Mrinal Sen

22nd DIFF / ‘Chalchitra Ekhon’ takes centre stage at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival

The Dhaka International Film Festival, in its twenty-second edition, commenced with a grand opening on Saturday. The festival, the largest of its kind in the country, has been abuzz with the presence of both national and international film industry luminaries since day one. This year's lineup boasts an impressive 272 films from 74 countries.

‘Palaan’: Kaushik Ganguly's homage to Mrinal Sen's classic 'Kharij'

Director Kaushik Ganguly has unveiled the trailer for his upcoming film "Palaan", a tribute on the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen's birth centenary.  "Palaan" not only pays homage to Mrinal Sen but also serves as Ganguly's interpretation of Sen's iconic film "Kharij". 

Death Anniversary / Tagore’s legacy continues to live through film adaptations

The universality of his stories present a challenge for these filmmakers to produce a picture that is equally compelling, credible, and visually appealing.

BSA celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Mrinal Sen

Celebrating Mrinal Sen's centenary birth anniversary, "Mrinal Sen Retrospective" kicked off yesterday, May 14, and will run till May 19. Each day, the celebration will remember the legendary director by screening some of his most noted films.

Mrinal Sen and the spirit of Mrigayaa

Set in 1930s Odisha, this film depicts a tribal village coexisting with tigers and boars.

Mrinal Sen: a look back at excellence

Remembering the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema on his birth centenary

Moviyana to celebrate Mrinal Sen’s birth centenary tomorrow 

The Moviyana Film Society is gearing up to pay homage to the legendary Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen on the occasion of his birth centenary. 

‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’ actor Uttara Baokar passes away

The actor had a spectacular career of nearly five decades. She rose to the limelight after her role in Govind Nihalani’s film “Tamas”.

Mrinal Sen’s 'Chalchitra' : class confrontation that transcends time

Kolkata, its streets, markets and homesteads almost appear as characters in the movie. That cinema is a document of a time is a thought that comes to one’s mind repeatedly while watching the movie.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

‘Chalchitra Ekhon’ takes centre stage at Dhaka Int’l Film Festival

The Dhaka International Film Festival, in its twenty-second edition, commenced with a grand opening on Saturday. The festival, the largest of its kind in the country, has been abuzz with the presence of both national and international film industry luminaries since day one. This year's lineup boasts an impressive 272 films from 74 countries.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

‘Palaan’: Kaushik Ganguly's homage to Mrinal Sen's classic 'Kharij'

Director Kaushik Ganguly has unveiled the trailer for his upcoming film "Palaan", a tribute on the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen's birth centenary.  "Palaan" not only pays homage to Mrinal Sen but also serves as Ganguly's interpretation of Sen's iconic film "Kharij". 

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Tagore’s legacy continues to live through film adaptations

The universality of his stories present a challenge for these filmmakers to produce a picture that is equally compelling, credible, and visually appealing.

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

BSA celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Mrinal Sen

Celebrating Mrinal Sen's centenary birth anniversary, "Mrinal Sen Retrospective" kicked off yesterday, May 14, and will run till May 19. Each day, the celebration will remember the legendary director by screening some of his most noted films.

May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023

Mrinal Sen and the spirit of Mrigayaa

Set in 1930s Odisha, this film depicts a tribal village coexisting with tigers and boars.

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

Mrinal Sen: a look back at excellence

Remembering the pioneer of Indian parallel cinema on his birth centenary

May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023

Moviyana to celebrate Mrinal Sen’s birth centenary tomorrow 

The Moviyana Film Society is gearing up to pay homage to the legendary Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen on the occasion of his birth centenary. 

April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’ actor Uttara Baokar passes away

The actor had a spectacular career of nearly five decades. She rose to the limelight after her role in Govind Nihalani’s film “Tamas”.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Mrinal Sen’s 'Chalchitra' : class confrontation that transcends time

Kolkata, its streets, markets and homesteads almost appear as characters in the movie. That cinema is a document of a time is a thought that comes to one’s mind repeatedly while watching the movie.

March 4, 2023
March 4, 2023

Anjan Dutt captivates crowds at JU

Yesterday at Jahangirnagar University, he performed in the “Batch Day” celebrations arranged by the institution’s 31st batch.

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