When a dancer reformed a hardened criminal (With Images)
August 26th, 2012 - 12:05 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) He was a hardened criminal who had resisted all attempts at rehabilitation - till a renowned dancer visited the Presidency Jail here and began a therapy ... Read more...
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‘Aalaap’ director not scared of ‘Kyaa Super Kool…’
July 24th, 2012 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Director Manish Manikpuri is positive about releasing his small budget film "Aalaap" alongside Ekta Kapoor's much-hyped sex comedy "Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum". He says ... Read more...
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Kolkata delirious over KKR triumph in IPL
May 28th, 2012 - 2:14 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Youths beat drums, burst crackers and partied on the streets as the eastern metropolis celebrated the maiden title conquest of Kolkata Knight Riders in the ... Read more...
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Delhi switches the lights off for 4th Earth Hour (Lead) (with Image)
March 31st, 2012 - 11:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The orange glow of lamps at the India Gate blinked off, letting stars shimmer down as the lights at the monument were switched off ... Read more...
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Delighted to see filmmakers reviving Bengali culture: Rituparna
March 31st, 2012 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta says cinema is evolving with filmmakers focusing more on content and revisiting various culture. She applauds Vidya Balan-starrer "Kahaani" for ... Read more...
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It’s nappy time for B-Town moms
March 27th, 2012 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) It's a role you haven't seen them in. Away from the limelight, life is all about changing diapers and nurturing their little ones for ... Read more...
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Thousands run to save Kolkata’s Rabindra Sarobar Lake
January 29th, 2012 - 10:50 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) Industrialists, celebrities and politicians joined thousands of others here in a 10-km marathon to save Rabindra Sarobar, an artificial lake which is now facing environmental pollution.The ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh offers to strip at IFFI opener
November 23rd, 2011 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Margao, Nov 23 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan Wednesday turned an otherwise drab official function into a rib-tickling affair by offering to strip and reveal his bermudas on ... Read more...
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Film Mart launched at Kolkata fest to lure bigger market
November 11th, 2011 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) A Film Mart was inaugurated Friday at the 17th Kolkata Film Festival in an endeavour to create a platform for the Bengali film industry to showcase ... Read more...
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Bengal bids farewell to Durga
October 6th, 2011 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Five days of frenzied puja festivities came to an end in West Bengal as idols of Goddess Durga and her children were immersed in the Ganga ... Read more...
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Bangladeshi actor waits in queue to congratulate Didi
May 22nd, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) Famed Bangladeshi actor Firdaus Sunday went to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence to congratulate her on assuming the post. The actor, like all ... Read more...
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‘Bhorer Alo’ disappoints and dents Bengali cinema’s progress (Bengali Movie Review)
April 24th, 2011 - 4:50 pm ICT by IANS
Film: "Bhorer Alo"; Cast: Rituparna Sengupta, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Anusmriti Sarkar, Rohit Roy' Director: Prabhat Roy; Producer: Vaishali Dalmiya; Rating: *Niceties be damned. It is films like "Bhorer Alo" that have turned ... Read more...
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Bappi Lahiri to make acting debut on TV
February 2nd, 2011 - 10:20 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Composer Bappi Lahiri is excited about his acting debut on the small screen in Disney's new show "Ishaan"."I liked the idea, the script and also the fact that ... Read more...
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Parambrata’s Directorial Venture ‘Jiyo Kaka’ Portrays Rituparna Sengupta As A Popular Heroine
January 20th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
, has portrayed actress Rituparna Sengupta as a popular moody heroine, who is also a mother.Param’s movie deals with three normal guys with a dream of making a movie together. Aasif, ... Read more...
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Kolkata schools organize health rally for students
January 16th, 2011 - 10:12 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Jan 16(ANI): Schools in Kolkata on Sunday organized a race to promote the importance of healthy living.The event was called 'Race for Tomorrow', and many renowned celebrities including Bengali actress Rituparna ... Read more...
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Shaheb Chattopadhyay Has Three Films And Still Making Come Back To Small Screen
January 11th, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Bengali actor Shaheb Chattopadhyay, who started his career in the small screen, is making his comeback to television with a music based reality show even though his kitty is filled ... Read more...
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Rituparna Sengupta Spotted In Ajmer
January 8th, 2011 - 12:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Bengali film actress Rituparna Sengupta was recently spotted in Ajmer where she went to offer prayers to the Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti shrine this week. In a statement to the ... Read more...
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Kolkata bids last farewell to Suchitra Mitra
January 4th, 2011 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) With moist eyes and flowers in hand, thousands of music lovers bade adieu to Rabindra Sangeet legend Suchitra Mitra before her body was consigned to flames at the ... Read more...
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Rituparna Sengupta offers prayers at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer
January 3rd, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by ANI
Ajmer, Jan.3 (ANI): Bollywood actress Rituparna Sengupta visited the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti here on Monday to pray for the success of her upcoming movies that are slated ... Read more...
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Rituparna Sengupta To Invite New Member Into Family
December 21st, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Being the numero uno heroine of the Bengali film industry, will the pregnancy not affect her professional life? Reports suggest quite the contrary. While Rituparna Sengupta already has eleven Bengali films ... Read more...
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Guess Who Is Rituparna Sengupta’s New Friend?
December 6th, 2010 - 12:23 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Masaba, who is debuting in the industry as a costume designer with this film, has become very close to Rituparna and along with the film’s producer Vaishali Dalmiya, they get along ... Read more...
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Rohit Roy: I Would Love To Do A Bengali Film With Mansi
December 6th, 2010 - 12:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Rohit made his Bengali film debut with Surajit Dhar directed 'Pa Ma Ga Re Saa' in 2009. This was a flop even though it starred renowned names like Reshmi Ghosh, Saswata ... Read more...
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Whats The Secret Behind Rituparna Sengupta’s Glowing Skin?
November 23rd, 2010 - 6:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Rituparna goes through a hectic work schedule but she always find some time for her skin care. Recently, the actress was seen at the launch event of Aqua Radiance service at ... Read more...
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Review 2 : Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyun (2010)
November 13th, 2010 - 12:28 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Film: Dunno Y…Na Jaane KyunStarring: Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi, Helen, Kapil Sharma, Yuvraaj Parasher,Maradona Rebello,Rituparna Sengupta,Mahabnoo Mody-Kotwal, Asha Sachdev, Parishat SahniDirector: Sanjay SharmaRating: **As far as scrutinizing a ... Read more...
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Review Of Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyon: Confusing, Clumsy And Waste Of Talents
November 13th, 2010 - 11:48 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 13, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Film: Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyon ReviewStarring: Yuvraaj Parasher, Zeenat Aman, Kabir Bedi, Helen, Maradona Rebello, Kapil Sharma and Hazel.Director: Sanjay SharmaRating: 1.5 out of 5.You must ... Read more...
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Preview Of Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyon: Can It Showcase Homosexual Relationship In The Right Way?
November 12th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Film: Dunno Y...Na Jaane KyonDirector: Sanjay SharmaProducers: Movies Masti Magic in association with Shantketan FilmsMusic: Nikhil KamatCast: Zeenat Aman, Helen, Kabir Bedi, Aryan Vaid, Kapil Sharma, Maradona ... Read more...
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Why Is Ananya Chatterjee Not Celebrating Her Success?
November 9th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
November 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Word in the Bengali film industry says that it is easy for a Rituporno Ghosh leading lady to walk home with the National Award. Going by ... Read more...
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Dunno Y..Makers Invites Protesters To Watch The Film
October 29th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Controversies and protests have become very useful commercial tools these days for Bollywood movies. The same technique seems to be working for Sanjay Sharma’s movie Dunno ... Read more...
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‘Dunno Y…’ pushed for Diwali release due to protests
October 28th, 2010 - 1:16 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Debutant director Sanjay Sharma's movie "Dunno Y...Na Jaane Kyun", which deals with homosexuality and was slated to release Friday, has been postponed for a Diwali outing ... Read more...
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Spirituality, homosexuality, thriller on offer at box office (IANS Preview)
October 25th, 2010 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A film based on the preachings of Shirdi Sai Baba, another on the controversial issue of homosexuality and a thriller too -- movie buffs will have ... Read more...
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Durga Pooja This Year Was Very Special For Rituparna Sengupta
October 22nd, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 22, 2010 (Showbiz PR Wire): This year, Durga Pooja was very special for Rituparna Sengupta as she attended Durga Puja in Mumbai and Kolkata both. She was the brand ambassador ... Read more...
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Rishi Mukherjee Completes Shooting Of ‘Punarutthan’
October 20th, 2010 - 7:21 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 20, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The renowned director Rishi Mukherjee has just come back from Nepal where he finished the shooting schedule for his next film 'Punarutthan'. The director and his ... Read more...
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Rituparna Sengupta Walks The Ramp For A Launch Show
October 12th, 2010 - 2:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 12, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Rituparna Sengupta is the reigning queen of the Bengali film industry and now she has ventured into Bollywood as well. The actress has previously walked on ... Read more...
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Creating awareness about homosexuality through ‘Dunno Y…’
October 10th, 2010 - 10:05 am ICT by IANS
By Ruchika Kher
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Debutant director Sanjay Sharma, whose film on homosexual relationships "Dunno Y...Na Jaane Kyun" is facing censor trouble, says his main aim is to make people ... Read more...
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Rani Mukherjee Likely To Do Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s Next Bengali Film
October 9th, 2010 - 4:10 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 9, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood queen Rani Mukherjee is likely to be seen in a Bengali film titled Africa. Two-time National Award winning filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury has reportedly approached ... Read more...
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