Sahidur Rahaman

A proposed theatre training institute in Bengal has sparked debate, with assurances of artistic freedom from BJP MLA Roopa Ganguly. Actors Koushik Kar and Mia Maelzer shared experiences of past discrimination and isolation due to political beliefs, expressing hope for a more inclusive environment. They anticipate a return to the stage if the atmosphere becomes receptive to all artists.

Filmmaker Sudipto Sen's new folklore thriller, 'Charak: Fair of Faith,' teases a dark exploration of blind faith and superstition in rural India. Set against the backdrop of the Charak mela, the film delves into disturbing rituals and moral dilemmas as a community seeks to fulfill wishes through intense devotion, questioning the line between faith and fanaticism.

Debut director Karan Tejpal's thriller film 'Stolen' will be screened at the Orizzonti Extra section of the 80th Venice Film Festival. The segment "innovates and demonstrates creative originality" and will showcase up to 10 works. Produced by Gaurav Dhingra, the movie features Shubham, Abhishek Banerjee, Harish Khanna, Mia Maelzer, and sahidur rahaman. The festival will run from August 30 to September 9, with Edoardo De Angelis' 'Comandante' as the opening film, replacing Zendaya's 'Challengers.'

After 'The Kerala Story' and ' The Naxal Story', director Sudipto Sen is all set to come up with another intriguing project, 'Charak: Fair of Faith', which challenges the notions of faith and superstitions.

Filmmaker Sudipto Sen, best known for The Kerala Story, questions the Central Board of Film Certification’s apparent double standards, noting that violent films often clear clearance quickly while genuine real-life narratives face propaganda accusations and bureaucratic hurdles. He also points to the outdated Cinematograph Act and calls for a fairer, more transparent certification process. Read on to know more in detail.

Sudipto Sen, known for films like 'The Kerala Story,' explores faith and superstition in his new film 'Charak: Fair of Faith'. The film highlights rituals involving child sacrifices. Sen aims to raise awareness and is taking the film to the Berlin International Film Festival. The film features Anjali Patil and others and is directed by Shieladitya Moulik.

Veteran actress Zeenat Aman took to social media to reveal that she is looking forward to watching Karan Tejpal's debut film, 'Stolen.'

Raju Paul came with a small squad and conquered. In the end there was hardly any surprise as St George HSS, Kothamangalam comfortably won the best school title for the 10th time in the State School Athletics Championship on Sunday.

Satakshi Nandy, known for her dedication and unconventional looks, discusses her role in 'Kalponik' as journalist Maithili. She shares her preparation for the role and emphasizes her commitment to versatile performances, hoping for Kalponik's theatrical release and expressing aspirations to work with Dibakar Banerjee and Konkona Sen Sharma.