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Mumbai, March 27 (Ians) Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, who will soon be seen playing Srikant Roy — the head honcho of a Hindi film studio in the upcoming streaming series, ‘Jubilee — recently revealed that his style in the series is an ode to his father Biswajeet Chatterjee.

The series, which is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the Hindi film industry, is a layered drama, interwoven with multiple characters.

Speaking of his character, Prosenjit shared, “I was living Srikant Roy’s character for 7 months before shooting (due to lockdown), there were just minor changes when I got back on the sets. In the series, you will see me in a very nice hairstyle. This is dedicated to my father Biswajeet Chatterjee, they used to have that kind of styling back in the days.”

The series also stars an ensemble cast of Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta,...

Prime Video recently announced fictional drama Jubilee that has left the audience excited ever since the first look of the series. The Amazon Original series which is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the Hindi film industry, is a layered drama, interwoven with multiple characters – a studio boss, his movie-star wife, a trusted aide, a rising star, a nautch girl, and a refugee – and their dreams and ambitions. It features the Bumba Da aka Bengal cinema’s superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee as studio head, Srikant Roy, of the illustrious Roy Talkies. Ever since the announcement of Jubilee, which is also the superstar’s first Ott series, his fans have been excited for the series premiere.

Speaking of this character, the legendary actor shares, “I was living Srikant Roy’s character for 7 months before shooting (due to lockdown), there were just minor changes when I got back on the sets.

Indian cinema superstar Rajinikanth, 70, will be the 2021 recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award, India’s highest film honor.

The award is given for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema and is named after Phalke, director of “Raja Harischandra” (1913), India’s first full-length feature, who is considered the father of Indian cinema. It carries a cash prize of Inr 1 million.

Announcing the award on Thursday, Prakash Javadekar, India’s information and broadcasting minister tweeted: “Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic.”

The award jury consisted of filmmaker Subhash Ghai, musicians Asha Bhonsle and Shankar Mahadevan, and actors Mohanlal and Biswajit Chatterjee.

Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji

His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has...

Anders Refn’s WWII saga “Into the Darkness” (Denmark) and Ko Chen-Nien’s abuse drama “The Silent Forest” (Taiwan) won the major prizes at the 51st International Film Festival of India in Goa.

“Into The Darkness” won the Golden Peacock for best film. The award carries a cash prize of Inr 4 million. The Silver Peacock for best director went to Ko, for “The Silent Forest.” The award comes with a cash prize of Inr 1.5 million.

Liu Tzu-Chuan won best actor, male, for “The Silent Forest,” while Zofia Stafiej won best actor, female, for her role in Piotr Domalewski’s comedy-drama “I Never Cry” (Poland).

Kamin Kalev won the special jury award for drama “February” (Bulgaria/France). Cassio Pereira dos Santos won best debut for trans coming-of-age film “Valentina” (Brazil). Indian director Kripal Kalita was given a special mention for for Assamese-language film “Bridge.”

The International Council for Film, Television and Audiovisual Communication Unesco Gandhi Award,...

Sixty-two celebrities, including actress Kangana Ranaut and writer-lyricist Prasoon Joshi, on Friday came out with a counter open letter slamming an earlier open letter submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by 49 film personalities, which expressed concern over the growing number of lynchings across India.

The counter open letter questioned the selective outrage and false narratives that the earlier letter allegedly propagates.

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The 62 personalities include Sonal Mansingh, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Madhur Bhandarkar, Vivek Agnihotri, Ashoke Pandit, Pallavi Joshi, Manoj Joshi and Biswajit Chatterjee. Their letter starts with subject: "Against selective outrage and false narratives".

"An open letter, which has been published on July 23, 2019 and addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has astonished us. Forty-nine self-styled guardians and conscience keepers of the nation and of democratic values have once again expressed selective concern and demonstrated a clear political bias and motive," the letter reads.

It was a night to remember as Shemaroo Entertainment Limited launched its unique show Aur Ek Kahani to celebrate Bollywood?s golden era with iconic Bollywood legends from the classic era occupying the stage.

The stage was brimming with profound nostalgic memories of the stories behind Bollywood evergreen classics haunting one after the another as the stage got occupied with living legends like Nimmi, Kamini Kaushal (last scene in Kabir Singh),?Biswajit Chatterjee, Bindu (popular vamp of the golden era),?Moushumi Chatterjee, Prem Chopra, Jeetendra, Jaya Prada, Subash Ghai, Poonam Dhillon, Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi, Anandji ( from the Kalyan Ji Anandji duo), Pyarelalji (from the Laxmikanth Pyarelal duo), Satish Kaushik and last but not the least the iconic radio announcer Ameen Sayani. All the legends shared the stage with ace trade analyst Komal Nahata last night.

To revisit the golden era again and celebrate the magic of Hindi cinema, ShemarooMe...

The 1962 psychological thriller had music by Hemant Kumar and lyrics by Shakeel Badayuni who gave some great songs like Beqarar Karke Humein and Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil. Directed by Biren Nag, Bees Saal Baad starred Biswajit and Waheeda Rahman...

New Delhi, March 26: He rose to stardom from an 'extra' in films. Yesteryears' tinsel town hero Biswajeet says his confidence in himself and his party, the Trinamool Congress, would take him forward in the high profile electoral fight for the New Delhi constituency in the heart of the Indian capital.

The 77-year-old actor, whose Hindi films "Bees Saal Baad" (1962) and "Kohraa" (1964) among others were huge hits, said he will launch his campaign later this week by holding meetings with residents of his constituency and some other events.

The actor, whose surname is Chatterjee, says the high profile of his opponents does not bother him. He is pitted against the Congress' Ajay Maken, Bharatiya Janata Party's Meenakshi Lekhi.

Rekha, the versatile diva of Bollywood turns 59. Glamsham.Com wishes her many happy returns of the day and reveals the name of the actor with whom Rekha did her 'First Kissing Scene' and also revealed the man who rechristened her from Bhanurekha Ganesan to Rekha. Read onSo who was the first actor to kiss Rekha? Was it Navin Nischol or Jeetendra or Feroz Khan? Well none! The actor was Biswajeet, star of the 60s hit movies like Bees Saal Baad, Kohra etc. Though it's true tha...