My responsibility as an actor is to portray reality honestly: Soumitra Chatterjee at KIFF
Nov 15, 2019, at 12:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Regarding his upcoming film Sraboner Dhara- screened at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival- the core subject of which is Alzheimer, veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee said it is his responsibility as an artist to portray reality honestly after witnessing patients suffering from the disease closely.
Urojahaj is a story of a dreamer: Filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Nov 12, 2019, at 12:05 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran director and multiple National Award winner Buddhadeb Dasgupta, who is known for his signature magic realism elements elements in his works, said his upcoming film Urojahaj, which was screened at the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival on Monday, is a story of a dreamer.
Playing my character in Dark Light was a mental trauma: Debutant actress Chandni
Nov 11, 2019, at 02:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Debutant actress Chandni said her experience of portraying the lead character in Mayur Hardas' film Dark Light was more a mental trauma than a physical one.
25th KIFF: The Bengali panorama this year is a healthy concoction
Nov 11, 2019, at 01:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengali Panorama this year does not have slot of its own because most of the films are featured either in different competition sections or in the maestro section. Which also means that the selection panel possibly felt that they were above average films or had something special to say.
As Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne completes 50 years, KIFF makes it inaugural film in 2019
Nov 09, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne was premiered in Kolkata on May 8, 1969. This year marks the 50th year after its release. It may be interpreted as a film addressed largely to children.
Filmmakers' responsibility to rekindle hope in people, says Mahesh Bhatt inaugurating 25th KIFF
Nov 08, 2019, at 10:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Inaugurating the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) here on Friday, Mahesh Bhatt said it is the responsibility of filmmakers like him to rekindle hope in people during the ongoing "dangerous times".
Bollywood biggies to inaugurate 25th KIFF today
Nov 08, 2019, at 12:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood stars will be in the city on Friday to inaugurate the 25th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).