Kolkata International Film Festival

Kolkata Film Festival declares its award recipients

The curtain closed on Kolkata International Film Festival yesterday after an eight-day run that began on December 5. The final day was graced by the presences of Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari and director Sudhir Mishra on stage, along with the company of ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, Firhad Hakim, film personalities Goutam Ghose, Mamata Shankar, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Raj Chakraborty, and others.

Anurag Kashyap says ‘more people were taught feminism’ because of ‘Animal’

The blockbuster success of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Animal" has not only shattered box office records but has also ignited a spirited debate surrounding its portrayal of women and toxic masculinity. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his candid views, recently weighed in on the discourse in an interview with OTT Play.

'Nona Pani' screening amasses huge crowd in Kolkata

Syeda Neegar Banu's film "Nona Pani" (Barren Waters) was featured at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Saturday, as part of the festival's Asia Select section.

KIFF 2023: Salman Khan and Mamata Banerjee dance at the opening ceremony

Salman Khan was present as one of the chief guests at the programme. Apart from the “Tiger 3” star, Anil Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sourav Ganguly and Mahesh Bhatt were also present.

Arijit Singh to voice song penned by Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal in India, has recently ventured into composing music, with the renowned singer Arijit Singh lending his voice to her creation.

‘Nona Pani’ sole Bangladeshi selection at Kolkata International Film Festival

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival is set to take place in West Bengal from December 5 to December 12.

Kolkata International Film Festival to commence with Bollywood’s finest

The Kolkata International Film Festival is set to kick off on December 5, extending until December 12, marking its 29th year.

'Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura' wins Best Film at Kolkata International Film Fest

Muhammad Quayum's debut directorial movie, "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" (The Golden Wings of Watercocks), has jointly won the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Film at the Kolkata International Film Festival 2022.

Three Bangladeshi films to screen at Kolkata Int’l Film Festival 

Three Bangladeshi films – Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa", Muhammad Quayum directorial "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" and Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s "JK 1971" will be screened at the 28th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival. 

December 13, 2023
December 13, 2023

Kolkata Film Festival declares its award recipients

The curtain closed on Kolkata International Film Festival yesterday after an eight-day run that began on December 5. The final day was graced by the presences of Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari and director Sudhir Mishra on stage, along with the company of ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, Firhad Hakim, film personalities Goutam Ghose, Mamata Shankar, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Raj Chakraborty, and others.

December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023

Anurag Kashyap says ‘more people were taught feminism’ because of ‘Animal’

The blockbuster success of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Animal" has not only shattered box office records but has also ignited a spirited debate surrounding its portrayal of women and toxic masculinity. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his candid views, recently weighed in on the discourse in an interview with OTT Play.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

'Nona Pani' screening amasses huge crowd in Kolkata

Syeda Neegar Banu's film "Nona Pani" (Barren Waters) was featured at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Saturday, as part of the festival's Asia Select section.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

KIFF 2023: Salman Khan and Mamata Banerjee dance at the opening ceremony

Salman Khan was present as one of the chief guests at the programme. Apart from the “Tiger 3” star, Anil Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sourav Ganguly and Mahesh Bhatt were also present.

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Arijit Singh to voice song penned by Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal in India, has recently ventured into composing music, with the renowned singer Arijit Singh lending his voice to her creation.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

‘Nona Pani’ sole Bangladeshi selection at Kolkata International Film Festival

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival is set to take place in West Bengal from December 5 to December 12.

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Kolkata International Film Festival to commence with Bollywood’s finest

The Kolkata International Film Festival is set to kick off on December 5, extending until December 12, marking its 29th year.

December 22, 2022
December 22, 2022

'Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura' wins Best Film at Kolkata International Film Fest

Muhammad Quayum's debut directorial movie, "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" (The Golden Wings of Watercocks), has jointly won the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Film at the Kolkata International Film Festival 2022.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

Three Bangladeshi films to screen at Kolkata Int’l Film Festival 

Three Bangladeshi films – Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa", Muhammad Quayum directorial "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" and Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s "JK 1971" will be screened at the 28th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival.