ওয়াশিংটন বাংলা রেডিও Washington Bangla Radio USA

The Tollywood Indian Kolkata Bengali movie industry has always ridden high with crime mystery genre movies, especially with cinematic adaptations of iconic sleuths like Feluda, Kakababu and Byomkesh Bakshi. It is rightly said that Bengali literature has some of the best detectives in the world. Another such well-known detective is going to hit the big screen in the form of Arjun, the highly popular sleuth and an immortal character created by writer Samaresh Majumdar.

Fashion Designer Betsey Johnson joins hands with Molecule Communications to present Fashion Fiesta For A Cause (FFFAC). The designer will go “Bollywood Style" as she revisits her closet bringing never before seen vintage pieces to sashay down the runway. FFFAC will take place on Thursday, May 23rd, at the exquisite Angel Orensanz Foundation of Contemporary Art in New York City.  This cross cultural event will bring Hollywood celebrities and fashion together to raise funds for students of Women’s Education Project (WEP), a non-profit organization helping young women living on less than $1 a day in India, to succeed in college and careers.

June Maliah and Sayani Dutta

Despite soaring mercury and unbearable humidty in the state, drivers who love to challenge their machines and themselves are back behind the wheels to sweat it out in the heat and dust of the Indian East coast in the “TMILL EMSA EAST COAST WILD RUN 2013”. The ceremonial flag off was performed by the very beautiful Tollywood actresses June Maliah and Sayani Dutta.

Saibal Das, Abhijit Basu, Amar Pal, Anindo Sarkar, Kartick Das Baul and Soumyo

Saibal Das, Abhijit Basu, Amar Pal, Anindo Sarka, Kartick Das Baul

Saibal Das and Abhijit Basu

“Mon Pinjiraye”, a Bengali Lok Sangeet (folk songs) album by Saibal Das was launched at Music Café recently. Present at the music launch were Kartick Das Baul, Amar Pal (famous for singing the song ‘Kotoi rongo dekhi duniyai’), Anindyo Sarkar (director), Gaurab Chatterjee, Mainak Bumpy Nag Chowdhury, Abhijit Basu (Folk Singer) and TV serial personalities Soumyo and Sorolipi (of Agnipariksha fame).

The actor who not only has good looks, but also choose  the role which stays in one's mind for a long time. The actor who chooses unconventional work for himself. From 'Johnny Gaddar' to 'Jail' to the latest thriller '3G'. Son of legendary singer Nitin Mukesh, Neil Nitin Mukesh is confident of people liking him and his work. Straight from Neil's heart by Faisal Saif.

Paoli Dam and Sunil Gavaskar in Kolkata

Indian Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar recently appeared at Hotel Hindustan International in Kolkata to unveil a publication by Pailan group.  The publication was launched in a star-studded event graced by Tollywood hotties Rituparna Sengupta and Paoli Dam, Ministers of the state of West Bengal Partha Chatterjee (Industries and Commerce), Arup Biswas (Youth Affairs) and Madan Mitra (Transport), writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen, Pailan group head Apurba Saha and others.

Paoli Dam

Payel Sarkar, Rudranil Ghosh and Raj Chakraborty

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Payel

Kolkata, April 26, 2013 (Washington Bangla Radio): It is not easy for youngsters looking to make a career in showbiz. They confront ruthless competition on a skewed playing field often favoring children of starts. Organizations like the Pailan Film and Television Institute (PFTI) help newcomers in acquiring skills that could lead them to their first break.

By Faisal Saif

Gracy Singh and Mudasir Ali with artists Sharnu Alloli and Satish Patil

"Artists, I don’t believe, are normal people They are people who get both affected and inspired by the happenings in this world. Hence it is no surprise that over 32 artists have come together with a painting exhibition of varied works, aptly titled Sanyog, to help the farmers of Maharashtra. Hence I decided to lend my support to the cause," says actress Gracy Singh (right), who along with sufi singer Mudasir Ali inaugurated the exhibition at Coomaraswamy Hall, Chattrapati Shivaji Sangrahalaya.