Debaki Bose

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From a passionate photographer to a pioneering filmmaker: Nitin Bose death anniversary special

On his 32nd death anniversary today (he passed away on 26 April 1986), we revisit the filmmaker's contribution to Bengali and Hindi cinema, and understand it through what the experts have to say.

Apr 26 2018 — Roushni Sarkar

Article Bengali Silent

Remembering Dhirendranath Ganguly, father of Bengali cinema – 125th birth anniversary special

The multi-faceted artiste also worked as dialogue writer, screenwriter and make-up artiste and founded not one but three production houses in the first half of the 20th century.

Mar 26 2018 — Roushni Sarkar

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Pahari Sanyal, last of the singing stars – Birth anniversary special

Sanyal, born on this day (22 February) 112 years ago, gave up his engineering course to pursue his passion for music.

Feb 22 2018 — Roushni Sarkar

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When Debaki Bose saved Kidar Sharma’s life on sets of Seeta

On his 46th death anniversary, a look back at how the New Theatres filmmaker averted an on-set accident in 1934 when Sharma worked as a still photographer.

Nov 17 2017 — Sonal Pandya