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Arun Chakraborty, creator of ‘Lal Paharir Deshe Ja,’ no more
The celebrated creator of the iconic song “Lal Pahari Deshe Ja”, Arun Chakraborty, has passed away. He breathed his last at 12:10am today at his residence on Farm Side Road in Chinsurah, Hooghly district, West Bengal. The eminent artiste was 80 years old. The news of his passing was confirmed to Prothom Alo by family friend Saptarshi Ray Bardhan.
‘Pather Panchali’ actress Uma Dasgupta passes away
Uma Dasgupta, the actress who portrayed Durga in Satyajit Ray’s “Pather Panchali” has passed away at the age of 84 after a prolonged illness.
‘Meye Ra Raat Dokhol Koro’: Shayan lends voice to Kolkata protests
Musician Farzana Wahid Shayan who has consistently stood at the forefront of movements against injustice is back with new music bound to leave a lasting impact. Each of Shayan's songs speaks volumes with profound reflections and a strong voice of dissent. While some label her music as "protest songs”, others see them as "life-centric anthems."
Arko Mukherjee pays homage to Shafin Ahmed
Miles, a renowned Bangladeshi band, struck a chord with the youth of Kolkata, especially during the 1990s. Shafin Ahmed, a former leading light in the band, became an icon for aspiring musicians in the band music scene. The recent passing of Shafin Ahmed has left a void in the hearts of many in Bengal, especially in Kolkata, as they mourn the loss of the star.
Prosenjit-Anirban to reunite on big screen
Following their collaboration in “Dawshom Awbotaar”, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Anirban Bhattacharya are now set to reunite on the big screen. A Shubh Muhurat ceremony took place at the SVF production office on Wednesday, attended by the entire cast of the upcoming film.
Bongo to feature Sreelekha-Darshana’s ‘Kolkata Diaries’
Bangladesh-based director Rashed Raha announced his web-film "Kolkata Diaries" last year, featuring West Bengal stars Sreelekha Mitra and Darshana Banik, alongside the up-and-coming Bangladeshi actor Shifat Amin Shuvo. The film, shot in Kolkata's Newtown, Rajarhat area, is now set to release on July 18 on an OTT platform.
Usha Uthup's husband Jani Chacko Uthup dies at 78
Jani Chacko Uthup, husband of renowned Indian pop singer Usha Uthup, passed away in Kolkata yesterday, their family confirmed.
West Bengal stars wish ‘Toofan’ the best amid its release in Kolkata
Since its release in Bangladesh, the Shakib Khan starrer film “Toofan” is now creating quite a stir in West Bengal. The excitement was palpable at Thursday night's press conference, where it became evident that the people of West Bengal are keenly interested in the blockbuster.
Tollywood director Arindam Sil’s heartfelt post on Jaya Ahsan’s birthday
Actor and director Arindam Sil, who directed her first Tollywood film, shared his overwhelming admiration for her with Anandabazar.
Analysis: Why automated traffic signal failed
A new traffic signal in Dhaka proves to be a disaster as the capital experiences a total breakdown of traffic control this week.
Indian public exam topper scores 399 out of 400
Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai share honours as students registered all time high scores in the class X and XII results conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, led by a Kolkata boy who had a near-perfect 99.75 percent in the class XII exam.
Take a look how Shakib did at IPL
Bangladesh’s top allrounder Shakib Al Hasan could not give his best with the bat and ball for Kolkata Knight Riders after playing only four matches in IPL 2015.
RR, KKR face off in must-win encounter
The 54th match of IPL 2015 between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Brabourne Stadium could well be a contest between Royals' batsmen and Knight Riders' spinners.
Shakib returns to IPL in style
Bangladesh ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan returns to Indian Premier League with a splendid performance for Kolkata Knight Riders in their match against Mumbai Indians on May 14, 2015.
Shakib Al Hasan's IPL swing
With his penetrative bowling and explosive batting, Shakib is the versatile cog in KKR’s wheel, something Shah Rukh Khan’s team missed during the majority of this year’s IPL season.
India train blast wounds several in Kolkata
At least 14 people are injured in a bomb attack aboard a train at a station near the eastern Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta).
Sculptor Novera passes away
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expresses deep shock at the death of eminent sculptor Novera Ahmed, the first modern sculptor of Bangladesh. Novera died at a hospital in Paris, PM's Press Secretary AKM Shameem Chowdhuri said.
Kolkata kid gives away all savings for Nepal
A 12-year-old boy in Kolkata has handed over the contents of his piggy bank for the relief of victims of the devastating earthquake in Nepal.
The monk who changed Narendra Modi’s life
When Narendra Modi meets an ailing 95-year-old monk during his visit to Kolkata on May 9, he would be keeping a promise made to the guru whose advice led Modi to politics — and, eventually, the country's prime ministership.