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Subrato Sen
Subrata Sen (), (born 29 May 1963) is a Bengali Indian film director, screenwriter, novelist and producer. Biography Early life Subrata Sen was born in Kolkata in 1963. He went to South Point High School and graduated in physics from Presidency College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. After a brief stint in a bank as an officer, he joined journalism in 1987 in Anandabazar Patrika, the largest circulated daily in India. He shifted from Anandabazar Patrika to The Statesman in 1992, then he joined Banglalive dot com, an internet magazine where he remained until he made his first film Ek Je Achhe Kanya (The Girl) in 2001. His wife Parongama Sen is a Physicist of international repute. Films ''Ek Je Achhe Kanya'', also known as The Girl in English is Subrata Sen's first film, which made waves in Bengal and India. It won massive critical acclaim and at the same time was a major success story in the commercial arena. This movie is said to be influenced by ... [...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] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Malia
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'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raima Sen
Raima Sen (born Raima Dev Varma) is an Indian actress and model, born into the royal family of Tripura to Bharat Dev Varma and Moon Moon Sen. Sen is known for her work in Hindi and Bengali films. Early life Raima Sen was born on 7 November 1979 in Bombay (now Mumbai) to Moon Moon Sen and Bharat Dev Varma and the granddaughter of actress Suchitra Sen who is regarded as the ''Mahanayika'' of Bengali Cinema. Her sister Riya Sen is also in the Bollywood industry. Their father Bharat Dev Varma is a member of the royal family of Tripura. Her paternal grandmother, Ila Devi, was the princess of Cooch Behar, whose younger sister Gayatri Devi was the Maharani of Jaipur. Her paternal great-grandmother Indira was the only daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda. Raima's maternal great-grandfather Adinath Sen was a prominent Kolkata businessman, whose son Dinanath Sen – a relative of former Union Law Minister Ashoke Kumar Sen- was the Diwan or a Minister of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonmoon Sen
Moon Moon Sen, also credited as Moonmoon Sen (born Srimati Sen; 28 March 1954), is an Indian actress, known for her works in Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Marathi films. She eventually starred in Bollywood films. She has appeared in 60 films and 40 television series. She has received Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1987, for her role in the film ''Sirivennela''. Early life Moon Moon Sen was born in Calcutta (present-day Kolkata) to Bengali actress Suchitra Sen and Dibanath Sen. Her father, of Ballygunge Place, was the son of one of the wealthiest businessmen of Kolkata, Adinath Sen. Her great-grandfather Dinanath Sen was the Diwan or a Minister of the Maharaja of Tripura. She was educated at Loreto Convent, Shillong and at Loreto House, Calcutta. She completed her graduation from Somerville College, Oxford and received her master's degree in Comparative Literature from Jadavpur University, Calcutta. As a child, Sen le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dipankar De
Dipankar Dey is an Indian actor in the Bengali film industry. He has worked in movies as a hero, villain and character artist. He starred in Ray's ''Seemabaddha'' (''Company Limited, 1971''), '' Jana Aranya'' (''The Middleman'', 1976), '' Ganashatru'' (''Enemy of the People'', 1990), '' Shakha Proshakha'' (''Branches of the Tree'', 1990) and ''Agantuk'' (''The Stranger'', 1991). He has acted in many art house and commercial films. Selected filmography TV shows Awards *1986 National Film Awards The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...: Best Supporting Actor: '' Parama'' References External links * Living people University of Calcutta alumni Bengali male actors Male actors in Bengali cinema Best Supporting Actor National Film Award winners Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilanjana Sharma
Nilanjanaa Sengupta (née Sharma) is an actress. She played the role of Mona Joshi, in the show ''Hip Hip Hooray''. Her debut movie was director Subrata Sen's ''Swapner Feriwala''. She is a graduate of English literature. She produced the television serial '' Tomay Amay Mile''. She is the daughter of Anjana Bhowmik. Her younger sister Chandana Sharma is also an actress. She is married to Bengali actor Jisshu Sengupta and has two daughters named Sara Sengupta and Zara Sengupta. Television As actor /TELEVISION *''Hip Hip Hurray .... Mona (Zee Tv)'' *''Sansar (Zee Tv)'' *''Saturday Suspense (Zee Tv)'' *''Mrityudand (Zee Tv)'' *''Darr (Star Plus)'' *''Star Best Sellers (Star Plus)'' *'' Rishtey (Zee Tv)'' *'' Jaaneman Jaaneman ....'' Maya * Lekin Woh Sach Tha *''Aporajito (Star Jalsha)'' *''Shudhu Tomari Jonnyo (ETV Bangla)'' *''Ssshhh Koi Hai as Radhika Episode mask/mukhauta'' As an ACTOR / FILMS # ''Shopner Feriwala'' # ''Teen Ekke Teen'' # ''Amra'' As producer *Ghosh and Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdous Ahmed
Ferdous Ahmed (born 7 June 1974) is a Bangladeshi film actor, producer, and politician. He served as an MP representing the Dhaka-10 constituency. His work includes '' Hothat Brishti'' (1998), '' Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti'' (2003), '' Chandrokotha'' (2003), '' Nondito Noroke'' (2006), ''Amar Swapna Tumi'' (2005), ''Moner Manush'' (2010), and ''Guerrilla'' (2011). He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Actor five times for his roles in the films '' Hothat Brishti'' (1998), '' Gangajatra'' (2009), '' Kusum Kusum Prem'' (2011), '' Ek Cup Cha'' (2014) and '' Putro'' (2018). Although he struggled as a lead actor with flop films such as '' Modhu Purnima'', '' Raj Golam'', '' Miss Diana'', '' Biplopi Jonota'', ''Bou Hobo'' , '' Pritbhi Amare Chai Na'', '' Ei Mon Chai Je'' and '' Bolo Na Bhalobashi', his career finally took a turn with in early 2000's successful films such as '' Premer Jala'', '' Joto Prem Toto Jala'', '' Bostir Meye'', '' Fuler Moto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subrat Dutta
Subrata Dutta (born 16 November 1975) is an actor who appears in Indian films. He is best known for his role in Bollywood films like Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, ''Talaash'', ''Tango Charlie'', Zameen (2003 film), ''Zameen'', ''The Shaukeens'', Rakta Charitra, ''Rakhcharitra'', Bhoothnath Returns, ''Bhootnath Returns'' and Bengali films ''Chaturanga (film), Chaturanga,'' ''Bibar'' and Jor (film), ''Jor''. Early life and education Subrat Dutta was born in Bankura district of West Bengal. Eldest of three brothers, he completed his schooling from Bankura Christian Collegiate School and bachelor's degree from Bankura Sammilani College with major in Zoology. Hailing from a non-filmy background Subrat Dutta had no planning to join films and he was preparing for his MBA, when suddenly an advertisement about a theatre workshop caught his attention. The 40 day long workshop organised by National School of Drama in Berhampore, West Bengal, Berhampore, West Bengal made him change hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debashree Roy
Debashree Roy (born 8 August 1962) also known as Debasree Roy, is an Indian actress, dancer, choreographer, politician and animal rights activist. She was a bankable star of Bengali cinema during 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s. She received more than forty awards including a National Award, three BFJA Awards, five Kalakar Awards and an Anandalok Award. As a dancer, she is known for her stage adaptations of the various forms of Indian folk dances as well as her innovative dance forms imbued with elements from Indian classical, tribal and folk dance. She runs Natraj dance troupe. She is the founder of Debasree Roy Foundation, a non-profit organisation that works for the cause of stray animals. Roy was a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Raidighi constituency since 2011 till 2021. Her first acting assignment was Hiranmoy Sen's Bengali devotional film ''Pagal Thakur'' (1966) where she was cast as an infant Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Her first leading role in Bengali cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty
Sabyasachi Chakrabarty ( is an Indian actor known for his work in theatre, films and television. He is best known for portraying iconic Bengali detective characters, Feluda, and Kakababu. Personal life His parents, Jagadish Chandra Chakrabarty and Monica Chakrabarty, used to call him "Benu". In 1975, he passed Higher Secondary Examination from Andrew's High School, Kolkata. He earned a degree in B.Sc. from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. He cleared his AMI examination from Delhi in 1978. Apart from acting, his love for nature and forests is well known. He takes ardent interest in wild life photography. Sabyasachi got married in 1986 to Mithu Chakrabarty, who is also a popular face in the Bengali entertainment industry. He has two sons, Gaurav and Arjun, both of whom are talented actors working in both film and television. Career Sabyasachi's first mainstream work was a lead role in the 1987 TV series ''Tero Parbon'' for Kolkata Doordarshan channel. '' Tero Parbon'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jadavpur University
Jadavpur University ( abbr. JU) is a public state funded research university with its main campus located at Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was established on 25 July in 1906 as ''Bengal Technical Institute'' and was converted into Jadavpur University on 24 December in 1955. As of 2024 NIRF rankings, Jadavpur University has been ranked 9th among universities, 12th among engineering institutes, and 17th overall in India. Also Nature Index ranked Jadavpur University in 1st among universities in India and 22th overall in India in terms of research output (2023-2024). The university has been recognized by UGC as an institute with "Potential for Excellence" and accredited an "A+" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). History On 25 July 1906, Bengal Technical Institute was founded by Society for the Promotion of Technical Education by at 92, Upper Circular Road. On 7 July 1910, the Society for the Promotion of Technical Education in Bengal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
