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Koel Mallick
Koel Mallick (; born Rukmini Mallick on 28 April 1982), known mononymously as Koel, is an Indian actress known for her work primarily in Bengali films. Often referred to as the "Tolly-Queen", she is the recipient numerous accolades, including a Filmfare Awards Bangla, two BFJA Awards, a Anandalok Puraskar. In 2023, she was honoured with the Mahanayak Samman by the Government of West Bengal. The daughter of Ranjit Mallick, Koel made her acting debut with '' Nater Guru'' (2003), which was a box office-success. She rose to fame starring in commercially successful films '' Shubhodrishti'' (2005), ''Mon Mane Na'' (2008), '' Premer Kahini'' (2008), ''Rangbaaz'' (2013), ''Arundhati'' (2014) and. Starring roles in the top-grossing romances ''Paglu'' (2011) and '' Besh Korechi Prem Korechi'' (2015), established her as a leading star in Bengali cinema. Her performances in the family drama '' Bandhan'' (2004), the political thriller '' MLA Fatakeshto'' (2006), the drama '' Dui Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city in India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore) while its metropolitan region Kolkata Metropolitan Area is the third most populous metropolitan region of India with a metro population of over 15 million (1.5 crore). Kolkata is regarded by many sources as the cultural capital of India and a historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal.————— The three villages that predated Calcutta were ruled by the Nawab of Bengal under Mughal suzerainty. After the Nawab granted the East India Company a trading license in 1690, the area was developed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rangbaaz (2013 Film)
''Rangbaaz'' is an Indian Bengali language action film directed by Raja Chanda and produced under the banner of Surinder Films. The film stars Dev and Koel in lead roles. It is a remake of the 2007 Telugu film '' Chirutha''. Plot An auto driver sees Lucky Bhai murdering a journalist. He managed to capture Lucky Bhai along with his henchman and held them until the Police arrive. Afterwards, he returns home to his wife and son, Raj. Unfortunately, Lucky Bhai and his henchmen break into their house that night. The auto driver is killed, his wife was severely injured but Raj survives uninjured. Raj's mother is in a critical condition but he and his uncle don't have enough money to pay for her operation. The local mafia leader's son has committed murder and offers Raj a deal. In order to pay for his mother's surgery, Raj has to go to prison for the crime. Twelve years later, Raj is released from prison and finds out that his mother had died. He falls in love with Madhurima who live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University (), is a Public university, public State university (India), state university located in Kolkata, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal, India. It has 151 affiliated undergraduate colleges and 16 institutes in Kolkata and nearby areas. It was established on 24 January 1857 and is the oldest multidisciplinary university of Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asian Region. Today, the university's jurisdiction is limited to a few districts of West Bengal, but at the time of its establishment it had a catchment area ranging from Kabul to Myanmar. It is accredited as an "A" grade university by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university has a total of fourteen campuses spread over the city of Kolkata and its suburbs. As of 2020, 151 colleges and 21 institutes and centres are affiliated with CU. The university was fourth in the Indian University Ranking 2021 list, released by the National Institu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gokhale Memorial Girls' College
Gokhale Memorial Girls' College is a women's college in South Kolkata, established in 1938. The college offers undergraduate degrees and is affiliated with the University of Calcutta. The name commemorates Gopal Krishna Gokhale, one of the founding social and political figures of the Indian Independence Movement. It is often regarded as one of the best colleges in Kolkata and among the top 5 girls colleges in Kolkata. Departments Science *Mathematics *Chemistry *Physics *Psychology *Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Arts *Bengali *English *Sanskrit *Hindi *History *Geography *Political Science *Philosophy *Education *Communicative English Commerce *Economics *Advertising sales promotion and sales management(major) Library The College Central Library is well-equipped and well stocked. It has over twenty eight thousand collections of printed books and e books. Library subscribes five magazines and two peer review journals for undergraduate students. Accreditation Gokhale Memo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both consciousness, conscious and Unconscious mind, unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as thoughts, feelings, and motivation, motives. Psychology is an academic discipline of immense scope, crossing the boundaries between the Natural science, natural and social sciences. Biological psychologists seek an understanding of the Emergence, emergent properties of brains, linking the discipline to neuroscience. As social scientists, psychologists aim to understand the behavior of individuals and groups.Hockenbury & Hockenbury. Psychology. Worth Publishers, 2010. A professional practitioner or researcher involved in the discipline is called a psychologist. Some psychologists can also be classified as Behavioural sciences, behavioral or Cognitive science, cognitive scientists. Some psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhowanipore
Bhowanipore (also Bhowanipur; ) is a neighbourhood of South Kolkata in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal. History In 1717, the East India Company obtained the right to rent from 38 villages surrounding their settlement from the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar. Of these, 5 lay across the Hooghly in what is now Howrah district. The remaining 33 villages were on the Calcutta side. After the fall of Siraj-ud-daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, it purchased these villages in 1758 from Mir Jafar, and reorganised them. These villages were known en-bloc as '' Dihi Panchannagram'' and Bhowanipore was one of them. It was considered to be a suburb beyond the limits of the Maratha Ditch. Bhowanipore existed as a ''dihi'' in 1765 and also absorbed a part of Dihi Chakraberia. The construction of Harish Mukherjee Road and Lansdowne Road (now Sarat Bose Road) and the extension of Hazra Road to Kalighat, opened up the area at the beginning of the 20th century.Nai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitin Mashi
''Mitin Mashi'' is a 2019 Indian Bengali detective action thriller film directed by Arindam Sil, produced by Rupa Datta and presented by Camellia Production Pvt. Ltd. The film starring Koel Mallick and Vinay Pathak, is based on the ''Haatey Matro Tintey Din'', a story by the novelist Suchitra Bhattacharya. Mallick portrays the fictional detective character, Mitin Masi, created by Bhattacharya. The film was released on 2 October 2019. Plot Rounak Jariwala, the son of a rich Parsi businessman Rustam Jariwala, gets kidnapped from his school. Rustam approaches Detective Pragyaparamita Mukherjee aka Mitin Masi to rescue his son, having only 3 days time in hand. Mitin investigates and solves the case, along with her niece Tupur and husband Partha. The culprits ultimately get caught and the child is safely returned to his parents. Cast * Koel Mallick as Pragyaparamita Mukherjee aka Mitin Masi * Vinay Pathak as Rustam Jariwala * June Malia as Lila Jariwala * Riya Banik as Oindrill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hemlock Society (film)
''Hemlock Society: Amader Kono Shakha Nei'' () is a 2012 Indian Bengali-language romantic black comedy film written and directed by Srijit Mukherji. Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, the title of the film is inspired by the erstwhile Hemlock Society, based in Santa Monica, US. It stars Koel Mallick and Parambrata Chatterjee in lead roles, while Dipankar De, Roopa Ganguly and Saheb Chatterjee play other pivotal roles. The primary missions of this society included providing information to dying persons and supporting legislation permitting physician-assisted suicide. The film was announced in November 2011, while the title was announced in December 2011. Principal photography commenced in January 2012 and wrapped in March 2012. The film was predominantly shot in Kolkata. Anupam Roy composed and penned its soundtrack, while Indraadip Dasgupta provided the score. The cinematography and editing of the film were handled by Soumik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dui Prithibi (2010 Film)
''Dui Prithibi'' (English: ''Two Worlds'') is a 2010 Bengali language, Bengali Road movie, Buddy road Drama (film and television), drama movie directed by Raj Chakraborty and stars Jeet (actor), Jeet, Dev (Bengali actor), Dev, Koel Mallick, Koel and Barkha Bisht Sengupta, Barkha Sengupta in the lead roles. It was the highest grossing Bengali film of 2010. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Gamyam.'' The film marked the first time Bengali stars Jeet (actor), Jeet and Dev (Bengali actor), Dev shared a screen. Plot Rahul Roy is the son of a multi-millionaire born brought up in comfort and luxury. To him, life is just a game and he is accustomed to a lavish lifestyle. He is portrayed to be a happy go lucky character and quite popular with the female kind. He comes across Nandini, a young & charming doctor. Rahul challenges his friends that he would make her fall in love within few days. Nandini, being an orphan, is very kind towards the poor people and is a good Samaritan. But, R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MLA Fatakeshto
''MLA Fatakeshto'' is a 2006 Indian Bengali language political action film directed by Swapan Saha and produced by Shree Venkatesh Films. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty in the titular role alongside Debashree Roy, Rajatava Dutta, Soumitra Chatterjee, Koel Mallick and Shantilal Mukherjee in supporting roles. This film is famous for its screenplay and dialogues written by N.K Salil, songs composed by Jeet Gannguli and action sequences designed by Judo Ramu. It was declared to be an all-time blockbuster at the box office, helped by the 2006 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. The film received generally positive reviews upon its release.Critics were particularly appreciative of the political issues and portrayal in the film, catchy dialogues, Mithun Chakraborty, Koel Mallick and Rajatava Dutta's performance, music and the slick action sequences. ''MLA Fatakeshto'' emerged as the highest grossing Bengali film of 2006.It won Anandalok Awards for the best Villain. ''MLA F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandhan (2004 Film)
() is a 2004 Indian Bengali language romantic family drama film co-written and directed by Rabi Kinnagi. Produced by Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films, it stars Jeet, Koel (in a dual role) and Victor Banerjee in the lead role. The film follows Ronny, an innocent child living with his father and growing up in foreign, often misses his dead mother Meena. After getting invited in India on the occasion of a marriage ceremony of his mother's cousin in India, he meets his maternal aunt Reena, who resembles his mother as they were the twins. Then Ronny thinks Reena to be his mother and wants his father to marry her. The film was a remake of the Telugu film '' Santosham'' and the Tamil film '' Unnai Thedi''. The soundtrack of the film was composed by Jeet Gannguli. All the songs of the film, particularly '''Shey Chhilo Boroi Anmona''', sung by Shaan and '''Je kothati Mone, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Sonu Nigam became chartbuster upon its r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of West Bengal
Cinema of West Bengal, also known as Tollywood or Bengali cinema, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema, dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Bengali language widely spoken in the state of West Bengal. It is based in the Tollygunge region of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The origins of the nickname Tollywood, a portmanteau of the words Tollygunge and Cinema of the United States, Hollywood, dates back to 1932. It was a historically important film industry, at one time the centre of Indian film production. The Bengali film industry is known for producing many of Cinema of India, Indian cinema's most critically acclaimed global Parallel Cinema and art films, with several of its filmmakers gaining prominence at the National Film Awards, Indian National Film Awards as well as international acclaim. Ever since Satyajit Ray's ''Pather Panchali (film), Pather Panchali'' (1955) was awarded Best Human Document at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival, Bengali films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
