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Rajkahini
''Rajkahini'' (English: ''Tale of Kings'', can also be called ''Tale of the Raj'') is an Indian Bengali-language historical drama film directed by Srijit Mukherji. The shooting of the film completed in June 2015 and the film released on 16 October 2015. The film has an ensemble cast of eleven major female characters led by Rituparna Sengupta and also stars Saswata Chatterjee, Kaushik Sen, Jisshu Sengupta, Abir Chatterjee and Jaya Ahsan in other pivotal roles. It has been remade in Hindi by Mukherji as '' Begum Jaan''. The film was Critically and commercial success. The film was super-hit at box-office surpassing the record of '' Shudhu Tomari Jonyo''. Plot In June 1947, the British passed a bill regarding the partition of Bengal. Delving into the grim history of the Partition, Srijit's movie ''Rajkahini'' is weaved around a border between the two nations that runs through a brothel housing eleven women. Bengal was broken up twice (1905, and then during Independence) - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridhima Ghosh
Ridhima Ghosh is an Indian Bengali film and television actress. She made her acting debut in the Bengali film ''Ratporir Rupkotha'' in 2007. In 2009, she made her television debut in Bengali TV serial '' Bou Kotha Kao '' aired in Star Jalsha. After that, she has acted in a number of Bengali films and Bengali TV serials like ''Rang Milanti'', ''Rajkahini'' and ''Byomkesh''. Personal life Ridhima was born on 18 January 1989. She married actor Gaurav Chakrabarty on 28 November 2017. Their first film Rang Milanti was released in 2011. Ridhima is the daughter-in-law of actor Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and actress Mithu Chakrabarty. Her brother-in-law is actor Arjun Chakrabarty. Career Ridhima was first cast in a role in the Bengali film ''Raatporir Rupkotha'' in 2007. Her first TV series '' Bou Kotha Kao'' which was aired in TV channel Star Jalsha in 2009 and second film ''Friend'' was directed by Satabdi Roy, which was released in 2009. Her third film ''Amar Sangi'' brought her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rituparna Sengupta
Rituparna Sengupta is an Indian actress and producer who is known for her work in Bengali cinema and Hindi cinema. One of the most successful actresses of Bengali cinema, she rode the crest of her box office success in the late 1990s. She won a National Award, two Filmfare Awards, four BFJA Awards and four Anandalok Awards. Initially promoted as the carbon copy of Satabdi Roy, Sengupta made her screen debut opposite Kushal Chakraborty in the Bengali fantasy TV series ''Shwet Kapot'' (1989) directed by the latter and broadcast on DD Bangla. She was catapulted to stardom after she made her big screen debut with Prabhat Roy's National Award-winning Bengali film ''Shwet Patharer Thala'' (1992). She made her Bollywood debut with Partho Ghosh's '' Teesra Kaun'' (1994). She had a very successful on screen collaboration with Prosenjit, Chiranjeet and Manna. She featured opposite Prosenjit for the first time in Bhijoy Bhaskar's ''Nagpanchami'' (1994) which was a major commercial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srijit Mukherji
Srijit Mukherji is an excellent national award winning Indian film director and screenwriter who predominantly works in Bengali cinema. His regular collaboration with veteran actor Prosenjit Chatterjee brought him into the limelight. His first feature film ''Autograph'' (2010), was a critical and commercial success, where he had written the script with Chatterjee in mind. His fifth film, '' Jaatishwar,'' won four national awards at India's 61st National Film Awards (2014). He won the National Film Award for Best Direction and Best Original Screenplay for his sixth film, ''Chotushkone,'' at India's 62nd National Film Awards. His eighth film, '' Rajkahini'' had been remade into a Hindi film titled, ''Begum Jaan'', starring Vidya Balan in 2017. His 2018 release Ek Je Chhilo Raja won the 'Best Bengali Film' Award at India's 66th National Film Awards. His 2019 film Gumnaami won him the Best Bengali Film and Best Adapted Screenplay Awards at the 67th National Film Awards Early life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya Ahsan
Jaya Maswood (born 1 July), commonly known as Jaya Ahsan, is a Bangladeshi actress and producer. Starting her career as a model and, later, as a television actress, she currently works mostly in Bangladeshi and Indian Bengali films. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actress five times for her performances in the films '' Guerrilla'' (2011), '' Chorabali'' (2012), '' Zero Degree'' (2015), '' Debi'' (2018) and '' Alatchakra'' (2021). At the Madrid International Film Festival 2020, she won Filmfare Awards Bangla in 2017, 2021 & 2022 and Zee Cine awards in 2018. Early life Ahsan was born to A. S. Maswood (d. 2012) and Rehana Maswood in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She has a younger sister and brother. Along with her formal education, she took a diploma course in Rabindra Sangeet and training in classical music. She first appeared on television when she performed in the teledrama ''Panchami''. She modeled for a calendar which caught the eye of Afzal Hossain, who later offered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saayoni Ghosh
Saayoni Ghosh (born 27 January 1993) is an Indian Bengali film and television actress. She is also a singer and a politician. Her acting debut was with a telefilm ''Ichhe Dana'', and her first appearance on the big screen was with a short role in the film ''Notobor Notout''. She then shared the screen with some veteran actors in Raj Chakraborty's ''Shotru'', and later played a carefree journalist role in Raj Chakraborty's daily serial '' Proloy Asche''. She has played lead roles in the films '' Kanamachi'', ''Antaraal'', '' Ekla Cholo'', A''mar sahor'', ''Bitnoon'', ''Mayer Biye'', ''Rajkahini''. She came into limelight in politics in January 2021 after an irrelevant FIR was lodged against her by Tathagata Roy for hurting Hindu sentiments. She joined All India Trinamool Congress on 24th February, 2021. In March 2021, she was announced to be All India Trinamool Congress’s candidate for the Asansol Dakshin constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jisshu Sengupta
Jisshu Ujjwal Sengupta (born 15 March 1977) is an Indian actor, producer, television presenter. who predominantly works in Bengali, Hindi and Telugu films. Sengupta made his debut through a Bengali TV series, '' Mahaprabhu'' where he portrayed the role of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; the role gained him much recognition. Subsequently, he made his film debut with ''Priyojon'' (1997), which became a debacle at the box office. In 2002, he played Tagore in Sukanta Roy's ambitious venture ''Chelebela'' alongside Debashree Roy playing Kadambari Devi. following which he appeared in a spate of critically and commercially unsuccessful projects. He made his Bollywood debut with Shyam Benegal's National Award winning film '' Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: The Forgotten Hero'' (2004). A turning point came in his career when he collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh for the latter's '' Abohomaan'', which earned him critical acclaim. His subsequent collaborations with Ghosh for films which include '' Nou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parno Mittra
Parno Mitra (born 31 October 1986) is an Indian actress who appears in Bengali films. Mitra started her career on television. Her acting assignment was Ravi Ojha's Bengali TV series ''Khela'' (2007). She was catapulted to stardom after she enacted Ranjana in Anjan Dutta's National Award winning Bengali film ''Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona'' (2011). Early life Mittra was born in Kolkata. Her father worked in Arunachal Pradesh, and she spent most of her childhood days there. She studied at Dow Hill School in Kurseong, Darjeeling and Pratt Memorial School in Kolkata. Career Mittra's debut TV serial was ''Khela'' (2007), a Ravi Ojha production in which she played Indira. She acted in another popular Ravi Ojha production, ''Mohona'', as the lead character. She got the Best Actress award for ''Mohona''. She acted opposite Abir Chatterjee in ''Shomoy'' and played the second lead in ''Bou Kotha Kao''. She made her film debut with Anjan Dutt's ''Ranjana Ami Ar Ashbona'' (2011). It received t ... [...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] |
Lily Chakravarty (actress)
Lily Chakravarty is an Indian actress. She worked in many Bengali and Hindi films. Early life She was born in Dhaka. She was born to Sri Kesab Chandra Chakraborty and Dipti Chakraborty. Career Lily debuted in the Bengali movie Bhanu Pelo Lottery ''Bhanu Pelo Lottery'' (Eng: Bhanu Wins the Lottery) is a 1958 Indian Bengali comedy film produced by Tushar Kanti Ghosh and directed by the MGS Pictures Unit. It starred Bhanu Bandopadhyay, Jahor Roy, Kamal Mitra and Lily Chakraborty. The film ... in 1958 where she acted in the role of Maya, a typist. Lily, in her long career, acted in many notable films, and sharing screen with her powerful appearance. She shared the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in the film Sanjhbati with Sudiptaa Chakraborty, who won it for her role in Jyesthoputro, in the West Bengal Film Journalist Association Award 2020. Filmography Web series References External links * Living people People from Dhaka Indian film actresses ... [...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'', Mala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditipriya Roy
Ditipriya Roy is an Indian television and film actress working in Bengali-language films and serials. She is known for portraying the character of Rani Rashmoni in the Bengali television series ''Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni''. Her movies include ''Avijatrik'', ''Bob Biswas'', ''Aay Khuku Aay'', ''Kolkata Chalantika and Achena Uttam.'' Career Ditipriya started her career in television as a child artist and acted in serials like ''Maa'', ''Durga'', ''Aparajito'', ''Byomkesh'', ''Bamakhyapa'', ''Tomay Amay Mile, Tare Ami Chokhe Dekhini.'' In 2015 she acted in ''Rajkahini'', directed by Srijit Mukherji. In 2017 she played the protagonist role in Bengali television series ''Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni''. The series was aired on Zee Bangla and completed more than 1,000 episodes. She has made her Bollywood debut in ''Bob Biswas''. Television Guest appearances Reality show Mahalaya Filmography Web series Music videos Personal life Her father Aloke Shankar Roy is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudranil Ghosh ''
Rudranil Ghosh is an Indian actor who works primarily in Bengali films. Education Rudranil Ghosh completed his early education at Santragachi Kedarnath Institution, Howrah under West Bengal State Board. He graduated from the Narasinha Dutt College, which is affiliated with the University of Calcutta, in 1995. Political career He is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party and contested Bhabanipur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election against AITC leader Sovandeb Chatterjee and lost by a margin of 28,719 votes. Filmography Awards * 2007: BFJA - Best Supporting Actor Award for both '' Kantatar'' and ''Refugee A refugee, conventionally speaking, is a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to well-founded fear of persecution. References ...
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