I am doing Lucy Liu’s project: Tannishtha Chatterjee

Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who has earned international acclaim with films like “Brick Lane” and German film “Shadows of Time”, has confirmed that she has been signed on to essay the lead role in a project to be directed by American actress Lucy Liu.
“I can now confirm that I am playing the lead role in Lucy [...]

Rituparno Ghosh’s ‘Abohomaan’ to be released Jan 22

Maverick filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh’s new Bengali celluloid venture “Abohomaan”, portraying the complexity of a relationship between a director and an actress which takes a toll on their family lives, is all set to hit cineplexes Jan 22.
“The film is about the complexity of a relationship between a filmmaker and an actress. I hope the audience [...]

Rahul Bose to carry the Marathon torch and run for Mumbai Marathon 2010

Rahul Bose also known as “the thinker’s actor’ is all set to carry the Marathon Torch for the Mumbai Marathon Relay on January 17.
The Honorable Mayor of Mumbai Smt. Shraddha Jadhav along with John Abraham will kick– off the Marathon Flame Run from the International Airport.
The Marathon Flame torch relay starting from Wilson College will [...]

Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Paa’ tax-free in West Bengal

After Gujarat, Amitabh Bachchan starrer “Paa” has now been declared tax-free in West Bengal.
The tax exemption will help reduce ticket prices and will further help the movie business in its long run, said a statement.
Produced by AB Corp and distributed by Reliance BIG Pictures, “Paa” is an emotional story of a father-son relationship that had [...]

I’m eager to know people’s response to ‘Abohomaan’: Rituparno Ghosh

After travelling to various international film festivals, Rituparno Ghosh’s “Abohomaan”, which explores the nuances of relationships, is set for commercial release Jan 22. The director says he is eager to know the audience response.
Produced by Reliance BIG Pictures, the film starring Mamata Shankar, Deepankar De, Jishu Sengupta and Ananya Chatterjee has been to various international [...]

A man for all seasons

A man for all seasons

GOUTAM GHOSE TELLS T2 WHY HE’S MAKING A FILM ON LALAN FAKIR WITH PROSENJIT IN THE TITLE ROLE

Goutam Ghose steers the camera at Chilapata; Paoli gets ready for a bathing scene.
Pictures by Aranya Sen

Goutam Ghose has been shooting for Moner Manush from dawn to dusk deep inside the thick Chilapata forests [...]

‘I want to work in Bengali films’

Your take on Tum Mile…
Tum Mile is a special film. Everybody’s put in their best efforts to make it successful. It’s the most beautiful film of my career till date. It’s about the struggles we face, with special emphasis on a live-in relationship set against the backdrop of the Mumbai floods. It’s a sensitive love [...]

Review-Shesh Sanghat (2009) Bengali Movie

Shesh Sanghat (2009) Bengali Movie Review-Ratings-Casts-Preview-Stills

Shesh Sanghat is a 2009 Bengali Movie directed by Ashoke Viswanathan starring Jayaprada, Jackie Shroff, Chiranjit, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Ashish Vidyarthy, Abhishek Chatterjee, Chandreyee Ghosh and more
Shesh Sanghat marks the entry of Jayaprada into Bangla cinema after some years. She looks beautiful in the lead. The film, shot with Dolby sound [...]

Being Byomkesh Bakshi

Clad in dhuti panjabi, looking at the world through horn rimmed spectacles, Abir blends conveniently into the world of the 60s. It’s sleuth season in Tollywood, and he’s all set to play Byomkesh Bakshi in Anjan Dutta’s Adim Ripu, a film based on a story bearing the same name by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. ILK finds out [...]

SRK looks awesome: Rituparna

She may have supported KKR at Eden Gardens, but it isn’t the team that’s bowled Rituparna Sengupta over. It’s the owner Shah Rukh Khan, who’ll be seen with the Bong beauty in a TV commercial. The actor speaks about King Khan, being self-made, her dreams, and more…

How was it working with SRK?
It was a [...]

Bengali films dominate Indian Panorama ‘09

Kolkata, 20 Oct: Bengali films will dominate the Indian Panorama section of this year’s International Film Festival of India. Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s Janala, Rituporno Ghosh’s Sob Choritro Kalponik, Aniruddha Roychowdhury’s Antaheen, Atanu Ghosh’s Angshumaner Chhobi, Suman Ghosh’s Dwando and Dulal Dey’s Aynate are the six films from Bengal to be featured in the Panorama. However, notable [...]

Rahul-Priyanka celebrate Diwali in Dadagiri

Rahul-Priyanka celebrate Diwali in Dadagiri with Saurav Ganguly
Priyanka Sarkar and Rahul came to the Diwali episode of DADAGIRI Unlimited on October 14th. Saurav Ganguly has now completed more than 40 episodes of DADAGIRI and the ZEE Bangla show is getting more popular everyday.

Ashok Viswanathan and Madhumanti won the episode with a score of 51. Rahul [...]

Jeena (2009) Bengali Movie Review

Script and direction: Sanghamitra Choudhury
Production Banner: D.R. Entertainments
Music: Shamik
Ratings: 1/5
Playback: Srikanta Acharya, Jojo, Rupankar, Rathijit, Anwesha, Anasua and Premlata
Cast: Swarnakamal Dutta, Soham Chakraborty, Arpita Mukherjee, Indrani Haldar, Abhishek Chatterjee and Amrapali.
Every released film, given the painstaking inputs of creativity, hard work, patience and research put in by the director and his team, deserves a review [...]

Bengali Actress Sayantani Ghosh in Kolkata

The Naagin of Zee TV Sayantani Ghosh has been out of sight since the show went off air. Well the actress was busy doing regional films down in West Bengal. But now she is all set to comeback in a family drama soon.
When we called Sayantani to ask about her new show, the actress replied, [...]

Bollywood hasn’t recognised my talent: Rituparna

Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta rues she hasn’t got enough opportunities in Bollywood to showcase her talent despite being around for four years. But the National Award winner is excited about sharing screen space with none other than Shah Rukh Khan – in an ad film.
“Yes, Bollywood couldn’t recognise my talent to the extent expected,” Rituparna, [...]

Sayantani Ghosh in a new avatar

The Naagin of Zee TV has been out of sight since the show went off air. Well the actress was busy doing regional films down in West Bengal. But now she is all set to comeback in a family drama soon.
When we called Sayantani to ask about her new show, the actress replied, “Currently I [...]

Jane Fonda penning relationship advice book

London, Veteran Hollywood actress Jane Fonda is writing a relationship advice book.
The 71-year-old star has been dating 67-year-old music producer Richard Perry since June 2009 after three failed marriages, and is pulling on her vast experience of relationships to dish out tips to people in her new book, reports contactmusic.com.
“I just finished a new [...]

Kolkata firm to buy stake in Pyramid Saimira Productions

Chennai, Oct 6 (IANS) Kolkata-based Regent Finance Corp, part of the diversified RDB group, will acquire 40 percent stake in the cash-starved film and television serial production arm of Pyramid Saimira Productions International (PSPI) for Rs.40 crore.
“We have put in Rs.20 crore initially. The valuation process of the company is being done by Pricewaterhouse. Our [...]

Review- Mama Bhagne (2009)

Mama Bhagne (2009) -Review
Mama Bhagne is a 2009 Bengali Movie directed by Anup Sengupta starring Prosenjit, Ranjit Mullick and Ananya Chatterjee in lead roles. Mama Bhagne is a Bengali commercial comedy film that needs the Puja time to be successful in the box office. Read complete review.
Director: Anup Sengupta
Producer: Ishika Films Pvt. Ltd.
Music: Subhayu
Main Cast: [...]

Shah Rukh Khan and Rituparna Sengupta to tie the knot

Fikar not, this knot is not going to be tied in real life. Bollywood’s King Shah Rukh Khan and Tollywood Queen would be playing husband and wife in an ad film for Emami’s Chyawanprash, for which they are going to be shooting in Mumbai’s Film City. SRK plays a commoner in the ad and Rituparna [...]

Kolkata Fashion week Wendell Rodricks show pics

Kolkata Fashion week – II saw Wendell Rodricks bringing out his awesome collection of goodies. Here are the exclusive pics for the ones who scorched the ramp. Also the added bonus is to find Sehwag in a different mood. Enjoy. And DO NOT forget to give us your feedbacks. For more, You can see the [...]

Minnisha hasn’t got her due in Bollywood: Shyam Benegal (Interview)

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Shyam Bengal describes Minnisha Lamba as an “exceptionally good” actress but rues that she hasn’t got her “due” in Bollywood. He feels his movie “Well Done Abba” will no doubt fetch her the much-deserved appreciation.
“Minnisha will be seen in something very different from what she has done till [...]

Dragoness-in-law-Shasuri Zindabad

It’s a different take on the Indian family drama. Yes, there’s a saas, a veritable fire-belching she-dragon, but the ones singed aren’t meek bahus. In Shashuri Zindabad, Sudeshna Roy inverts the K-serial formula, putting two sons-in-law at the receiving end of ill-treatment. Don’t reach for your tissues yet, for this serial promises to be a [...]