Annapurna Basu

annapurna basu News

After Tolly screens, SRFTI alumni leave their mark on Goa film fest

TNN / Nov 26, 2025, 05:06 (IST)

SRFTI alumni are making significant strides in Tollywood. Abhijit Sen's commercially successful films like 'Tonic' and 'Projapati' resonate widely. Debutants annapurna basu's 'Sharthopor' and Jayabrata Das' 'The Academy of Fine Arts' are also drawing crowds and critical attention, showcasing diverse filmmaking talent emerging from the institute.

Film-makers question Nandan screening rota

TNN / Nov 26, 2025, 20:18 (IST)

Filmmakers are questioning Nandan's film selection and screening schedules, citing a National Award winner slotted at 1 pm and another film allegedly rejected for 'better films'. Concerns are raised about transparency, with indie filmmakers also lamenting archival content taking precedence over new releases. A committee reportedly decides on aesthetically suited films for the Nandan audience.

Tolly shoots stalled, technicians & directors look for common ground

TNN / Jul 30, 2024, 05:30 (IST)

Koel was an obedient child, and her kids are the same: Ranjit Mallick

TNN / Oct 11, 2025, 12:02 (IST)

Sixteen years after Saat Paake Bandha, father-daughter duo Koel and Ranjit Mallick reunite for the courtroom drama Sharthopor, where they play lawyer and client, not family. Both express excitement for the film, praising each other's performances and highlighting the script's emotional depth and honesty.

There is peace in privacy and I don't want to put my life on exhibition: Koel Mallick

TNN / Oct 11, 2025, 12:18 (IST)

Father-daughter duo Ranjit Mallick and Koel Mallick reunite on screen in the family drama 'Sharthopor', playing characters with a complex legal battle. Mallick praises his daughter's performance, while Mallick emphasizes their professional approach on set. The film explores a challenging brother-sister bond amidst a property dispute.