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Rituparno Ghosh's 'Bariwali' streams on Hoichoi

Sep 02, 2023, at 05:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaking legend late Rituparno Ghosh's Bengali film 'Bariwali', is set to stream exclusively on Hoichoi on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary.

Babul Supriyo shoots music video 'Na Na Bhulini' in Kolkata

Aug 31, 2023, at 11:45 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After a gap of six years, singer-actor-politician Babul Supriyo was recently spotted shooting a music video 'Na Na Bhulini' starring Anindya Chatterjee, Lahoma Bhattacharya and others.

Madhurima Basak turns hairstylist in Bengali web series 'Lady Queen Gents Parlour', poster out now

Aug 27, 2023, at 04:55 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actress Madhumita Basak will be featuring as a hairstylist in upcoming Bengali web series 'Lady Queen Gents Parlour', which will be directed by Sagnik Chatterjee.

Teaser of Victor Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty starrer 'Raktabeej' out now

Aug 25, 2023, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The teaser of filmmaker duo Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming film 'Raktabeej' was unveiled by the makers on Friday.

Koel Mallick's 'Jongole Mitin Mashi' is an 'adventure film' with wildlife conservation message, film's poster out now

Aug 15, 2023, at 07:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Bengali actress Koel Mallick will return to big screens after a break for two years with filmmaker Arindam Sil's upcoming Bengali film 'Jongole Mitin Mashi'.

Makers release main poster of Victor Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee, Mimi Chakraborty starrer 'Raktabeej'

Aug 15, 2023, at 05:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers unveiled the main poster of upcoming Bengali film 'Raktabeej' featuring Victor Banerjee, Abir Chatterjee and Mimi Chakraborty on the occasion of India's 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

SVF Music unveils love ballad 'Bole Dao' featuring Jasmine Roy and Gourab Roy Chowdhury

Aug 15, 2023, at 05:20 am

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF Music has come up with its next music video, a love song titled 'Bole Dao' featuring popular onscreen duo Jasmine Roy and Gourab Roy Chowdhury.

Catch the first look of upcoming Bengali film 'Tahader Katha' actors

Aug 14, 2023, at 04:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first look of the actors featuring in debutant director Subrata Ghosh's upcoming Bengali film 'Tahader Katha' are out now.

'X=Prem' song 'Bhalobashar Morshum' re-releases in coloured version

Aug 12, 2023, at 05:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: 'Bhalobashar Morshum', a popular song from Srijit Mukherji's 2022 release 'X=Prem' shot in monochrome, has now been re-released in the colour version.

Ushasi Ray, Ambarish Bhattacharya star in Hoichoi thriller web series 'Kumudini Bhavan'

Aug 12, 2023, at 05:09 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actors Ushasi Ray and Ambarish Bhattacharya will be featuring together in a Hoichoi thriller web series 'Kumudini Bhavan', which is directed by Arkadeep Mallika Nath.

Tollywood superstar Jeet and Rukmini starrer 'Boomerang' sets new industry standards with Cinebot technology, futuristic bike

Aug 08, 2023, at 06:04 am

Bengal's film industry is on the cusp of a cinematic revolution, and the upcoming film of Jeetz Filmworks Private Limited, 'Boomerang' starring superstar Jeet and Rukmini has cemented its place as one of the most significant initiatives in the history of Bengali cinema.

'Abar Proloy': 'Wanted to make OTT debut with a commercial show,' says Raj Chakraborty

Aug 07, 2023, at 08:46 pm

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty, who is credited to a series of hit Bengali films over the years, plunged into the web space with 'Abar Proloy', which premieres on Zee5 on August 11. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Raj on the web show...

'I want to work with newcomers and promote new ideas': Subhashree Ganguly turning producer with 'Abar Proloy'

Aug 07, 2023, at 07:28 pm

Leading Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly turned a producer with her filmmaker husband Raj Chakraborty's debut web series 'Abar Proloy', which will be streaming on Zee5 from August 11. In the backdrop of her success on OTT with 'Indubala Bhaater Hotel', Subhashree speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on her new journey...

A lot of people didn't want 'Abar Proloy' to be made: Saswata Chatterjee

Aug 07, 2023, at 04:59 pm

Actor Saswata Chatterjee reprises his role as Inspector Animesh Dutta in Raj Chakraborty's debut web series 'Abar Proloy', a spin-off of the filmmaker's 2013 film 'Proloy'. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Saswata Chatterjee speaks on the Zee5 series, his recent success in Mumbai and more...

Makers unveil poster and songs of Haranath Chakraborty's upcoming Bengali film 'Oh! Lovely'

Aug 06, 2023, at 04:34 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the poster and songs of filmmaker Haranath Chakraborty's upcoming Bengali film 'Oh! Lovely'.

'Nikhoj': 'My job as a music director was to support the gradual rise of storyline,' says Rupam Islam

Aug 06, 2023, at 03:40 am

Kolkata/IBNS: After the first song 'Nikhoj Tui', Hoichoi has recently unveiled the second track titled 'Aashbe Bole' of its Swastika Mukherjee and Tota Roy Choudhury starring upcoming crime-drama series 'Nikhoj'.

Suman Maitra, Paayel Sarkar, others launch teaser of Bengali film 'Abar Awronne Din Ratri'

Aug 06, 2023, at 03:14 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The teaser of filmmaker Suman Maitra's upcoming Bengali film 'Abar Awronne Din Ratri' was launched earlier this week.

'Cheeni 2' shows how friendship helps one to survive: Aparajita Adhya

Aug 05, 2023, at 05:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: "The story of Cheeni 2 shows how friendship helps one to survive," says actress Aparajita Adhya who is all set for the release of her upcoming film directed by Mainak Bhaumik.

Thalaiva Rajinikanth escapes to paradise: Unwinding at luxurious Kuda Villingili Resort in the Maldives

Aug 05, 2023, at 08:33 am

Thalaiva Rajinikanth retreats to the luxurious Kuda Villingili Resort in the picturesque Maldives for a 12-day vacation, after completing the filming of his highly anticipated movie, 'Lal Salaam,' and ahead of the release of 'Jailer.'

Makers unveil motion poster of upcoming Bengali film 'Raktabeej'

Aug 04, 2023, at 05:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the motion poster of  director-duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee's upcoming Bengali film 'Raktabeej'.

'Cheeni 2': 'Mental maturity and not age matters to me for friendship,' says Madhumita

Aug 01, 2023, at 09:14 pm

Actress Madhumita Sarcar teamed up with her senior Aparajita Adhya and actor Soumya Mukherjee for Mainak Bhaumik's 'Cheeni 2', a sequel to 'Cheeni' but with a different storyline. Gearing up for the release, Madhumita speaks to IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh on the film, friendship beyond age, Hindi projects and more at Canteen Pub & Grub in Kolkata...

First look of Mithun Chakraborty from 'Kabuliwala' out now

Aug 01, 2023, at 05:51 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The makers have unveiled the first look of acting icon Mithun Chakraborty from Suman Ghosh's upcoming Bengali film 'Kabuliwala', a cinematic marvel from the depths of history penned by Rabindranath Tagore.

Ritabhari Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee starrer 'Fatafati' to get OTT release on Aug 4

Jul 29, 2023, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Actors Ritabhari Chakraborty and Abir Chatterjee starrer, Arita Mukherjee directed Bengali film 'Fatafati' will get its Over-the-top (OTT) release on August 4.

Srijit Mukherji's 'Oti Uttam' to bring alive Uttam Kumar on big screens through VFX

Jul 29, 2023, at 07:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's upcoming Bengali film 'Oti Uttam' is set to bring alive acting legend Uttam Kumar onscreen through VFX.

Srijit Mukherji and his 'Byomkesh' team grace trailer launch of Dev's 'Byomkesh o Durgo Rahosyo'

Jul 28, 2023, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengali film industry is witnessing a clash of two projects based on Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay's novel 'Durgo Rahasya' across different media.

Haranath Chakraborty's next 'Oh! Lovely' character looks are out now

Jul 26, 2023, at 01:23 am

Sandeep Sathi Produced, Sathi Films Presented Haranath Chakraborty's upcoming feature 'Oh! Lovely' s character looks are out now.

'Niharika' helped me in achieving self-growth: Actor Anuradha Mukherjee

Jul 24, 2023, at 04:39 pm

Actor Anuradha Mukherjee, who first caught the audience's glare in 2019 Bengali film 'Sweater', features in Indrasis Acharya's 'Niharika', which released last week. In an interaction with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Anuradha voices her mind on 'Niharika', her life, career and more...

Indrasis Acharya's 'Niharika' is a stepping stone in my career: Actor Anindya Sengupta

Jul 21, 2023, at 05:29 pm

Actor Anindya Sengupta, who caught the limelight with 'X=Prem' despite the film's weak run in the box office, features in a pivotal role in filmmaker Indrasis Acharya's 'Niharika', which released on big screens on July 21. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Anindya over the film, his Bollywood venture and more...

'Dawshom Awbotaar': Logo of Srijit Mukherji's multi-starrer film unveiled in presence of Prosenjit Chatterjee, others

Jul 21, 2023, at 05:24 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The logo of filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's next Bengali film 'Dawshom Awbotaar', which has an ensemble cast, was unveiled at the heritage Basubati in North Kolkata on Thursday.

Actor Anirban Chakrabarti speaks on his upcoming Hoichoi web series 'Dugdugi'

Jul 19, 2023, at 07:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor Anirban Chakrabarti, who is popularly known for essaying Bengali detective character Ekendra Sen onscreen, will feature in Hoichoi's upcoming web series 'Dugdugi', which is directed by Joydeep Mukherjee.