Bengali Cinema: News

11 Sep 2024

Sexual Assault

Suspended filmmaker Arindam Sil calls assault allegations 'completely accidental'

Prominent Bengali filmmaker Arindam Sil, who was recently suspended by the Directors's Association of Eastern India (DAEI) over sexual misconduct allegations, has spoken out in his defense.

06 Sep 2024

Kolkata

'Could've died': Rituparna Sengupta 'heckled' during Kolkata rape-murder protest

Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta was reportedly harassed during a protest in Kolkata on Tuesday.

31 Aug 2024

#MeToo

'Only women can make laws to protect women': Raima Sen

Actor Raima Sen, known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema, has spoken out about the issue of sexual harassment in the film industry.

20 Aug 2024

Mussoorie

Victor Banerjee on suffering stroke: 'I've come back from dead'

Veteran actor Victor Banerjee, who was recently hospitalized following a "minor" stroke, has now returned to his home in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

17 Jul 2024

Abhishek Bachchan

Prosenjit Chatterjee shares memories of Aishwarya on 'Chokher Bali' set

In a recent interview, actor Prosenjit Chatterjee reminisced about his time working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the sets of Rituparno Ghosh's film, Chokher Bali (2003).

04 Jul 2024

Guru Dutt

Actor Smriti Biswas dies at 100 due to age-related ailments

Legendary actor Smriti Biswas, celebrated for her contributions to Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali cinema, passed away late Wednesday night due to age-related issues.

ED questions Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta in ration scam case

Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday, regarding a multi-crore ration distribution scam.

15 Apr 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

Exclusive: Srijit Mukherji locks Sanai's songs for upcoming project

Srijit Mukherji is one of the most commercially and critically acclaimed directors in Bengali cinema. His recently released romantic comedy Oti Uttam has emerged as a money spinner at the box office and the film's music has been super hit.

23 Mar 2024

Kolkata

Veteran Bengali actor Partha Sarathi Deb (68) dies from illness

Renowned Bengali actor Partha Sarathi Deb, known for portraying iconic roles in Prem Aamar and Kakababu Here Gelen? among others, is no more.

04 Mar 2024

Dev

'Khadaan': Dev exudes rugged persona in BTS photograph

Superstar Dev is one of the most sought-after actors in Bengali cinema and the actor is having a great run at the box office. His 2024 slate looks quite promising with Srijit Mukherji's Tekka and Soojit Dutta (Rino)'s Khadaan.

04 Mar 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

Exclusive: 'Oti Uttam's 'Bondhu Bhabi' marks tribute to Uttam Kumar

National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is gearing up for the upcoming romantic comedy Oti Uttam. The VFX-heavy film marks Uttam Kumar's "return" to celluloid after 42 years.

04 Mar 2024

Shree Venkatesh Films

'Maha Mahurat': SVF announces collaboration with 4 distinct Bengali directors

Shree Venkatesh Films (SVF) is the biggest production house in Eastern India and over the years, they have produced several cinematic gems in Bengali cinema.

28 Feb 2024

Srijit Mukherji

Official! 'Oti Uttam's 'Mon Kharaper Gaan' is out now

It's official! The third single Mon Kharaper Gaan from Srijit Mukherji's upcoming romcom Oti Uttam has been released and is streaming on major platforms.

28 Feb 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

Exclusive: Shreya Ghoshal-Saptak Sanai Das collaborate for 'Tahader Kotha'

Music is an essential part of Indian cinema. Over the years, the world has witnessed several Indian talents but only a few stood out with their range and talent. Shreya Ghoshal has been one such pillar of Indian music for more than two decades.

'Padatik': Mrinal Sen biopic selected by major film festivals

Srijit Mukherji is one of the most adept filmmakers in Bengali cinema and over the years, the director has delivered both critically acclaimed and commercially viable movies.

27 Feb 2024

Durga Puja

'Bohurupi': Shiboprosad-Nandita to direct Abir-Ritabhari in Durga Puja 2024 release

Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy are one of the most successful duos in Bengali cinema. The filmmakers are known for their trademark social dramas and heavy storytelling.

27 Feb 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

Exclusive: Saptak Sanai Das discusses 'Oti Uttam,' Shreya Ghoshal, more

Music director Saptak Sanai Das is one of the most promising talents in Bengali cinema who catapulted to success with the sci-fi romantic musical X=Prem.

26 Feb 2024

Weddings

Anupam Roy-Prashmita Paul to get married in March

Life is all about taking another chance and National Award-winning lyricist Anupam Roy is set to tie the knot in March.

26 Feb 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

Exclusive: 'Oti Uttam's 'Monkharaper Gaan' release date is here

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar is making a comeback on celluloid after nearly four decades with Srijit Mukherji's upcoming romantic comedy Oti Uttam. The movie offers a fresh concept and Bengali cinephiles are already charged up for the film's release on March 22.

21 Feb 2024

Srijit Mukherji

'Oti Uttam': 'Chawl Meye' song is ode to young love

National Film Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji is gearing up for his first release of 2024 titled Oti Uttam.

16 Feb 2024

Dev

Dev's 'Khadaan' starts filming; new posters unveiled

Bengali cinema is looking forward to an exciting 2024 and one of the most buzzed projects is superstar Dev's Khadaan. The movie is highly anticipated as it marks his return to mass actioners after a long time.

09 Feb 2024

Dev

Exclusive: Dev's 'Khadaan' filming starts in February

Superstar Dev is super busy in 2024 with two very distinct projects—Tekka and Khadaan.

28 Jan 2024

Celebrity

Bengali actor Sreela Majumdar (65) dies: Reflecting on her career

Acclaimed Bengali actor Sreela Majumdar, who worked with esteemed directors like Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, and Prakash Jha, died at her Kolkata residence on Saturday. She was 65.

05 Jan 2024

Celebrity

'Aamar Boss': Rakhee Gulzar's comeback project is filming now

Veteran actor Rakhee Gulzar is making a comeback on celluloid with the upcoming Bengali drama Aamar Boss.

02 Jan 2024

NewsBytes Exclusive

NewsBytes Exclusive: Who will star alongside Dev in 'Khadaan'

Bengali cinema witnessed a lucrative 2023 in terms of content and commercially viable movies.

29 Dec 2023

Box Office Collection

Bengali cinema: Mithun's 'Kabuliwala,' Dev's 'Pradhan' show good commercial hold

Bengali cinema is experiencing a resurgence this holiday season as moviegoers flock to theaters to catch Suman Ghosh's Kabuliwala and Atanu Roy Choudhury's Pradhan.

25 Dec 2023

Dev

OFFICIAL! Srijit Mukherji-Dev's upcoming film titled 'Tekka'; release date inside

It's official! The highly anticipated Srijit Mukherji directorial starring superstar Dev has been titled Tekka.

22 Dec 2023

OTT releases

Paresh Rawal-starrer 'Shastry Viruddh Shastry's OTT premiere date out

There are a few cinematic gems that get lost in translation when adapted into a new language.

20 Dec 2023

Telugu Films

23 must-watch Indian films of 2023

The year 2023 has been touted as the comeback year for Indian cinema. Every industry saw a surge in quality content, commercial boosts, and a varied set of films.

13 Dec 2023

Swastika Mukherjee

Happy birthday, Swastika Mukherjee: 5 path-breaking roles in Bengali cinema

With the advent of OTT, the Indian entertainment industry has reimagined several adept actors in a newer dimension. As the lines of content became blurred, Bengali actor Swastika Mukherjee tasted pan-India success.

07 Dec 2023

Box Office Collection

Abir Chatterjee's 'Raktabeej' completes 50 days in theaters

For decades, Bengali cinema has been known for its stellar content-rich films. The industry has been struggling on the commercial front when compared to other Indian industries, but recently they generated a huge business.

07 Dec 2023

Prosenjit Chatterjee

Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta's best collaborations 

Bengali actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta were the inseparable screen couple during the '90s who gave nearly 40 smashing hits at the box-office, mostly commercial at the time.

05 Dec 2023

Srijit Mukherji

NewsBytes Exclusive: Srijit Mukherji-Dev's project is titled 'Tekka'

Ever since superstar Dev announced his collaboration with National Award-winning director Srijit Mukherji, Bengali cinema lovers have been eagerly waiting for details about the film.

27 Nov 2023

Parambrata Chatterjee

Meet Piya Chakraborty, Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee's to-be wife

It's ringing wedding bells for Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee.

27 Nov 2023

Parambrata Chatterjee

Parambrata Chatterjee to tie knot with Piya Chakraborty today: Report

As the wedding season has started, Tinseltown is all decked up for big fat weddings.

25 Nov 2023

Roopa Ganguly

Happy birthday, Roopa Ganguly: Best Bengali films of the actor

Roopa Ganguly, the Bengali actor and politician, is known pan-India for her portrayal of Draupadi in the popular epic late '80s television show Mahabharat.

10 Nov 2023

Srijit Mukherji

'Dawshom Awbotaar's 'Aami Shei Manushta Aar Nei' reprise version out

Durga Puja witnessed the clash of four titans at the Bengali cinema box office. Among these, Srijit Mukherji's Dawshom Awbotaar emerged victorious as it earned over Rs. 6 crore at the national box office.

07 Nov 2023

Happy Birthday

Rituparna Sengupta's birthday: 5 unmissable performances by top Bengali actor 

One of the most acclaimed Bengali actors, Rituparna Sengupta, has given nearly 35 years of her life to acting.

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