Bengali Cinema: News
Did Prosenjit Chatterjee 'insult' Bengali language? Decoding controversy
Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee recently found himself in a controversy after his comments at the trailer launch of Bollywood film Maalik.
Sourav Ganguly biopic: Mimi Chakraborty might play cricketer's wife, Dona
Rajkummar Rao has been confirmed to play former Indian men's cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in his upcoming biopic, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
'Ballerina' to 'Materialists': Top movies hitting theaters this week
This week, the big screen is set to be graced by a diverse range of films. From the action-packed Ballerina (From the World of John Wick) to the film about overcoming challenges in a village setting, Bou Buttu Bhuta, there's something for everyone.
Cannes 2025 to screen Satyajit Ray's classic 'Aranyer Din Ratri'
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival announced that Satyajit Ray's iconic 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri will be screened in the Classics section.
Kolkata: Srijit Mukherji hospitalized due to breathing issues, chest pain
National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji (47) was hospitalized in Kolkata on Saturday after he complained of breathing distress and mild chest pain, reported The Telegraph.
Sharmila Tagore hints 'Puratawn' might be her last Bengali film
In an interview, legendary actor Sharmila Tagore (80) mentioned that her recent film, Puratawn, could be her last project in Bengali cinema.
What to expect from Moushumi Chatterjee's comeback film 'Aari'
The legendary Hindi-Bengali actor Moushumi Chatterjee is making a comeback to Bengali cinema after 12 years.
Kolkata: Screening of Ritwik Ghatak films canceled over 'political content'
A state-run school in Kolkata recently called off the scheduled screening of two films of legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, Amar Lenin and Komal Gandhar.
Experience Satyajit Ray's 'Nayak' in theaters on this date
The restored version of Satyajit Ray's classic film Nayak, starring Uttam Kumar, will be re-released on February 21.
Mamata Shankar honored with Padma Shri: Revisiting her recent roles
Renowned for her work with cinematic legends Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen, Mamata Shankar—a world-famous dancer and choreographer—was recently honored with the Padma Shri.
Ex-Fossils bassist Chandramouli Biswas (48) found dead; suicide note recovered
Chandramouli Biswas, the former bassist of the popular Bengali band Fossils, was found dead at his rented house on Indian Mirror Street in Kolkata on Sunday.
Bengali filmmaker Arun Roy (56) dies due to lung infection
Acclaimed Bengali director Arun Roy, known for his films Bagha Jatin (2023) and Hiralal (2018), has passed away at the age of 56.
Bharat Dev Varma, husband of actor Moon Moon Sen, dies
Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of actor Moon Moon Sen and father to actors Raima and Riya Sen, died on Tuesday morning. He was 83.
Uma Dasgupta, who played Durga in 'Pather Panchali,' dies
Uma Dasgupta, who immortalized the role of Durga in Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali (1955), has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Exclusive: Dev's 'Khadaan' filming starts in February
Superstar Dev is super busy in 2024 with two very distinct projects—Tekka and Khadaan.
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.
John Lennon, George Carlin: Dead artists resurrected through technology
Can the dead sing, walk, perform, or act?
'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.
NewsBytes Exclusive: Who will star alongside Dev in 'Khadaan'
Bengali cinema witnessed a lucrative 2023 in terms of content and commercially viable movies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Official! Parambrata Chatterjee and Piya Chakraborty are now married
Finally! It's official.
Meet Piya Chakraborty, Bengali actor Parambrata Chatterjee's to-be wife
It's ringing wedding bells for Bengali actor 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.
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.
'Manush' trailer: Jeet questions your conscience in redemption crime drama
Superstar Jeet is on a roll!
'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.
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.