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The actor died on March 29. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Bengali entertainment industry announced an indefinite strike starting April 7, 2026 * Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee died on March 29 during shooting of Bhole Baba Paar Karega * Strike demands stricter safety measures for artists and technicians on indoor and outdoor shoots Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kolkata (West Bengal): The Bengali entertainment industry has announ ...Read More >
Mumbai: Swastika Mukherjee, known for her performances in 'Paatal Lok' and 'Qala', called out former Team India captain Sourav Ganguly for his comments following actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's death by drowning in Odisha's Talsari beach. Rahul died in on March 29 while shooting for the Bengali TV show 'Bholebaba Paar Karega'. Sourav called Rahul's death unfortunate and questioned why the actor had gone near the water body in the first place. "I don't know why he went into the water even thou ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Actors and technicians of the Bengali film and television industry on Tuesday staged a day-long cease work demanding safety at workplace, but they later decided to lift the stir and resume shooting from April 8 after reaching a consensus with producers and channels for the adoption of a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure proper security arrangements. The artistes called the strike on Tuesday after actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned in the sea during an outdoor shoot ...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 ...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 ...Read More >
Kolkata: Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Monday said that he will speak to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging that the Odisha government investigate the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee through the state's CID. Speaking to media persons, Adhikari said, "A complaint has been filed at Talsari Coastal Police Station. I have received a copy of the complaint. I will speak to the Chief Minister of Odisha today so that the Odisha governm ...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 Aksh ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to late Bengali star Suchitra Sen on her 95th birth anniversary. Born on April 6, 1931, as Roma Dasgupta, the actor died on January 17, 2014, in Kolkata due to a heart attack following a respiratory tract infection. Shroff shared a post on his Instagram story on Monday, which featured a black-and-white picture of the actor. "Remembering Suchitra Sen ji on her birth anniversary," he wrote. Sen made her acting debut in 1952 with ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Artists and technicians in Bengali film and television industry have decided to stop shooting of all serials and films for an indefinite period from April 7, protesting the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee and demanding security for the actors. This was announced after a meeting of the West Bengal Artist's Forum at Technicians Studio on Sunday. The actors in Tollywood film industry took to the streets on Saturday afternoon, to condemn the tragic death of ...Read More >
Balasore: The Odisha police have registered an FIR over the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during a shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district, officials said Sunday. Banerjee, 43, drowned during a TV serial shooting at Talsari beach in Odisha March 29 by accidentally slipping into seawater. He was declared dead by a doctor at a Digha hospital, where he was taken by his associates, the police said. An FIR was registered at Talasari ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A case has been registered in connection with the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee after his wife alleged possible foul play, prompting police to initiate a detailed investigation. The First Information Report (FIR) was lodged at the Talsari Marine Police Station in Odisha following a complaint by the actor's wife, Priyanka Banerjee, who has raised suspicions of a conspiracy behind the incident. She reportedly named five individuals in her complaint. The FIR was file ...Read More >
Balasore (Odisha), Apr 5 (PTI) The Odisha police have registered an FIR over the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during a shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district, officials said on Sunday. Banerjee, 43, drowned during a TV serial shooting at Talsari beach in Odisha on March 29 by accidentally slipping into seawater. He was declared dead by a doctor at a Digha hospital, where he was taken by his associates, the police said. An FIR ...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 ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 4 (PTI) Amidst the controversy over the accidental 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 pro ...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 ...Read More >
Banerjee was 43 years old at the time of the incident and is survived by his wife, actor Priyanka Sarkar and 13-year-old son. "After today's shoot, he went alone to the water but somehow got entangled in something under the water... The exact circumstances are not clear. Suddenly, people, including crew members, were shouting that Rahul was drowning and we pulled him out of the water. We rushed him to Digha hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead," Bagchi was quoted as saying by news ...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 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Actors Shriya Pilgaonkar, Divya Dutta, and Shweta Basu Prasad on Monday spoke about the growing role of OTT platforms in shaping diverse storytelling and expanding opportunities for women, during the ongoing International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026. Highlighting the impact of streaming platforms, Shriya Pilgaonkar said OTT has opened up the space for more inclusive and experimental narratives. "Streaming platforms have been very crucial to open the field, ...Read More >
(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 h ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday evening condoled the death of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who tragically passed away earlier in the day at the age of 42. He was best-known for his blockbuster Bengali film, 'Chirodini Tumi Je Amar'. Using her X handle, Mamata Banerjee wrote, "I am left stunned, heartbroken, and grief-stricken by the sudden news that the distinguished, young, and popular actor, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, is no longer amongst us. I s ...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 ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bengali cinema star Jisshu Sengupta has dismissed comparisons between his upcoming film 'Bhoot Bangla' and the popular franchise 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', further assuring that the two films are completely different in tone and storytelling. Addressing the speculation, Jisshu, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, said, 'No, it's not that. Please go and watch it because I can assure you this is nothing like Bhool Bhulaiyaa.' He further clarified the distinction bet ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able ...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 disci ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 30 (ANI): Popular Bengali actor Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee died in a tragic accident during a shoot near Digha, officials said. According to police, the incident occurred on Sunday evening at Talsari, near the Odisha-West Bengal border. Rahul was shooting for a TV series alongside co-actor Sweta Mishra. Also Read | Rumoured Lovebirds Mohammed Siraj, Mahira Sharma Raise Eyebrows With Same Cafe Sighting After Dating Denial (Watch Video). Officials stated that t ...Read More >
Messi's visit to Kolkata on Saturday was meant to be a celebration for football fans, but the event at Salt Lake Stadium quickly turned chaotic. Spectators, frustrated by their inability to catch a glimpse of the superstar, resorted to throwing bottles and chairs, creating tense scenes across the venue. Amid the confusion, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly shared pictures of herself with Lionel Messi on social media, sparking immediate backlash. On Sunday, Subhashree posted several images from t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Konkona Sen Sharma celebrated her mother's 80th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, honoring her courage, generosity, and zest for life. In an Instagram post, she highlighted the joy, love, and inspiration her mother brings to the family, praising her for living life on her own terms while remaining a constant source of support and guidance. Konkona posted a beautiful monochrome image of her mother Aparna Sen alongside a heartfelt note. The 'Wake Up Sid' a ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 26: Actress Konkona Sen Sharma celebrated her mother's 80th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, honoring her courage, generosity, and zest for life. In an Instagram post, she highlighted the joy, love, and inspiration her mother brings to the family, praising her for living life on her own terms while remaining a constant source of support and guidance. Konkona posted a beautiful monochrome image of her mother Aparna Sen alongside a heartfelt note. The 'Wake Up Sid' actress wrote, ...Read More >
The agency suspects that certain celebrities may have indirectly promoted or endorsed the app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Actor Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi for questioning on 1xBet * The ED is investigating alleged money laundering linked to the banned betting app 1xBet * Former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and actor Sonu Sood were also summoned by the ED Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To B ...Read More >
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