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Shotru
''Shotru'' (Bengali: ''শত্রু'' ; English: ''Enemy)'' is a 2011 Indian Bengali-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Raj Chakraborty.' The film was produced by Ashok Dhanuka under the banner of Eskay Movies. It stars Jeet, Supriyo Dutta and Nusrat Jahan in lead roles, while Kharaj Mukherjee, Dipankar De, Biswajit Chakraborty, Saayoni Ghosh, Raja Dutta and Biplab Chatterjee played other pivotal roles. It marks the debut of Nusrat Jahan. The soundtrack and background score was composed by Indraadip Dasgupta, with screenplay and dialogues written by Padmanabha Dasgupta and Abhimanyu Mukherjee. The movie is a remake of 2010 Tamil movie '' Singam''. Clashing with Dev and Koel Mallick starrer ''Paglu'', it was an all time blockbuster at the box office, with a successful run of over 210 days in theatres. It received positive reviews from critics. Critics appreciated the social messages and portrayals with Jeet and Dutta's performance and stylized action ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nusrat Jahan
Nusrat Jahan Ruhi (born 8 January 1990) is an Indian actress, producer and politician who predominantly works in Bengali cinema. Beside the acting career, from 2019 to 2024, Jahan has represented as the Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Basirhat constituency as a Trinamool Congress candidate. Jahan's screen debut was in Raj Chakraborty's ''Shotru''. She is one of the leading and highest paid actresses of Bengali Cinema. Early life and education Nusrat Jahan was born on 8 January 1990 into a Bengali Muslim family in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal, India to Muhammed Shah Jahan and Sushma Khatun on 8 January 1990. She completed her schooling from Our Lady Queen of the Missions School, Kolkata and then went to college in Bhawanipur College, Kolkata graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree. Acting career Jahan started her modelling career after winning the beauty contest, "Fair One Miss Kolkata" in 2010. She made her Tollywood debut in the 2011 film, ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raj Chakraborty
Raj Chakraborty (born 21 February 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, producer and politician. He is one of the most commercially successful film-makers in Cinema of West Bengal, Tollywood. Before directing his debut film, he was busy in Bengali TV. Raj Chakraborty was associated with Zee Bangla's laughter show ''Mirakkel'', hosted by Mir Afsar Ali, Mir, and the dance competition ''Dance Bangla Dance'', judged by Mithun Chakraborty, during their initial days. He also directed Star Jalsha's laughter programme ''I Laugh You''. He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly (India), Member of Legislative Assembly of West Bengal Legislative Assembly, West Bengal from Barrackpore since 2021. Early life Chakraborty was granted his Graduation from Rishi Bankim Chandra Colleges, Naihati which affiliate with West Bengal State University. He acted in backstage for various theater productions between 1993 and 1995 in his locality. After completing his graduation, Chakraborty left his hom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Singam
''Singam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Hari. Produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green and Reliance BIG Entertainment, ans distributed by Sun Pictures, it is the first installment in the ''Singam'' film series. The film stars Suriya in the main lead role, alongside Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj and Vivek. ''Singam'' was released on 28 May 2010 and became the third highest-grossing Tamil film at the time, only behind '' Sivaji: The Boss'' and ''Dasavathaaram''. It was remade in Kannada as ''Kempe Gowda'', in Hindi as '' Singham'', in Bengali as ''Shotru'', and in Punjabi as '' Singham''. It was followed by the sequels titled '' Singam II'' and '' Si3''. Plot Sub-Inspector Duraisingam "Singam", an honest police officer, lives in Nallur, a small village in Thoothukudi district in southern Tamil Nadu, and is assisted by his bumbling colleague ''Yettu'' Erimalai. Singam belongs to Nallur with his father Soundarapandi, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eskay Movies
Eskay Video Private Limited is an Indian Company promoted by Dhanuka family. The company was incorporated in 1988 and since then it has been a vital part in the media and entertainment industry in India. The company has produced more than 50 films and acquired another 200 films. Eskay group has digitized 80+ Cinemas, Operated Television Channels, owns 5 Theatres, produced television serials, reality shows and webseries. In 2019, Eskay opened up a Subsidiary in UK - High Five Productions Limited and the company is growing globally, providing Filming Equipment services and line production services to Indian films which are shot in the UK. Eskay has invested around 10 Million Pounds, equivalently in Filming Equipment and Post Production facilities in India. Internationally, Eskay's film - Doob ( English title - No bed of Roses ) was the official selection for Oscar. It is the first Bengali film of late legendary star Irrfan Khan. History 1988–2009: Early years and initial r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saayoni Ghosh
Saayoni Ghosh is an Indian Bengali film and television actress currently serving as a Member of Parliament representing Jadavpur parliamentary constituency. 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'', ''Amar sahor'', '' Bitnoon'', ''Mayer Biye'', '' Rajkahini''. She came into limelight in politics in January 2021. She joined Trinamool Congress on 24 February 2021. In March 2021, she was announced to be Trinamool Congress’s candidate for the Asansol South constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. But, she was defeated by BJP's candidate Agn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indraadip Dasgupta
Indraadip Dasgupta (born 17 January 1973) is an Indian composer whose range of music is well known in various Bengali Films. In 2017 he worked in ''Begum Jaan (2017 film), Begum Jaan'', for which he composed the background score. Film director Music director (Bengali films) Music director (Hindi films) Background Score * 2017 ''Begum Jaan (2017 film), Begum Jaan'' Music Director * 2020 ''Babloo Bachelor'' Awards * 2008 Anandalok Award nomination for ''Bor Asbe Ekhuni'' * 2010 Anandolok Purashkar nomination for ''Le Chakka'' * Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2011 for best Background Score at Bengali film Baishe Srabon * Mirchi Music Awards Bangla for best album 'Mon Fakira' * Star guide film award for best music director 2011 for ''Chaplin'' * Mirchi Music Awards Bangla 2016 for Best Popular Soundtrack for ''Parbona Ami Chartey Tokey'' * Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Music Director Award 2018 for ''Sahaj Paather Gappo'' * West Bengal Film Journalists' Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rabiranjan Maitra
Rabiranjan Maitra is an Indian film director and editor who predominantly works in Bengali cinema. His most notable works include Tobu Mone Rekho (1994), Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), Raatporir Rupkatha (2007), Rok Sako To Rok Lo (2007), Challenge (2009), Chalo Paltai (2011), Chander Pahar (film) (2013), Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013), Jole Jongole (2016), and Amazon Obhijaan (2017). His 2018 ventures include action thriller Kabir starring Rukmini Maitra and Shankar Mudi featuring Kaushik Ganguly, Anjan Dutt Anjan Dutt (born 19 January 1953) is an Indian film director, actor, and singer-songwriter known for his work in the Bengali alternative music genre ''anyodharar gaan''. As an actor, Dutta began his career in Bengali cinema in the Mrinal Se ..., and Sreela Majumder. Career Maitra is noted for his work in Bengali cinema. He started his career with the TV movie Tero Sandhyar Galpo in 1990. After that, he got into the world of television. In his career, he has worked in more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashok Dhanuka
Ashok Dhanuka is an Indian film producer. He is the founder of Eskay Movies. One of the leading film production house, studio and distribution house in West Bengal. His son Himanshu Dhanuka is also a film producer and distributor. Filmography * Bhaijaan Elo Re (2018) * Chalbaaz (2018) * Nabab (2017) * Begum Jaan (2017) * Niyoti (2016) * Shikari (2016) * Romeo vs Juliet (2015) * Khiladi (2013) * Kanamachi (2013) * Khokababu (2012) * Idiot (2012) * Shotru ''Shotru'' (Bengali: ''শত্রু'' ; English: ''Enemy)'' is a 2011 Indian Bengali-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Raj Chakraborty.' The film was produced by Ashok Dhanuka under the banner of Eskay Movies. It star ... (2011) * Wanted (2010) (co-producer) * Dujone (2009) * Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (2008) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dhanuka, Ashok Living people Bengali film producers Bengali Hindus Indian Hindus Year of birth missing (living people) Indian film p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeet (actor)
Jeetendra Madnani (born 30 November 1978), mononymously known as Jeet, is an Indian actor, film producer and television presenter who is primarily known for his work in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He owns the production houses Grassroot Entertainment and Jeetz Filmworks. Since 2022, he is the executive president of West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum. His first acting assignment was opposite Sudipta Chakraborty in Bishnu Palchoudhuri's Hindi TV series ''Vish Briksha'' (1994) which was based on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's celebrated Bengali novel ''Bishabriksha''. After a string of roles in television, he made his big screen debut with ''Chandu (2001 film), Chandu'' (2001) which was a commercial failure. He was catapulted to stardom after he portrayed the lead in ''Sathi (2002 film), Sathi'' (2002) which became one of the List of highest-grossing Indian Bengali films, highest grossing Bengali films of all time. In a career spanning over two decades, he has beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kharaj Mukherjee
Kharaj Mukherjee or Kharaj Mukhopadhyay is an Indian actor, comedian and singer. He won the 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. Career He completed his education from St. Lawrence High School, Kolkata and completed his graduation in B.A from University of calcutta . 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'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raviranjan Maitra
Rabiranjan Maitra is an Indian film director and editor who predominantly works in Bengali cinema. His most notable works include Tobu Mone Rekho (1994), Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002), Raatporir Rupkatha (2007), Rok Sako To Rok Lo (2007), Challenge (2009), Chalo Paltai (2011), Chander Pahar (film) (2013), Meghe Dhaka Tara (2013), Jole Jongole (2016), and Amazon Obhijaan (2017). His 2018 ventures include action thriller Kabir starring Rukmini Maitra and Shankar Mudi featuring Kaushik Ganguly, Anjan Dutt Anjan Dutt (born 19 January 1953) is an Indian film director, actor, and singer-songwriter known for his work in the Bengali alternative music genre ''anyodharar gaan''. As an actor, Dutta began his career in Bengali cinema in the Mrinal Se ..., and Sreela Majumder. Career Maitra is noted for his work in Bengali cinema. He started his career with the TV movie Tero Sandhyar Galpo in 1990. After that, he got into the world of television. In his career, he has worked in more ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeet (Actor)
Jeetendra Madnani (born 30 November 1978), mononymously known as Jeet, is an Indian actor, film producer and television presenter who is primarily known for his work in Cinema of West Bengal, Bengali cinema. He owns the production houses Grassroot Entertainment and Jeetz Filmworks. Since 2022, he is the executive president of West Bengal Motion Picture Artists' Forum. His first acting assignment was opposite Sudipta Chakraborty in Bishnu Palchoudhuri's Hindi TV series ''Vish Briksha'' (1994) which was based on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's celebrated Bengali novel ''Bishabriksha''. After a string of roles in television, he made his big screen debut with ''Chandu (2001 film), Chandu'' (2001) which was a commercial failure. He was catapulted to stardom after he portrayed the lead in ''Sathi (2002 film), Sathi'' (2002) which became one of the List of highest-grossing Indian Bengali films, highest grossing Bengali films of all time. In a career spanning over two decades, he has beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
