Rituparno Ghosh

Rabindrajayanti celebrates Rabindranath Tagore. Mimi's tribute with 'Amar Hiyar Majhe'. In 'Gaaner Oparey', Mimi portrayed Pupe. 'Alaap' features Swatilekha Sen in a romantic comedy. Mimi and Abir appeared in 'Raktabeej'.

Bengali show 'Alor Kole' follows the tale of Alo, Aditya, and Radha as they navigate the complexities of raising Alo's daughter, Pupul. With Prosenjit Chatterjee's backing, the show explores themes of family, loss, and relationships.

Alor Kole, a Bengali TV show, depicts the dynamics among Alo, Aditya, Radha, and Pupul. Aditya's stance on Pupul's future causes tension. Prosenjit Chatterjee supports the show, emphasizing quality content. The cast includes Koushik Roy, Swikriti Majumder, Somu Sarkar, Ananya Das, and Rishita Nandy.

Alor Kole is a Bengali TV show about Alo, who protects her child after her death. Radha faces challenges from Megha. Megha plans to burn Radha alive during Dwiragaman. Aditya and Radha get stuck inside a burning house, trying to escape.

Veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar initiates her comeback journey in the Bengali film industry with Shiboprosad Mukherjee's 'Amar Boss.' The shooting began in Kolkata, capturing scenes across the city. Excitement surrounds Rakhee Gulzar's return, transforming Victoria Memorial Square into a bustling location.

ota Roy Chowdhury shared insights into his recent series, Jaha Bolibo Shotto Bolibo, on Hoichoi, marking his return to the Bengali industry after the success of his Bollywood venture, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Ki Kahaani.

​Rituparno Ghosh, as we often call him the storyteller par excellence, and his works are still a lesson for any filmmaker. His films would explore the essence of humanity in the most sophisticated way, dive deep into the dynamics of relationships, and criticize the complexities of emotions. Rituparno had the gifted ability to create stories with poignant themes. That's why he managed to attract eminent actors across industries.

Late filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh and Bollywood actor Manisha Koirala used to share a deep connection. Rituparno directed Mnaisha in her 2008 film 'Khela'. When the actor was leaving for the US for her cancer treatment Rituparno was asked about his feelings by a journalist. The late filmmaker said that Manisha is always high on life. Sadly when the actor returned to India after her successful treatment Rituparno was no more to hear the good news.

During the filming of 'Chokher Bali', Aishwarya Rai Bachchan deeply immersed herself in the character of Binodini, a rebellious young widow from the 1900s, delivering a subtle yet powerful performance that was a departure from her typical Bollywood roles. Engaging significantly with the emotionally charged narrative and forging a strong, idea-rich connection with director Rituparno Ghosh, Aishwarya discovered a satisfying creative journey that lingered with her, demonstrably impacting her subsequent choice of roles and collaborations in her acting career.

Social media was abuzz with birthday wishes for Tollywood superstar, Prosenjit Chatterjee. Notable celebrities like Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Dev, Srijit Mukherji, Jaya Ahsan, and especially Rituparna Sengupta, showered him with love. Prosenjit and Rituparna have been iconic in Bengali cinema, starring together in 50 films, many of which were successful. They had a temporary fallout but reunited for the blockbuster 'Praktan'. Rituparna's heartfelt birthday message for Prosenjit on her social media highlighted their deep bond, as she wished him joy and shared a nostalgic picture of them together.

'Noukadubi', a critically acclaimed film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, found instant success in Bengal for its powerful storytelling and execution. Produced by Bollywood's Subhash Ghai, the film was later adapted into a Hindi version called 'Kashmakash', targeting a wider audience in Mumbai and Delhi. However, upon its 2011 release, Rituparno Ghosh disowned the Hindi version. Subhash Ghai defended the decision, stating they had Ghosh's prior consent and aimed to expose the film to a broader Indian viewership.

Raima Sen, while promoting her upcoming film "The Vaccine War," dismissed the ongoing debate about nepotism in Bollywood. She asserted that talent is the key to success, stating that regardless of one's family background, only the most skilled will endure in the industry. Raima believes that being a celebrity's child doesn't guarantee success; it's one's talent and determination that pave the way to stardom.

Three potential film projects aimed to pair Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit, but all were shelved for various reasons. The first, directed by the late Rituparno Ghosh, faced concerns about offending the family of filmmaker Satyajit Ray. Ghosh later expressed his regret over the missed collaboration. The second project, 'Bandua,' directed by JP Dutta in 1989, didn't go beyond its initial shot. A third by Somnath Sen also failed to materialize, leaving the industry to ponder what could have been.

Tota Roy Choudhury, a Bengali actor, is experiencing newfound fame after his performance as a Kathak dancer in Karan Johar's film. He reflects on the demand for Bengali actors in Mumbai and the inclusive casting in the industry. He believes being typecast is not necessarily a bad thing and emphasizes the importance of working with great directors. Tota also discusses the evolution of his career over the past three decades and expresses gratitude for the recognition he is receiving now.

'Bariwali' takes us on a captivating voyage exploring the world of a solitary middle-aged woman. She generously lends her vast estate to a film crew for shooting, and under the masterful direction of Rituparno Ghosh, the movie delves into profound human feelings. The protagonist forms a compelling bond with the mysterious director as they collaborate on the project. This connection offers her a brief respite from her loneliness. Nevertheless, as the filming wraps up, the protagonist confronts the resurgence of her isolation, amplifying her feelings of seclusion.

As Tota Roy Choudhury celebrates 30 years in an industry that has been as fickle as it has been rewarding, he holds a mirror to the ever-changing, often contradictory, yet always exciting world of showbiz. Having navigated typecasting, ageism, and changing scenarios, his journey shows that while roads to success are rarely linear, they are almost always instructive and undeniably fulfilling.

Amitabh Bachchan worked with the late Rituparno Ghosh in the National Award-winning film 'The Last Lear'. Big B was seen as an aging Shakespearean actor in the film and he had quite a few Bengali dialogues throughout the film. After Rituparno's tragic demise in 2013, Amitabh wrote an emotional tribute post wherein she mentioned how wonderful it was to work with the iconic filmmaker.

Mainak Bhaumik doesn't believe in being boxed into specific labels. He shares that during his initial days, people used to identify him mainly as a youth filmmaker. Then, he gradually transitioned to family-oriented films. However, with films like ‘Chawlochhitro Circus’ and ‘Bornoporichoy’ Mainak believed in coming out of the consistent pressure of being labeled.