Bengali Cinema

In the glittering world of Bengali cinema, Pallavi Chatterjee stands out as a multifaceted talent—actress, producer, and storyteller. Speaking exclusively about her parallel careers and the triumph of ‘Sholwala’, she …

Picture a 10-year-old girl in 1920s Bengal, thrust into the unforgiving world of cinema to fend for her family. This was Kanan Devi, whose grit transformed her into the undisputed …

Shakti Samanta, the maestro behind iconic films like Howrah Bridge and Amanush, passed away on April 9, 2009. His narratives pulsed with emotion, a hallmark of pre-independence era cinema that …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …