Kolkata | 1 hour ago
Why would I have gone to Mumbai? asks Soumitra Chatterjee
Kolkata, May 12 - The actor and the director, the man and his muse, Soumitra Chatterjee and Satyajit Ray. A symbiotic relationship, which gave expression to one of greatest eras in celluloid creativity, still continues with Chatterjee saying that Ray remains alive in him, even 20 years after his death.Chatterjee, who was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award for lifetime achievement this year, worked ... read more

Kolkata | 19 days ago
Nisha Kothari wants to work with Bengali directors
Kolkata, April 22 - Aiming to return to her roots, Kolkata-born Bollywood actress Nisha Kothari Sunday expressed her desire to work in Bengali films with directors like Rituparno Ghosh.I want to work in Bengali movies. I was born in Kolkata and I know the language. I would love to work with Bengali directors, like Rituparno Ghosh, said Kothari while talking to reporters here.Kothari, who was in th ... read more

Mumbai | 22 days ago
Boldness a state of mind: Bengali actress Paoli Dam
Mumbai, April 20 - She is as bold as one can get. But Paoli Dam, who did a full frontal nudity scene in Bengali movie Chatrak last year, says boldness is all in the head.What is bold for you may not be bold for me. Boldness is a state of mind, Paoli, now the lead actress of Bollywood film Hate Story, said to be topped with dollops of sex and violence, told IANS in an interview.No wonder she picks ... read more

New Delhi | 1 month ago
Delighted to see filmmakers reviving Bengali culture: Rituparna
New Delhi, March 31 - Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta says cinema is evolving with filmmakers focusing more on content and revisiting various culture. She applauds Vidya Balan-starrer Kahaani for giving a boost to the new trend and Bengali flavour.I think cinema is going through a lot of revolution right now with content becoming the king at the box office, rather than stars. Content-oriented f ... read more

Kolkata | 1 month ago
Phalke award is recognition of my 53 years of hard work: Soumitra
Kolkata, March 21 - Iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee said his being named for the Dada Saheb Phalke award - the highest honour in Indian cinema - is a recognition of his hard work in the last 53 years and expressed gratitude to directors like Satyajit Ray, Tapan Sinha and others for honing his acting skills.Chatterjee, 77, said it was an emotional moment for him and he would receive the aw ... read more

Kolkata | 2 months ago
New directors, new ideas power Bengali cinema's resurgence
Kolkata, Feb 19 - A potent mix of sleek production, inspiration from literary works, sex and high quality music are behind a resurgent commercial Bengali cinema, which is again giving tough competition to Bollywood films in West Bengal.Bengali cinema has been going through an excellent phase for the last two-three years. But there is no place for complacency and we need to build up and improve on ... read more

Kolkata | 2 months ago
Pooja Bose ecstatic over her Bengali debut
Kolkata, Feb 16 - Popular television actress and model Pooja Bose Thursday said she was ecstatic about her debut Bengali movie -- the most expensive Bengali feature film made till date.I am very happy to be the part of the team. I have always dreamt of working in a Bengali film which has now has come true, the bong beauty said here.The movie, Macho Mastana, with a budget of Rs.7 crore will see pop ... read more

Kolkata | 3 months ago
Rahul Bose to make English movie on Pakistani novel
Kolkata, Feb 9 - Bollywood actor Rahul Bose Thursday said he is all set to make an English movie which will be a screen adaptation of a Pakistani novel.I will be making an English movie based on a Pakistani novel. So I won't be available for any other movies during that period of August, September and October, said Bose on the sidelines of a programme here.Bose is also excited about his next Benga ... read more

Kolkata | 6 months ago
Film Mart launched at Kolkata fest to lure bigger market
Kolkata, Nov 11 - A Film Mart was inaugurated Friday at the 17th Kolkata Film Festival in an endeavour to create a platform for the Bengali film industry to showcase its movies and promote regional cinema in national and international markets.'Film Mart brings film producer and distributors under one roof. It will help B2B - interaction and it will in turn promote entertainment business. This will ... read more

Kolkata | 6 months ago
SRK, Sharmila to inaugurate 17th Kolkata film fest
Kolkata, Nov 6 - Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan and yesteryear's actress Sharmila Tagore will inaugurate the 17th Kolkata Film Festival - starting Nov 10, the organiser's said.Veteran actress Supriya Devi will be the guest of honour at the inaugural.Bengali movie star Koel Mullick will be the thali girl for the opening, her father and KFF chairperson actor Ranjit Mullick said here. 'The opening ... read more