Aug 27, 2024, at 04:56 am
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
Aug 21, 2024, at 04:03 am
Kolkata/IBNS: National award-winning filmmaker and theater personality Utpalendu Chakrabarty died on Tuesday at his home in Kolkata. He was 78.
Jul 31, 2024, at 04:28 am
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.
Jul 31, 2024, at 01:03 am
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
Feb 22, 2024, at 05:07 pm
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
Dec 06, 2023, at 04:10 am
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
May 20, 2023, at 05:47 am
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
May 14, 2023, at 03:33 am
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
Dec 15, 2022, at 06:02 pm
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.
May 14, 2022, at 05:45 pm
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
Jan 05, 2022, at 03:37 am
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?
Nov 30, 2021, at 09:12 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 03:18 am
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
May 05, 2021, at 05:33 am
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
Jan 09, 2021, at 06:21 pm
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.
The Show Must Go On: Low-key 26th KIFF inaugurated in Kolkata
Jan 08, 2021, at 11:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, a low-key 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was inaugurated virtually at the state headquarters Nabanna on Friday.
26th KIFF to be inaugurated amid Covid-19 in Kolkata today
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:42 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be inaugurated amid Covid-19 pandemic here on Friday.
Shah Rukh Khan to attend 26th KIFF inauguration virtually tomorrow
Jan 07, 2021, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood superstar and West Bengal brand ambassador Shah Rukh Khan will be virtually present at the inauguration of 26th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on Friday.
26th KIFF rescheduled to Jan 2021 over Covid-19 spread
Oct 29, 2020, at 07:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 26th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) has been rescheduled to January, 2021 over the spread of Covid-19.
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".
25th Kolkata International Film Festival(KIFF) inaugurated in a star-studded event
Nov 08, 2019, at 08:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The 25th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival(KIFF) was inaugurated today evening at the Netaji Subhash Indoor Stadium in the presence of national and international cine stars.
Happy birthday my charming brother: Mamata Banerjee wishes Shah Rukh Khan
Nov 02, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished Bollywood super Shah Rukh Khan on his 54th birthday and described him as her ' charming brother'.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee remembers Satyajit Ray on death anniversary
Apr 23, 2019, at 05:21 pm
Kolkata, Apr 23 (IBNS): West Bengal on Tuesday remembered its iconic filmmaker Satyajit Ray on his death anniversary as state CM Mamata Banerjee posted her tribute on Twitter mentioning the Oscar award winner.
24th KIFF to kick start today; Mamata Banerjee welcomes dignitaries
Nov 10, 2018, at 01:41 pm
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): The 24th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) will be inaugurated at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
Nov 04, 2018, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday remembered late filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak on his birth anniversary.
Mamata Banerjee wishes Bipasha Basu on birthday
Jan 07, 2018, at 09:54 pm
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday wished actress Bipaha Basu on her birthday.
Twinkle Khanna remembers dad Rajesh Khanna on birth anniversary
Dec 29, 2017, at 07:43 pm
Kolkata, Dec 29 (IBNS): Actress Twinkle Khanna on Friday remembered his dad and actor Rajesh Khanna on his birth anniversary.
23rd Kolkata International Film Festival inaugurated
Nov 11, 2017, at 02:42 am
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IBNS): With a spectacular opening ceremony that saw the presence of Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival was inaugurated here on Friday.
Actress Sumita Sanyal passes away
Jul 09, 2017, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS): Bengali actress Sumita Sanyal, who was known for her performance in several Hindi and Bengali films in the 60s and 70s, has passed away.
Mamata Banerjee wishes Abhishek Bachchan
Feb 06, 2017, at 12:18 am
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): West Bengal Cheif Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday wished actgor Abhishek Bachchan on his birthday.