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(Web Desk): Indian actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on Sunday after falling into the sea while shooting for his TV show Bhole Baba Par Karega at Talsari Beach. Banerjee was widely known for his work in Bengali films and television shows, where he built a strong reputation for his versatile performances. Rescue teams responded quickly and reached the scene without delay. He was pulled out of the water and rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. However, despite efforts to save him, doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether any safety lapses were involved. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses. Banerjee's untimely death has shocked fans and the Bengali entertainment industry, where he was regarded as a respected and talented figure. Colleagues and admirers have expressed grief and paid tribute to his contributions to cinema and television. He is survived by his wife, Priyanka Sarkar, and their son. His passing marks a significant loss to the industry, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a career that spanned several successful years.
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 roads, including two national highways, have been closed across Himachal Pradesh following fresh inci ...Read More >
Kolkata: Guru Dutt was not born in Kolkata but the city had lived in him since he shifted here and grew up as a Bhowanipore resident. Fluent in Bengali and an avid reader of Bengali literature, Dutt married iconic Bengali singer, Geeta Ghosh Roy Chowdhuri, and filmed at least two of his cult movies in Kolkata. To commemorate his centenary, film enthusiasts from across India will gather for a day-long event at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity on Friday. Richa Agarwal, chairperson of the centre, described "Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye Toh: Remembering Guru Dutt" as a space to reflect on cinema ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Bengali entertainment industry has announced an indefinite strike beginning April 7, escalating calls for stricter on-set safety measures following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. The actor died on March 29 after drowning while shooting for a television serial 'Bhole Baba Paar Karega,' as per the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum. The decision was formalised by the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum after an emergency meeting held on April 5 at Technicians' Studio in Kolkata. Prominent industry figures, in ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actors and technicians in the Bengali film and television industry on Tuesday began an indefinite strike to protest the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who died during a shoot at Odisha's Talsari beach recently. The forum is pressing for improved safety measures on sets. Film studio Bharat Lakshmi Studio on Prince Anwar Shah Road in south Kolkata wore a deserted look on Tuesday morning, with shooting floors locked and no technical activity underway. The security guards were seen discussing when the shooting would start. There were no lights, no camer ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar, known for starring in Manoj Kumar's "Roti Kapda Aur Makaan" and producing hit television shows "Om Namah Shivay" and "Adalat", has passed away at a hospital here, a family friend said on Tuesday. He was 79. Kumar was suffering from acute pneumonia and was admitted to an intensive care unit of the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. "He passed away this morning at 11:00 am due to pneumonia at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was unwell and was admitted to the hospital on Saturday as he was having fever, cold and cough. He was ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Freida Pinto is all set to star in streaming giant Netflix's upcoming series "Unaccustomed Earth," an adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection. Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes, reports variety.com. The official tagline for the show states that it is "an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging." "Rich with nuance, passion, and unforget ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Trinamool Congress state general secretary Kunal Ghosh has taken a swipe at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after the agency summoned Bengali actress and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty in connection with its probe into an illegal betting app. Using his social media handle, Ghosh quipped that the central investigation agency is helping Chakraborty promote her upcoming movie 'Raktabeej 2' by sending the summons. "ED notice to Mimi. The law will take its own course. I am no one to talk about the notice. However, thanks to the central investigation agency on beh ...Read More >
The sudden demise of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee has sparked outrage within the film and television industry, with the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) demanding strict legal action and accountability. The actor died after drowning while shooting for the TV show Bhole Baba Paar Karega near Talsari beach, an incident that has raised serious concerns about on-set safety practices. In a strongly worded statement, AICWA alleged that the tragedy was not merely accidental but the ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) Amidst the controversy over the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee during an outdoor shoot near Digha in Purba Medinipur district, the West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum on Saturday lodged a police complaint against the producers in connection with the incident. Senior forum members, including actors Prosenjit Chatterjee and Santilal Mukherjee, told a press meet outside Regent Park police station that the complaint called for a fair and transparent probe into the tragedy. Kolkata Police said the complaint was treated as a 'Zero FIR' against the serial's produc ...Read More >
Balasore (Odisha) [India], April 6 (ANI): Days after the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, his wife Priyanka Sarkar has filed an FIR in Odisha, police said. The 43-year-old actor died on March 29 after drowning during the shoot of a television serial at Talsari beach near Digha in Odisha. His sudden death has left the film and television industry in shock. Also Read | Arshdeep Singh Girlfriend: Fans Spot Clues Linking PBKS Bowler to Samreen Kaur After Cricketer's Snapchat Story Goes Viral. Giving details about the case, Balasore Additional SP Debajyoti Dash said the complaint ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: Filmmaker Priyadarshan has reacted to the alleged use of an expression from the song 'Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor' in his upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla'. The song 'Ram Ji Bhala Karein' from 'Bhooth Bangla' features the hook line of the song 'Bhuter Raja Dilo Bor' from the National Award-winning Bengali film 'Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne', helmed by Satyajit Ray. Priyadarshan attended the trailer launch of 'Bhooth Bangla' in the city on Monday, and reacted to the allegations of plagiarism. He told the media, "Huge respect I have to him (Satyajit Ray), he is one of the masters from whom I lea ...Read More >
Salman Khan (L) and Rajpal Yadav (R). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Salman Khan supported Rajpal Yadav amid Rs 9-crore cheque bounce case controversy * An award show host's remark on Rajpal's case sparked criticism and social media praise * Rajpal said the controversial segment was meant as a broader commentary on global issues Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Salman Khan came out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav after a remark at a ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Harimurali, who started out as a child actor, was now working as a VFX artist. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Harimurali, former Malayalam child actor, was found dead at his home in Kerala * He was 27 years old and acted in around 50 films as a child artist * Harimurali worked as a VFX artist in the film industry after his acting career Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Harimurali, former child actor known for Malayalam movies such as ...Read More >
Balasore (Odisha) [India], March 31 (ANI): Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee died after falling into a pit while shooting at Talsari Beach in Odisha's Balasore district, police informed on Monday. According to Balasore Additional SP Gayatri Pradhan, the incident took place during the shoot. "The incident occurred yesterday around 5:30pm. The Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and actress Sweta Mishra were shooting for a serial at Talsari Beach. He fell into a pit while shooting a dance sequence in the water. He was then rescued and taken to Digha hospital, where he was declared dead, ...Read More >
Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's untimely death has left everyone in shock. The actor died due to drowning in the sea. Now a video has surfaced online which show him moments before his tragic death, shooting for a series in Odisha. Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's sudden death at the age of 43 has left the entire Bengali entertainment industry in deep shock and mourning. Rahul died on Sunday after drowning in the sea at Talsari Beach in Odisha where he was shooting for his show Bholebaba P ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Actor Tillotama Shome's Bengali film "Baksho Bondi" will serve as the opening at the 2025 edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The film, co-produced by Shome and actor Jim Sarbh, will have its official Australian premiere on August 14, setting the stage for the 16th edition of the festival. Directed by first-time filmmakers Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi, the film is set in a Kolkata suburb and follows Maya, played by Shome, a working woman whose story unfolds through moments of quiet strength and resilience. The movie, titled "Shadowbox" in E ...Read More >
Three Bollywood films will be made in the UK from next year, the Prime Minister has revealed during his trade mission to India. Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement as he visited Yash Raj Films (YRF), a film studio in Mumbai, alongside a delegation from the British film industry. The studio, India's leading film production and distribution company, will bring three major productions to locations across the United Kingdom from early 2026. The announcement marks the end of an eight-year hiatus ...Read More >
Actor Rajpal Yadav recently shared his experiences during his time in Tihar Jail, in a conversation with filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. He spoke about the discipline required to stay in jail and expressed gratitude for the support he received from fellow actors and filmmakers during this challenging period. Rajpal Yadav recalls jail days While appearing on Farah Khan's vlog, Rajpal prepared mixed vegetable rice, a dish he recalled making during his struggling days in Mumbai when he liv ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: The trailer of the Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' was unveiled on Monday. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. And by the looks of it, the makers seem to be playing safe in order to serve market forces and the audience. While the trailer does reveal an engaging storyline balancing the humour with horror, it tries too hard to appeal to the masses. Beyond the surface, one can clearly see the threads of old classics, some from Akshay Kumar's own repository. For starters, the haveli shown in the trailer appears to be the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The trailer of the Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Bhooth Bangla' was unveiled on Monday. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav. And by the looks of it, the makers seem to be playing safe in order to serve market forces and the audience. While the trailer does reveal an engaging storyline balancing the humour with horror, it tries too hard to appeal to the masses. Beyond the surface, one can clearly see the threads of old classics, some from Akshay Kumar's own repository. For starters, the haveli shown in the trailer appears to be the same as ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 12 (PTI) The 2025 edition of the Venice Film Festival is set to showcase a 4K restored version of "Do Bigha Zamin", the 1953 classic directed by acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy. The announcement coincides with the legendary filmmaker's 116th birth anniversary. Presented under the Venice Classics section, "Do Bigha Zamin", titled "Two Acres of Land" in English, has been selected among a distinguished lineup of restored cinematic masterpieces, which also includes "Matador" by Pedro Almodovar, "Roma Ore 11" by Giuseppe De Santis, "Przypadek" by Krzysztof Kieślowski and "Lolita" by Sta ...Read More >
Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal is now the latest addition of the highly anticipated pan-India film The Paradise starring Natural Star Nani in the lead role. The actor was at the script reading session of the film and will begin shooting for the film soon. This news was confirmed by the actor himself through a social media post, where he shared his excitement regarding joining the new project. In the caption he wrote, "#TheParadise begins...Had a blast at the script reading session with my dearest ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh paid his condolences to veteran actor Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday. Recalling his working experience with Shah , Neil told ANI, "Satish ji was like my father. In fact, my first film was 'Mujhse Dosti Karoge!' as an assistant director. He also worked on that film. And he gave me a lot of love and respect. Bahut yaad aa rahai hai unki (So, I am missing him a lot)." "...He was a very good human being, and I respected him a lot. I recently met him, and he showed me immense love. He was a good friend of my father ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Following his demise on location for his latest project, 'Bhole Baba Paar Karega', Rahul Arunoday Banerjee left behind a legacy that is both diverse and deeply rooted in the soil of Bengal. While veterans like Soumitra Chatterjee had compared his instinctive acting to that of the legendary Kali Banerjee, his peers remember him as an underrated actor par excellence whose acting journey began at the age of three with his father's theatre troupe, Bijoygarh Atmaprakash. The stage-bred discipline remained the backbone of his craft and found an expression of his sensitivity in his last play ...Read More >
Barrackpore (West Bengal) [India], March 30 (ANI): Trinamool Congress candidate and filmmaker Raj Chakraborty on Monday expressed grief over the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee , calling it "very shocking" and a big loss for the film industry. Chakraborty said he initially thought the news was a rumour. "I felt very bad when I heard about Rahul. At first, my wife called and told me about the accident. I said it must be false, such rumours keep spreading. But later, when I started calling people in the industry, I found out the news was true," he said. He added that the news has ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The producers of Bengali television serial 'Bhole Baba Par Karega' on Wednesday expressed grief over the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and said they would welcome a representative from his family or industry bodies in the inquiry into the incident. Banerjee (43) died on March 29 after allegedly drowning during a shoot at Talsari beach in Odisha's Baleswar district, near the West Bengal border. He is survived by his 13-year-old son and actor-wife Priyanka Sarkar. In a statement, the production house said all members of the cast and crew were "in profound mournin ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Bengali entertainment industry has announced an indefinite strike beginning April 7, escalating calls for stricter on-set safety measures following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. The actor died on March 29 after drowning while shooting for a television serial 'Bhole Baba Paar Karega,' as per the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum. Also Read | Halle Bailey Opens Up About Single Motherhood and Son Halo Ahead of 'You, Me & Tuscany' Release. The decision was formalised by the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum ...Read More >