"FFACE" Calendar 2014 launched
May 06, 2014, at 07:55 pm
Sunday (May 4, 2014) evening saw the red carpet launch of “FFACE Calendar 2014†at Tantra, The Park Hotel in Kolkata.. Fame Fashion and Creative Excellence (FFACE) is a conceptual annual calendar featuring fresh models, designers, photographers, makeup artists to showcase their talent. The event unveiled the fresh new faces of the calendar with a sizzling ramp walk that also featured Bengali film actors like Ridhima Ghosh and Sayani Datta. FFACE Supporters Mimi Chakraborty, Sampurna Lahiri, Gaurav Chakraborty, Indrasish Roy, Raj Chakraborty, Chima Okorie, Abhishek Dutta, Jaya Misra, Neeraj Surana, Jessica Gomes were present to cheer the grand launch. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Raghu Ram inaugurates ‘The Bikers Cafe'
May 03, 2014, at 10:40 pm
Executive producer of reality television shows MTV Roadies, Raghu Ram, on Friday (Apr 3, 2014) inaugurated the ‘The Bikers Cafe' in Kolkata. ‘The Bikers Cafe' designed for the young at heart, the biking enthusiast and the 'adda' addicts offers the unique experience in every aspect and embodies the spirit and the soul of biking which highlights the attitude for freedom, music, sports and adventure. The launch also saw the presence of special bikers and biking enthusiasts adding on to the bikers café experience. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Naseeruddin Shah releases Ray's visual script
May 03, 2014, at 10:34 pm
Renowned Indian screen and stage actor Naseeruddin Shah on Friday (May 3, 2014) commemorating the 93rd birth anniversary of legendary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, released an un-filmed visual script written by Ray. The script edited in the form of a book by Sandip Ray was released at the ICCR’s Rabindranath Tagore Centre, in Kolkata. The visual script 'Satyajit Ray’s Ravi Shankar', comprises articles by Ray and interviews of Ravi Shankar on various aspects of their collaboration, and a scholarly introduction by Sankarlal Bhattacharjee on the relationship between the two maestros. Images by IBNS
Special screening of Swastika's Take One in Kolkata
May 03, 2014, at 10:21 pm
A special screening of Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee's 'Take One' took place at an auditorium in Kolkata on Friday ( May 2, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
'Khashi Katha' first look released
Apr 30, 2014, at 11:03 pm
Tollywood film director Judhajit Sarkar on Tuesday (Apr 29, 2014) launched the theatrical promos and the first look of his upcoming venture 'Khashi Katha' in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were actors Prasun Gyne and Anindita along with music director Raja Narayan Deb and director Judhajit Sarkar. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Ankush Arora celebrates annual dance festival
Apr 30, 2014, at 10:54 pm
Dancer Ankush Arora celebrated the annual festival N'rityatutya' of his studio Arabesque in Kolkata's GD Birla Sabhaghar on Tuesday (Apr 29, 2014). Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Usha Uthup lends voice for Bengali film
Apr 29, 2014, at 07:48 pm
Popular Indian pop, jazz and playback singer Usha Uthup on Monday (Apr 28, 2014) lent her voice to record the theme song of the upcoming Bengali movie 'Gogoler Kirti' in Kolkata. The film is directed by Pompi Ghosh Mukherjee and produced by Supratik Ghosh. Uthup recorded the theme song 'Go Gogol Go' in the presence of music director Surojit Chatterjee at her own studio 'Studio Vibrations'. Penned by new talent Tapan Mukherjee, a member of Surojit Chatterjee’s virtual poetry club 'Kobita Club', the song is a fusion of disco and trance. Indraneil Sengupta and Saheb Chatterjee will also record for this song, later. Images by IBNS
'Apur Panchali' premiered in Kolkata
Apr 25, 2014, at 10:21 pm
Shree Venkatesh Films. Pvt. Ltd. on Thursday (Apr 24, 2014) hosted the red carpet premiere of director Kaushik Ganguly's Silver Peacock winning film 'Apur Panchali', in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were the director along with actors Parambrata Chatterjee, Parno Mittra, Ardhendu Banerjee, Gaurav Chakraborty and others. 'Apur Panchali' will hit the theatres on Friday (Apr 25, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Mighty Raju poses with stars at FICCI
Apr 25, 2014, at 06:10 pm
Mumbai, Apr 24 (IBNS): The trailer of animation movie ‘Mighty Raju Rio Calling’ ,which was released recently, has garnered great interest and appreciation among the audiences.
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:54 pm
Singer Usha Uthup was present at an event organised by FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO) in Kolkata on Tuesday (April 22, 2014). She interacted on the topic 'A karaoke evening in retro style'. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Rituparna, Debojit launch 'Panchforon'
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:25 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta and playback singer Debojit Saha on Monday launched the Bengali music album 'Panchforon' by music band Liquid, here.
Apr 23, 2014, at 09:18 pm
Kolkata, Apr 22 (IBNS): Bollywood film director Subhash Ghai commenting on his upcoming flick 'Kaanchi', on Monday here said that, the movie promotes the voice of the youths against political tangles. Images by Avishek Mitra
'Take One' casts attends special screening in Kolkata theatre
Apr 21, 2014, at 05:06 pm
A special screening of director Mainak Bhaumik’s film 'Take One' was held at Priya Cinema in Kolkata on Friday (April 18, 2014). The film features actors Swastika Mukhejee, Rahul, Arindam Sil and Sampurna in lead roles. Images by IBNS
Prosenjit, Arpita star in 'Force'
Apr 21, 2014, at 04:57 pm
Kolkata, Apr 19 (IBNS): Essel Vision Productions and NIdeasCreations &Productions Pvt Ltd. announced their forthcoming movie ‘Force’ which will feature Tollywood actors Prosenjit and Arpita Chatterjee in lead roles. Images by IBNS
Bengali film 'Ramdhanu' promo launched
Apr 17, 2014, at 08:25 pm
The theatrical trailer of the upcoming Tollywood film, 'Ramdhanu-The Rainbow' by director duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee was launched on Tuesday (Apr 15, 2014) at the Priya cinema hall in Kolkata. Present at the occasion were actress Gargi Roy Chowdhury and the protagonist of the movie little Akashneel Mitra. The film is inspired from Suchitra Bhattacharya’s story 'Ramdhanu Rang'. This is a father-mother-son story and the struggle they go through to get their son into school. It is a story of a child who has his own world and dreams are crushed by the ambitions of his parents. Images by IBNS
92.7 Big FM celebrates 'Big Barsho Baron'
Apr 17, 2014, at 08:18 pm
Radio station 92.7 Big FM on Wednesday (Apr 16, 2014) celebrated the 'Big Barsho Baron' (the advent of Bengali New Year) and launched the new communication line, 'Ei naba-barshe hok aaro katha…aaro bangaliyana', in Kolkata. The communication line focuses on urging listeners to talk more about ‘Bangaliana’ and brings to highlight all those elements with which a Bengali grows up, is proud of, is emotional with and relates to at any given point of time. Bengali singers Shubhomita and Rupankar Bagchi enthralled the audiences with their performances. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
Subhash Ghai tours to promote film
Apr 16, 2014, at 07:07 pm
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS) Filmmaker Subhash Ghai is currently touring the country with the lead actors in his upcoming film Kaanchi. The Showman, along with Mishti and Kartik Aaryan, is visiting 9 cities, attending and organizing events.
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:29 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is on his "Samrat & Co." promotion spree.He is hopping from city to city, promoting their upcoming film and on Tuesday visited the City of Joy, Kolkata and was seen at a press conference for the promotion of his movie "Samrat & Co." by Kaushik Ghatak held at INOX, South City Mall.
"Music F Fatafati" logo launched
Apr 16, 2014, at 06:07 pm
Kolkata, Apr 15 (IBNS): Misra Group of Companies has recently launched the logo of their 24-hours Bengali Music Channel – Music F-Fatafati. The logo was launched in the presence of Bengali actors Ankush and Subhasree.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Jewellery artisans across Bengal awarded
Apr 14, 2014, at 04:26 pm
Jewellery artisans across West Bengal were awarded to honour the art of jewellery making at “Swarna Shilpa Samman 2014†in Kolkata on Saturday (April 12, 2014). Hosted by Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers, the event witnessed the presence of Bengali film actors Soumitra Chattapadhyay and Rituparna Sengupta. It was followed by a Grand Musical Soiree to celebrate the spirit of oneness between India and Bangladesh-Epar Bangla Opar Bangla-with a Jugalbandi between the Indi-Pop queen Usha Uthup and veteran Bangladeshi Folk Singer Runa Laila. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Varate premieres in Priya Cinemas
Apr 12, 2014, at 05:12 pm
The premiere of Bengali film "Varate" was held in Kolkata's Priya Cinemas on Friday (April 11, 2014). The film features Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Apr 10, 2014, at 11:36 pm
Filmmaker Mainak Bhaumik on Tuesday (April 8, 2014) launched his movie 'Take One', billed as a bold film that celebrates beauty in the raw reality of a real woman. Present at the launch was actress Swastika Mukherjee along with co-actors Rahul and Arindam Sil. Images by/IBNS
Window Connection music launched
Apr 10, 2014, at 11:22 pm
Music Director Anupam Roy along with actors Tanusree Chakraborty, Aryann Bhowmik, Kanchan Mullick were present at the music launch of Raj Kumar Gupta’s film 'Window Connection' in Kolkata on Tuesday (April 8, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Arjun, Alia promote '2 States' in Kolkata
Apr 09, 2014, at 06:18 pm
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor and actress Alia Bhatt visited Kolkata on Tuesday (Apr 8, 2014) to promote their upcoming film '2 States'. The film is an Indian romantic comedy film directed by Abhishek Varman. '2 States' is based on the 2009 novel written by writer Chetan Bhagat. Film-buffs will see the love story between Krish Malhotra, played by Arjun Kapoor and Ananya Swaminathan, played by Alia Bhatt, in the movie. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Idea Rocks India Season 6 winner announced
Apr 08, 2014, at 05:42 pm
Indian singer, composer, performer and songwriter Mika Singh on Sunday (Apr 6, 2014) announced the winner of musical dhamaka ‘Idea Rocks India – Season 6’, here in Kolkata. Present at the event was Anish Roy, Chief Operating Officer, East, Idea Cellular
Soha launches Zink London in Kolkata
Apr 05, 2014, at 09:59 pm
Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan launched high-end fashion brand Zink London in Kolkata on Friday (April 4, 2014). Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS
'Cocktail' shooting in Kolkata
Apr 05, 2014, at 09:55 pm
The shooting of upcoming Bengali film “Cocktail†is currently going on in Kolkata. The film's shooting was held at Parimal Kunja on Friday (April 4, 2014). The film is directed by Swapan Saha.Images by Somnath Roy Chowdhury/IBNS
Splash Salon & Spa opens in Kolkata
Apr 05, 2014, at 04:42 am
Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): Bengali actress Arunima Ghosh on Friday inaugurated the Splash Salon & Spa, for beauty and wellness treatment, in Kolkata. Image by Shubham Dasgupta
Apr 01, 2014, at 10:45 pm
European Fashion Wear Brand “ONLY†made its debut in Kolkata at the Quest and Forum Mall with actor Raima Sen and actor-stylist Neha Panda glamming up the event on Friday (March 28, 2014). The uber chic women’s wear brand is positioning itself as affordable. The store houses ONLY’s Spring Summer’14 collection inspired by the latest trends like floral prints, feathers, Denims- IN A BIG WAY!, graphical tribal influences, nautical inspirations, pop colors, tropical trends, etc. Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS