Bengali Cinema: News
09 May 2025
Cannes Film FestivalCannes 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.
19 Apr 2025
KolkataKolkata: 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.
13 Apr 2025
Sharmila TagoreSharmila 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.
08 Mar 2025
Upcoming MoviesWhat 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.
14 Feb 2025
Box OfficeKolkata: 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.
04 Feb 2025
Dibakar BanerjeeExperience 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.
29 Jan 2025
Amazon Prime VideoMamata 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.
13 Jan 2025
Social MediaEx-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.
02 Jan 2025
CelebrityBengali 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.
19 Nov 2024
KolkataBharat 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.
18 Nov 2024
Pather PanchaliUma 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.
11 Sep 2024
Sexual AssaultSuspended 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
MussoorieVictor 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 BachchanProsenjit 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 DuttActor 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.
19 Jun 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)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 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.
