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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trailer of Bhutopurbo unveiled amid starry affair
The Bengali horror anthology, Bhutopurbo, has launched its trailer, bringing together a stellar cast to revive classic Bengali ghost stories. Directed by Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee, the film blends three timeless horror classics: 'Monihara,' 'Taranath Tantrik,' and 'Shikar.' The anthology aims to evoke fear, nostalgia, and fascination by reinterpreting these stories for a contemporary audience. The eerie moments are back. The trailer of the Bengali horror anthology Bhutopurbo was officially launched today. The cozy yet glamorous gathering saw the presence of the film's acclaimed ensemble cast including Amrita Chattopadhyay , Sandipta Sen, Satyam Bhattacharya , Saptarshi Maulik and Suhotra Mukhopadhyay - who came together to mark the beginning of a new chapter in Bengali horror cinema. Directed by Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee, Bhutopurbo presents a chilling anthology that seamlessly blends three timeless horror classics, 'Monihara' by Rabindranath Tagore, 'Taranath Tantrik' by BibhutibhushanBandopadhyay and 'Shikar' by Manoj Sen. The film aims to revive the essence of traditional Bengali ghost stories with a contemporary cinematic aesthetic. 'Bhutopurbo is more than just a horror film; it is a heartfelt tribute to Bengal's rich literary tradition of ghost stories. By reinterpreting these classics for today's audience, we want to evoke a complex mix of fear, nostalgia and fascination. We are incredibly fortunate to have worked with a cast that brought immense passion and depth to their roles,' said co-directors Kakoli Ghosh and Avinab Mukherjee. In Monihara, Satyam Bhattacharya essays the role of Phanibhushan, while Amrita Chattopadhyay plays the hauntingly beautiful Manimalika. Taranath Tantrik features Rupanjana Maitra as the enigmatic Matu Pagli, and Saptarshi Maulik steps into the shoes of the cult mystic Taranath Tantrik. In the final segment, Shikar, Sandipta Sen portrays the mysterious Tilottoma, while Suhotra Mukhopadhyay plays Purnendu.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Bangaldeshi woman living with fake identity for 2 yrs held in Bhilai
Raipur: In a major breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) formed to trace illegal immigrants in Chhattisgarh has arrested a Bangladeshi woman who had been living in Bhilai's Supela area under a false identity for two years. She was found to be using a forged Aadhaar card and had been availing govt services using the fake identity . Durg SSP Vijay Agrawal, during a press conference, confirmed that the arrested woman's real name is Panna Bibi , a native of Khulna district in Bangladesh. She had been living under the name Anjali Singh alias Kakoli Ghosh, using falsified documents including a forged Aadhaar card, which she used for treatment in a govt hospital. The forgery raised suspicions, prompting authorities to investigate further, leading to her arrest. During interrogation, Panna Bibi revealed she illegally entered India eight years ago through the Bangaon-Petrapole border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, using a fake passport and visa. After arriving, she spent five years in Sonagachi, Kolkata — a locality known for the sex trade — under the name Kakoli Ghosh. She then moved to Delhi for a year and later relocated to Bhilai along with a friend named Pooja. Illegal Activities and Cross-Border Money Transfers While living in Bhilai, Panna Bibi continued engaging in illegal activities and sent money regularly back to her family in Bangladesh, police said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo The funds were first transferred to her contacts in Kolkata, who would then deliver the money across the India-Bangladesh border. Her mobile phone records show regular contact with over a dozen Bangladeshi numbers belonging to family members. The house owner, Suraj Saw, who rented his property to the woman without any police verification, was also arrested. Authorities have charged him for harbouring a foreign national without proper documentation and aiding an illegal immigrant. The woman was charged under multiple sections including Sections 318, 319, and 336(3) under BNS, Section 14(1) of the Foreigners Act, and Sections 3(2) and 3(3) of Passports Act. SSP Agrawal stated that the investigation will now focus on how she managed to enter India through illegal means, who assisted her in fiddling with the identity and document forgery. Police are probing into the possibility of a larger network involved in facilitating such illegal immigration. The STF will write to relevant agencies and authorities to further probe the case and take necessary action against all involved. Police recovered the fake Aadhaar card and mobile phone records proving the suspect's continuous contact with people in Bangladesh.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Bangladeshi woman living under fake identity for 2 years arrested in Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: In a major breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) formed to trace illegal immigrants in Chhattisgarh has arrested a Bangladeshi woman who had been living in Bhilai's Supela area under a false identity for two years. She was found to be using a forged Aadhaar card and had been availing government services using the fake identity. Durg SSP Vijay Agrawal, during a press conference, confirmed that the arrested woman's real name is Panna Bibi, a native of Khulna district in Bangladesh. She had been living under the name Anjali Singh alias Kakoli Ghosh, using falsified documents including a forged Aadhaar card, which she used for treatment in a government hospital. The forgery raised suspicions, prompting authorities to investigate further, leading to her arrest. During interrogation, Panna Bibi revealed she illegally entered India eight years ago through the Bangaon-Petrapole border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, using a fake passport and visa. After arriving, she spent five years in Sonagachi, Kolkata — a locality known for the sex trade — under the name Kakoli Ghosh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo She then moved to Delhi for a year and later relocated to Bhilai along with a friend named Pooja. While living in Bhilai, Panna Bibi continued engaging in illegal activities and sent money regularly back to her family in Bangladesh, police said. The funds were first transferred to her contacts in Kolkata, who would then deliver the money across the India-Bangladesh border. Her mobile phone records show regular contact with over a dozen Bangladeshi numbers belonging to family members. The house owner, Suraj Saw, who rented his property to the woman without any police verification, was also arrested. Authorities have charged him for harbouring a foreign national without proper documentation and aiding an illegal immigrant. The woman was charged under multiple sections including Sections 318, 319, and 336(3) under BNS, Section 14(1) of the Foreigners Act, and Sections 3(2) and 3(3) of Passports Act. SSP Agrawal stated that the investigation will now focus on how she managed to enter India through illegal means, who assisted her in fiddling with the identity and document forgery. Police are probing into the possibility of a larger network involved in facilitating such illegal immigration. The STF will write to relevant agencies and authorities to further probe the case and take necessary action against all involved. Police recovered the fake Aadhaar card and mobile phone records proving the suspect's continuous contact with people in Bangladesh. The accused woman had also been traveling between India and Bangladesh through border routes multiple times during her stay in Bhilai. This arrest comes as part of a state initiative to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants residing in Chhattisgarh.
