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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bengali film industry posers for BJP in language controversy
Kolkata: Tollywood has joined politicians across party lines who have come in support of CM , who criticised Delhi Police on Sunday over a notice issued to Banga Bhawan in the national capital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The notice sought help to translate the "Bangladeshi language" for an ongoing trial. Reactions poured in from the likes of Prosenjit Chatterjee, Kaushik Ganguly, Srijit Mukherjee, Rupam Islam, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, and Parambrata Chattopadhyay. 'Dhumketu' director Kaushik Ganguly said Bengali is his favourite language. "For eight years, I taught the Bengali language. I never knew that there was any 'text' in the 'Bangladeshi' language," said Ganguly, citing that Delhi has plenty of well-versed academics in Bengali and the authorities can easily approach them to get clarity on the language. "Delhi has numerous universities and many esteemed professors of the Bengali language. Can't the administration approach them to clarify their understanding of the Bengali language? William Carey learned Bengali passionately to understand the soul of Bengal. If today's administration is unclear about the language, seek help; otherwise, their severe ignorance will repeatedly be exposed in official letters. Although numerous regional dialects have emerged from the Bengali language, the only 'text' is in Bengali," Ganguly said. Earlier, 'Padatik' director Srijit Mukherji took to social media to point out: "That's not Bangladeshi language, morons, that's Bangla or Bengali, the same language in which your National Anthem was originally written and one of the 22 official languages of India." On Monday, actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay took to social media to express his views on the subject with a clear disclaimer that it is "not a political post". Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The actor-director questioned if the Delhi Police's act is symptomatic of a certain mindset that innately "otherises" all other languages and cultures in the country apart from what's practised and spoken in the mainstream. He stated, "The method of discerning might attract debates, but I support the principle of not letting foreign nationals seep into Indian territories and becoming voters illegally. But I am also an aware individual who's equally proud of being an Indian and a Bengali! That makes me wonder, is there a separate language called 'Bangladeshi'? Dialects and accents can differ, but it's the same language, our language, my mother language. .. 'Bangla'! Or 'Bengali'!" Chattopadhyay added that post-Partition, people on both sides of the border in Punjab and Bengal share many commonalities, which is not only historical but also linguistic and cultural. "A large percentage of Pakistanis speak Punjabi, or some even Sindhi or Gujarati! But in India, do we call native Punjabi or Sindhi speakers 'Pakistani language' speaking people? Then how or why does Bangla become only Bangladeshi?" On the sidelines of an event on Monday, Chatterjee said he would stand beside the CM. "The Bengali language will be there forever. I will extend my support to the chief minister in her fight against this language terrorism," he said. On Tuesday, Trinamool Rajya Sabha leader Derek O' Brien extended his thanks for the statements made. "We have noticed the statements made. We thank them for speaking up. This is not just a political issue, but an issue which impacts all of us who love Bengal," he said.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Parambrata Chattopadhyay celebrates birthday in quiet solidarity, calls it 'best way I could spend my day'
Parambrata Chattopadhyay chose to mark his 44th birthday not with a glitzy party, but in quiet, heartfelt celebration with patients at a dementia daycare centre in Kolkata. Sharing moments from the day on social media, he wrote: 'Can't remember their forgotten memories, what's the fault in trying to give memories to remember?' The actor spent the day singing, chatting, laughing, and cutting cake with the residents of the centre, many of whom are under treatment for memory-related illnesses. A highlight of the afternoon was his rendition of Akash Bhora Surjo Tara, the Tagore classic that gently filled the room with nostalgia and warmth. 'This was the best way I could spend my birthday,' he said. 'Those who filled me with greetings, love, blessings... my gratitude to all of them!' With no red carpets or fanfare, the actor's gesture struck a chord with fans and followers online, with many calling it a celebration rooted in empathy and meaning.
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Piya Chakraborty become parents to baby boy: ‘Our hearts are full'
Actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay, known for his work in Bengali films and who has also worked in Hindi films like Kahaani and Bulbbul, has become a father. The actor took to his Instagram account on Monday to share the good news in a joint post with wife Piya Chakraborty. (Also read: Parambrata Chatterjee reacts to Anurag Kashyap calling Bengali cinema 'ghatia': 'The audience size should be that big') The post had a picture which had a note which read, 'It's a baby boy! Our hearts are full. Our hands will be fuller! Welcome to the world, Junior!' In the caption, Parambrata and Piya wrote: 'As we welcome our first child into this world, we wish to thank each and everyone for their warm wishes and prayers! (red heart emoticon)' Check out the adorable post: A post shared by Parambrata Chattopadhyay (@parambratachattopadhyay) Several actors reacted to the post and congratulated the couple in the comments section. Actor Huma Qureshi wrote, 'Congratulations ❤️❤️ sending love and more love' Actors Raima Sen, Sandipta Sen, Monami Ghosh, Anindita Bose, and singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury congratulated the couple in the comments. Parambrata got married to Piya in November 2023. The actor had shared several pictures from their private wedding ceremony. Sharing the photos, Parambrata captioned the post, "'Let us go then, you and I, When the evening is spread out against the sky…' This is it. @piya_chakraborty." Parambrata made his debut in Bollywood with Kahaani (2012) starring alongside Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. His other notable works include Bhalo Theko, Baishe Srabon, Sold, Kadambari, Anukul, Dosar, Pari, Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, Dwitiyo Purush, Bulbbul and Doctor Bakshi. On the work front, he was last seen in the Bengali film Sonar Kellay Jawker Dha, alongside Koel Mullick. The film is directed by Sayantan Ghosal, and produced by Surinder Films.
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
It's A Boy! Parambrata Chattopadhyay And Piya Chakraborty Welcome First Child
Actor-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay and his wife, social worker Piya Chakraborty, on Monday announced that they have become parents to a baby boy. The actor, who announced the pregnancy in February, shared the good news on Instagram. What Parambrata Chattopadhyay, whose acting credits includes Bengali films Biye Bibhra and Samantaral, as well as Hindi titles Kahaani and Bulbbul, said he and his wife Piya Chakraborty welcomed their first child. It's a baby boy for the couple, who announced their pregnancy a day after Valentine's Day earlier this year. They tied the knot in 2023. The actor shared a poster with the text, 'It's a Baby Boy, Our hearts are full. Our hands will be fuller! Welcome to the world, Junior! Param & Piya.' In his caption, Parambrata Chattopadhyay wrote, 'As we welcome our first child into this world, we wish to thank each and everyone for their warm wishes and prayers!' He also attached a red heart to the caption. Take a look at Parambrata Chattopadhyay's post below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parambrata Chattopadhyay (@parambratachattopadhyay) How The Internet Wished The Couple Actress Angana Roy wrote, 'Woohoooo!! Congratulations.' Sandipta Sen said, 'Congratulations Param da and Piya di.' Anindita Bose commented, 'Congratulations, sending lots of love and good wishes.' Raima Sen posted, 'Congratulations,' and shared a bunch of red heart emojis. Loved-Up Pregnancy Announcement On February 15, Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Piya Chakraborty surprised everyone with a sweet pregnancy announcement post. They dropped a bunch of heartwarming pics on Instagram. In the opening frame, we saw the lovebirds sharing a hug. Then, there were images of their furry buddies, their dog Nina and their cat Bagha. They kept it simple in the last photo but exciting: 'Baby on the way.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Piya Chakraborty (@piya_chakraborty) The side note read, 'A bit late to the Valentine's party.. We were busy with this: 1. This is us 2. This is our eldest, Nina 3. Then last year came Bagha 4. Our bubble of love is growing: a human being to join the tribe soon!' In A Nutshell Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Piya Chakraborty got married in November 2023. They announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy, on June 2. Besides being an actor, Parambrata Chattopadhyay has directed films such as Hawa Bodol, Tiki-Taka, Boudi Canteen and Lorai: Play to Live.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Calcutta High Court upholds artistes' right to work in Tollywood
In a significant ruling, Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court on Monday issued a stern directive stating that no one can obstruct artistes from working in the Tollywood film industry. This comes after actors like Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Anirban Bhattacharya alleged that they were being prevented from working. The conflict between film directors and the Federation of Cine Technicians & Workers of Eastern India has long plagued Tollywood, often resulting in production halts. The matter escalated to the point of judicial intervention. During the hearing, Justice Sinha said, 'No one can interfere with someone's livelihood. If issues arise, local police must be approached. The state cannot remain a mute spectator.' Advocate Abhratosh Majumdar informed the court that despite previous directives, obstruction continues, with shooting being halted and artists sidelined. The court was urged to issue a ruling restraining the Federation from interfering in work-related matters, highlighting deep-rooted issues within the film industry. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
