Leena Gangopadhyay

Bhattacharya, who was also shooting with Rahul in Talsari, has decided never to work with the production company again.

Industry figures are pushing for justice in the death of Rahul Banerjee. Priyanka Sarkar, accompanied by prominent actors, traveled to Talsari to file a second FIR. This follows an initial FIR lodged by the Artists' Forum. The police have registered both complaints. The forum will now decide on the next steps.

A case has been filed against five production house members following the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. His wife alleges gross negligence, citing a lack of permits and ignored safety warnings about Talasari beach's treacherous conditions. The production house is accused of misrepresenting facts to evade accountability after the actor drowned during a shoot.

Tollywood grinds to a halt; No shoots till we get answers

The West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists’ Forum plans to file an FIR against the production house of 'Bhole Baba Par Karega' following actor Rahul Banerjee's drowning. The forum alleges criminal negligence, with Prosenjit Chatterjee reportedly leading the FIR process. The All India Cine Workers Association also demanded a judicial inquiry and compensation for Banerjee's family.

Tragedy struck during the shoot of 'Bhole Baba Par Karega' as actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned at Talsari Beach. The incident has sparked concerns over safety lapses, delayed rescue, and the show's future, with the channel yet to decide its continuation. Meanwhile, industry figures are questioning accountability and the industry's response to such events.

Tragedy struck Talsari beach as actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned during a TV serial shoot. Conflicting accounts surround the incident, with questions raised about safety protocols and permissions. Preliminary findings suggest a prolonged struggle in the water. His family, including wife Priyanka Sarkar and son Shohoj, mourns his untimely death at 43.

Leena Gangopadhyay and Saibal Banerjee will soon start shooting for their next directorial ‘Sanjhbati’.

The captivating story of one woman’s journey back to her ancestral roots is already winning hearts. Leena Gangopadhyay and Saibal Banerjee’s just released ‘Maati’ has hit all the right notes from the beginning. Be it the touching story that evokes the distant memories of partition and the deep-rooted pain of East Bengal, Paoli-Adil Hussain’s stellar performance or Debojyoti Mishra’s soul-stirring music; ‘Maati’ has added another feather to the director duo’s crown.

Adil Hussain was moved when Leena Gangopadhyay and Saibal Banerjee narrated him the story of Maati.

Writer-director-producer Leena Gangopadhyay is tested positive for COVID-19. She is in complete isolation and is currently stable. Recovery wishes have been pouring in for Leena.

Directed by Leena Gangopadhyay and Saibal Banerjee, 'Maati' stars Paoli Dam and Adil Hussain in lead roles. It is about the journey of a woman who visits Bangladesh to trace her roots.