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'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' stars celebrate Kolkata’s iconic trams at Esplanade depot

Mar 05, 2025, at 05:39 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The cast of 'Khakee: The Bengal Chapter' gathers at Kolkata’s historic Esplanade Tram Depot, paying tribute to the city’s beloved tram—a timeless emblem of heritage, culture, and resilience. Actors Prosenjit Chatterjee, Jeet Madnani, Saswata Chatterjee, and Chitrangada Singh pose for shutterbugs.  #KhakeeTheBengalChapter/ Image Credit: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Closing ceremony of French Film Festival Kolkata 2025

Mar 04, 2025, at 07:36 pm

Eminent filmmaker-actress Nandita Das, actress Huma Qureshi, filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, Bengali film superstar Rituparna Sengupta, director-actor-singer Anjan Dutt drew curtains on the second edition of French Film Festival Kolkata. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: ItsMajja Music and Originals makes debut in Bengal

Feb 28, 2025, at 04:18 pm

ItsMajja has made a significant stride in regional content creation with the launch of ItsMajja Music Bangla and ItsMajja Originals Bangla. The grand unveiling at Hyatt Centric, Kolkata, was attended by some of the biggest names in the Bengali film and music industry, marking a milestone in the evolution of Bengali digital entertainment. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Inauguration of 2nd edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata

Feb 24, 2025, at 10:25 pm

Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah was among the dignitaries who graced the inauguration of the second edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata at West Bengal film centre Nandan last Saturday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Vicky Kaushal promotes Chhaava in Kolkata

Feb 07, 2025, at 11:10 pm

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday promoted his upcoming film Chhaava in Kolkata. Vicky played Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the film, which is directed by Laxman Utekar and is slated for February 14 release. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In shots: Mahurat of Dev's upcoming film Raghu Dakat

Feb 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm

On the sacred occasion of Saraswati Puja, the mahurat of Raghu Dakat, produced by SVF and Dev Entertainment Ventures, was conducted marking the beginning of an ambitious cinematic journey. Directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and led by superstar Dev, the film brings together a stellar cast, including Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, and Roopa Ganguly. (Photo courtesy: SVF) 

Star-studded premiere of Aparna Sen-Anjan Dutt starrer Ei Raat Tomar Amaar

Jan 31, 2025, at 09:34 pm

Prominent film personalities including superstar Dev, director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan attended the premiere show of Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Ei Raat Tomar Amaar featuring veterans Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt in the lead. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Trailer launch of Srijit Mukherji's Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei

Jan 13, 2025, at 10:19 pm

The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's upcoming Bengali film Shtoyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei was launched at a grand event with most of the cast members at Town Hall in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo courtesy: SVF)

Special poster of Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan starring Rukmini Maitra launched at Kolkata's Binodini Theatre

Jan 04, 2025, at 03:32 pm

Dev Entertainment Ventures unveiled the special poster of their much-anticipated film Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan, directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Ram Kamal Mukherjee at the Binodini Theatre (formerly known as Star Theatre) in the presence of the cast and crew members earlier this week. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Special screening of Dev's Khadaan

Jan 04, 2025, at 03:19 pm

A special screening of Tollywood superstar Dev's Khadaan was held at the iconic Priya Cinema in Kolkata earlier this week. Apart from the lead actors Dev, Idhika Paul and others, several Bengali film personalities including the superstar's girlfriend, actress Rukmini Maitra were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Soham Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar's Felubakshi gets its teaser and first song release

Dec 28, 2024, at 09:28 pm

The teaser and first song of Soham Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar's upcoming Bengali film Felubakshi was released by the makers at a grand event in Kolkata's Tolly Club on Friday. Apart from Soham and Madhumita, singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury was among the attendees. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS) 

Glimpses from celebration of Bengali film Bohurupi's success

Dec 21, 2024, at 04:51 pm

The celebration of filmmaker duo Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bohurupi was held at a Kolkata brewery on Thursday. (Images by IBNS) 

In images: Premiere of Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan starring Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick, Subhashree

Dec 21, 2024, at 04:16 pm

The premiere of filmmaker Raj Chakraborty's Bengali film Shontaan starring veteran Mithun Chakraborty, Ritwick Chakraborty, Anashua Majumdar and Subhashree Ganguly in the lead was held at a multiplex in Kolkata on Friday (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from special screening event of Hoichoi web series Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr

Dec 20, 2024, at 02:35 pm

A special screening of Hoichoi web series, director Srijit Mukherji's Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr, was held at the iconic Priya Cinema in Kolkata on Thursday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Trailer launch of Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr

Dec 14, 2024, at 11:25 pm

The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's upcoming web series Feludar Goyendagiri 2: Bhuswargo Bhoyonkawr was unveiled by the makers- Hoichoi- on Saturday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Closing ceremony of 30th KIFF

Dec 12, 2024, at 04:12 pm

The closing ceremony of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata on Wednesday. West Bengal ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, actor-MLA Soham Chakraborty, KIFF chairman Goutam Ghose were present. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from day 7 of 30th KIFF

Dec 11, 2024, at 08:11 pm

IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from day 7 of 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).

Snapshots of 30th KIFF: Day 5

Dec 09, 2024, at 11:24 am

Cannes Award winning actress Anasuya Sengupta and her co-star from 'The Shameless' were present at the 30th KIFF for the screening of the film on Sunday. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Aparna Sen, Anjan Dutt, Parambrata Chattopadhyay headline day 4 of 30th KIFF

Dec 07, 2024, at 11:36 pm

Aparna Sen, Anjan Dutt, Parambrata Chattopadhyay headlined the fourth day of the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Saturday.

Vidya Balan, Imtiaz Ali's Kolkata visit for 30th KIFF

Dec 07, 2024, at 11:26 pm

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali graced the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on the second day of the festival on Friday.

Glimpses from day 2 of 30th KIFF

Dec 06, 2024, at 07:03 pm

The 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was inaugurated in Kolkata on Wednesday. IBNS lensman Avishek Mitra brings glimpses from the first day of the latest edition of the festival.

In images: Announcement press meet of 30th KIFF

Nov 30, 2024, at 07:04 pm

The press conference to announce the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was held in Kolkata on Friday. KIFF chairman Goutam Ghose, actor Arjun Chakrabarty, state ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, Birbaha Hansda were present to unveil the logo and theme song of this edition of the festival. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: 55th IFFI felicitates Anupam Kher

Nov 24, 2024, at 04:19 am

The Secretary, Shri Sanjay Jaju, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting felicitates Anupam Kher at 55th IFFI, in Goa on November 23, 2024.

Latin Quarters unveils winter fashion in Kolkata

Nov 21, 2024, at 04:34 am

Fashion brand Latin Quarters unveiled its winter fashion in Kolkata with a 'Celebration of Individuality and Expression' in presence of Tollywood actress Priyanka Sarkar. The other guests included Latin Quarters COO Saurabh Jhingan,Patton Group President Preeyam Budhia, Fashion Influencer Preeti Sarkar and stylist Priyanka Khanna. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In images: Last journey of veteran Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra

Nov 13, 2024, at 04:43 am

The mortal remains of veteran Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra was laid to rest with full state honours in a Kolkata crematorium. Several theatre and film personalities were present to pay their tributes to the thespian.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan promote Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 in Kolkata

Oct 29, 2024, at 04:03 am

Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan promoted their upcoming Hindi film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the third installment of the popular franchise, in Kolkata on Monday. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Subhashree Ganguly, other Tollywood celebs grace special screening of Bengali hit film Bohurupi

Oct 22, 2024, at 05:16 pm

Bengali film A-lister Subhashree Ganguly, actors Tota Roy Chowdhury, veteran artistes Dipankar De, Subhasish Mukhopadhyay and others were in attendance at a special screening organised by Windows Production last week for its massive hit film, Bohurupi, which is directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Trailer of Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Hoichoi web series Nikosh Chhaya unveiled

Oct 22, 2024, at 04:31 pm

The trailer of actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay's upcoming Hoichoi web series, Nikosh Chhaya, was unveiled by the makers at Basu Bati in Kolkata on Monday. Along with Parambrata, three members from the lead cast- namely Gaurav Chakrabarty, Anindita Bose and Surangana Bandyopadhyay- were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Snapshots of Bohurupi success bash: Mimi Chakraborty, Gargee Roy Chowdhury join the celebrations

Oct 18, 2024, at 05:59 pm

Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty, senior actress Gargee Roy Chowdhury were among the guests who joined the celebrations of the success of Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Durga Puja release, Bohurupi, which starred Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee alongside Shiboprosad in the lead cast of the action chase drama. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Glimpses from Bohurupi's grand music launch

Oct 08, 2024, at 03:22 am

Music enthusiasts gathered for the music launch event celebrating the unveiling of Windows Production's complete album of Bohurupi that brings together previously successful singles. The evening highlights the hits like Shimul Polash, Dakatiya Banshi, and Aaj Sara Bela, which have captured the hearts of listeners. Renowned artists AR Rahman and Shantanu Moitra extend their best wishes to the team, underscoring the significance of this celebration in the music community.

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