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Durga (2008 Series)
''Durga'' is an Indian Bengali language television soap opera that aired from 8 September 2008 to 26 June 2010 on Bengali GEC Star Jalsha. The show starred Sandipta Sen, Gourab Chatterjee and Swagata Mukherjee and Payel De in lead roles. A spiritual sequel or a reboot of this series, ''Durga Durgeshwari'', premiered in 2019 and ended in 2020. It starred Sampurna Mondal and Bishwarup Banerjee in the lead roles. Plot It is the tale of the journey of a village belle and an ardent devotee of Goddess Durga, Durga (Sandipta Sen) who marries a mentally unwell heir, Rupam (Gourab Chatterjee), of an urban rich family. Rupam is held captive for several years by an evil woman Damini (Swagata Mukherjee). Damini held Rupam around the waist and captured him. However, Durga's faith in the Goddess, which is her strength helps her to cure Rupam. The Goddess (Payel De) comes to her rescue during all of Durga's challenges. Thus, Durga helps Rupam lead a normal life by defeating the foul plans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Soap Opera
Indian television dramas, often called Indian series or serials, are scripted television programs made in India, featuring Indian actors. These dramas are broadcast on Indian television networks. India's first television drama, '' Hum Log'' ( Hindi), aired from 1984 to 1985 and had 154 episodes. Ekta Kapoor's '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'' (2000–2008) became the first Indian TV drama to surpass 1,000 episodes, with a total of 1,833 episodes, entering the Limca Book of Records. The Marathi series '' Char Divas Sasuche'' (2001–2013) reached 3,200 episodes, becoming the first Indian series to exceed 3,000 episodes, also entering the Limca Book of Records. The Telugu series '' Abhishekam'' (2008–2022) was the first Indian show to reach 4,000 episodes, ending on 1 February 2022. The Hindi series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009–present), with over 4,700 episodes as of 2025, is India's longest-running Hindi TV drama and soap opera, airing for 16 years. Indian televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Generalist Channel
A generalist channel is a television or radio channel whose target audience is not confined to a particular set of people, but instead aims to offer a wide range of programs and program genres to a diverse general public. The term is mainly used in European countries; in other countries, similar terms such as "general entertainment" is used instead. In radio, this is sometimes referred to as "full-format programming" or full-service radio. Program content Generalist TV channels focus on general entertainment. They also tend to put an extra emphasis on news programming, regarding the provision of news and information as part of their duty. Popularity Generalist channels as a whole are the most watched of all television channels. As of 2008, generalist channels were the most numerous among channel genres in Europe. There were 376 of them, followed by 324 sports channels, 269 entertainment channels and 238 music channels. Among HD television channels in Europe, as of 2011 and 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudipa Basu
Sudipa Basu is an Indian actress in Bengali language film and television. Filmography * ''Trishna'' (2009) * '' Notobor Notout'' (2010) * ''Hing Ting Chhat'' (2010) * ''Punorutthan'' (2011) * ''Raja Gaja No Problem'' (2011) * ''Faande Poriya Boga Kaande Re'' (2011) * '' Bye Bye Bangkok'' (2011) * ''Abar Byomkesh'' (2012) * '' Balukabela.com''(2012) * ''Golemale Pirit Koro Na'' (2013) * '' Bakita Byaktigato''(2013) * '' Mahalaya (film)'' (2019) * '' Mitthye Premer Gaan'' (2023) * '' Biye Bibhrat'' (2023) * ''Bhog'' (2025) Television *'' Ek Akasher Niche'' as Anita ''(''later replaced by ''Indrani Basu)'' then again Sudipa come back in this role *'' Ekdin Pratidin'' as Sudipa *'' Phirki'' as Meenakshi * ''Durga'' *''Raja & Gaja'' *''Shashuri Zindabad'' *''Tapur Tupur'' as Gayatree Choudhury *'' Boyei Gelo'' as Sucharita Das *'' Mon Niye Kachakachi'' as Mona Kaapor *''Jarowar Jhumko'' as Bhalo Bou *'' Khelaghor'' as Aloka Chatterjee * ''Boron'' *'' Jibon Saathi'' as Konika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debika Mitra
Debika Mitra is an Indian Bengali film actress. She works in Bengali films and television shows. Filmography * '' Agniswar'' (1975) * ''Ora Charjon'' (1988) * '' Raja Badsha'' (1990) * '' Surer Bhubane'' (1992) * '' Phire Paoa'' (1993) * '' Amodini'' (1995) * '' Mukhyamantri'' (1996) * '' Lathi'' (1996) * '' Matribhumi'' (1997) * '' Bidroho'' (1997) * '' Tomay Pabo Bole'' (1999) * '' Swashurbari Zindabad'' (2000) * '' Shatruta'' (2000) * ''Mayna'' (2000) * '' Joy Maa Durga'' (2000) * '' Harjit'' (2000) * '' Bhalobashar Chhoan'' (2000) * ''Ostad Ustad, ustadh, ustaz or ustadz (abbreviated as Ust., Ut. or Ud.; from Persian language, Persian ''ustād'') is an honorific title used in West Asia, North Africa, Central Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. It is used in various languages, incl ...'' (2001) * '' Mastermasai'' (2001) * '' Ebong Tumi Aar Ami'' (2001) * '' Dadathakur'' (2001) * '' Protarak'' (2002) * ''Sathihara'' (2006) * ''Byatikromi'' (2006) * '' Neel Akasher Chandni' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yogini
A yogini (Sanskrit: योगिनी, IAST: ) is a female master practitioner of tantra and yoga, as well as a formal term of respect for female Hindu or Buddhist spiritual teachers in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Greater Tibet. The term is the feminine Sanskrit word of the masculine '' yogi'', while the term " yogin" is used in neutral, masculine or feminine sense. A yogini, in some contexts, is the sacred feminine force made incarnate, as an aspect of Mahadevi, and revered in the yogini temples of India. These often revere a group of 64 yoginis, and are named as such, but can also have 42 or 81 yoginis. The names of the 64 yoginis vary in different classifications. History According to Indologist and Yoga-Tantra scholar David Gordon White, yoginis are first mentioned in Indian literature in the sixth-century Hindu Agni Purana, with their origins rooted in the Vedic tradition. Their development reflects a synthesis of Vedic and classical Hindu elements. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Dutta Chakraborty
Rita Dutta Chakraborty is a Bengali film and television actress. She has acted in movies like Krantikaal, Alo. She played the role of ''Aarati'' in Star Jalsha Star Jalsha is an Indian Bengali language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. It primarily broadcasts family dramas, comedies, reality shows and films. It launched ...'s popular serial ''Maa''. Rita is also a Bengali reciter. Filmography Television Awards See also * Laboni Sarkar * Churni Ganguly References Actresses in Bengali cinema Bengali television actresses Actresses from Kolkata Indian film actresses Indian television actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Indian spoken word artists Living people 1956 births {{India-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Dutta
Tina Datta (born 27 November 1991) is an Indian actress known primarily for her work in Hindi television. Datta rose to fame with her portrayal of Ichcha Singh Bundela in ''Uttaran''. She went on to participate in stunt-based reality show '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7'' and reality series '' Bigg Boss 16''. Personal life Datta was born in Kolkata on 27 November 1991 to Madhumita Datta and Tapan Datta. She has an elder brother named Debraj. She's an avid yoga and pilates enthusiast. During the lockdown, she decided to switch her routine from functional weight training to yoga. Additionally, the actress is well versed in pole dancing and kickboxing. Career Child artist and early roles (1996–2008) Datta made her debut at the age of five with the show ''Sister Nivedita''. A year later, she made her film debut as a child artist with the Bengali film ''Pita Maata Santan''. She went on to act in many Bengali films some of which are ''Dus Number Bari'' and ''Sagarkanya''. She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subhrajit Dutta
Subhrajit Dutta is an Indian film and theatre actor who appears in Bengali language, Bengali films and television serials. Some of the notable Bengali films he acted in include ''Ebar Shabor'', Manojder Adbhut Bari, ''Eagoler Chokh'', ''Double Feluda''. Career Theatre career Dutta started his acting career as an actor in Bengali theatre. He first acted in a Bengali drama when he was in class VI. Later Dutta and some of his friends started a theatre group "Arkaj". His first major role as a theatre actor was in the drama ''Angshumati'', directed by Ramaprasad Banik for the theatre group Purba Paschim. Later he acted in several other dramas such as ''Haripada Haribol'' of Chetana (theatre group), Chetana, ''Raktakarabi (play), Raktakarabi'', directed by Goutam Halder, ''Nashtanir'' etc. Film and television career Dutta acted in several Bengali television serials such as ''Ekdin Pratidin'' (2005–2007), ''Ekhane Akash Neel'' (2008–2009), ''Bokul Kotha''. In ''Bokul Kotha'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debleena Dutta
Debolina Dutta is an Indian actress known for her work in Bengali cinema and television. She made her acting debut with a small role in ''Seemarekha'' (1996) a Bengali TV series. She rose to prominence for her role as Deepaboli in ''Saat Kahon'' a Bengali TV series, based on Samaresh Majumdar's novel of the same name. She hit the crux of her stardom after she starred as Nandini in Ravi Ojha's ''Ek Akasher Niche''. Her success continued with roles in TV series such as ''Kobe Je Kothay'', ''Sakhi'' and ''Andarmahal''. Despite her fame and popularity, She did not undergo a successful phase of her big screen career as she did not want to compromise with the casting couch in Bengali Film Industry. She made her Bollywood debut in ''Rajnandini'' (2022). Career Dutta began her acting career with a small role in ''Seemarekha'', a 1996 Bengali TV series. After Aditi Chatterjee walked out, Ravi Ojha approached Dutta to play the lead Nandini in ''Ek Akasher Niche ''Ek Akasher Niche'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupanjana Mitra
Rupanjana Mitra is an Indian actress of Bengali film and television. Biography Mitra has been working in Bengali film and television since 2000. She made her debut in the television serial '' Chokher Bali''. She married Rezaul Hauqe in 2007 and for divorced in 2018. Later she married Ratool Mukherjee in 2024 Political career She is a member of Bharatiya Janta Party since 2019. Works Films * '' Kaliachak Chapter 1'' (2024) * '' Ikir Mikir'' (2022) * '' Panther'' (2019) * ''Katakuti'' (2011) * ''Teen Tanaya'' (2011) * '' Magno Mainak'' (2009) * ''Premer Phande Kakatua'' (2009) * ''Jingle Bell'' (2018)(unreleased) * ''Dadar Adesh'' (2005) Television * ''Khela'' (character Manjari)( Zee Bangla) * '' Ek Akasher Niche'' (character Mohini) ( Zee Bangla) * ''Tumi Asbe Bole'' * ''Checkmate'' * ''Sindoorkhela'' ( Star Jalsha, character ''Debi'') (later Replaced by Chandrayee Ghosh) * '' Aanchol'' (Star Jalsha, character Gita Sen) * ''Soti'' (Zee Bangla, character Mohini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Maliah
June MaliaSpelling according tThe Times of India/ref> (or June Malliah) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Bengali cinema and television. She is a philanthropist and also a member of West Bengal Women's Commission. In 2021, she was elected as Member of West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Medinipur constituency. In 2024, she was elected from Midnapur Loksabha, representing Trinamool Congress for Lok Sabha election. Filmography * ''Lathi'' (1996) * '' Hothat Brishti'' (1998) * ''Bor Kone'' (2002) * ''Nil Nirjane'' (2003) * ''Aamar Mayer Shapath'' (2003) * ''The Bong Connection'' (2006) * '' Shikar'' (2006) * ''Podokkhep'' (2007) * ''Lovesongs'' (2008) * '' Raktamukhi Neela - A Murder Mystery'' (2008) * '' Prem Bibhrat'' (2012) * ''Hathat Vishon Valo Lagchhe'' (2012) * ''Sabdhan Pancha Aaschhe'' (2012) * '' Teen Yaari Katha'' (2012) * ''Obhishopto Nighty'' (2014) * ''Ebar Shabor'' (2015) * ''Har Har Byomkesh'' (2015) * ''Ekla Chalo'' (2015) * ''Sesh Anka'' (2015 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ditipriya Roy
Ditipriya Roy is an Indian television, film and theatre actress working in Bengali-language films and serials. She has gained critical acclamation for many of her works. 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.'' Personal life Her father Aloke Shankar Roy is a veterinary doctor and actor. Ditipriya passed Higher secondary examination in 2020 with 82.4% marks. She was a student in the department of sociology at Asutosh College. Currently, she is doing masters in sociology from Sister Nivedita University. Ditipriya is currently dating Chennaiyin goalkeeper Samik Mitra. Though both of them are yet to speak publicly about their relationship. Career Ditipriya started her career in television as a child artist and acted in serials like '' Maa'', ''Durga'', ''Aparajito'', '' Byomkesh'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
