By Anzhu Trivedi | 16-Dec-2023

Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi singer Anup Ghoshal passes away in Kolkata, aged 78

Iconic playback singer Anup Ghoshal passed away on December 15. Aged 78, he died after being hospitalized in south Kolkata on getting a multiple organ failure. Known for his songs.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 01-Jun-2022

Watch: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute before state honours and gun salute to KK; singer’s family left inconsolable

Beloved playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK passed away last night on May 31, 2022, at Kolkata after performing at a live concert organized by Gurudas College at.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 01-Jun-2022

KK’s post-mortem complete, mortal remains will be brought to Mumbai after a gun salute at Kolkata

Playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, passed away in Kolkata late on Tuesday night after giving a concert at Gurudas College event in the city’s Nazrul Mancha. He.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 07-Nov-2021

Prosenjit Chatterjee seeks PM Narendra Modi and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's intervention after food delivery app fails to deliver his order, gets trolled

Renowned Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee penned an open letter to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after the food delivery app Swiggy failed to.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 19-Sep-2021

‘Did feel disillusioned, not really okay with sitting on the bench,’ says singer and former Union Minister Babul Supriyo as he joins TMC a month after quitting BJP

Former Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Saturday joined Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) a month after quitting the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP). Talking to a news portal, the Asansol.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 05-Apr-2021

Jaya Bachchan to campaign for Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress during ongoing West Bengal assembly polls

Actress turned politician Jaya Bachchan headed to Kolkata on Sunday evening to campaign for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during the ongoing Bengal Assembly election. Mrs. Bachchan will reportedly campaign for TMC's Tollygunge.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 02-Jan-2021

Former cricketer and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly hospitalized after complaining of chest pain; Virat Kohli, Mamata Banerjee wish him speedy recovery

Former India captain and current Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata after complaining of chest pain today......

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By IANS | 27-Sep-2020

Cinema Halls, open-air theatres to resume working from October 1 in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that all jatras, plays, OATs, cinemas and all musical, dance, recital and magic shows would be allowed to function with 50 participants or.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 27-May-2020

Shah Rukh Khan extends aid to cities affected by Cyclone Amphan by announcing relief package

A couple of days ago, the powerful and deadly tropical cyclone Amphan hit the coastal regions of East India and Bangladesh. The cyclone that ripped through Bengal and Odisha has wreaked havoc and affected millions.....

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By IANS | 09-Nov-2019

‘Since last night he is unwell, doctors have restricted his movements,’ updates Mamata Banerjee about Amitabh Bachchan’s health as he cancels KIFF inauguration

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is indisposed since Thursday night and in a lot of discomfort, which led him to cancel his scheduled presence here to inaugurate the 25th Kolkata International.....

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By IANS | 08-Nov-2019

Nobody takes serious speeches of movie stars seriously: Shah Rukh Khan at 25th Kolkata International Film Festival

Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan on Friday said nobody takes serious speeches of movie stars seriously, and at the end of it all he was just considered a good-looking face......

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By IANS | 25-Apr-2019

I have no connection with any biopic, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday denied her connection with any biopic made on her or otherwise and has warned people not to compel her to file a defamation.....

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By IANS | 17-Apr-2019

After Modi biopic, a film 'inspired' by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee planned for release in poll time

Even as a controversy continues to rage over the Modi biopic, a film "inspired" by the life of Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is planned.....

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By | 28-Mar-2019

Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Mumbai after meeting West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

Shah Rukh Khan recently visited Kolkata to witness his team IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders playing a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. His team, KKR won the match.....

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By | 27-Mar-2019

After KKR’s first IPL win, Shah Rukh Khan meets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata

Shah Rukh Khan recently visited Kolkata to witness his team IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders playing a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. Much to his excitement, KKR won.....

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By | 26-Mar-2019

Shah Rukh Khan heads to Nabanna for West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s visit

The Indian Premier League has started and other than the cricketers the franchise owners are busy cheering their team on from the stands. Shah Rukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Riders.....

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By | 10-Nov-2018

24th Kolkata International Film Festival: Shah Rukh, Amitabh Bachchan inaugurate the event

Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan along with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the prestigious 24th Kolkata International Film Festival 2018 (KIFF) today. Mamata Banerjee even took to.....

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By | 03-Nov-2018

Mamata Benerjee rings the bell of KIFF on SRK's birthday

Wishing Shah Rukh Khan on his birthday, West Bengal Chief Minister on Friday expressed her elation to meet him at the Kolkata International Film Festival(KIFF). "Very happy birthday to you Shah.....

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By | 27-Nov-2017

Ensure 'Padmavati' release in Kerala: Congress

Amid protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film "Padmavati", the Congress' Kerala unit on Sunday asked Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to ensure that the film is released in the.....

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