Bengali Cinema: News
26 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Jeet's 'Chengiz' is quite steady
Bengali cinema as an industry has been struggling commercially for some years. Superstar Jeet is the only "commercial hero" from the industry and his recent release Chengiz is an attempt to tap the pan-India market.
25 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Chengiz' is holding the fort quite strong
Superstar Jeet has been ruling Bengali cinema for more than two decades. His recent release Chengiz has also been released simultaneously in Hindi all across India. The commercially viable star's film received mixed reviews from critics and is holding the fort at the box office.
24 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Jeet's 'Chengiz' grows by folds on opening weekend
Superstar Jeet of Bengali cinema created history with Chengiz as it became the first Bengali film to simultaneously release in Hindi. The gangster drama is raking in huge amounts. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics but is working like magic at the pan India box office.
21 Apr 2023
Bollywood'Chengiz' review: Predictable gangster drama fails to create impact
Bengali cinema's superstar Jeet's action drama Chengiz was released on Friday.
21 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office: Jeet's 'Chengiz' shows positive trend on Day 1
Superstar Jeet is a huge name in Bengali cinema. In a time when the industry is struggling in terms of the economy, Jeet is the only actor who is making full-blown commercial films.
12 Apr 2023
Prosenjit ChatterjeeLoved 'Jubilee'? 5 Prosenjit Chatterjee films you cannot miss
Prosenjit Chatterjee is a megastar of Bengali cinema and has been relevant for more than four decades. The actor has acted in more than 340 films and is often hailed as the "one-man industry" of Bengali films.
10 Apr 2023
Telugu FilmsIs 'Ravanasura' a remake of 'Vinci Da'? Srijit Mukherji reacts
Srijit Mukherji is one of the most successful filmmakers of Bengali cinema. The National Award-winning director has some stellar work to his name. Recently, he took to social media and said that Telugu star Ravi Teja's latest film Ravanasura is a remake of Mukherji's 2019 directorial Vinci Da.
03 Apr 2023
Movie TrailerJeet's 'Chengiz' Hindi trailer released; actioner set for Eid release
Indian cinema is all about pan-India films. Most big-budget entertainers are being dubbed in multiple languages and released simultaneously to cater to larger belts.
23 Mar 2023
BollywoodJeet's 'Chengiz' Hindi teaser released; details inside
Superstar Jeet is gearing up for his Eid release titled Chengiz. The superstar of Bengali cinema is unabashedly and unapologetically delivering commercial mass cinema. In times when the industry did not deliver economically, Jeet has delivered some stellar content.
21 Mar 2023
BollywoodJeet's 'Chengiz' to release on Eid: Details inside
Superstar Jeet is undoubtedly the only actor in Bengali cinema who is unabashedly and unapologetically delivering commercial mass cinema. The times when the industry is not delivering economically, Jeet has delivered some stellar content.
01 Mar 2023
OTT releasesSubhashree Ganguly shuts down trolls for criticizing PDA Instagram upload
Actor Subhashree Ganguly, a prominent name in the Bengali industry, has been balancing work-life like a pro.
06 Feb 2023
Lata MangeshkarRemembering Lata Mangeshkar with her evergreen Bengali songs
The Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar is regarded as one of the most influential singers of all time. Her career spanned over eight decades and she was known for her melodic voice and inspired generations with her singing.
23 Jan 2023
Subhas Chandra BoseDecoding Srijit Mukherji's 'Gumnaami' on Netaji's 126th birth anniversary
Indian freedom saga has been long and we have seen various personalities with different shades. Even though Gandhi ji is referred to as the "Father of the Nation," there was one who made the first step in freeing the nation (Moirang, 1944). It's none other than Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
06 Jan 2023
Mithun ChakrabortyReasons why Mithun Chakraborty's 'Projapati' became a blockbuster hit
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty's recently released film Projapati has been shattering records at the box office. Starring him in the lead role, along with actors Dev and Mamata Shankar, Projapati was released in the theaters on December 23, 2022.
30 Dec 2022
Srijit MukherjiChanchal Chowdhury to headline Srijit Mukherji's biopic on Mrinal Sen
On maverick director Mrinal Sen's fourth death anniversary on Friday (December 30), filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has announced a biopic on the life of the director par excellence.
20 Nov 2022
CancerBengali actor Aindrila Sharma passes away at 24
Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma passed away at a Howrah hospital on Sunday. She was 24.
17 Nov 2022
TV NewsActor Aindrila Sharma continues to remain critical; still on ventilator
Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma's health has not witnessed any improvement in the past few hours.
31 Oct 2022
CelebrityPost prolonged illness, actor Sonali Chakraborty passes away at 59
Bengali actor Sonali Chakraborty (59), known for her work in films such as Dadar Kirti and Bandhan, has passed away.
19 Oct 2022
Kangana RanautWho was Noti Binodini, theater legend Kangana will play next?
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has finalized her next project.
21 Jun 2022
OdishaOdia actor Rashmirekha Ojha found dead; family suspects foul play
Odia television actor Rashmirekha Ojha was found dead in her Bhubaneswar apartment last week (June 18).
30 May 2022
KolkataAspiring model found dead in Kolkata, fourth incident within fortnight
Saraswati Das, an 18-year-old make-up artist and aspiring model, was reportedly found dead at her home at Bediadanga, in Kasba, Kolkata on Sunday.
27 May 2022
KolkataShocking! Now, Bidisha De Majumder's friend Manjusha Neogi found dead
The Kolkata acting-modeling circuit is in utter shock.
26 May 2022
EntertainmentBengali model-actor Bidisha De Majumder found dead, suicide note found
Bengali actor-model Bidisha De Majumder was found dead at her apartment in the Dumdum area of Kolkata.
16 May 2022
SuicideBengali actor Pallavi Dey death: Post-mortem report hints at suicide
On Sunday, Bengali television actor Pallavi Dey was found dead at her Kolkata apartment.
02 May 2022
Satyajit RayOn Satyajit Ray's birth-anniversary, know how he discovered Sharmila Tagore
Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray is known for his multi-faceted talent and his evergreen creations.
25 Sep 2021
Durga PujaFive Bengali films to release during Durga Puja festivities
Five Bengali films are slated to hit the big screen this Durga Puja, as the producers are optimistic about a good response following the rise in footfall at cinema halls showing Bengali films with fresh content.
16 Aug 2021
KolkataAwards, exhibition to mark director Chidananda Dasgupta's birth centenary
A trust named after renowned film critic and director Chidananda Dasgupta is set to celebrate his birth centenary year in November with screenings, memorial lectures, and exhibitions of his works.
02 Jul 2021
DiwaliBengali film producers announce release dates of seven movies
With the gradual easing of curbs on shootings and improvement in the COVID-19 situation, big-time Bengali film producers have announced release dates of seven films, three of them during the Durga Puja festival and one during Christmas.
16 Jun 2021
BollywoodMithun Chakraborty turns 71! Listing some of his wealthiest possessions
The original Disco Dancer, Mithun Chakraborty, is one of the biggest stars in India.
10 Jun 2021
EntertainmentNational award-winning director Buddhadeb Dasgupta dies at 77
Eminent film director Buddhadeb Dasgupta died at his residence here early on Thursday due to old-age-related ailments, family members said. He was 77.
30 May 2021
TollywoodRituparno Ghosh's death anniversary: Remembering the rock for queer community
We lost maverick director Rituparno Ghosh on this day in 2013.
22 May 2021
Soumitra ChatterjeeSoumitra Chatterjee's biopic 'Abhijaan' to be screened at LIFF 2021
Even as the release of Soumitra Chatterjee's biopic Abhijaan has been delayed due to the COVID-19 surge in India, the film has been selected for screening at the London Indian Film Festival (LIFF) 2021 edition, Director Parambrata Chatterjee said.
28 Apr 2021
IndiaSaswata Chatterjee got goosebumps playing the legendary Uttam Kumar
Popular Bengali actor Saswata Chatterjee got goosebumps while enacting a scene in an upcoming film where he portrays matinee idol Uttam Kumar holding a trophy at a prestigious film awards ceremony.
18 Mar 2019
Cardiac ArrestKolkata: 'Basanta Bilap' actor Chinmoy Roy dies at 79
79-year-old veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy has died, family sources said today.
23 Feb 2019
BollywoodWill definitely make a Bengali film one day: Shoojit Sircar
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who has directed several excellent movies like Piku, October, and Vicky Donor, said he is still learning to emulate the works of great Bengali directors and will definitely make a Bengali film one day.
01 Oct 2018
KajolMy age group is little tricky, says actor Riddhi Sen
Riddhi Sen, the youngest actor to win National Award, says he is lucky to have been offered different projects as he believes it is tough for artistes his age to find interesting roles.
18 Sep 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Durga Puja music video featuring Sourav Ganguly coming up soon
A Bengali music video on Durga Puja featuring cricket icon Sourav Ganguly along with popular film actresses will be launched soon.
08 Jul 2018
CelebrityKolkata: TV actor arrested for threatening female co-star
TV actor Sanjay Mukherjee, popular in Kolkata industry as Joy Mukherjee, has been arrested by police from Tollygunge police station area yesterday after actress Sayantika Banerjee lodged a complaint alleging that she was threatened by the actor and her car was stopped in the middle of the road.
17 Jun 2018
KolkataSuccess of contemporary films inspiring Tollywood to experiment with unexplored-subjects
The success of contemporary Bengali films in the recent times has inspired directors and actors of Tollywood industry to toy with diverse genres and unexplored subjects.
20 Sep 2017
West BengalBengali actress Kanchana Moitra molested, bullied on road
Bengali actress Kanchana Moitra has alleged she was molested and bullied by a group of men when she was returning home from a shoot yesterday night in Kolkata.
