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Kolkata, Aug 12 (PTI) Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri will unveil the trailer of his controversial Hindi film 'The Bengal Files' in Kolkata on August 16, the producers said on Tuesday. 'The Bengal Files' delves into the communal violence in undivided Bengal during the 1940s. The film is slated to be released in theatres on September 5, the producers said in a statement. Agnihotri will seek blessings of goddess Kali at the Kalighat temple in the city on August 16, and then unveil the trailer o
Kolkata, Jun 28 (PTI) The police on Saturday stopped a BJP rally led by its West Bengal unit chief Sukanta Majumdar and detained him along with several other party leaders when they tried to take out the protest march to a law college in the city, where a student was allegedly gang-raped, a senior officer said. The rally was not allowed to proceed towards the South Calcutta Law College, where the 24-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped by three men, including an alumnus of the institute, on June 25. "The protest march was stopped at Gariahat crossing in south Kolkata, and Majumdar and s ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film, "Tanvi The Great" have released the trailer of the film. The trailer offers a glimpse into the world of "Tanvi The Great," introducing Tanvi -- a unique girl whose strength and determination set her apart. Set against a backdrop of love, loss, and resilience, the film stands as a powerful ode to the enduring spirit of hope and courage. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning actor Anupam Kher shared, "Everyone who watches Tanvi The Great will walk away a little kinder perhaps even changed. This film is my tribute to eve ...Read More >
Heavy rains in Kolkata caused electrocution deaths. Mamata Banerjee visited waterlogged areas and promised jobs for victims' families. Many parts of the city are inundated, disrupting transport. Metro services were suspended. The weather office forecasts more rain. Kolkata Municipal Corporation teams are working to drain water. Train services are also affected. The IMD predicts more rainfall in several districts. At least seven to eight persons died due to electrocution as torrential rains hit K ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan expressed deep condolences on the demise of advertising icon Piyush Pandey on Friday. In a blog post, Big B paid a tribute to the "creative genius", whom he also described as the "most amiable friend" and a "guide." "No words to express our grief.. Piyush Pandey passed away this morning.. The creative works left behind by him shall ever be an eternal emblem of his immeasurable creativity." Bachchan said he was "shocked" and "speechless" at demise of Piyush Pandey. Bachchan also paid tributes to the ad guru in a post on X. It is worth mentioning that Amitabh B ...Read More >
KOLKATA: With chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and "BJP Zindabad" echoing through the lanes of Bhabanipur, the BJP on Thursday turned Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing into a saffron display of strength in a constituency long considered chief minister Mamata Banerjee's political stronghold.Adhikari was accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, state party president Samik Bhattacharya, and other leaders.Standing atop an open-hood, flower-decked truck adorned with giant BJP cut-outs and lotus symbols, Shah waved to cheering supporters as the convoy moved out from Hazra Crossing, amid tight securi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television and Bollywood actress Madalsa Sharma recently took to her social media account to express gratitude for being an important part of the recently released movie "The Bengal Files" Sharing a picture with the director and producer of the movie Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi, Madalsa wrote, "It was an absolute honour and privilege to be a part of this amazing film and to be directed by the master craftsman @vivekagnihotri ji and all my love and respects to the tremendous powerhouse of an actor @pallavijoshiofficial mam. Hope you all are enjoying the fi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Vivek Agnihotri, whose credits include films such as "The Tashkent Files" and "The Kashmir Files", praised Aditya Dhar's latest directorial "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" and also warned the filmmaker to stay mindful of the ecosystem, which can be vicious. Agnihotri shared a note on his X handle on Monday and also lauded cinematography and production design of the film. The film released on March 19 and is a sequel to Dhar's 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". Featuring Ranveer Singh, the film has earned over Rs 1000 crore at the global box office. "'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. ...Read More >
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in a mega colourful roadshow, starting from South Kolkata's Hazra more and ending near Survey Building near Gopalnagar, with mega mega fanfare, music, colour and orange balloons and saffron flags flowing, "parivartan" song and music, and people dancing to the beats of drums everywhere, to submit nominations for Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhiakri and three others candidates in Kolkata. Amid huge participation of the BJP workers in the rally, the roadshow was also participated by many monks, wearing saffron, in today's roadshow and rally at ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher said he is "overwhelmed and overjoyed" after being praised for his upcoming directorial "Tanvi The Great" received from Lieutenant General K. M. Seth after a special screening for army officers and their families in Pune. Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a video of Lieutenant General K. M. Seth heaping praise on the upcoming movie, based on a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum. In the video, the Lieutenant General is asked by Anupam as to what he had to say about the film. To which, the official replied: "Tanv ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) "The Bengal Files" is a film that speaks about what happened in Bengal in 1946, says veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty who is upset that when filmmakers depict the truth, they are dismissed as "propaganda". Third in Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's "Files" trilogy, the movie revolves around the Calcutta riots of August 16, 1946, which were triggered after the All-India Muslim League called for 'Direct Action Day' to demand a separate homeland. Chakraborty, who has been a regular in most of Agnihotri's films including "The Tashkent Files", "The Kashmir Files" and the new one, said ...Read More >
Mumbai, Actor-filmmaker Anupam Kher says he is someone who strongly believes in second chances and that is what he wants to give his film "Tanvi The Great" which is set to be re-released in theatres on September 26. Starring debutant actor Shubhangi Dutt, the movie marked Kher's return to the director's chair after the 2002 film "Om Jai Jagdish". The film charts the emotional journey of a young autistic woman who is determined to realise her late father's dream of honouring the Indian tricolor a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): Ahead of the release of Anupam Kher's directorial 'Tanvi The Great', Oscar-winning sound editor Resul Pookutty opened up about his experience collaborating with the cinema icon on his upcoming film. Speaking with ANI, Resul lauded Anupam Kher for his work and said it is quite inspiring to see the 'body of work he has done'. 'Being with him, working with him is like a tribute to the body of work that he has done, you know. As a film student, I really got inspired by his films. I love him as a person, as an actor and a filmmaker,' Resul said. The fi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Maalik' is creating a significant buzz in the entertainment industry with its teasers, trailers and new tracks. The makers have now released a song titled 'Raaj Karega Maalik', which is sung by the MTV Hustle winner MC Square. Taking to their Instagram handle, Tips (the official production banner of the film) shared the latest song from 'Maalik', which perfectly resonates with Rajkummar Rao's gangster vibe in the movie. Also Read | 'Sarzameen' Trailer Out: Makers of Film Drop Gripping Trailer; Prithviraj Shown As Torn Soldier ...Read More >
New Delhi: Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, known for his bold and thought-provoking cinema, unveiled the powerful promo of The Bengal Files. Renowned for his fearless storytelling and commitment to uncovering uncomfortable truths, Agnihotri has previously delivered The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. Now, he gears up for the final and most explosive chapter of his 'truth trilogy' with The Bengal Files. As the film nears its release, the makers have announced a series of international premieres, starting with the 'Never Again USA Tour'. Agnihotri recently shared a gripping promo video ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The first screening of 'Tanvi The Great,' directed by actor Anupam Kher, was held on Saturday evening at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune's Khadakwasla. Kher was joined at the event by co-actors Boman Irani and debutant Shubhangi Dutt, who plays the lead role of Tanvi Raina, a young woman with autism who dreams of joining the Indian Army. The event was attended by over 2,500 cadets and officers, who gave the film a standing ovation after the screening. The film marks Kher's return to direction after over two decades, his last directorial b ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12: Shubhangi Dutt, who is gearing up for her maiden film "Tanvi The Great," spoke about working alongside celebrated names such as Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi and Jackie Shroff in the upcoming film. The debutante said that she was "nervous" at the same time "awestruck and starstruck." Talking about feeling overwhelmed considering the cast of the film has years of experience, Shubhangi told IANS: "Yeah, the thought of it." "Even before, even when, while we are giving the shot, I think, before my first shot with every actor in the film, I used to get very nervous be ...Read More >
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's latest project, The Bengal Files, got its first screening in Kolkata at the National Library on Saturday. The invite-only event took place at the Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Bhasha Bhavan auditorium, nearly a week after the film's nationwide release. The socio-cultural platform "Khola Hawa" organised the screening, restricting entry to the venue. A massive contingent of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was deployed inside the National Library to maintain law ...Read More >
Patna: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist turned politician whose Jan Suraaj Party is contesting the Bihar Assembly polls, has reportedly had his name enrolled in the voter lists of two states - West Bengal and Bihar. In West Bengal, Kishor's address is listed as 121 Kalighat Road, which houses the Trinamool Congress office in Bhabanipur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's constituency. Kishor had previously served as a political consultant for the TMC during the 2021 Assembly elections in the state. His designated polling station is listed as St Helen School on B Ranishankari Lane, as reported b ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >
New Delhi: After two decades Anupam Kher is back at director's chair with Tanvi The Great. The movie was released on July 18 alongside Mohit Suri's Saiyaara The film fell short at the box office as it fails to win audince heart. The film marks Shubhangi Dutt's bollywood debut, The film highlights autism and Indian Army has already garnered international praise during its festival run in Cannes, New York, Houston, and London. As per Sacnilk.com, the film earned less than half a crore on its opening day. Anupam Kher's directorial failed to impress audience despite of its moving story, According ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig at the Mamata government over the ruckus at the trailer launch of his upcoming movie The Bengal Files in Kolkata, alleging that it was already planned, and that no event of this scale, with 150-200 people and media present, could be halted without official involvement. The incident, which took place at the ITC Royal Bengal in Kolkata on August 16, saw the screening of the film trailer abruptly stopped. While speaking to ANI, Agnihotri shared that the trailer launch program was running smoothly before the visuals on a la ...Read More >
Anupam Kher shares his thoughts about Dhurandhar 2. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Anupam Kher on Monday spoke about the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge * "People go to watch films because they enjoy them," he said * Anupam Kher recently attended IFFD 2026 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Anupam Kher, on Monday, spoke about the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, emphasising that audiences choose what they want to watc ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kapil Sharma's journey is a perfect rags-to-riches story. From struggling days in Amritsar to winning The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, he built his empire on pure talent and timing. With Comedy Nights with Kapil and later The Kapil Sharma Show, he became the face of Indian television comedy. Today, his couch is one of the most powerful promotional platforms in the country. From superstars to small filmmakers, everyone wants to be on Kapil's show before release. His reach ensures visibility across millions of households. But now, that very influence is being questioned. A vira ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, Ramesh wrote, "The answers to your three questions are self-evident: 1. He will not, 2. He will not, ...Read More >
Baramulla, Jul 5: Hundreds of mourners from Delina and its neighbouring villages Saturday participated in the Muharram procession, the 9th day of the month of Muharram-Ul-Haram at Delina area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The procession was one of the series of processions being held in the month of Muharram, the first month of Islamic calendar. Dressed in black and carrying flags bearing religious inscriptions, participants from the villages of Hygam, Bulgam, Bohripora, Syedpora, Uri, Boniyar and other villages marched from new Imambargah through the National Highway NH-1 to the ma ...Read More >
Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the Durga Puja pandal at Santosh Mitra Square, Kolkata, designed around the theme of 'Operation Sindoor.' He was accompanied by BJP leaders, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and state party president Shamik Bhattacharya. The pandal was organized by BJP councillor Sajal Ghosh of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Visits Kalighat Temple and Salt Lake After the pandal inauguration, Shah offered prayers at the iconic Kalighat temple, located in the same area where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee resides. He la ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination papers as the TMC candidate for the Bhabanipur assembly seat, and said everything in her life began from here. Amid a sea of supporters raising slogans of 'Mamata Banerjee zindabad' and 'TMC zindabad', Banerjee led a roadshow from her Kalighat residence to the Alipore Survey Building, where she filed the nomination papers. She walked nearly 800 metres with folded hands and her trademark smile, greeting party workers lined up on both sides of the road. "I was born and brought up here in Bhabanip ...Read More >
Kolkata: The police on Saturday stopped a BJP rally led by its West Bengal unit chief Sukanta Majumdar and detained him along with several other party leaders when they tried to take out the protest march to a law college in the city, where a student was allegedly gang raped. The rally was not allowed to proceed towards the South Calcutta Law College where the 24-year-old student was allegedly gang raped by her two seniors and an alumnus of the institution on June 25. "The rally was stopped at Gariahat crossing in south Kolkata, and Majumdar and several other BJP leaders were detained. They ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher has joined hands with Excel Entertainment, led by producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, for his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'. Ritesh and Farhan have come on board as the global distributors for the film. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Dies at 42 Due to Cardiac Arrest: Sidharth Shukla to Puneeth Rajkumar, Celebrities Who Died Young Due to Heart-Related Ailments. Announcing his collaboration, Kher on Instagram on Saturday wrote, "Behind every great story are those who dare to believe in it and those who step in to ...Read More >