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Patalghar
''Patalghar'' ( bn, পাতাল ঘর "The Underground Chamber" ) is a Bengali science fiction film based on the story of same name by Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay and directed by Abhijit Chaudhuri. Plot 150 years in the past, Aghor Sen, a genius scientist living in the village of Nischintipur invents a device that generates sound waves which can put any living being to sleep. The alien Vik exiled from the planet Nyapcha, lands with his space shuttle on the outskirts of Nischintipur. He gets to know about the machine & tries to steal it but Aghor puts him to sleep. With Aghor's death the instrument is lost. 150 years later i.e. in the present day Dr. Bhootnath Nondy finds Aghor Sen's diary mentioning this device. Bhootnath deciphers the diary at a science seminar announcing his plea to search for it. Begum, a gang leader, sends her goons after Bhootnath to get that machine. Aghar Sen's device is in his laboratory - Patalghar. To reach there, one must solve the mysterious rhymes me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay
Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay ( bn, শীর্ষেন্দু মুখোপাধ্যায়; born 2 November 1935) is a Bengali author from India. He has written stories for both adults and children. He is known for creating the relatively new fictional sleuths Barodacharan, Fatik, and Shabor Dasgupta. Life Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay was born in Mymensingh (now in Bangladesh) on 2 November 1935. The Mukhopadhyays were originally from Bainkhara, Bikrampur. During partition his family migrated to Kolkata. He spent his childhood in Bihar and many places in Bengal and Assam accompanying his father, who worked in the railways. He passed intermediate from the Victoria College, Koch Bihar before taking a Masters in Bengali from Calcutta University. Mukhopadhyay started his career as a school teacher and is now on the staff of ''Anandabazar Patrika'' at Kolkata. He is associated with the Bengali magazine '' Desh''. Comics from his stories A comic based on his book ''Bipinbab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kharaj Mukhopadhyay
Kharaj Mukherjee or Kharaj Mukhopadhyay (born 7 July 1963) is an Indian actor. He completed his early education from St. Lawrence High School, Kolkata He made his debut in Bengali film with the film ''Hulusthul'' in 1980. In the last 32 years, he has worked in many films like ''Patalghar'', ''Bye Bye Bangkok'', ''Kahani'', ''Namesake'', ''Accident'', ''Muktodhara'', ''Special 26'', '' Lafangey Parindey'', ''Yuva'', '' Parineeta'', '' Laga Chunari Mein Daag'', ''Chha-e Chhuti'', ''Jaatishwar'' etc. He is a student of the drama maestro Ramaprasad Banik.He is known for his excellence in both Commercial and natural acting. In 2012 film ''Kahaani'', Mukherjee played the role of Inspector Chatterjee. Mukherjee won Bengal Film Journalists' Association – Best Male Playback Award in 2004 for the film ''Patalghar''. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the finest actors in the Bengali film industry due to his versatility in various roles. His son, Bihu Mukherjee debuted i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abhik Mukhopadhyay
Avik Mukhopadhyay is an Indian cinematographer who works in Bengali and Hindi films. He collaborated with eminent directors like Rituparno Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Srijit Mukherji, Kamaleshwar Mukherjee, Anik Dutta, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Shoojit Sircar and Sujoy Ghosh. Some of his most notable works include '' Chokher Bali'', '' Patalghar'', ''Bhalo Theko'', ''Raincoat'', ''Dosar'', '' The Last Lear'', '' Antaheen'', ''Abohomaan'', '' Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish'', ''Rajkahini'', ''October'', ''Password'', ''Borunbabur Bondhu'' and ''Sardar Udham''. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Cinematography three times and the Filmfare Award for Best Cinematographer once. He studied the cinematography at the Film and television Institute of India. Filmography As Cinematographer Awards and nominations National Film Awards Filmfare Awards IIFA Awards The International Indian Film Academy Awards, popularly known as IIFA, is an annual awards ceremony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Film Award For Best Cinematography
The National Film Award for Best Cinematography is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organisation set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus). The award was instituted in 1967, at 15th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages. Till 34th National Film Awards, awards were given for Black-and-white as well as Color motion picture film. Since 37th National Film Awards, Laboratory Processing are also awarded under the same category. Multiple Winners 4 wins : K. K. Mahajan, Santosh Sivan 3 wins : Soumendu Roy, Apurba Kishore Bir, Venu, Madhu Ambat, Abhik Mukhopadhyay Avik Mukhopadhyay is an Indian cinematographer who works in Bengali and Hindi films. He collaborated with eminent directors like Rituparno Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Sri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indira Gandhi Award For Best Debut Film Of A Director
The Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director is one of the National Film Awards presented annually by the Directorate of Film Festivals, the organization set up by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India. It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal). The award was instituted in 1980, at 28th National Film Awards and awarded annually for films produced in the year across the country, in all Indian languages; Hindi (11 Awards), Bengali and Malayalam (8 Awards each), Tamil (5 Awards), Marathi (3 Awards), Assamese, English and Telugu (2 each), Haryanvi, Jasari, Karbi and Ladakhi (1 Each). Award includes 'Golden Lotus Award' (Swarna Kamal) and cash prize. Award, sometimes, also be given as Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of A Director. Following are the award winners over the years: Winners References External links Official Page for Directorate of Film Festivals, IndiaNational F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bauddhayan Mukherji
Bauddhayan Mukherji aka 'Buddy' (born 1 June 1973) is a national award winning Indian filmmaker based in Mumbai. He is the co-founder—along with this wife Monalisa—of Little Lamb Films, which has produced three feature films, ''Teenkahon'', ''The Violin Player'' and ''Manikbabur Megh (The Cloud & The Man)'' and one documentary short, ''Kiske Liye'' (Who Is This Women's Day For?); His forthcoming films include ''Marichjhapi'' and ''The Bookkeeper's Wife''. Personal life Bauddhayan Mukherji, popularly known as Buddy, is an Indian filmmaker known for his advertising films and indie features. He was born and brought up in Kolkata. His father Banaj Mukherji was a poet while his mother Mira Mukherji was a school teacher. At 11, he was gifted a copy of the book " Ekei Bole Shooting" (All About Shooting) written by Satyajit Ray. The book changed his life and Bauddhayan decided to become a filmmaker! He studied in South Point School and later St. Xavier's College, Kolkata wher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramaprasad Banik
Ramaprasad Banik (রমাপ্রসাদ বনিক) (1954–2010) was a Bengali theatre actor, director and playwright. He also worked in films and televisions. He started his career at a very early age with ''Putul khela'', which was an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House. This play was directed by Sombhu Mitra. Banik was called protégé of the Sombhu Mitra. Banik wrote and acted in many plays for Bohurupee. In 1981 he left ''Bohurupee'' he created his own theatre group ''Chena Mukh''. In 1991 he created another theatre group "Theatre Passion" He was a very prominent part of the Nehru Children's Museum theatre classes. Career Plays ;With Bohurupee *Putul Khela *Dashachakra *Chhera Tar *Dashachakra *Chhar Addhaye *Jadi Arekbar ;With Chena Mukh *Ranee Kahini *Icchegari *Aguntuk *Pakhi *Sharanagato ;With Theatre Passion *Kabikatha *Trata *The Tempest *Dahanshil *Antar Bahir *Sparshak *Bhablai Bhalo *Anukul *Anko Sir, Golapi Babu ar Tipu *Iti Mritajan ;With Nehru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Sengupta
Joy Sengupta (born 14 December 1968) is an Indian film and stage actor works Bollywood cinema and Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema as well as theatre. He is best known for his debut feature, ''Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'' (1998) directed by Govind Nihalani. Sengupta was born in Kolkata, and grew up in Delhi and Nepal. He did his graduation in English literature from Delhi University, During this period he joined Jana Natya Manch, a theatre group based in Delhi. Thereafter received a Diploma in Drama from the Living Theatre Academy, New Delhi, where he studied under Ebrahim Alkazi. After working in theatre, telefilms and television series in Delhi, Sengupta shifted to Mumbai in 1997. Career Sengupta starred in ''Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'' (1998) a film by Govind Nihalani. Thereafter, Sengupta starred in number of films like ''Good Boy Bad Boy'' (2007), ''Shakal Pe Mat Ja'' (2011), ''Hate Story'' (2012), and ''Deham'', also directed by Govind Nihalani. Over the years, he has wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monu Mukherjee
Sourendra Mohan Mukherjee (1 March 1930 – 6 December 2020), known as Monu Mukhopadhyay, was an Indian actor who worked in Bengali language films and television serials. In 1958, he became a prompter. His first acting assignment was in the play ''Khudha'', and his first film was Mrinal Sen's 1958 film ''Neel Akasher Neechey'' (). He had worked with directors like Satyajit Ray and Ronand Joffy. He is remembered for his portrayal of Machhli Baba in 1979 film '' Joi Baba Felunath''. Early life and education Manu Mukherjee was born on March 1, 1930. He was the son of Amarendranath Mukherjee, who was also involved with acting at the Calcutta Theatre. Manu Mukherjee was one of the oldest actors in the world, still actively playing major and minor roles in Bengali television's soaps and operas. Manu started acting at an young age, and with his first character he portrayed the role of a wife at a neighborhood club play which fueled his fascination towards acting. He joined the Sriranga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debojyoti Mishra
Debojyoti Mishra (born 30 April 1963 at Kolkata) is an Indian music director and film composer. He became popular with his minimalist classical compositions for the Hindi film ''Raincoat'', directed by Rituparno Ghosh. He also worked on Bengali films, ''Chaturanga and Sesher Kobita'', directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay. He composed songs for the Bengali film ''Autograph'' starring Prasenjit Chatterjee, Nandana Sen and Indraneil Sengupta. Early years and Career He had composed for Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is ... in a British production being directed by Enamul Karim. Filmography * *(1999) *(2000) * *(2004) *(2004) * * ''(2014)'' * ''(2015)'' *''(2015)'' * * *(2020)(2021) *(2022) * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Mishra, Debojyoti Indian film score com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biplab Chatterjee
Biplab Chatterjee is an Indian actor and director of television and films. Career Biplab started his film career with Satyajit Ray in his film ''Pratidwandi''. He is popular for his antagonistic character in Bengali films. Apart from his career in films, he has also shown interest in socio-political activities. In 1998, he was a candidate for assembly election from Rashbehari constituency and in 2006 from Alipore constituency. Filmography As actor * '' Rajar Kirty'' (2020) * ''Asur'' (2020) * ''Paran Bandhu Re'' (2019) * ''Chaamp'' (2017) * ''Ei Toh Jeebon'' (2017) * '' Rokto'' (2016) * ''Nirbhoya'' (2013) * '' Mrs. Sen'' (2013) *'' Ullas'' (2012) * '' Astra'' (2012) * '' Teen Kanya'' (2012) * ''Khokababu'' (2012) * ''Teen Yaari Katha'' (2012) * ''Gosainbaganer Bhoot'' (2011) * ''Tenida (film)'' (2011) * ''Shotru'' (2011) * '' Royal Bengal Rahasya'' (2011) * '' Wanted'' (2010) * ''Bangal Ghoti Phataphati'' (Unreleased) (2009) * '' Magno Mainak'' (2009) * ''Sedin Dujone' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mita Vasisht
Mita Vashisht (born 2 November 1967) is an Indian actress. Known for her work on screen, stage and television, she has played a wide range of roles. Her most prominent appearances includes; sci-fi television series '' Space City Sigma'' (1989-1991), Pachpan Khambe Laal Deewarein, Swabhimaan, Alaan (Kirdaar) to Trishna in Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and Jethi Maa in ''Kaala Teeka'' to film roles with a wide spectrum of directors with different cinema styles. Early life Mita Vashisht was born on 2 November 1967 in Pune, Maharashtra, India to Captain Rajeshwar Dutt Vashisht, who retired as a colonel from the Indian Army and Meenakshi Mehta (née) Vashisht, a teacher and a singer (Indian Classical). She has done her post-graduation in literature from Punjab University, Chandigarh and graduated from the National School of Drama (Delhi) in 1987, Vashisht was for several years (1990–2010) also visiting faculty to some of the premier design, film and theatre institutes of India – the NIFT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |