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Popular Bengali singer-songwriter, Rupankar Bagchi was trolled for uploading a video on the social media, raising questions on Krishnakumar Kunnath (Kk)’s singing talents shortly after the latter’s last show at Nazrul Manch on Tuesday evening. Bagchi’s video was uploaded between Kk’s last performance and his death. on Facebook, Bagchi raised a question — Who is […]...

Srijit Mukherji made the film “Jaatishwaar” (A Musical of Memories) to pay tribute to a cult song with the same name by Kabir Suman, one of the greatest songsmiths of modern Bengal. The story of “Jaatishwar” revolves around Hensman Anthony, a 19th century Bengali Kabiyal poet and singer of Portuguese origin, who is reincarnated as Kushal Hazra in modern day Bengal. The narration spreads over two centuries and depicts the evolution of Bengali modern music through the ages of Kirtan, Tappa, Bhatiali and other types of folk music, with an underlying love story. The film contains some brilliant performances from all the actors and some outstanding melodies by the maestro Kabir Suman. In 2014, the film was recognized with the maximum number (four) of awards in the National Film Awards of India.

Rohit Mehta is a Gujrati boy from Kolkata who falls in love with Bengali girl Maya, who is an...

The cab runs towards the airport. Himadri takes out an old photograph of his and his ex-wife and shows it to Uma sitting on the backseat. Uma says “sorry”! Himadri bursts into tears. And the director Srijit Mukherji plays his masterstroke with this scene, bringing out the aura of a movie where everyone tries to fulfill others’ wishes.

“Uma” runs as part of the 9th edition of the Bagri Foundation London Indian Film Festival, that runs at 15 cinemas, across London, Birmingham and Manchester, from 21st June to 1st July, with 27 films, including features and short films, in competition. It is the largest South Asian film festival in Europe. Buy your tickets via this website, at respective cinema box offices: http://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/

Srijit Mukherji is a passionate story teller. “Hemlock Society”, “Jaatishwar”, “Nirbaak”, “Chatushkone” , “Rajkahini” – in every movie Srijit has portrayed a different narrative with a powerful and distinct story line for his audience.

Kolkata, April 16: Praise and congratulations poured in on social networking sites for the cast and crew of Bengali movie "Jaatishwar" that bagged four National Awards Wednesday.

The Srijit Mukherji-directed film, with Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead, clinched awards for Make-up (Vikram Gaikwad), Music (Kabir Suman), Singer (Rupankar Bagchi) and Costume (Sabarni Das).

Prosenjit took to Twitter to express his happiness.

He said: "Hpy2got d news dat national awrd gvn2 Sumanda4music director, rupankar4singer, vikram gayekwad fr makeup n saborni fr costume."

Mukherji lauded the.

Kolkata, April 16: Euphoric after receiving the National Award for scoring the music of Bengali film "Jaatishwar", music composer Kabir Suman Wednesday dedicated the honour to the people of West Bengal.

The Srijit Mukherji directed film with Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead, won four awards including best makeup, best music, best singer and best costume designer.

"I feel euphoric receiving the award. The award belongs to the people of Bengal," Suman told the media here.

Acknowledging the contribution of the film's director Srijit Mukherji and singer Rupankar for his success, Suman said: "I.

New Delhi, April 16: It's celebration time for the Bengali film industry with "Jaatishwar" bagging as many as four National Awards in the 61st edition of the coveted honours.

The Srijit Mukherji-directed film, with Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead, clinched the awards including best make-up (Vikram Gaikwad), best music (Kabir Suman), best singer (Rupankar Bagchi) and best costume designer (Sabarni Das).

Director Pradipta Bhattacharyya's "Bakita Byaktigoto" was selected for the Best Bengali Film award while "Heyro Party", a Bengali animation flick by Deepak Gawade has been adjudged the best film on family.

New Delhi, April 16: Rupankar and Bela Shende have been adjudged the best male and female playback singer, respectively, for the 61st National Film Awards announced here Wednesday.

Rupankar's rendition of "E tumi kemom tumi" for Bengali film "Jaatishwar" and Shende's song "Khura khura" from the Marathi movie "Tuhya Dharma Koncha" have been lauded by the jury.

In the best music direction category, Kabir Suman has won for the songs in "Jaatishwar", and Shantanu Moitra's work in Telugu film "Na Bangaaru Talli" has been adjudged the best as far as the background score is concerned.

Na. Muthukumar's lyrics for "Ananda.