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Gotro
''Gotro'' () is a 2019 Indian Bengali-language emotional drama film, directed, produced and co-written by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. It stars Anashua Majumdar, Nigel Akkara and Manali Dey, with Ambarish Bhattacharya, Saheb Chatterjee and Badshah Moitra. The film revolves around the relationship between Mukti Debi (Majumdar), a widow who lives alone in her mansion (her son being settled abroad), with her caretaker Tareq (Akkara), an ex-convict and shows how their lives undergo a change. The story for ''Gotro'' was conceived by Roy, when she learned about the relationship between Mukherjee's mother and her caretaker. Roy eventually wrote the film's screenplay, while she and Mukherjee co-wrote the story. This marked their second film after ''Icche'' (2011), focusing on mother-son relationship. ''Supriyo Dutta'' handled the cinematography while ''Moloy Laha'' edited the film. ''Anindya Chatterjee'' composed the film's soundtrack, which received favourable review ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manali Dey
Manali Dey (sometimes Manali De and Manali Manisha Dey) is an Indian television actress. She made her acting debut in the Bengali film ''Kali Aamar Maa'' in 1999. Later she made her television debut in the television serial ''Neer Bhanga Jhor'' and is very popular for her role as Mouri in Star Jalsha's Bou Kotha Kao. Biography Manali spent her childhood in Picnic Garden, Kolkata. However, later she moved from there. She is the only child of her parents Nitai Dey and Manisha Dey. She completed her Secondary exams from Oxford House, Ballygunge, Kolkata. In the meantime, she had already started her acting career and became extremely busy. This made her unable to continue her study in the regular mode and so, she was admitted to Amrit Academy, Kankurgachi, which is a private open-board school. From here, she completed her higher secondary examination. She got her dancing lessons from her mother and Madhumita Roy. At this time, she was having a very tough schedule managing her educati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambarish Bhattacharya
Ambarish Bhattacharya (born 13 March 1979) is a Bengali actor and comedian. He started his career through performing at Bengali theatre and stage. He made his television debut in the 2007 playing the character ''Gaja'' in Raja & Gaja. He has acted in numerous TV soap operas and Bengali films. Career Ambarish forayed into Bengali television with his debut fiction comedy series Raja & Gaja. He began working in films from 2011 with minor roles. He has already worked with directors like Kaushik Ganguly, Anjan Dutt, Srijit Mukherji, Kamaleswar Mukherjee, and others. ''Open Tee Bioscope'' by Anindya Chattopadhyay, '' Bibaho Obhijaan'' by Birsa Dasgupta and ''Gotro'' by Sibaprasad Mukherji and Nandita Roy are some of works with major roles. Beside these, he has also been active in sharing screens in TV commercials. Theatre Ambarish started working with theatre groups from early 2000. He was closely involved in performing theatre songs along with veteran thespian and singer Ketaki Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiboprosad Mukherjee
Shiboprosad Mukherjee (, Bengali: ; born 20 May 1974) is an Indian film director, writer and actor. He, collaborating with Nandita Roy, debuted with their film ''Icche'', which garnered both critical acclaim as well as commercial success. The director duo is known for making socially relevant films which are also entertaining to the viewers. They have also directed some of the popular most new age Bengali films like ''Praktan'', ''Bela Seshe'', ''Icche'', ''Muktodhara'', ''Accident'', ''Alik Sukh'' and ''Ramdhanu'', ''Haami'', '' Konntho'', ''Gotro'' which were critically acclaimed as well as enjoyed commercial success. He also serves as a partner at ''Windows Productions''. His film Praktan, bagged multiple National Awards and ''Alik Sukh'' was premiered at the Marche du Film section in Cannes Film Festival in 2013. His film ''Konttho'' was selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. Early life and education Shiboprosad M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icche
''Icche'' (English:''Wish'') is a 2011 Bengali language Indian drama film directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy. This is the debut film of the director duo. The film is based on Suchitra Bhattacharya's novel and revolves around the relationship between an obsessive mother and her son. The film was presented by Rituparna Sengupta. Plot Manas is an insurance agent, who lives with his wife, Mamata, and son Shamik. Mamata is dissatisfied with her husband's way of raising their son differently and takes charge of his upbringing. When Shamik grows up, he starts rebelling against his mother's decisions and dominance. At the age of 16, Shamik falls in love with his first crush, Debjani. When hawk-eyed Mamata learns about this relationship, she gets worried as she is sceptical about Debjani's nature and doesn't think she is a good choice. Mamata gears up to break her son's relationship with Debjani. She also tries to win over her son's attention and affection. Although she i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigel Akkara
Nigel Akkara is an Indian actor who is noted for his character portrayal in Bengali movies. He acts in theatre as well. Early life At the age of 21, Akkara was arrested with a charge of kidnapping and 17 other cases filed against him. During his days in the correctional home, he did post-graduation in Human Rights from Indian Institute of Human Rights, New Delhi. Later he became an actor and made his debut with the 2012 Bengali film ''Muktodhara''. Acting career Akkara made his acting debut in 2012 with Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy's Bengali movie ''Muktodhara''. He shared the screen with Rituparna Sengupta. He played the character of a prisoner who changes himself into a positive person after getting in touch with a female dance drama coach while staying in jail. The film turned out to be a major hit at the box office and Akkara's performance as a newcomer was praised by both the viewers and the critics. Filmography * ''Muktodhara'' (2012) * ''Orissa'', Malaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badshah Moitra
Badshah Moitra ( bn, বাদশা মৈত্র; also known as Badshah Maitra) is an Indian actor, who primarily works in Bengali TV soap operas and films. Career Badshah started his career in Bengali theatre and stage. He made his debut in television though ''Janmabhumi'' telecasted on DD Bangla. Thereafter, he has performed in numerous roles both as supporting and lead actor in TV soap operas and movies. He is also a supporter of Communist Party of India (Marxist). Beside these, he is very active in social welfare work for the people. List of works Filmography *''Gotro'' (2019) *''Mukherjee Dar Bou'' (2019) *''Bristi Tomake Dilam'' (2019) *''Bhobishyoter Bhoot'' (2019) *''Nirbhoya ''Nirbhoya'' is a 2018 Bengali film directed by Milan Bhowmik and produced by Sanjib Samaddar under the banner of Sambit Media and Productions. The film is based on the 2012 Delhi gang rape case. Apart from West Bengal, the film will also be ...'' (2018) *''Kintu Galpo Noy'' (2018) *''Aale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandita Roy
Nandita Roy (born April 3, 1955) is an Indian filmmaker and screenwriter. She made her directorial debut with the film ''Icche'' (2011) along with her co-director Shiboprosad Mukherjee. The two have also directed ''Accident'', ''Muktodhara'', ''Alik Sukh'', ''Ramdhanu'', ''Bela Seshe'', ''Haami'', ''Praktan'' , ''Posto (film), Konntho, Gotro''. She has been a part of several projects and has worked with many renowned directors. Early life Nandita Roy was born on April 3, 1955 in Mumbai. She attended high school at St. Joseph's Convent High School in the suburb of Vile Parle, and is an economics graduate of Parle College. She began work as a primary schoolteacher in St. Joseph's Convent. She later studied for her postgrad in economics from University of Mumbai, Kalina. She married Nitish Roy in 1977. Currently she lives in Kolkata, India with her family. Career Roy began her professional career in 1978, as a glove-puppet operator and co-director on ''Agadoom-Bagadoom'', a sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Award East For Best Male Playback Singer
The Filmfare East Best Male Playback Singer Award is given by Indian film magazine ''Filmfare'' as a part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Bengali films, to recognise a male playback singer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a film song. Superlatives Arijit Singh was the first holder of this award back in 2014 for the song "Mon Majhi Re" from ''Boss''. Nachiketa Chakraborty won the award on the second edition in 2017. Arijit Singh also holds the record for most nominations (7), Youngest winner, Youngest nominee. Anupam Roy holds the record for most nominations without ever winning (5). Nachiketa Chakraborty has won the award twice, while Arijit Singh and Anirban Bhattacharya has won the award once. Most Wins Multiple Nominees List of winners 2010s * 2014 Arijit Singh – "Mon Majhi Re" from ''Boss'' ** Arijit Singh – "Ki Kore Toke Bolbo" from '' Rangbaaz'' ** Arijit Singh – "Din Khon Mapa Ache" from '' Hawa Bodol'' ** Anupam Roy – "Istofa Dilam" from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Om Sahani
Om Prakash Sahani, known as Om, is an Indian actor who works in Indian Bengali films and Bangladeshi films and television shows. His first acting role was in ''Arjun – Kalimpong E Sitaharan'', which was released in 2013. Career Om started his career by modeling and television appearances. He was a participant of Fata Fati Filmy Fight ( A Reality Show of ETV Bangla). He gained popularity in the television series ''Alor Basha''. He made his feature film acting debut in ''Arjun – Kalimpong E Sitaharan'' as the title character Arjun, a young detective. He followed this with the 2014 film ''Action'' directed by Sayantan Mukherjee and co-starring Barkha Bisht Sengupta. In 2015, he starred in the box office hit film ''Agnee 2'' with Mahiya Mahi. Om starred in three films in 2016: '' Angaar'', ''Hero 420'', and ''Prem Ki Bujhini'' with Subhashree Ganguly. Television * ''Alor Basha '' * ''Didi No. 1'' (2021) aired on ''Zee Bangla'' * ''Dance Bangla Dance'' (May 2021 – Presen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muktodhara
''Muktodhara'' is a 2012 Bengali film directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy. This is a story about the prisoners of a correctional home ‒ Presidency jail who all have a dark past life but here they are being reformed day by day. Plot Niharika Chatterjee is the wife of public prosecutor Arindam Chatterjee. Arindam is a dominating husband and a male chauvinist. Niharika is unhappy with her married life. They both have a sweet little child who is deaf and dumb. Niharika organises a party for girls who are physically challenged like her own daughter. There, she meets the new Inspector General of correctional cells of West Bengal, Mr. Brij Narayan Dutta. The latter informs Niharika of his plans and ideas of reforming convicts of the correctional cells. Being aware of Niharika's talent and skills, he requests Niharika to help him organize an event with the prisoners. Niharika agrees to the proposal with a condition that her husband needs to be kept in the dark. One day, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anashua Majumdar
Anashua Majumdar is an Indian actress who works in Bengali-language films, TV shows and theater. Filmography * ''Dilkhush'' (2023) * '' Boudi Canteen'' (2022) * ''Byadh'' (2022) * ''Aparajito'' (2022) * ''Gotro'' (2019) * ''Mukherjee Dar Bou'' (2019) * '' Maati'' (2018) * ''Gangster'' (2016) * ''Kagojer Nouka'' (2013) * ''Mrs. Sen'' (2013) * '' Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish'' (2012) * ''Hariye Jaai'' (2012) * ''Bhalo Theko'' (2003) * ''Debanjali'' (2000) * ''Sampradan'' (1999) * ''Kalratri'' (1997) * ''Pashanda Pandit'' (1993) * ''Tahader Katha'' (1993) * ''City of Joy ''City of Joy'' (french: La Cité de la joie) is a 1985 novel by Dominique Lapierre. It was adapted as a film by Roland Joffé in 1992. Calcutta is nicknamed "the City of Joy" after this novel, although the slum was based on an area in its twin ...'' (1992) * '' Mahaprithibi'' (1991) Television External links * References Living people Actresses in Bengali cinema Indian film actresses Ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Telegraph (India)
''The Telegraph'' is an Indian English daily newspaper founded and continuously published in Kolkata since 7 July 1982. It is published by the ABP Group and the newspaper competes with ''The Times of India''. The newspaper is the eighth most-widely read English language newspaper in India as per ''Indian Readership Survey'' (IRS) 2019. ''The Telegraph'' has three editions Kolkata, South Bengal and North Bengal. History ''The Telegraph'' was founded on 7 July 1982. The design director of London's ''The Sunday Times'', Edwin Taylor, designed the newspaper and provided a standard in design and editing. In 31 years, it has become the largest-circulation English daily in the eastern region published from Kolkata. In 1982, M. J. Akbar used to edit and design the daily newspaper; thus it had a major impact on newspaper journalism in India. ''The Telegraph'' is published by media group Ananda Publishers closely associated with ABP Pvt. Ltd; the group also published ''Anandabazar Pat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |