In pics: Launch of Bengali single Boka Ghuri

Jiit Chakraborty’s new song Boka Ghuri, sung by Anwesshaa and Prajna Dutta, and picturised on Sayantani Guha Thakurta and Sahil Phull, saw its video launch on KLIKK App and KLIKK YouTube channel at NX Hotel.

In pics: The Ramjhol 1.0 event at KCC

The Kolkata Centre for Creativity had organised Ramjhol 1.0 Rajasthan: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow, an exploration of the culture of Rajasthan and its ties with Kolkata. The event touched upon all aspects of creativity and endeavours – contemporary art, language and literature, theatre, film, craft, design, architecture and history, culminating in three days of performances, workshops, talks, performances and exhibitions. Here is a glimpse of the same.

In pics: Abar Proloy's press meet

Director Raj Chakraborty is debuting in the web space with Abar Proloy, featuring a huge star cast and a thrilling plot. The cast and crew, including Saswata Chatterjee, Subhashree Ganguly, Gaurav Chakrabarty and others were present for the announcement at Hyatt Regency Hotel. Glimpses from the same.

A glimpse from Oh Lovely's poster & song launch

Veteran director Haranath Chakraborty’s film, Oh! Lovely, saw its poster and song launch in the presence of lead actors Srish Chatterjee (Rik) and Rajnandini Paul, Madan Mitra and others.

KCC hosts 3rd edition of Learn Togetherness

Kolkata Centre for Creativity hosted the third edition of Learn Togetherness (LT), a queer arts festival. The inauguration saw a preview of the visual arts exhibition, a panel discussion moderated by Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee and a performance by Sangram Mukhopadhyay. Glimpses from the same.

Sandip Jaiswal launches new flagship store

Couturier and Tollywood stylist Sandip Jaiswal launched his flagship store at Moore Avenue and was joined by fashion connoisseurs and faces from the tinsel town.

Chef Damu's food festival at Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels was launched with plenty of pomp and celebration

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels & Resorts recently collaborated with the celebrated Chef Damu for a 15-day culinary fest, 'Thalaivan Virunthu'. Ongoing till July 9 at the Bazaar, this event showcases the genius of Guinness Record Holder Chef Damu, promising an adventure for the palate that celebrates the soul of South Indian cuisine.  

This festival of flavours provides an unrivalled opportunity to explore Chef Damu's eclectic culinary repertoire, all enjoyed within the setting of a lavish dinner buffet. Some of the must-try dishes include, Damu Style Meen Kuzhambu, Chicken Chinthamani, Athangudi Kari Chops, Maa Inji Parupu Urundai Kuzhambu, Kalan Karu Milagu Varuval, Vethalai Rasam, Karumbu Charu Payasam and more.

A standout feature of the festival is the Chef's Theatre. This interactive extravaganza provides guests the unique privilege to witness Chef Damu's magic live, in person. 

The pre-launch celebration was attended by plenty of popular faces from around the city.

Glimpses from Datta's premiere

Director Nirmal Chakravarty’s directorial debut, Datta, based on Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s eponymous novel starring Rituparna Sengupta, Shaheb Chatterjee, Joy Sengupta and others, recently had its premiere at Priya Cinema.

Glimpses from World Yoga Day celebrations

To mark International Yoga Day, the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall, and SKAL International Kolkata, supported by Novotel Kolkata, hosted a yoga session at Victoria Memorial Hall. Nick Low, British Deputy High Commissioner to Kolkata, Samarendra Kumar, secretary and curator, Victoria Memorial Hall, and Amin Asghar, president of SKAL International Kolkata, attended the session along with members of SKAL International. Eminent yoga instructor Madhusatta Chaudhury coordinated the session.

In pics: Winners at the British Deputy High Commission photography contest

To mark the World Environment Day 2023, the British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata, in partnership with the IndoBritish Scholars’ Association (IBSA) and Earth Day Network felicitated winners of the panIndia Environment photography competition recently.

Fashion Fiesta at EFLA 2023

To mark its presence and recognise the fashion industry, IFM Academy along with its collaborators organised the Eastern Fashion and Lifestyle Awards 2023, which saw fashion shows by Bibi Russell from Bangladesh and Arnab Sengupta and Santanu Guha Thakurta from the city, all choreographed by former supermodel Nayanika Chatterjee.

Glimpses from Fatafati's special screening

The special screening of Aritra Mukherjee’s Fatafati, starring Ritabhari Chakraborty, Abir Chatterjee, Swastika Dutta and others, held at INOX, Quest Mall was a star-studded affair. Not just the cast and crew, but renowned faces from the tinsel town also graced the occasion.

Glimpses from the grand premiere of Fatafati

Aritra Mukherjee’s much-awaited film Fatafati starring Ritabhari Chakraborty and Abir Chatterjee saw a glam premiere at Priya Cinema. Glimpses from the event.

In pics: Abar Bibaho Obhijaan's fancy poot party at Taj City Centre

Team Abar Bibaho Obhijaan launched a song Mon Bajare from the movie at a fancy pool party thrown in Taj City Centre. The evening was fun with the cast and crew dressed in beach party attires. Anirban Bhattacharya, Saurav Das, Rudranil Ghosh, Sohini Sarkar and Priyanka Sarkar graced the occasion.

Shikhar India Style Tour 2023 is a night full of live music and fashion show

Shikhar India Style Tour 2023 saw a night full of live music and a fashion show followed by an eclectic afterparty at Drunken Teddy. After the electrifying performance by singer Sonnali Bahuguna, the fashion show saw the models sporting the latest collections by Komal Sood and Abhishek Roy. It was a glamorous evening!