBTQ+ film festival, held from June 3 to 7 across Liberty Cinema, Alliance Française de Bombay and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
Bengali stars spill travel secrets: Anirban’s ‘Norway’ twist, Jaya’s travel partner and more
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Travel, cinema and music came together at an event organised by Go Everywhere Tours & Travels in Kolkata on Friday, featuring a panel discussion with actors Anirban Bhattacharya, Jaya Ahsan, Sohini Sarkar and musician duo Sourendro-Soumyojit.
‘Seven films, one Thailand’: Thai Film Festival brings cinema, culture and tradition to Kolkata
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The second edition of the Thai Film Festival was held in Kolkata last week, bringing Thai cinema and culture to local audiences through a three-day programme featuring seven films.
Aug 12, 2026, at 03:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and Hoichoi on Sunday unveiled the poster of Maharaja Tomare Selam, a film that will explore the making of Satyajit Ray’s 1969 classic Goopy Gayen Bagha Bayen.
Big returns, new stories and AI: Zee 5 unveils its ambitious Bangla entertainment slate
Aug 12, 2026, at 11:39 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Zee 5 has unveiled its latest Bangla content slate, titled ‘Notun Banglar, Notun Golpo’ (New Bengal. New Stories.), bringing together returning franchises, fresh originals and new storytelling formats across movies, series, live sports, AI-powered content, animation and kids’ entertainment.
Aug 12, 2026, at 11:16 am
Los Angeles/IBNS: The trailer of Verity, the upcoming psychological thriller based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel of the same name, was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday.
TIFF ’26 announces In Conversation series featuring Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott
Aug 12, 2026, at 07:49 am
Toronto: The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the lineup for its 2026 “In Conversation With…” series, featuring global stars Lee Min-ho, Chris Rock, Andrew Scott, Rachel Morrison and Hudson Williams in live discussions about their careers, creative journeys and craft.
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch film ‘Ink’ is coming: Here’s when you can watch it
Aug 11, 2026, at 06:05 pm
Danny Boyle’s Rupert Murdoch-focused feature film ‘Ink’ will be released in select movie theatres in the US in December before making its streaming debut on Netflix.
Christopher Nolan does it again: ‘The Odyssey’ becomes a $1.1 billion Box Office monster
Aug 10, 2026, at 05:40 pm
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has achieved two major box-office milestones over the weekend, cementing its position as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year.
‘Do whatever you believe in’: Yash backs Kiara Advani amid criticism over ‘Toxic’ bold scenes
Aug 10, 2026, at 03:24 pm
Kannada film star Yash has strongly defended actor Kiara Advani who was slammed by a section of netizens for enacting bold scenes in her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
Kolkata opens a new window to Thai culture through its second film festival
Aug 09, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As cinema has a way of travelling beyond borders, the second edition of the Thai Film Festival came to Kolkata on Friday, bringing together film enthusiasts, consuls general from different countries and audiences with an appreciation for global cinema.
‘Easier than cricket dressing-room disputes’: Sourav Ganguly on managing Bigg Boss Bangla conflicts
Aug 08, 2026, at 03:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Cricket icon Sourav Ganguly is set to host Bigg Boss Bangla, marking a new chapter in his television career.
‘I just had OCD’: Vijay Mallya's son Sidhartha reveals why he quit alcohol 8 years ago
Aug 08, 2026, at 01:08 pm
London/IBNS: Sidhartha Mallya, son of businessman Vijay Mallya, has marked eight years since he quit alcohol, opening up about his decision and its connection to his mental health.
Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised after minor surgery, Suvendu Adhikari says 'he is recovering well'
Aug 07, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, where he is recovering after undergoing a minor surgical procedure.
Aug 07, 2026, at 03:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star alongside Academy Award winner Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly, Deadline has reported.
Varun Dhawan to lead YRF's first-ever horror film; 'Rocket Boys' director at the helm
Aug 07, 2026, at 02:09 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Yash Raj Films is set to make its first foray into the horror genre with a theatrical feature directed by Abhay Pannu, best known for the critically acclaimed series Rocket Boys.
Aug 06, 2026, at 04:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and actor-singer Anirban Bhattacharya recorded a song for Queen Victoria Aar Goyenda Kanaichawron at Audio Lake Studios in Kolkata.
Jeet's 'Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat' trailer unveiled ahead of August 14 release
Aug 06, 2026, at 04:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the trailer of Tollywood superstar Jeet starrer Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat offering audiences a glimpse into the many shades of its central character while tracing the journey of a man whose story stretches from pre-Independence India to the years that followed.