Srijit Mukherji's upcoming movie Yeti Obhijaan to release on Sept 22

Jul 21, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Tolywood movie Yeti Obhijaan is scheduled to release on Sept 22.

I am not conditioned by mega serial logic as a film hero: Abir

Jan 12, 2017, at 06:42 pm

Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): Tollywood hot property Abir Chatterjee, whose screen portrayals as the thinking Bengali detective story sleuths or the guy next door IT professional endears him to the discerning Bengali film audience, says he can take regular breaks from his work and need not come up before the audience too frequently like a mega serial actor.

Tollywood: Payel Sarkar now cast in new Kamaleswar film

Dec 26, 2016, at 02:13 am

Kolkata, Dec 25 (IBNS) Intrigued by her role in Kamaleswar Mukhopadhyay's ''Mukhomukhi' where her character is pitted against her inner self, 'Chotuskone' actor Payel Sarkar said the way of capturing the contemporary times and relationships have been different in this non-mainstream film by 'Meghe Dhaka Tara' film maker.

New song from Haripada Bandwala released by makers

Nov 25, 2016, at 08:04 pm

Kolkata, Nov 25 (IBNS): The makers of Bengali movie Haripada Bandwala have released a new song, titled Bojhabo Ki Kore.

I had seen the people in real life I portray on screen: Paran

Nov 04, 2016, at 05:06 pm

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): With his critically acclaimed role of a solitary, single screen owner fighting against the digital onslaught in IFFI award winner Cinemawala (2016) still getting rave reviews, veteran actor Paran Bandyopadhyay said he was confident about essaying any role offered to him with panache if briefed properly.

Suhel Seth debuts in Bengali cinema in gangster film 'Senapati'

Nov 04, 2016, at 04:59 pm

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IBNS): Not having seen any Bengali film excepting the ones by Mrinal Sen and Satyajit Ray, columnist-author-socialite Suhel Seth says his debut Bengali film Senapati has happened by chance.

Paroma Neotia’s debut short-film ‘Aatish’ launched this Diwali

Nov 01, 2016, at 04:48 am

Kolkata,Oct 31 (IBNS): ‘Aatish’, a soul stirring story of finding hope in life, directed by Paroma Neotia, was released online this Diwali.

Tollywood film Amazon Obhijaan will hit cinemas on Durga Puja 2017

Oct 18, 2016, at 04:08 am

Kolkata, oct 17 (IBNS): Production House Shree Venkatesh Films on Monday announced that 'Amazon Obhijaan', the much-awaited sequel of 'Chander Pahar', featuring Dev will hit the screens next Durga Puja in 2017.

Audiences will rush to see both new Bengali releases and theme puja pandals,feels Prosenjt

Oct 10, 2016, at 04:40 pm

Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS) Happy over the audience response to his latest released movie Zulfiqar, where he essayed the title role of a betrayed patriarch on the lines of Julius Caesar, Bengal film icon Prosenjit Chatterjee says he believes audiences flock to see content-rich Bengali films during a festival like Durga Puja as much as they flock to theme-puja pandals.

Want to do non-masala type characters as well : Jeet

Oct 05, 2016, at 07:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS) Discounting any similarity with the 70s' hit Abhimaan starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri, Tollywood megastar Jeet says the upcoming Bengali film has no similarities with the Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic.

I won't mind flaunting a new gen watch as Byomkesh in a future film: Jisshu Sengupta

Sep 12, 2016, at 09:57 pm

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): Actor Jisshu Sengupta, the new 'Byomkesh Bakshi' in Anjan Dutta's two last portrayals of the popular Bengali sleuth's exploits for big screen, feels the iconic character, trapped in periodicity, should also evolve and start flaunting new gadgets.

Trailer of Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor launched in Kolkata

Aug 14, 2016, at 02:33 am

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IBNS): It was a starry evening at the trailer launch of Kiriti O Kalo Bhromor, the very first crime thriller from the celebrated Bengali detective series of the same name.

TV star "Pakhi" says she only represents a normal valued girl in 'Bojhe Na Se Bojhe Na'

Jul 26, 2016, at 02:42 am

Kolkata, July 25 (IBNS) 'Bojhe Na Se Bojhe Na' famed 'Pakhi', a.k.a Madhumita Sarkar, regrets she can't relish 'Phuchka' at Vivekananda Park in Kolkata any more ever since her telly soap character as 'Gharer Meye' (daughter of household) became a runaway hit.

Setting trends never happens in modern fashion: Rituparna Sengupta

Jul 19, 2016, at 08:55 pm

Kolkata, July 19 (IBNS): Tollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta, having wooed audiences from Charulata 2011 to Rajkahini to the current hit movie Praktan, says she likes jazzy women's wear but never believes in setting trends.

Praktan to be released in Germany after runaway success locally

Jun 28, 2016, at 03:14 pm

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS) In another feat of Bengali films reaching out to Indian diaspora in abroad, Shiboprosad Mukhopadhyay-Nandita Roy directorial venture Praktan will now be released in Germany. It is already being screened in theatres across US.

First look, trailer of Prosenjit Chatterjee's upcoming film Khawto launched

Jun 27, 2016, at 02:17 am

Kolkata, June 26 (IBNS): With his last film running successfully in the theaters across the country and compelling every dedicated cine-goer to head back to theatres, Shree VenkateshFilms presented actor Prosenjit Chatterjee in a never seen before bold character of a flamboyant writer in their upcoming next-Khawto.

‘Mahanayak’ clippings unveiled

Jun 20, 2016, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS) In an evening of glitz, Tollywood superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, actress Paoli Dam, actor Tanusree Chakraborty and other leading names of the Bengali film industry shared the podium to unveil the select footage of the much-hyped tele serial Mahanayak to be telecast from June 27.

Rituparna now willing to do more films with Prosenjit

Jun 05, 2016, at 11:05 pm

Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS) Tollywood queen Rituparna Sengupta, now relishing the success of the recently released Praktan, says she is looking forward to another film with Prosenjit Chatterjee, with whom she has teamed up after over a decade, in the biggest hit in Bengali cinema in recent years.

With new directors, films on transgenders toast of the season in Tollywood

Mar 11, 2016, at 05:59 pm

Kolkata, Mar 11 (IBNS) Marking an important phase in Tollywood, two debutante film makers chose to turn the spotlight on transgenders in their films having back to back releases this month.

Orange Corp plans to invest over 100 crores in Tollywood- Bollywood

Oct 27, 2015, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS) Orange Corp, a multinational engaged in business and financial advisory services, is planning a large investment that would provide a platform for talented and aspiring directors like Partha Ganguly, who has directed a Bengali feature before and has also worked as a cinematographer in the Hindi film ‘Dahek’, is venturing into Hindi films as a director.

Turned down by a Bengali director as too big and tall as hero 10 yrs back: Dev

Oct 17, 2015, at 09:05 pm

Kolkata, Oct 17 (IBNS) Superstar Dev, a fitness freak, recalled how he was turned down by a veteran Bengali director 10 years back.

Mid-career Tollywood leading ladies bond with the best

Jul 24, 2015, at 06:45 pm

Kolkata, July 24 (IBNS) Sleek productions, shoots in foreign locales, Southern style mounting and a new breed of actors with toned up physique define contemporary Tollywood. But when three leading ladies of the industry in their mid-career come together on the sets of a film, the chemistry it seems can take on the newbies.