BENGALI FILM INDUSTRY
Prabhas's ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ all set to shatter records: High demand for tickets cause booking platforms to crash
It appears that 'Kalki 2898 AD' is poised to make box-office history. Reports indicate that tickets for the upcoming sci-fi fantasy featuring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan are selling rapidly.
Ramoji Rao dies at 87: Shooting paused in Andhra to pay respect to mogul; a look at how he built Rs 37,000 cr empire
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was a highly esteemed business magnate in the entertainment and media industry. As the head of the Ramoji Group, he oversaw the world's largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City, where numerous Telugu classics, including 'Baahubali' and 'RRR,' were filmed. Several superstars such as Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun and Mahesh Babu paid tributes to the veteran producer.
Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away
Ramoji Rao News: Rao was the head of the Ramoji Group, which includes the globally renowned Ramoji Film City, the largest film production facility in the world. His media empire also encompasses the Eenadu newspaper, the ETV Network of television channels, and the film production company Usha Kiran Movies.
Showbiz personalities galore in Bengal electoral fray
The trend of major political parties in West Bengal backing film personalities continues in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, with stars of yesteryears and contemporary icons vying for seats. The ruling Trinamool Congress leads with six filmstars in the fray, including Shatrughan Sinha and Dev. The BJP and CPI(M) have also fielded film personalities. While TMC's strategy aims to consolidate its support base, the opposition hopes to dent it. The role of these stars-turned-politicians and their impact on the election remains to be seen.
Why did Madhuri Dixit cry and refuse to film molestation scene with Ranjeet in 'Prem Pratigya'? Explosive details revealed
During the filming of 'Prem Pratigya' in 1989, veteran actor Ranjeet revealed that Madhuri Dixit, portraying a character whose father was depicted as poor and pulling a handcart, expressed discomfort and refused to perform a molestation scene. Ranjeet shared insights into the incident, highlighting Madhuri's emotional turmoil and strong stance against uncomfortable scenes.
‘Anupamaa’ star Rupali Ganguly says she was ‘looked down upon’ for being a small-screen actress
Ganguly also thanked her father Anil, who, despite being a veteran filmmaker, never spoiled her by giving her contacts
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Red-hot OTT market likely to enter consolidation phase
Despite incurring losses, deep-pocketed OTT platforms are continuing operations due to regular fund injections from their parent companies, while smaller rivals are at risk of going out of business due to high capital requirements for content, marketing, and user acquisition, industry experts said.
Anupam Roy to marry for 3rd time! ‘Piku’ composer to tie the knot with singer Prashmita Paul in March
Roy was earlier married to Piya Chakraborty. The duo called it quits in 2021. Chakraborty moved on with 'Bulbbul' actor Parambrata Chatterjee.
Yesteryear actress Anjana Bhowmik passes away at 79
She was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory problems on February 16. She had been bedridden due to geriatric problems in recent months.
Mimi Chakraborty resigns from Trinamool Congress, returns to acting full-time, says she was ‘mentally tortured’ by party members
The star, who was a member of the Trinamool Congress Party, handed over her resignation letter to TMC chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, saying that politics was not her cup of tea.
Mithun Chakraborty health update: Actor hospitalised after chest pain, son Mahaakshay says ‘Disco Dancer’ is better after treatment
The actor was admitted to the Emergency Ward of Apollo Hospital in Saltlake on Saturday after he complained of chest pains. According to his elder son Mahaakshay aka Mimo, he is doing better.
Once a favourite of auteurs Mrinal Sen & Shyam Benegal, veteran actor Sadhu Meher passes away at 84
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik mourned Meher's demise and said that he has left a mark with his flawless performances in both Hindi and Odia films.
Mrinal Sen’s muse, actress Sreela Majumdar succumbs to cancer at 65
Majumdar made her cinematic debut in 1980, through Mrinal Sen's drama film 'Parasuram'. The movie was critically acclaimed, winning a Silver Prize at the 11th Moscow International Film Festival.
Javed Akhtar takes a dig at new generation of Bollywood stars, says their grasp on Hindi language is pitiful
The 79-year-old poet was speaking at a session titled 'Hindi & Urdu: Siamese Twins', held on Thursday evening at the India International Centre here.
Don’t just moon over your past, Bengal, eyes forward
Bengal, once the vanguard of intellectual and cultural renaissance in India, saw its prominence wane. This decline is a multifaceted phenomenon, transcending simple political explanations and delving into deeper socio-economic and cultural shifts.
Tollywood star Prosenjit is hopeful that Bengali industry will be revived by four upcoming Durga Puja releases
Chatterjee said that the practice of watching movies in theatres during Durga Puja has come back with a bang after COVID years.
Kerala State Film Awards: Mammootty bags 'Best Actor Award', Vincy Aloshious declared best actress
State Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cheriyan said as many as 154 films were considered by the jury headed by eminent Bengali filmmaker-actor Gautam Ghosh.
Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat bag top honours at New York Indian Film Festival
The NYIFF celebrates Indian cinema, which is popular among the South Asian diaspora as well as the global audience.
Arijit Singh Birthday: Revisiting soulful singer's journey in music industry
Arijit Singh has sung more than 400 songs in multiple Indian languages. Happy Birthday, Arijit Singh - the soulful singer!
Poila Boisakh 2023: Prosenjit Chatterjee talks about new year celebrations in Bengali cinema industry
Poila Boisakh marks the beginning of the Bengali New Year and is celebrated with a lot of excitement in the Bengali community.
Bengali star Swastika Mukherjee lodges FIR against producer for threat & blackmail
Mukherjee was last seen in the Netflix movie 'Qala'.
Veteran Kannada actor-comedian Mandeep Roy passes away at 74
The actor suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday morning.
National Award-winning Bengali director Pinaki Chaudhuri passes away at 82
He got two National Awards for 'Shanghaath' in 1996 and 'Ballygunge Court' in 2007.
‘Bodhon, Sandhi Puja & Dhunuchi Nach’ are some Durga Puja rituals Bengalis adhere to a tee (to this day)
When it comes to Durga Puja rituals, the default Bengali mentality is, was and will always be- ' the more, the merrier!'
Hate it when I am labelled as 'Bengali actress' outside state, says Swastika Mukherjee
Mukherjee contended that she hated it when anyone from the industry outside of Bengal referred to her as a 'Bengali actress'.
Bidisha De Majumdar found dead in Kolkata flat; in May 15 FB post actress had lamented colleague Pallavi Dey’s demise
Sources close to the actress say that she was going through depression.
Bengali TV actor Abhishek Chatterjee succumbs to cardiac arrest at 58
A day before his demise, he had complained of uneasiness in the stomach.
Film-maker Leena Gangopadhyay says she doesn't like to be tagged as 'woman director'
She said that the audience wants is a relatable story that can be penned by a man or a woman.
Legendary Bengali singer Sandhya Mukherjee passes away at 90
The singer was admitted to hospital two weeks ago after she complained of breathlessness. She tested positive for Covid-19 in the hospital. She was put on vasopressor support earlier in the day as her blood pressure dropped.
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