Buddhadeb Dasgupta

While Hindi films, such as 'Main Vaapas Aaunga,' have made strides in presenting Partition narratives, Bengali cinema faces significant challenges in similar endeavors. Once celebrated for its profound historical storytelling, the industry is now constrained by modern market pressures, insufficient research, political influence, and a shrinking platform for exhibition. However, emerging research and creative initiatives may pave the way for a resurgence of powerful narratives from this pivotal era.

Bengali films advanced for central panel consideration but none won top awards. This outcome sparks discourse within Tollywood regarding selection processes. Bengali cinema historically claimed top honors but has seen a significant gap. Some cite a decline in quality while others point to increased competition. The debate questions if juries overlook Bengali gems or if quality has diminished.

He is one of the most powerful directors in contemporary India. And come January, a documentary will be made on Buddhadeb Dasgupta.

Veteran director Buddhadeb Dasgupta has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a city nursing home on Monday night. His daughter, though, said the filmmaker is expected to be released in a few days.

Having shot in Simultala, Buddhadeb Dasgupta is back in the city for the second leg of his film

Veteran director Buddhadeb Dasgupta has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a city nursing home. Following a sudden heart condition, his wife - film-maker Sohini Dasgupta - rushed him to the nursing home on Monday night.

Veteran director Buddhadeb Dasgupta turns a year older today.

Paoli Dam who had played a key role in Buddhadeb Dasgupta’s critically acclaimed film ‘Tope’ is at a loss for words.

A two-day film festival has been organized to honour late filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta. The event will be held on June 9 and 10 at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.

The director is all set to begin his fourth Hindi venture ' Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa

Filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta���s daughter Alokananda is all set to foray into Bollywood. She will be composing the music for Ajay Bahl���s upcoming flick B.A. Pass starring Shilpa Shukla, Deepti Naval and Rajesh Sharma among others.

The National Award winning director, Buddhadeb Dasgupta, has just wrapped up the final schedule of his fourth Hindi film, 'Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa'

Sound wizard Resul Pookutty is set to work on Buddhadeb Dasgupta���s Anwar Ka Ajab Kissa; Jaya Seal Ghosh to play a cameo

Buddhadeb Dasgupta in conversation

Buddhadeb Dasgupta, known for films like "Tahader Katha" and "Kaalpurush", is all set to begin shooting his new film "Anwarer Aschorjo Kahini" this Durga Puja with Chandrachur Singh in a lead.

Buddhadeb Dasgupta whose latest directorial ‘Urojahaj’ is receiving rave reviews since its release earlier this month has started working on his next film and it revolves around a woman journalist.