Rituparna Sengupta

Koel Mallick and Nispal Singh Rane welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on December 14. The Tollywood actress shared the joyous news on social media, receiving heartfelt congratulations from fellow actors. The couple, who also has a son Kabir, had announced the pregnancy in October.

Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta faced heckling while protesting the horrific Kolkata rape case, accusing outsiders of disrupting the movement. She stresses the need for continuous discussion and justice for the victim, despite hooligans attempting to distract from the issue.

Rituparna Sengupta and Shaan collaborate for the first time in a music video directed by Somu Mitra, celebrating Durga Puja's inclusive spirit. The song, composed by Samidh Mukherjee and featuring various actors, highlights festive joy and connection, resonating with the Bengali community worldwide.

Mithun Chakraborty is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 70th National Film Awards. The veteran actor, known for his iconic roles in both arthouse and commercial cinema, expressed his deep gratitude and surprise at the honor. Industry colleagues and his family have celebrated this recognition of his nearly five-decade-long career.

In Kolkata, actors and celebrities supporting protests for justice for the raped and murdered RG Kar doctor encounter public backlash. Rituparna Sengupta was heckled, with her car attacked during a protest. Filmmaker Aparna Sen also faced criticism, revealing tensions between celebrities and the public in these movements.

Rituparna Sengupta, a popular Tollywood actress, faced hostility when she joined a protest supporting doctors over the RG Kar rape-murder incident in Kolkata. She encountered 'Go Back' slogans and her car was attacked. Other celebrities condemned this treatment, stressing that everyone has a right to join movements peacefully and support causes without facing violence.

Protests in Bengal over the RG Kar rape-murder incident are growing, with people demanding swift justice. Actress Rituparna Sengupta faced backlash at a Kolkata demonstration for her perceived lack of genuine support. Despite the negative response, she is committed to standing by the victim's family and seeking justice.

The RG Kar rape-murder incident has led to widespread demands for justice and better safety measures in Bengal. Women's Forum for Screen Workers, supported by over 50 industry professionals, has issued a charter calling for stronger workplace protections against sexual harassment and abuse. The forum emphasizes the need for legal enforcement and proper support systems in the industry.

Sharmila Tagore returned to Bengali cinema after a 14-year hiatus with Suman Ghosh’s woman-centric film, 'Puratawn.' She expressed excitement about shooting in Kolkata and praised Rituparna Sengupta’s professionalism. Tagore appreciated the industry's progress in writing roles for women of all ages and enjoyed working in her mother tongue again.

‘Dabaru’, directed by Pathikrit Basu, will be screened at Alliance Française du Bengale’s film festival on July 26. The film tells the story of a Kolkata chess prodigy inspired by Grandmaster Surya Sekhar Ganguly. The event, celebrating the Paris Olympics 2024, also includes the French film ‘Fahim’.

Prosenjit Chatterjee, recently seen in the critically acclaimed film Ajogyo opposite Rituparna Sengupta, fondly reminisced about his time filming Chokher Bali with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. He described the former Miss World as “sweet and nice,” recalling her introduction to Bengali cinema with warmth. He also praised Aishwarya's husband Abhishek Bachchan.

Prosenjit Chatterjee recently reminisced about his early days on set with his father and veteran actor Biswajeet Chatterjee and shared a delightful childhood memory involving veteran actress Sharmila Tagore.

Rituparna Sengupta appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the multi-crore ration distribution scam at the CGO complex in Salt Lake. She was asked to provide specific bank transaction documents.

Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta have been celebrated on-screen partners in Bengali cinema since the 1990s. They marked their 50th film together with 'Ajogyo' this month. Chatterjee, 61, values acting alongside Sengupta for their enduring chemistry. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and praises their iconic films like 'Sasurbari Zindabad' and 'Praktan'.

Prosenjit Chatterjee reminisces about working with legendary actresses like Mumtaz Ji and Mala Sinha Ji, and shares special memories from the film 'Chokher Bali' with Aishwarya Rai, emphasizing their professional camaraderie and warm bond on set.