Bengali cinema grew out of literature, folk traditions and a strong socialist ethos, centering its stories on the working classes. The 50s and 60s birthed a new wave which nurtured a screen shared by ...

MUMBAI (IANS)-Rajkummar Rao, who recently featured in the action thriller “Maalik,” has opened up about his admiration for Bengali cinema. He credits its golden era for shaping his artistic ...

He represented Bengal in Under-19 cricket and spent more time playing drums than watching movies. Acting came much later, and now he is preparing for his upcoming film alongside a big ensemble cast.

He said, “It’s only the money. The average budget of Bengali films would be around 3 crores, mostly. Most of them. There are ...

At a time when cinema is rapidly evolving, veteran filmmaker Aparna Sen has offered a stark and deeply personal take on the ...

The red carpet is being rolled out for the Bengali Film Festival of Dallas, returning Aug 1-3 for its eighth year bringing a weekend of cinema, culture and couture to the Angelika Film Center. This ...

Two Bengali films, Barobabu and Pokkhirajer Dim, will feature at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. Both films are selected for the Indian Panorama section. This highlights ...

Star Cineplex — long a bellwether for discerning audiences in Dhaka — has emerged as a principal stage for contemporary Bengali cinema, helping to convert box-office appetite into larger budgets and ...