Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray wins Emmy for documentary a year after she died
Late Kolkata-born US filmmaker Sriyanka Ray on Saturday posthumously won her independent Emmy award as a director and producer for her documentary ‘Homeroom Dreams'.
Veteran Bengali actor Debraj Roy dies at 69
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran Bengali actor Debraj Roy, who made his debut in the industry with Satyajit Ray's film Pratidwandi in 1970, died on Thursday after prolonged kidney ailment. He was 69.
Shreya Ghoshal reschedules her Kolkata concert over RG Kar rape-murder
Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal has announced a rescheduling of her highly-anticipated concert in Kolkata in the wake of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the city's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital earlier this month.
Bengali film Suchana: The Beginning announced, to release in theatres on July 26
Kolkata/IBNS: Pongila Productions has announced the launch of its highly anticipated rst Bengali feature film, Suchana: The Beginning.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2024 auditions to take place in Kolkata on July 20
Zee TV’s iconic singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is back with a fresh season.
Tollywood lead actress Mimi Chakraborty made a successful debut in Bangladesh with Raihan Rafi's action-packed film, Toofan where she starred alongside superstar of Dhaka, Shakib Khan. After sweeping the Bangladeshi box office, the film, which is produced by Alpha-i, Chorki and SVF, opened to theatres in India on July 5 as a part of its international release. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Mimi Chakraborty at the Kolkata press meet for the film...
Kolkata's enduring romance with Bollywood beats summer heat
The cruel month of April is no deterrence for Bollywood players trooping into Kolkata for shooting their films. Souvik Ghosh reports as lensman Avishek Mitra chases the stars braving the scorching summer in the City of Joy streets.
9-day French Film Festival in Kolkata concludes with a cultural ode
Kolkata/IBNS: The first edition of the French Film Festival in Kolkata has concluded amidst glitz and glamour. The nine-day cinematic extravaganza, which commenced on Feb 16, positioned itself as a significant cultural exchange platform between India and France, showcasing the depth and diversity of French and Indian cinema.
Hindi film Kusum Ka Biyaah was premiered in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Kusum Ka Biyaah, a Hindi film based on a true story, premiered at a mall in Kolkata on February 21.
'Kennedy came from me when I was in a very dark place': Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Anurag Khashyap discussed his recent movie 'Kennedy' here at the first edition of the French Film Festival Kolkata last Saturday.
Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap inaugurate 1st edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood veteran Anil Kapoor, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Saturday inaugurated the first edition of French Film Festival in Kolkata.
Mithun Chakraborty discharged from hospital, says PM 'scolded' him for not taking care of his health
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was discharged from hospital on Monday afternoon.
'I will be back on screens soon': Tollywood actress Swastika Dutta
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actress Swastika Dutta talked about her screen return during the launch of a jewellery collection called 'Hugs' by Sawansukha Jewellers here on Saturday.
Mithun Chakraborty suffered brain stroke, says Kolkata hospital
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty suffered a brain stroke on Saturday morning, a private hospital in Kolkata where he is admitted said.
Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised in Kolkata. Here's the health update
Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran Indian actor Mithun Chakraborty was taken to hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning, leaving his countless fans worried about his health.