Bengali Cinema: News
15 Apr 2024
NewsBytes ExclusiveExclusive: 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
KolkataVeteran 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 ExclusiveExclusive: '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 MukherjiOfficial! '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 ExclusiveExclusive: 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.
27 Feb 2024
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne'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 ExclusiveExclusive: 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
WeddingsAnupam 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 ExclusiveExclusive: '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
DevDev'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
DevExclusive: 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
CelebrityBengali 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.
12 Jan 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningJohn Lennon, George Carlin: Dead artists resurrected through technology
Can the dead sing, walk, perform, or act?
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 ExclusiveNewsBytes 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 CollectionBengali 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
DevOFFICIAL! 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 releasesParesh 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 Films23 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 MukherjeeHappy 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 CollectionAbir 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 ChatterjeeProsenjit 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 MukherjiNewsBytes 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
WeddingsOfficial! Parambrata Chatterjee and Piya Chakraborty are now married
Finally! It's official.
27 Nov 2023
Parambrata ChatterjeeMeet Piya Chakraborty, Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee's to-be wife
It's ringing wedding bells for Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee.
27 Nov 2023
Parambrata ChatterjeeParambrata 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 GangulyHappy 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
Celebrity'Manush' trailer: Jeet questions your conscience in redemption crime drama
Superstar Jeet is on a roll!
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 BirthdayRituparna 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.
20 Oct 2023
Prosenjit Chatterjee'Dawshom Awbotaar': What makes Prosenjit Chatterjee's Probir an iconic character
"Sir! Ami mudi'r dokan chalai na! (Call me sir! I don't run a grocery store!)."
19 Oct 2023
Prosenjit Chatterjee'Dawshom Awbotaar' review: Nostalgia and punchlines save the undercooked thriller
Bengali cinema's power-packed duo Srijit Mukherji and Prosenjit Chatterjee returned on celluloid with the crime thriller Dawshom Awbotaar on Thursday.
19 Oct 2023
Durga PujaDurga Puja film songs you must have on your playlist
Durga Puja, the biggest and the most celebrated festival for the Bengalis, is about homecoming, cultural revelry, and mostly about celebrating the much-awaited reunion of friends and family as Maa Durga visits her home.
18 Oct 2023
DevBefore Dev's 'Bagha Jatin,' read about real-life revolutionary Jatindranath Mukherjee
Bengali cinema's superstar Dev is gearing up for the release of his upcoming pan-India film Bagha Jatin. The film releases in Bengali on Thursday, whereas releases in Hindi on Friday.
18 Oct 2023
Satyajit RayBengali films that capture the essence of Durga Puja
For Bengalis, Durga Puja is so much more than just a puja. It's about homecoming, pandal hopping, feasting, and above all, celebrating the much-awaited reunion of friends and family as Maa Durga visits her home with her children for 10 days.
17 Oct 2023
Srijit MukherjiBefore 'Dawshom Awbotaar,' dissecting Srijit Mukherji's technique of helming thrillers
Srijit Mukherji and Durga Puja releases are definitely one of the favorite combos for Bengali cinephiles.
13 Oct 2023
Dev'Bagha Jatin,' 'Dawshom Awbotaar' nationwide release dates are out
Bengali cinema is currently roaring with some impeccable films lined up for release. The upcoming Dussehra weekend is lucrative for films across India and now two Bengali films are going to have nationwide release.
10 Oct 2023
BollywoodDev's 'Bagha Jatin' trailer is about top-tier commercial packaging
Pan-India films have become the way in Indian cinema. Several industries have been doing some stellar work and now Bengali cinema is gearing up for their bumper Dussehra release, Bagha Jatin.
06 Oct 2023
Prosenjit ChatterjeeBefore 'Dawshom Awbotaar' arrives, revisit 'Baishe Srabon,' 'Vinci Da'
From YRF Spy Universe to Lokesh Cinematic Universe, Indian film industries are slowly adapting the Hollywood model and fans are intrigued to see these massive collaborations.
02 Oct 2023
Srijit Mukherji'Dawshom Awbotaar': 'Aami Shei Manushta Aar Nei' trends on YouTube
The festive season is a lucrative window for film releases, and the upcoming Durga Puja-Dussehra is nothing less than a goldmine.
26 Sep 2023
Srijit Mukherji'Dawshom Awbotaar' character guide: Srijit Mukherji balances old-new faces expertly
Srijit Mukherji is returning to his home turf, i.e., crime thrillers with Dawshom Awbotaar. From nostalgic dialogues to mythological twists, the movie promises a lot.
20 Sep 2023
Srijit MukherjiDurga Puja 2023: 'Dawshom Awbotaar,' 'Bagha Jatin,' other Bengali releases
Festive seasons are the best timeframe for film industries for lucrative commercial releases. Durga Puja is West Bengal's biggest festival and like every other year, 2023 promises an impressive slate for the ardent fans.
12 Sep 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)TMC's Nusrat Jahan appears before ED in flat-selling scam probe
Nusrat Jahan, Trinamool Congress MP and Bengali movie star has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) due to her involvement in an alleged flat-selling scam linked to 7 Sense Infrastructure Private Ltd.
06 Sep 2023
Prosenjit ChatterjeeSrijit Mukherji's 'Dawshom Awbotaar' promises gritty crime-thriller; first look out
Prabir Roy Chowdhury stans, it's time to assemble!
04 Aug 2023
Movie Review'Fatafati' review: A grounded film on body shaming and fashion
When Satram Ramani's Double XL, addressing body shaming was released last year, it failed to make an impact. But Aritra Mukherjee's Bengali film Fatafati which also talks about fat-shaming, is sensitive and moving, among many other things.
01 Aug 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: 'Fatafati' actor Abir Chatterjee talks about male body shaming
Actor Abir Chatterjee is a popular name in Bengali cinema, best known for playing Detective Byomkesh Bakshi in over half-a-dozen films. In Hindi, he's popular for essaying Captain Pradeep Bhattacharya in Avrodh 2.
28 Jul 2023
Dev'RRR's VFX team working on Dev's 'Bagha Jatin': Report
Bengali cinema is attaining newer heights with each passing day!
28 Jul 2023
DevOfficial! Dev producing Ram Kamal Mukherjee's 'Draupadi' starring Rukmini Maitra
It's official! Dev Entertainment Ventures is collaborating with Pramod Films in an upcoming magnum opus titled Draupadi starring Rukmini Maitra.
28 Jul 2023
NewsBytes Exclusive#NewsBytesExclusive: Dev bankrolls film on Draupadi starring Rukmini Maitra
Dev Entertainment Ventures backed by superstar Dev of Bengali cinema is getting bigger and bigger. The production house is pushing boundaries by mounting big-budget visual spectacles and their current lineup of films is becoming better with time.
27 Jul 2023
DevDev's 'Byomkesh O Durgo Rohosyo' trailer is sleek yet dramatic
Dev is a bonafide superstar of Bengali cinema and over the years, the actor has been pushing the boundaries. In the last few years, the Golondaaj actor has been venturing into unexplored territories too.
27 Jul 2023
Satyajit Ray'Pather Panchali' scenes that make the Satyajit Ray directorial extraordinary
After being the only Indian movie in Sight and Sound's list of 100 greatest films of all time last year, Satyajit Ray's debut feature film, Pather Panchali became the only Indian film to grab a spot in Time Magazine's 100 best movies of the past 10 decades list recently.
27 Jul 2023
Rahul BoseRahul Bose birthday special: Best films you must watch
Rahul Bose, a man of many talents- an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, social activist, and Rugby player, turned 56 today (July 27).
24 Jul 2023
Srijit MukherjiUttam Kumar turns savior in Srijit Mukherji's 'Oti Uttam' prevue
Matinee Idol Uttam Kumar returns after 36 years!
20 Jul 2023
Naseeruddin ShahNaseeruddin Shah's birthday: His top 5 lesser-known non-Bollywood films
Naseeruddin Shah, one of the most notable Indian actors in parallel cinema, turned 73 on Thursday (July 20).
07 Jul 2023
DevDev-Srijit Mukherji put 'feud' behind? Actor-director to collaborate in 2024
Bengali cinema's superstar Dev and blue-eyed director Srijit Mukherji are set to collaborate after seven long years!
07 Jul 2023
KahaaniKharaj Mukhopadhyay's birthday special: His nuanced roles you can't miss
Kharaj Mukhopadhyay, one of the most renowned Bengali actors, turned 60 on Friday (July 7).
29 Jun 2023
OTT releasesChanchal Chowdhury's 'Hawa' OTT release date out
Chanchal Chowdhury starrer Hawa took the world by storm in 2022. The breakthrough Bangladeshi film became a huge hit in the Indian subcontinent with houseful screenings in Kolkata.
23 Jun 2023
CelebrityDev's 'Bagha Jatin' to have pan-India release; new poster out
It is the era of pan-India films and the Bengali cinema industry joined the bandwagon with Jeet's Chengiz. Now superstar Dev announced that his upcoming film Bagha Jatin will have a pan-India release in both Bengali and Hindi.
15 Jun 2023
BollywoodRaima Sen to feature in Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'
Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most talked-about filmmakers in India, especially after the success of the controversial film The Kashmir Files. As the director is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, The Vaccine War, he shared the news of Raima Sen joining the cast of the film.
14 Jun 2023
Swastika MukherjeeSwastika Mukherjee withdraws from 'Shibpur' trailer launch amid harassment incident
The trailer for Arindam Bhattacharya's highly-anticipated political thriller, Shibpur, was released on Tuesday.
14 Jun 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Bonny Sengupta's 'Archier Gallery' release date is out
Bengali cinema is known for its enriching content. At a time when there is a lull in terms of rom-coms in Tollywood, the duo of Abhijit Guha and Sudeshna Roy has come with Archier Gallery.
30 May 2023
BollywoodRituparno Ghosh death anniversary: Directing pan-Indian films with universal storytelling
"Mathura Nagarpati Kahe Tum Gokul Jaao"
21 May 2023
Road AccidentsRenowned Bengali TV actor Suchandra Dasgupta dies in tragic accident
Tragedy struck the Bengali industry as news of the death of actor Suchandra Dasgupta, a popular name in the TV circuit, surfaced on Sunday.
19 May 2023
Prosenjit ChatterjeeProsenjit's 'Devi Chowdhurani' to release in 7 languages; motion-poster revealed
Bengali cinema is on the rise!
19 May 2023
Riddhi SenHappy birthday, Riddhi Sen: Notable roles of National Film Awardee
Hindi-Bengali actor Riddhi Sen, who is celebrating his 25th birthday today, has an exceptional distinction attached to his name: he is the youngest recipient of the National Film Awards for Best Actor.
14 May 2023
Happy BirthdayRemembering filmmaking legend Mrinal Sen on 100th birth anniversary
Filmmaking auteur and screenwriter Mrinal Sen was a towering figure not just in Bengali cinema but also had a consequential impact on Hindi cinema and contributed to its illustrious legacy.
02 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Tough week lies ahead for Jeet's 'Chengiz'
Bengali cinema's superstar Jeet has been riding the wave of success. The actor is perhaps the only one in the current generation to do back-to-back commercial films. His recent release Chengiz was well received by the viewers and received mixed reviews from critics.
01 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Chengiz' collection dips amid big releases
Superstar Jeet is riding the wave of success like no one else. His recent release Chengiz became the first Bengali release to get a simultaneous Hindi release and it is performing decent at the box office.
28 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Jeet's 'Chengiz' holds the ground quite strong
Superstar Jeet of Bengali cinema is breaking ground with his recent release Chengiz. The film became the first Bengali film to release simultaneously in Hindi all over India. The film is raking in a decent amount of money at the box office.
27 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Jeet's 'Chengiz' moves steadily
As most film industries are producing pan-India films now, Bengali filmmakers have attempted the same with Jeet's Chengiz.
