Veteran actress Madhabi Mukherjee''s entry into the world of acting was by a twist of fate, and marked by hesitation.

Sen was in conversation with filmmaker Suman Ghosh and academician Kalyan Ray, moderated by Raju Raman at the Apeejay Kolkata ...

In this interview, the filmmaker Goutam Ghose reflects on rivers, displacement, faith, and resistance, arguing that India’s ...

A tribute to Shashi Anand, the radical filmmaker who exposed Calcutta’s invisible labour through documentary cinema.

Bengali cinema stalwart Mrinal Sen passed away on December 30, 2018. Among the many crises in the decades he lived through, ...

Following the success of Zanjeer, he was seen in superhit films like Deewaar, Trishul, Kaala Patthar, Namak Haraam, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Majboor, and Shakti, among others. The period between 1975 ...

Bengali cinema grew out of literature, folk traditions and a strong socialist ethos, centering its stories on the working classes. The 50s and 60s birthed a new wave which nurtured a screen shared by ...

Once upon a time, Bengal and Kerala created brilliant cinema. Helmers like Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak and Mrinal Sen, as well as John Abraham, Aravindan, Adoor Gopalkrishnan and Shaji N. Karun gave ...

Movie lovers will remember her as the playful young girl rummaging under the bed to look for her pet squirrel who has chosen the right moment to slip out and gatecrash a nuptial negotiation. She finds ...

There are two ways we get to see — and know — a city: by setting foot in it, and through cinema. In the case of cinema too, there are two ways to become familiar with a place: through commercial ...

This renowned actress’ journey began in international waters before making a mark in mainstream Indian cinema. She once appeared in a Hollywood‑style production shot partly in India, a role that gave ...

This monsoon, the rainfall in South Bengal far exceeded the average, resulting in frequent downpours and an overcast sky. Instead of evoking classical musings or poetic rhythms, the pattering rains ...