Kolkata/IBNS: In the wake of the Hema Committee report that shook Mollywood, Bengali actress Ritabhari Chakraborty has called out the alleged sexual harassment prevailing in her filmdom calling it a "sugar coated brothel".
National award-winning Bengali filmmaker Utpalendu Chakrabarty dies at 76
Kolkata/IBNS: National award-winning filmmaker and theater personality Utpalendu Chakrabarty died on Tuesday at his home in Kolkata. He was 78.
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali directors called off their indefinite strike in Kolkata's entertainment industry following West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's intervention on Tuesday.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengali entertainment industry's shutdown after the directors and producers called a strike over tussle with the film federation is likely to see an end with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's intervention.
Mamata Banerjee participates in Rachana Banerjee's reality show Didi No. 1
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday participated in actress Rachana Banerjee-hosted Didi No. 1, which is one of the most popular reality shows of the state.
Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor grace 29th KIFF inauguration
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, senior actor Anil Kapoor were among the top personalities from tinseltown to inaugurate the 29th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here on Tuesday.
Ban on The Kerala Story is Mamata's double standard, says filmmaker Sudipto Sen
Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker Sudipto Sen, whose The Kerala Story courted controversy over its subject and factual claims but went on to become a top grosser nationwide, on Friday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for banning the film, calling her action a "double standard".
'Pleasure to meet Salman Khan ji at my residence': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Saturday at her residence in Kalighat, in the southern part of the city.
Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, SRK at gala KIFF 2022 inauguration today
Kolkata/IBNS: The customary grand inauguration of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) for the 28th year will be held in presence of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, veteran actor Jaya Bachchan and superstar Shah Rukh Khan at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday evening.
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali actor and Trinamool Congress' prominent leader Saayoni Ghosh held no bars in slamming the state government's decision to give no show to Communist-leaning filmmaker Anik Dutta's Aparajito, which is based on Satyajit Ray's making of iconic film Pather Panchali, in film centre Nandan, at least for the first week.
27th KIFF to be held from Jan 7 amid COVID-19 pandemic, focus country Finland
Kolkata/IBNS: The 27th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be held from Jan 7 in the city amid COVID-19 pandemic with 50 percent occupancy in cinema halls.
Amitabh Bachchan, SRK, Aamir, Salman at 27th KIFF?
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata might get another year of star-studded film festivals if some top Bollywood actors accept the invitations sent to them by the West Bengal government.
FIR registered against Kangana Ranaut in Kolkata over her Instagram post
Kolkata/IBNS: Based on a complaint filed by lawyer-turned-Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Riju Dutta, the Kolkata Police on Friday registered an FIR with Ultadanga Police Station against Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut over her 'controversial' Instagram post about the ongoing tumult in West Bengal, officials said.
'Have many platforms to raise my voice': Kangana Ranaut on being banned from Twitter
Mumbai/IBNS: After being banned from Twitter permanently for violating rules of the Hateful Conduct policy, actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday said she has many platforms to raise her voice including her films.
26th KIFF: No online seat booking system from Jan 11 after Mamata Banerjee's impromptu announcement
Kolkata/IBNS: The online seat booking system in the 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been called off by the organisers after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made an impromptu announcement of allowing all people with special cards to enter into the theatres.