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Rajkummar Rao to play Sourav Ganguly in former India captain's biopic

Feb 21, 2025, at 08:04 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata/IBNS: Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao will play former Indian cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly in the latter's biopic.

Hoichoi drops Mimi Chakraborty starrer Dainee's thrilling announcement video

Feb 21, 2025, at 07:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty starrer upcoming web series Dainee was announced by OTT platform Hoichoi with a thrilling video on Friday.

Tota Roy Chowdhury starrer Chaalchitro: The Frame Fatale starts streaming on Hoichoi

Feb 21, 2025, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director Pratim D. Gupta's Chaalchitro: The Frame Fatale on Friday started streaming on Hoichoi marking its digital release.

Prosenjit Chatterjee returns as Kakababu in Chandrasish Ray's Vijaynagar'er Hirey

Feb 21, 2025, at 06:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tollywood veteran Prosenjit Chatterjee is set to return as Kakababu, a fictional character sketched by late Bengali author Sunil Gangopadhyay, onscreen.

Raj Chakraborty's Shontaan starring Mithun Chakraborty set to premiere on Hoichoi on February 28

Feb 20, 2025, at 02:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Director Raj Chakraborty’s latest film, Shontaan, is set to make its digital premiere on Hoichoi on February 28.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Soni Razdan attend Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani's Mehendi ceremony

Feb 20, 2025, at 11:38 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt attended the Mehendi ceremony of actor Aadar Jain and his fiance Alekha Advani in Mumbai on Wednesday.

'What are you?': Alia Bhatt 'can't get over' Vicky Kaushal's performance in Chhaava

Feb 19, 2025, at 12:55 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has lauded her 'Raazi' co-actor Vicky Kaushal for his performance in recently-released Hindi film Chhaava, which is based on the 17th century Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Priyanka Chopra takes fans on a ride through her childhood memories

Feb 18, 2025, at 01:34 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: International actress Priyanka Chopra has unpacked a bunch of pictures from an old photo album showcasing her growing up years, her journey to beauty pageant and films.

My character in Bishohori mirrors my real-life curiosity: Actress Solanki Roy

Feb 17, 2025, at 05:40 pm

Bengali actress Solanki Roy plays the lead in Srijit Roy's Bishohori which started streaming on Hoichoi on February 14. Solanki speaks at length on the series and her journey as an actress in an interview with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh... Excerpts...

Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava crosses Rs. 100 cr in box office

Feb 17, 2025, at 03:17 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Vicky Kaushal starrer Hindi film Chhaava has crossed the Rs. 100-crore-mark in the box office in just three days since its release in theatres on February 14.

Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela's first look from Anurag Basu's romantic film out now

Feb 17, 2025, at 11:17 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The first look of Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela starrer upcoming romantic Hindi film was unveiled by the makers on Sunday.

South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron found dead at her residence in Seoul

Feb 16, 2025, at 08:37 pm

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, who is known for her performance in Bloodhounds and The Man from Nowhere, was found dead at her residence in Seongsu-dong in Seoul on Sunday.

Jodhaa Akbar marks 17 yrs, Academy to host special screening in Los Angeles

Feb 16, 2025, at 07:21 pm

Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama Jodhaa Akbar, starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai, has completed 17 years since its release. To commemorate the milestone, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host a special screening of the film in Los Angeles in March 2025, media reports said.

Sudipto Sen's Charak to premiere at 75th Berlin International Film Festival

Feb 15, 2025, at 03:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Kerala Story famed director Sudipto Sen's upcoming film Charak is set to premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.

Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava collects Rs. 31 cr on day 1, becomes biggest Hindi film opener in 2025

Feb 15, 2025, at 02:14 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava, which is based on 17th century Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has become the biggest Hindi film opener in 2025.

Prateik Babbar marries longtime girlfriend Priya Banerjee at Smita Patil's Mumbai residence on Valentine's Day

Feb 15, 2025, at 10:19 am

Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar and his long-time girlfriend Priya Banerjee got married on Friday when the world celebrated Valentine's Day.

Mimi Chakraborty unveils music video Porleh Mone Jei on Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2025, at 10:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Mimi Chakraborty on Friday unveiled the music video Porleh Mone Jei coinciding with Valentine's Day.

Katrina Kaif graces screening of hubby Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava

Feb 14, 2025, at 03:23 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Katrina Kaif graced the screening of her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal starrer Hindi film Chhaava.

My struggle phase built foundation of my career and made me a life-long learner: Tillotama Shome

Feb 13, 2025, at 06:03 pm

Indian actress Tillotama Shome, who is known for Monsoon Wedding, Sir, The Mirror et al, plays a cop in massively popular web series Paatal Lok Season 2. In an exclusive interview with IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh, Tillotama speaks on her journey as an actress, portrayal of middle-aged women on-screen and her soaring fame on OTT... Excerpts...

Deepika Padukone looks ethereal in black gown at Cartier event in Dubai

Feb 13, 2025, at 12:27 pm

Dubai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has mesmerised her millions of fans in a gorgeous black gown at Cartier's 25th in Dubai.

Always express yourself: Deepika Padukone to students on mental health at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025

Feb 12, 2025, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has guided young students about ways to deal with mental health issues participating in the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: Deepika Padukone thanks PM Modi for his commitment towards mental health

Feb 12, 2025, at 10:43 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for giving importance to mental health in the new version of Pariksha Pe Charcha.

Mimi Chakraborty starrer Dainee's first look unveiled on actress' birthday

Feb 11, 2025, at 01:46 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first look of Mimi Chakraborty starrer upcoming Bengali web series Dainee has been unveiled by Hoichoi on the occasion of the actress' birthday.

'You will never understand...': Kareena Kapoor makes cryptic post after assault on Saif Ali Khan

Feb 08, 2025, at 08:58 pm

Mumbai: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor shared a cryptic post on Saturday, following the attack on her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan.

Chhaava's role scared me initially when offered: Vicky Kaushal on playing Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Feb 08, 2025, at 06:59 pm

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, who is known for playing real-life characters with deft, played 17th century Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Laxman Utekar's Chhaava, which releases on big screens on February 14. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh catches up with Vicky on his promotional tour for the film... Excerpts...

Mimi Chakraborty unveils teaser of her upcoming music video Porleh Mone Jei

Feb 07, 2025, at 11:28 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film star Mimi Chakraborty on Friday unveiled the teaser of her upcoming music video Porleh Mone Jei.

Hoichoi unveils trailer of upcoming Bengali web series Bishohori

Feb 07, 2025, at 10:11 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hoichoi has unveiled the trailer of its much-anticipated series Bishohori, a spine-chilling thriller that weaves together mythology, suspense, and an age-old mystery.

SVF re-releases Dev, Srabanti, Soham, Mimi starrer Bengali film Shudhu Tomari Jonyo today

Feb 07, 2025, at 11:57 am

Kolkata/IBNS: SVF has re-released its Bengali film Shudhu Tomari Jonyo which was opened to theatres about a decade ago.

Priyanka Chopra enjoys brother Siddharth Chopra's mehendi ceremony, drops pictures online

Feb 07, 2025, at 11:39 am

Mumbai/IBNS: International actress Priyanka Chopra grooved to music wearing a floral off-shoulder gown to enjoy the mehendi ceremony of her brother Siddharth Chopra who is set to tie the knot with Neelam Upadhyaya.

Rakhee Gulzar starrer Bengali film Aamar Boss to release on May 16

Feb 06, 2025, at 09:30 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Filmmaker duo Nandita Roy-Shiboprosad Mukherjee's Bengali film Aamar Boss starring veteran actress Raakhee Gulzar is set to release on May 16, 2025.