Srijit Mukherji

Srijit Mukherji hospitalised for chest pain

Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after experiencing breathing difficulties and mild chest pain yesterday night.

Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film takes cues from Angelina Jolie’s life

Noted filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has confirmed that his upcoming Bengali film, “Killbill Society”, is inspired by the life of Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie.

Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Baishe Srabon’ among IMDb’s top 250 Indian films

Srijit Mukherji’s 2011 directorial, "Baishe Srabon", has joined the ranks of IMDb’s top 250 highest-rated Indian films. The critically acclaimed thriller now stands as the only contemporary Bengali film to be listed alongside Satyajit Ray’s legendary masterpieces, "Pather Panchali", "Charulata", "Apur Sansar", and "Jalsaghar"—a significant achievement for Bengali cinema.

Srijit Mukherji backs protesters as 'Padatik' releases amid Kolkata unrest

The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor have ignited outrage across West Bengal, and women from across the state marched in a “Reclaim the Night” protest yesterday (Augus5 14), just before India’s Independence Day. At the same time, doctors nationwide have halted work, demanding stronger laws for their protection.

Parambrata reunites Aparna Sen-Anjan Dutt duo on screen

Renowned filmmaker and screenwriter Aparna Sen is set to collaborate once more with the veteran director and actor Anjan Dutt. Helmed by Parambrata Chatterjee, the production of his latest venture, “Ei Raat Tomar Amar”, has wrapped up. 

‘Possibly the most important painting my little princess has drawn’

Showing solidarity with the nine-point demands of the anti-discrimination student movement, a diverse assembly of professionals from the film, television, theatre, and media sectors gathered for a protest rally yesterday morning at the Capital’s Farmgate intersection. Actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila was also present at the rally.

Mamata Banerjee resolves Tollywood dispute

In West Bengal, India, a dispute had been brewing within the entertainment industry, involving directors, actors, and technicians. The tensions between these groups have sparked ongoing debates and led to a pause in production activities for some.

Films expected to be released this August

In light of the ongoing political unrest, which has persisted for two weeks, most cinemas nationwide have shut down. Six films were scheduled for release next month, from August 2 to 23. However, after conducting some research, Sudeep Kumar Deep provided an update on which of these films will be released as per their schedule.

Chanchal starrer ‘Padatik’ release date finalised

After winning hearts with his superb performance in “Toofan,” Chanchal Chowdhury is once again set to impress fans in theatres with his first Indian film, “Padatik”, directed by Srijit Mukherji.

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

KK's final track, recorded a week before his passing, to release soon

Renowned Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, tragically passed away on May 31, 2021, shortly after his final live performance. The artiste spent the last moment of his life on the musical stage he passionately adored. KK experienced a heart attack right after concluding his live performance. The news of his sudden death following the show left fans devastated.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Film selection is paramount for an artiste: Chanchal Chowdhury

Chanchal Chowdhury, a celebrated figure in Bangladeshi cinema, garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of renowned Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen in the film "Padatik" when it premiered at a film festival last year.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Chanchal Chowdhury set for stellar comeback on OTT

The power-packed performer and three-time National Film Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up with some exciting new projects on OTT after a while. For this upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, he will be featured in the much-awaited Chorki-backed original web-film, “The Last Defenders of Monogamy”, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Uttam Kumar to be seen on silver screen after 44 years

Recently, news emerged about filmmaker Srijit Mukherji's latest project, which involves featuring the legendary actor Uttam Kumar, 44 years after his demise. This remarkable revelation has stirred considerable buzz within the industry. On Friday (March 1), a glimpse of the film was unveiled.

November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023

Chanchal Chowdhury, Srijit flying out to London for 'Padatik'

Chanchal Chowdhury is ready to enthrall the audiences with Srijit Mukherji's "Padatik" at the London Indian Film Festival.

October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023

Jaya Ahsan’s film rakes in Rs 2 Crores in 3 days

The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Bangladesh's pride, Jaya Ahsan, Kolkata's own Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anirban Bhattacharya, and Yash Dasgupta.

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

Jaya Ahsan on 'Dawshom Awbotaar’s' record-breaking stint

Acting is something that I love very much. I enjoy acting. I always want to act, and I want to do good work. But when people appreciate my acting, and they shower love from both sides of the border, that feels really good.

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

Jaya starrer 'Dawshom Awbotaar' sets record in advance ticket sales

The Srijit Mukherji directorial project hit theatres yesterday (October 19) in West Bengal. Earlier, a premiere was held on October 17, after which reactions and mostly positive reviews began to circulate on social media.

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Chanchal Chowdhury starrer 'Padatik' to screen at London Indian Film Festival

Srijit Mukherji’s "Padatik" centers around the life and works of the late legendary director Mrinal Sen. The film stars Chanchal Chowdhury essaying the role of the legendary filmmaker. 

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Jaya's first look in Srijit's 'Dawshom Awbotaar' unveiled

After a five-year hiatus, Jaya Ahsan is collaborating once again with Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukerji for the movie "Dawshom Awbotaar".