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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta reunite for Sasurbari Zindabad re-release after 25 years
Kolkata witnessed a nostalgic evening as Prosenjit Chatterjee and Rituparna Sengupta reunited to celebrate 25 years of their iconic film Sasurbari Zindabad. The special re-release event, held at a cinema hall on Friday, brought together the original cast and crew, evoking fond memories of the film that became a landmark in Bengali cinema. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Adding a touch of nostalgia, Prosenjit and Rituparna delighted the audience by dancing together to the beloved track *Chokh Tule Dekho Na*, recreating their unforgettable on-screen magic. Their performance was met with enthusiastic applause, proving the duo's timeless charm. Originally released in 2000, Sasurbari Zindabad became a massive hit. Anamika Saha, Subhashish Mukhopadhyay and Arun Bannerjee were present at the event.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rituparna Sengupta remembers working with co-star Mukul Dev in Abhisandhi
The sudden demise of actor Mukul Dev has sent shockwaves through the Indian film and television industry. Known for his versatility and impactful performances across various genres, Mukul Dev was a familiar and respected face in Hindi cinema and television. Rituparna Sengupta and Mukul Dev in a film still from Abhisandhi Actress Rituparna Sengupta , who shared the screen with him in the film Abhisandhi , expressed her deep sorrow over his passing. 'Very surprised and heartbroken hearing the news of his demise. We worked together on Abhisandhi , which was quite an interesting film. I feel very sad to hear this news. My condolences to his family,' said Rituparna. Abhisandhi , directed by Tarun Chattopadhyay, is a psychological drama that delves into themes of betrayal, revenge, and emotional turmoil. The film featured powerful performances from both Rituparna Sengupta and Mukul Dev, alongside notable actors Barun Chanda, Sreela Majumdar, and Kalyan Ray in pivotal roles. 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 .
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Indian cinema is increasingly striking a chord with global audiences
Indian cinema, irrespective of the region or language of making, has increasingly been striking a chord with global audiences, says actor-producer Rituparna Sengupta. The actor, who was in Auroville recently for a preview screening of her upcoming release Goodbye Mountain at Cinema Paradiso, said many Indian films continue to be well received at prominent international film festivals. The actor, whose national award for best actress in Rituparno Ghosh's Dahan (1997) ranks as the crowning achievement among the several trophies of a long career, says that if one looked at Indian cinema as a totality of regional productions, there is no rationale for compartmentalising movies by geography or language. 'Cinema is global right now. I believe that when we are doing an Indian film, we are also creating a global platform where the language of its storytelling is no longer a limiting factor to how a viewer anywhere in the world identifies with it,' she said. In fact, her own new Bengali release, Puratawn, whose aura was enhanced by the return to the screen of yesteryear star Sharmila Tagore after 14 years, had made waves at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival recently, even bagging the Best Film award. Rituparna and director Indrasis Acharya were back at Auroville's Cinema Paradiso, where they had presented their previous collaboration, The Parcel (Bengali) a few years ago, was to showcase their latest to an international audience. Auroville is a unique place where one gets to screen to a global audience, Rituparna noted, echoing the director's remark about the screening being the film's unofficial world premiere. Goodbye Mountain, a mature romance set in the breathtakingly beautiful terrain of Wayand in Kerala, is a synergistic collaboration between a director inclined to delve into the psyche of people in a relationship, and an actor with a penchant for nuanced portrayals. The film throws up searching questions about love, happiness and fulfilment in a stable relationship. 'It is a very different kind of understanding about life', she said, about the film theme that she expected would resonate with global audiences. Often, even in relationships with stable fundamentals, either partner could be searching for something that gives solace or a sense of release for the rest of their lives. 'Just because some people do not like to open up about their lives, it does not remove the void ... on the contrary it is necessary in life to be truthful to the self and face something, however difficult the process can be.' 'I always want to get into these sorts of spaces', said Rituparna, who enjoys relationship-based films woven around love. The actor points out that as society has changed, so has the nature of relationships and associated issues. 'There is such a diversity of relationships in society, from live-in to pre-nuptial agreements... that it is difficult to find a way to deal with issues complicating these relationships. Our cinema should shine a light on what is happening around us... and explore how complex relationship issues manifest even between mature individuals'. She is particularly thrilled by the audience response to Puratawn, which explores a deep-rooted relationship of the mother and daughter, and how the interpersonal transcends to a multi-dimensional dynamic within different members of the family. The fact that people thronged the theatre to watch the film is both a vindication of good cinema and the value attached to the theatre experience, she said. The actor of over 200 films, predominantly in Bengali, Hindi and Bangla, still harbours a hunger to be an eager student of cinema, explore new dimensions to playing a role and work with filmmakers with diverse storytelling styles. 'I revel in creatives spaces that allow me to try different things and to give my best as an actor to a character.' It is an attitude that has produced a versatile filmography that includes the Rituparno Ghosh masterpiece Utsav, the titular role in Tarun Majumdar's Alo, the romcom Mein, Meri Patni or Woh (2005), Bumm Bumm Bole (2010), Priyadarshan's Hindi remake of Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's Children of Heaven, Bansuri (Hindi) by Hari Vishwanath or Rajkahini (Bengali/2015) set against the backdrop of the Partition — playing the lead in an ensemble cast as Begum Jaan, she still regards as a role of a lifetime. 'I still love the flamboyant roles.. those are experiences that have shaped and enriched me as an actor. But then, as much as I am a product of commercial cinema, I am also a product of good middle-road, parallel cinema'. Rituparna looks forward to quite a few projects, some due for release, others involving interesting scripts with pivotal roles. Her upcoming movies include the thriller Madam Sengupta (Bengali) in which she plays a cartoonist and Ittar (Hindi), a mature love story. 'I want to be known as my characters from my films whether it is as Ritika or Anandi', the actor said, referring to the characters she plays in Puratawn and Goodbye Mountain.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The official poster of Madam Sengupta is out
Sayantan Ghosal's film Madam Sengupta , starring Rituparna Sengupta , Rahul Bose , Ananya Chatterjee and Koushik Sen, is a haunting emotional thriller where art and vengeance collide. Set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of Kolkata, Madam Sengupta follows Anurekha Sengupta (Rituparna Sengupta), a celebrated cartoonist, as she seeks the truth behind her daughter Ananya's brutal murder at Bengali University . Her investigation draws her into a shadowy world of hidden agendas, political rivalries, and familial fractures. A distinctive layer in the film is Abol Tabol — Sukumar Ray's classic work of satirical poetry — which serves as both a motif and a mirror, reflecting the surreal absurdities and quiet tragedies Anurekha must confront. Through this lens, Madam Sengupta explores the unsettling intersection of satire, sorrow, and rebellion. 'The film is a gripping emotional thriller that delves beyond the mechanics of mystery into the hearts of those left broken by betrayal and loss,' said Rituparna. Sayantan on his part added, "Though I'm known for crafting adventure and thrillers, with Madam Sengupta I wanted to explore a different terrain — an emotional thriller where the battles are fought within, where grief and love sharpen every mystery into something deeply personal. This film is not just about solving a crime; it's about confronting the truths we bury and the resilience that emerges from loss. Collaborating for the first time with Rituparna has been an incredible experience — she brings an emotional intensity and quiet strength that elevates every moment of the story. With this film, I hope to offer audiences a new kind of theatrical experience — one where mystery, emotion, and human drama collide in unexpected ways.'
