From controversy around SaReGaMaPa’s final result to Jeet-Subhashree Ganguly testing positive for COVID-19: Here are the major news from Bengali TV industry

Last few days have been quite eventful for Bengali TV industry. Several artists and crew members from different TV projects have tested positive for coronavirus recently. The spike in fresh coronavirus cases has reportedly raised questions regarding the maintenance of COVID-19 protocols on the shooting floor. Meanwhile, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2020’ crowned Arkadeep Mishra as the winner. But soon after the Grand Finale was aired, it stirred a new ‘controversy’ as some of the viewers are ‘unhappy’ with the result. Let’s take a look at the top news from the telly land… (Photo: Facebook)

The latest season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa concluded its journey by declaring Arkadeep Mishra as the title winner, Niharika Nath as the runner-up and Bidipta Chakraborty as second runner-up. But, a section of fans openly expressed their ‘disappointment’ on social media and alleged that the result was ‘biased’. Arkadeep was heavily trolled on social media by a section of netizens who alleged, he didn’t show ‘versatility’ unlike contestants Anushka Patra, Niharika or Bidipta. They went on to blame his mentor Iman Chakraborty for ‘influencing’ the result. Judges Akriti Kakar, Mika Singh and Srikanta Acharya also faced ‘criticism’. Things went out of proportion when judge Joy Sarkar and his wife were targeted on social media. Lopamudra decided to hit back the trolls. Mentors Iman, Raghab Chatterjee, Monomoy Bhattacharya refuted the allegations and stated the result was based on merit. (Photo: Facebook)

The spike in the fresh COVID-19 cases has raised a serious concern over the maintenance of safety protocols on the shooting floor. A number of artists from the same shooting floor have also tested positive for the virus. The latest one is actress Chaiti Ghosal, who is currently busy with the shoot of ‘Hoyto Tomari Jonno’. She had fever and immediately isolated herself. Her medical reports suggested, she has contracted the virus. According to the sources, a few other members of the same project have fever and other symptoms. Actor Jeetu Kamal, who is playing the lead role in the show, also got tested for COVID-19. His test result is negative. On the other hand, actress Indrani Dutta also tested positive for the virus. The actress is playing a prominent role in 'Jibon Saathi'. (Photo: Facebook)

Team ‘Dance Bangla Dance’ recently started shooting for the news season. But soon after the shoot started, actor-judge Jeet tested positive for COVID-19. His co-judge Subhashree Ganguly also tested positive for the virus. Both are in home quarantine. (Photo: Facebook)

While a leading TV channel is set to launch its popular dance reality show’s new season, yet another rival channel is leaving no chance to spice up its existing show ‘Dance Dance Junior Season 2’, starring Mithun Chakraborty, Dev and Monami Ghosh as the judges. Almost every week, the makers are adding some new spice to hook the audience to the TV screen. In the last episodes, the reality show welcomed Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar as a special guest. The ‘Rangeela girl’ left the audience mesmerised with her oozing charm. She set the stage ablaze with her dance performance too.

Popular actor Bhaswar Chatterjee’s decision of keeping Roza during Ramzan has reportedly earned flak. The actor was trolled by a section of netizens who made negative comments. Some even asked whether he fasts on Durga puja as well. Bhaswar stated, he has been fasting as a gesture in support of the Muslim make-up artists who work despite keeping Roza. He also shared that his intention is to maintain religious harmony. The actor gave a befitting reply to the trolls through his social media handle and mentioned that he fasts on Durga puja too. (Photo: Facebook)

'Dance Bangla Dance' is gearing up with its new season which is going to be a star-studded affair. While Bollywood actor Govinda will be the judge alongside film stars Jeet and Subhashree, there will be celebrity mentors, too. Actress Devlina Kumar will groom the contestant as a mentor. Actor Om Sahani, who is also a good dancer, will also be a mentor alongside, Soumili Biswas and Rimjhim Mitra. Actors Ankush Hazra and Vikram Chatterjee will co-host the new season. (Photo: Facebook)