In a surprising yet anticipated crossover from reels to real politics, veteran Bengali actress Koel Mallick submitted her Rajya Sabha nomination on behalf of the ruling Trinamool Congress in Kolkata. …
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Remember the face that stole hearts in ‘Tum Bin’? Priyanshu Chatterjee’s meteoric rise in 2001 seemed poised for superstardom. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film shattered box-office records, propelled by …
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Celebrating her 37th birthday on February 11, Mimi Chakraborty reflects a story of defiance and determination. The multi-talented actress-singer-politician from Bengal started her career in secrecy, battling family opposition that …
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The announcement of the 2026 Padma Awards has spotlighted West Bengal’s cinematic gem, Prosenjit Chatterjee, who will receive the Padma Shri for his exemplary contributions to art. Unveiled just before …
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Birthday Special: Paoli Dam, One of Bengali Cinema’s Biggest Faces, Celebrates Another Year
Bengali actress Paoli Dam celebrates her 44th birthday today. Dam has not only made a mark in Bengali cinema but has also been a part of several Bollywood projects. She …
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Hindi Diwas 2025: Is Bollywood Really Just Hindi Cinema? The Contributions of Other Languages
Every year on September 14th, Hindi Diwas is celebrated. But when it comes to Hindi cinema, what comes to your mind first? Perhaps most people call it Bollywood instead of …
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Sharmila Tagore discussed her experiences working with Uttam Kumar, including their collaboration on Satyajit Ray’s ‘Nayak.’ She mentioned other notable films with Kumar, such as ‘Sesh Anka’ and the bilinguals …
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Arjunn Dutt’s Bengali marital drama explores the complex aftermath of a husband’s infidelity on his wedding anniversary. The film’s premise, that a man’s transgression on such a significant date should …
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Saswata Chatterjee Distances Himself from Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Bengal Files’ Amidst Controversy
Following the release of the trailer for Vivek Agnihotri’s film ‘The Bengal Files,’ which focuses on the communal violence in Bengal in 1946, actor Saswata Chatterjee, who plays a key …
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The film adaptation of Manik Bandopadhyay’s novel, ‘Putulnacher Itikatha,’ directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, offers a rich and nuanced portrayal of Bengal’s literary heritage. Released on August 1st, the film delves …