KONTTHO”
‘ Laryngectomy Club ‘ For The Laryngeal Cancer Survivors
Kolkata, 28th May, 2019: Narayana Super speciality Hospital, Howrah Officially Announced the Launch of their ‘Laryngectomy Club' today for the Laryngectomy cancer patients of Film-maker Shiboprasad Mukhapadhya and Nandita Roy , Laryngectomy patients and team head Neck surgeons of NSH – DR. Sourav Datta , Dr. Harsh Dhar and Dr.Apurva Garg.
The Laryngectomy club which was lunched today was a novel indicative of the Narayana Super speciality Hospital, Howrah Talking inspiration from the recently released movie ‘Konttho' . The primary aim of forming the club is to provide patient with a platform for social engagement and rehabilitation, the main focus being post Laryngectomy speech. One of the main motives of the club is to provide subsidy in treatment to the Underprivileged cancer Survivors. The services can be availed by everyone on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.
Speaking on the occasion , Laryngectomy cancer survivor Mr . Ananthakrishan is a core member of the club said, ‘ as a Laryngectomy survivor, i feel this indicative will go a long way in providing the much needed support for all who have suffer this disease. ‘
 Narayana’s consultant head and neck surgeon Mr Harsh Dhar said, “Laryngectomy survivor face a unique challenge in being unable to speak and communicate after surgery, it takes time for the patient to adopt and came back to normal life. Other survivors are the best people who can guide each otherTalented Director Mr.Shiboprisad Mukhopadhya speaking on the occasion that, ‘ The Laryngectomy club is a great initiative of Narayana super speciality hospital, we are happy that through our movie konttho , we are able to provide a strong social message and insight into the journey of a cancer survivors of his or her family.’

"Vinci Da" completes a Thrilling Half-Century"

Vinci Da completes a Thrilling Half-"
Kolkata, Saturday 1st June 2019- National Winning Director, Srijit Mukherji's super hit Film Vinci Da Completed 50 successful days at box Office Today.
The film had released across India on 12th April 2019 amidst a lot of excitement and garnered a very warm responses., , witness multiple housefull show across theatres. Vinci da entered its eight week completing 50 days at the box office.
With Vinci Da, Srijit Mukherji returned to the genre that is a ‘ numero- uno' in, crime thrill revolving around an obsessed make up artist Vinci Da (Rudranil ghosh) ,who's straggling to make his own place in todays industry, completely on his own talent and capabilities. Although his father was re nowned make up artist. Somehow he failed to show his talent and got no chance to make something even though he was highly talented. His arrogance and straightforward ness resulted into him to insulting own self which made him worse. When his life was going haywire Aadi Bose (Ritwik Chakraborty) a serial killer entered his life and changed it.
For this milestone achievement Director Srijit Mukherji revels his word,” Vinci Da got a Stupendous response at the box office from day one and since it has been grow and i' m happy to see people still running to theatres to watch the film .it is a Big win for bengali cinema.
Directed by Srijit Mukherji the film also stars Sohini Sarkar, Anirban Bhattacharya and music composed by Anupam Roy.

Beware of Tobacco


Tobacco consumption in India is alarmingly high and the country is the second highest tobacco consumer. Tobacco Free West Bengal organized a media sensitization meet to urge the State Government and the youth of the State to implement COTPA Regulations more stringently and arrest the rising tobacco epidemic.

 Dr. Mahfuz Ariff, MD, Radiotherapy (in-charge), Saroj Gupta Cancer Centre & Research Institute, who was present at the occasion, said, “Tobacco consumption is fatal. It is gaining alarming pace in West Bengal. Let us be responsible and make our future generation healthy”.

Mr. Indranil Dasgupta, Programme Manager, Tomorrow’s Foundation comments on the occasion, “Tobacco consumption is one of the most fatal habits of the nation. It is the leading cause of preventable death. The objective of our campaign is to sensitise State Government officials on the COTPA Regulations and ensure proper enforcement of it. In this regard, we also urge the youth of the State to come forward and support us in our cause.” 

According to GATS 2 (Global Adult Tobacco Survey) report published in 2016 – 2017, India has the second the largest number of tobacco users in the world, with 28.6% population consuming tobacco in all forms. Tobacco causes approximately 1.3 million deaths in the country. West Bengal has alarmingly high number of tobacco consumers.

 Percentage of adults exposed to secondhand smoke at Home is 56.1%. Percentage of adults exposed to secondhand smoke at Workplace is 57.5%. 5.4% women in the state continue Tobacco use during their pregnancy term. 9.6% of the state’s population is exposed to smoking by age 15, 19.8% get addicted within 18-19 years, 53.8% get addicted by 20-34 yrs. 

According to a report published in 2011 by Ministry of Health; Family Welfare, Government of India in collaboration with WHO India and Public Health Foundation of India on the economic burden related to health issues caused by tobacco, the economic burden of West Bengal was Rs 3,440 crores. Economic burden of West Bengal due to cancer, respiratory disease and TB was Rs 1,332 crores due to tobacco consumption.

We can therefore conclude, a large sum of money is being spent on the treatment of tobacco related diseases and hence consumption of tobacco needs to be arrested.


About Tobacco Free West Bengal:-  Tobacco Free West Bengal is a campaign launched by Tomorrow’s Foundation. The main aim of the campaign is to protect citizens from the most preventable cause of death – tobacco. The primary focus of Tobacco Free West Bengal is to ensure the enforcement of COTPA 2003 by working in close association with the health and home department of the Government of West Bengal and youth of the State.


 About Tomorrow’s Foundation--- Tomorrow’s Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of underprivileged and marginalized children and young adults (including youth with disabilities) through Education and Training. The work is designed to enhance individual skills and knowledge, so that children and young people can realize their Self Worth. Today, Tomorrow's Foundation is present in 150+ slum locations across West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. With 28 years of experience and expertise of creating a unique model: the Life Cycle Approach from Education to Economic Empowerment which is inclusive in nature (For Differently Abled & Child Protection) retaining Government as a Partner and working within the traditional Governmental System.

Aryan Premier League

Kolkata's very own Cricket League, Aryan Premier League (APL) was launched at NCDA Stadium.

   Organised by Durgesh Mishra, APL can be the biggest Cricket Festival in our 'City of Joy' with Live Screening and Celebs galore.

   APL gives chances to talented emerging players who can participate for free of cost.

  A host of dignitaries including Ashok Malhotra, Subhomoy Das and Biswarup Dey had inaugurated APL.       

পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের প্রথম বর্নাঢ্য বার্ষিক সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান

পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের পক্ষ থেকে অনুষ্ঠিত হল প্রথম বার্ষিক সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান।  রবিবার কলকাতার গড়িয়াহাটে অবস্থিত অবন মহল (সিএলটি হল) -এ  এই বর্নাঢ্য অনুষ্ঠানে   উপস্থিত ছিলেন  ১০৭ নম্বর ওয়ার্ডের কাউন্সিলর তথা ১২ নম্বর বোরো চেয়ারম্যান  শ্রী সুশান্ত কুমার ঘোষ, নৃত্যশিল্পী গুরু মহুল মুখার্জি, নৃত্যশিল্পী শ্রী দ্রবীন চ্যাটার্জি সহ অন্যানরা।
   এদিন  'শিব 'বন্দনার মাধ্যমে অনুষ্ঠানের সূচনা করেন এই ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের কর্ণধার পিয়ালী দাস স্বয়ং। এরপর  পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের ছাত্রছাত্রীদের ক্ল্যাসিকাল নৃত্য শৈলী সহ 'হরি হরি' ,'আলারিপু' নৃত্য পরিবেশন করা হয়। এর পাশাপাশি কবিগুরু রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুরকে স্মরণে রেখে পরিবেশিত হয় রবীন্দ্রনৃত্য 'ঋতুরঙ্গ' । এদিন প্রখ্যাত নৃত্য শিল্পী শ্রী দ্রবীন চ্যাটার্জির সাথে পিয়ালির এক স্পেশাল নৃত্য পরিবেশিত হয়। এছাড়াও ছিল ছাত্রছাত্রীদের ওয়েস্টার্ন এবং ক্লাসিকাল নৃত্য পরিবেশন। শুধুমাত্র ছাত্রছাত্রীরা নয় পিয়ালির ভাবনায় ওঠে এসেছিল অভিভাবকদের জীবনে  সুপ্ত চাহিদাকে প্রকাশ্যে আনার ইচ্ছা।তাই এদিন  অনুষ্ঠান মঞ্চে অভিভাবকদের নৃত্য এক অন্য মাত্রা যোগ করে। একইসাথে  পুলওয়ামার শহিদ জওয়ানদের স্মরণে রেখে এদিন ১২মিনিটের এক নৃত্য পরিবেশনার  মাধ্যমে পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের পক্ষ থেকে শ্রদ্ধাঞ্জলি দেওয়া হয়। এদিন নৃত্যের পাশাপাশি অতিথিদের সংবর্ধনা প্রদান করা হয়।
২০১৪ সালে মাত্র দুজন ছাত্রছাত্রী নিয়ে পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের যাত্রা শুরু । বর্তমানে এই ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের ছাত্রছাত্রী সংখ্যা প্রায় ১০০জন। এখানে ভারতনাট্যম, রবীন্দ্রনৃত্য, ক্রিয়েটিভ, ফোক  এই চার ধরণের নৃত্যশৈলীর  পাশাপাশি  ওয়েস্টার্ন নৃত্যশৈলী খুবই যত্ন সহকারে শেখানো হয়।
প্রথম বার্ষিক সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান সম্পর্কে পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের কর্ণধার পিয়ালী জানান, "খুবই ভালো লাগছে। সবার আশীর্বাদে প্রথম বর্ষে এই সাফল্যে আমি আপ্লুত। ছাত্রছাত্রী তথা অভিভাবকদের আনন্দ আমার কাছে পরম প্রাপ্তি।"
নৃত্যের ছন্দে স্মরণীয় হয়ে রইল পিয়ালী ডান্স ইনস্টিটিউশনের প্রথম  বর্ণাঢ্য বার্ষিক সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান।         

PRESS MEET AT RUBY GENERAL HOSPITAL on BARIATRIC SURGERY OF A SUPER OBESE LEADING TO THE REALITY OF HIS DREAM LIFE

Obesity and particularly morbid obesity can be a real curse which might not respond to conservative management by medication and lifestyle modification only. Bariatric surgery often acts as an effective tool to provide with long term weight loss and helps in increasing the quality of health. This surgery has been shown to help improve or resolve obesity related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and many more. Bariatric surgery is often life saving and life changing and the most effective long term treatment for morbidly obese people who have not achieved success with other weight loss attempts. Morbid obesity is a condition where the Body Mass Index (BMI) is higher than 35 and leads to serious health problems like :

• Severe Osteoarthritis
• High blood pressure
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Hypothyroid
• Sleep Apnea
• Psychosocial Effects
• Lymph Oedema
• Depression
• Chronic Liver Disease (CLD)

Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee, a young man of only 32 years weighing around 168 kgs (BMI more than 50), had restricted mobility associated with severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Chronic Liver disease (CLD), Hypothyroid, Lymph Oedema, and depression. He had almost no mobility and had lost the zeal to live. His inability to lead a regular day to day life pushed him into depression and he gradually gave into drinking. His yearning to lead his earlier life made him seek medical help desperately and had consulted more than a dozen consultants in Kolkata and South India who had advised Bariatric surgery, however, he chose Ruby General Hospital. He then consulted Dr. Sumanta Dey (Consultant Advanced Laparoscopic, Bariatric and GI Surgeon) at Ruby OPD for a couple of times. Since, he had been super obese, the surgery was a challenging one especially with so many associated comorbidities. The approach had been multidisciplinary and the entire team of # Retake : Ruby Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Department opined that this Bariatric surgery was not only a weight reduction option, but a life saving measure. The team counseled and motivated Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee and his family members accordingly.

Subsequently, Mr. Chatterjee had been admitted under the care of Dr. Sumanta Dey (Consultant Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgeon). Opinions of Dr. Anirban Deb (Consultant Pulmonologist), Dr. Soumya Mukherjee (Consultant Haematologist), Dr. Tanmoy Majee (Consultant Cardiologist) and Anaethesiology team (Dr. Dwaipayan Jha, Dr. Ratul Kundu) had also been taken. The bariatric surgery had been performed laparoscopically on 20/05/2019 and the duration of surgery had been around 2 hours. This surgery had been life saving and life changing for Mr. Chatterjee, giving him a second chance in living the reality of his dream life. Mr. Kaushik Chatterjee is looking forward towards leading his earlier life and his positive attitude has made him all the more determined. As Mr. Kaushik said to the hospital Bariatric Counselor, “I would like to thank God for giving me a second chance to go back to my previous life and I would utilize this opportunity to spread the age old message among todays youth that Health is really the most precious Wealth”.

Nupur Nikkan Dance Academy presents Dance Fiesta at ICCR

"Nritya Katha Dance Festival"


 'Nritya Katha Dance Festival' was organised by 'Nupur Nikkan Dance Academy' on 21st May eve at ICCR.

     This wonderful dance program witnessed a bouquet of wonderful performances from a string of talented dancers.

     'Hello Kolkata Emerging Dance Choreographer Award' was also presented to the great choreographer Sumit Das, Chief of 'Nupur Nikkan Dance Academy' for his continued brilliance.

   A host of dignitaries who graced the occasion included Pobitra Chakraborty, Kanan Sen, Indrani Ganguly, Rina Jana, Asish Basak and others.         

Travel Tales: Bengal on Wheels” by Reetwika Banerjee 



Renowned author & international record-holder Reetwika Banerjee had lit up 'Literoma Carnival'- a Literary Talent Show with the launch of her innovative trip diary titled “Travel Tales: Bengal on Wheels”.

    The gala ceremony took place on 12th May evening at a posh boutique hotel in Kolkata.

      “Travel Tales: Bengal on Wheels” by Reetwika Banerjee comprises of twenty off-beat destinations across different districts of West Bengal talking about their forgotten past, local folk-lores, unknown legends, heritage and haunted stories surrounding these unpopular places.

   Appealing photographs of those edifices taken by the author herself adds the perfect blend to let readers enjoy a visual expedition. The book cover of a century old incomplete mosque speaks a lot about the intriguing contents of the book.

 Reetwika said, “I chose to pen my trip diary in English and not in Bengali so that global readers too will get a taste of the hidden wonders of Bengal. With the success of the book, definitely going ahead it would also boost Bengal tourism at the same time glorify the heritage aspect of the incidents mentioned in the book.”

  The city girl has dedicated her first trip diary to the Mother of Bengal, our honourable Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Bandyopadhyay. 

Ramzan Special by Shusmita Anis

ROMJANER OI ROJAR SHESHE”  & “AKHRI RAMZAN E ROZA” by  SHUSMITA ANIS of Bangladesh



Popular singer from Bangladesh Shusmita Anis is going to release the songs “Akhri Ramzan ERoza” and “Romjaner Oi Rojar Sheshe” on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in two languages. The song is written by Kazi Nazrul Islam which is translated in Urdu by prominent lyricist Srijato Bandyopadhyay. Kazi Nazrul Islam wrote “Romjaner Oi Rojar Sheshe” marking the religious and joyous festival of the Muslims, Eid-ul-Fitr and this song is an essential part for Eid festival of Bengali Muslims. 

Unlike Bollywood movies, the music release for Eid had long been absent in Kolkata and Northern India. The initial response of the songs are extremely encouraging.

The music of this song is newly arranged by Adit.

Singer Shusmita Anis said,“The songs are already released in various digital platforms in India, Middle East and Bangladesh in audio and video format. This is my humble effort to present NazrulSangeet in contemporary sound for the listeners on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.”

The songs are available in all the key digital platforms including iTunes, Gaana, Saavn, Wynk, amaarami, Spotify.

After the recent success of “Megher Chithi”, this music track is poised to expand her horizon to Urdu speaking population as well as among the Bengali people in India and Middle East.         

Calendar Launch and Award for Karan Singh


Orchid Film Production had presented its newest presentation, the Bengali New Year Calendar (1426). It is produced by Karan Singh, coverage by the Carbon Capture, photography by Anjan Dhauri, make-up by Banty Sur and Sumana Chatterjee, concept and Organized by Karan Singh.

   The featured Male Models are Rajveer, Suman, Pratik, Mehfuz, Subhabrata, Rishi and Kushal.
   The featured Female Models are Rukshana, Sagarika, Rai, Piyali, Sanjana, Dona, Neelakshi, Debanjali, Rupashree and Sakshi.

  The talented Kid Models are Krish, Arin, Ankush, Ankan, Narendra and Ahana (Baby Model).

  The program was graced by a host of dignitaries including Swapan Saha (Film Director), Sarod Baba and Gayaki Mata (internationally acclaimed music maestros), Jhon Sengupta (HOD, INIFD Salt Lake), Saptami Banerjee (ex-miss Bengal and super Model), choreographer Indrani Ganguly, vocalist Parimal Malakar, writer Dr. Arun Kumar, Tapan Kumar Das (Fashion Photographer), actor Vikash and others.

    For his wonderful work, Karan Singh of Orchid Film Production was presented with 'Hello Kolkata's Most Promising Glam Icon' by Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata'.

Hello Kolkata Cultural Fusion' took place on 11th May eve at  Birla Planetarium Hall. The Guest of Honour for the eve was Sri Kunal Ghosh, ex-MP and eminent intellectual. Special guests included Sudip Bose, Chandan Das, Dr. Sujata Chatterjee, Sikha Roy, Lipika Sen Chatterjee, Dr. Arun Kumar & others. A host of achievers from various fields were felicitated during Socio-Cultural Awards Ceremony, presented by a NGO.

The esteemed Awardees included Gouranga Mondal, Reetwika Banerjee, Jayashree Khara, Ashok Mondal, Pranati Saha, Moonmoon Banerjee, Sarbani Roy, Farooq Mallik, Parimal Malakar, Nandita Mondal, Aparna Chowdhury, Sreetama Saha, Boby Mondal, Md. Ehteshamul Haq and others.

The focal point of the eve was launch of VOTE GEETI', an AV album produced and directed by Asish Basak, 'Hello Kolkata'.

The AV album is produced by 'Hello Kolkata', powered by Innomania Motion Pictures and presented by Sri Gouranga Mondal (Founder, DSMM Hospital of Bongaon).

Launch of Poster of 'CHHAU 2' and Cultural Fiesta by Raj Dynamic


On 18th May, Raj Dynamic Media & Entertainment Creation (India) Pvt. Ltd. had organized a cultural program at KG Memorial Hall, Sealdah to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.

   The program witnessed the launch of poster of  ‘CHHAU 2’, a Bengali feature film releasing all over Bengal on 31st May.  Dr. Arun Kumar Raj, Producer of ‘CHHAU 2’ and owner of Raj Dynamic, informed that ‘Chhau 2’ is presented by Raj Dynamic and White Horse Picture.

  The film is directed by Biswajit Ghosh & Prosenjit Ghosh. Music & song is by Madhu Sarkar & Sailen Dey.

The cast include Piya Sengupta, Jimmy Das, Prosenjit Dey,  Arnab Sen, Sidhu Saptarshi, Mou Saha, Parno Chowdhury and Puja Ganguly.

         The cultural program of the eve consisted of song, recitation etc. by several talented artists.

  Raj Dynamic felicitated several achievers like Buddhist  Karma Rakshit Mahasthabir, Nishanta  Kumar, Sapna Agarwal, Shambu Burnwal, in presence of a host of dignitaries like Vikash Sanghi, Khushboo Burnwal, Binda Lal Singh, A.K. Bhagat, Jay Prakash Verma, Dipa Das and others.

    The colourful program concluded with vote of thanks by Ms. Lalita Kumari, Director of Raj Dynamic Company.   

Geetika's "Kavi Pranam"


On 11th May at Indumati Sabhagriho, Jadavpur, “Kabi Pranam" was celebrated with great fan-fare by 'Geetika College of Dance and Music', a popular cultural training centre.

   Honourable guest artists included renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponents Anushila Basu, Debaroti Som, Debmalya Chattopadhyay, Moloy Roy, Deblina Bhattacharya and vocal artist Sonali Chattopadhyay.

   The audience were treated to a medley of songs and dances by a host of talented artists from 'Geetika' and other groups.

   The performing singers included Arpita Nandi, Shyamal Bhattacharya, Urmi Bhattacharya, Aneeta Chandra, Swasti Chatterjee, Monmon Banerjee, Sarika Sardar, Amrita Das, Nirupa Bhowmik, Subhas Sen, Sourav Ganguly, Arundhuti Chatterjee, Sahana Parveen, Sujata Saha, Abhranil Guha and Pinku Ghosh Dastidar.

    There were lively dance performances by Debopriya Bose, Taniya Bhattacharya, Priyanka Bose and her Troupe “Jaggoseni". 

  In chorus songs, there were popular groups like Kolabhrit, Ramyani, Sonajhuri and Geetika College of Dance and Music.

    The musical hands of the program included Biswaranjan Nand (tabla), Soumendranath Dutta (Keyboard) and Rupam (percussion).

 Sound was managed by OCEAN AUDIO VISUAL..

The programme was well anchored by Anjan Chandra.

Kolkata girl Madhu Sneha shines bright

Super-talented Kolkata girl Madhu Sneha can be the Tyra Banks of India.

Actress, model, comic, celebrity chef, entrepreneur, DJ...whew... Madhu wears multiple hats!!

This mesmerizing model was born in Howrah (near Kolkata) and was a studious conservative middle class family geek till she participated in the Bhawanipur College Fest and her entire life changed! The scintillating Madhu Sneha is the first runner up of the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2012 hunt in association with NDTV Good Times and chosen in the Top 3 after a long hunt for a talent race among contestants from all across India. The girl, who had not even worn track pants is now scorching the ramps across India with what ace lensman Atul Kasbekar calls is the ‘perfect body’.  And renowned Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra chose only this Kolkata girl for his shows. The diva now aims to model her career a la Trya Banks and wants to replicate the global icon’s success in India.

Madhu Sneha sizzles as Anaysha (fiancee of the lead character Kiyaan played by actor Rajeev Siddhartha) in AltBalaji's web series 'Bekaaboo' that released on 15th May, 2019. 

FELINE CONVENTION CREATES AWARENESS

The Feline Club of India’s Kolkata Chapter had organised a Feline Convention on Sunday, 28th April, 2019 at 101/5 S.N.Banerjee Road.

The Convention witnessed awareness camp with multiple experts speaking on issues relating to proper care of cats and their grooming, while also sharing more insights on their behaviour and development.

    According to Mr. Tarun Gupta of Animel Planet, which played an important role in organising the convention, "A camp was enabled on free registration of domestic cats, which made owners to get Breed Authentication Certificate, Free of Cost Microchipping, Free Vaccination, Admission to all FCI Cat Shows."

  The event witnessed a huge turnout of Feline Enthusiast and Owners for this one of its kind convention that was very educative and informative.                       

Tata Sky Bangla Cinema set to bring families together

 Tata Sky Bangla Cinema set to bring families together

 ****Tata Sky partners with Jalsha Movies


 Tata Sky, India’s leading content distribution platform known for offering diverse regional services, launched a new avatar of Tata Sky Bangla Cinema. The service was unveiled by popular Tollywood actor Parambrata Chatterjee along with Anurag Kumar, Chief Communications Officer, Tata Sky.

With ever growing popularity for regional cinema, Tata Sky Bangla Cinema aims to bring entertainment for all members of a family on one platform. Partnering with the leading movie content providers –Jalsha Movies, the new version of Tata Sky Bangla Cinema will now premiere the new releases along with popular & premium movies with over 100+ titles across genres at just Rs.1/- per day.

 Tata Sky bouquet already includes Tata Sky Telugu Cinema, Tata Sky Tamil Cinema, Tata Sky Bhojpuri Cinema, Tata Sky Punjab De Rang, Tata Sky Marathi Cinema and Tata Sky Kids Cinema.

Tata Sky Bangla Cinema is available to all subscribers on Channel and 1310 (SD).

Award Ceremony Of Glamorous Actor Karan Sing

Karan Singh to win 'Most Promising Glam Icon'


Karan Singh of Orchid Film Production wins 'Hello Kolkata's Most Promising Glam Icon 2018'.  Karan Singh has been doing excellent work in individual level and also promotes others through his production house-Orchid Film Production (OFP).

OFP is launching an innovative 'Bengali Calendar' with 23 talented models. Photography is by Anjan Dhauri and coverage by Carbon Capture.

Producer & Director of OFP, Karan Singh informed that the launch of this unique calendar will be on 20th May, 6.30 pm- 7.15 pm at Birla Planetarium Hall.

  The Guests of Honour for the eve will include internationally acclaimed musical maestros and President's Award winners Sarod Baba and Gayaki Mata

  During the function, Karan Singh will be felicitated as 'Most Promising Glam Icon' on behalf of 'Hello Kolkata' for his continued creative brilliance in glamour and entertainment sector, informed Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata'.

Audition of Mrs Globe India 2019

Kolkata Audition of Mrs India Globe 2019


Mrs India Globe 2019 Kolkata Audition was held with great glitz and splendour on 14th May eve at 10 Downing Street, Salt Lake Sector V.
The hip-n-happening show was organised by East India Director Sofia Khan in association with Annie Jain of Annie's Creations. The Dress Designer of the show was renowned designer Karuna Deora.

   The hip-n-happening show was organised by East India Director Sofia Khan in association with renowned Designer Karuna Deora and Annie Jain of Annie's Creations.

   The esteemed Jury members included Payel Roy (Actress), Pulokita Ghosh (Actress), Arunima Dey (Director), Sudip Mukherjee (Producer), Tanveer Khan (Curator -The Dot Talks), Ashir Fazal (Social Activist) and Ankit Das. The Showstopper for the evening was Lopamudra Mondal.

    Mrs India Globe 2019 is not only a Beauty Pageant but it is a great recognition to appreciate the talents of a married women, informed Sofia Khan, the Organizing Spokesperson.

   The glittering Grand Finale of Mrs India Globe 2019 will be held on 22nd June, 2019 at J.W Marriot in Dubai.         

Launch of 'UDVAS' Sahitya Patrika's Bengali New Year Edition

Launch of 'UDVAS' Sahitya Patrika's Bengali New Year Edition 


'UDVAS' Sahitya Patrika's Bengali New Year Edition was formally unveiled on 11th May during a grand cultural ceremony at LAKSHMI-VILLA, Shimultala, Kolkata-109, adjacent to H.B. Town locality.

   The Chief Guest was the Editor of ADARSHA TITUMEER Patrika, Dhritarashtra Dutta. The other special guests were Sandip Roy (Editor of MOUNO MUKHAR), Pradip Kumar Sarkar (Editor of KALMWALA), famous writers & poets like Ramendranath Bhattacharya, Amaresh Ghosh, Jayanta Kundu, Subir Kumar Dey and others.

   Apart from the famous personalities, many talented new poets & writers had also graced the occasion.

 The official inauguration of the program  was done with a Rabindra Sangeet by Puspita Guha.

   This half yearly magazine, 'UDVAS' Sahitya Parika is edited by LAKSHMI BISWAS BHOWMICK & SUPRATIM BHOWMICK.

   It is worthwhile to mention that the immortal creator of 'BATUL The Great', Sri Naryan Debnath had officially inaugurated the maiden edition of 'UDVAS' in the  Khardah Book Fair 2018/19.

  Eminent writer and 'BANKIM Purashkar' Awardee Sri Sadhan Chatterjee is the chief advisor of 'UDVAS', informed the Editors Lakshmi Biswas Bhowmick and Suprotim Bhowmick.         

Srinivas Music has launched Rik Basu's new video - "PICHUTAN" at Calcutta Press Club on 18th Feb. eve. The formal unveiling were done by celebs Sidhu and Shaheb.

   The song "PICHUTAN" is produced by Subhasish Sur Srinivas Music.

  The vdieo is directed & edited by Nilargha Banerjee, assisted by Subarna Dasgupta, cinematography by Avijan Kundu & Nilargha Banerjee.

 The track & programming of song is by Partha Chakraborty.

  It is beautifully sung & composed by Rik Basu, with Anwesha in the English vocal.  The song has heart touching lyrics by Suranjana Banerjee.

Watch the video of "PICHUTAN"  - https://youtu.be/a368ZzbI_MM           

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Kabi Pranam Somman 2019

Kavi Pranam Samman 2019' 


9th May eve at Birla Planetarium Hall witnessed the grand celebrations of 2nd Anniversary of 'ANGELA EVENT', a renowned event management & PR firm.

  A galaxy of stars and honourable dignitaries had graced the show, including the musical Maestros Kalyan Sen Barat and Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee. Special guests included Sumana Neogi, Samit Saha, Rudra Sen, Sumana Ghosh, Debmallya Bhattacharya and Ratan Jhawar. 

    The cultural eve saw the trailer launch of 'VOTE GEETI' - an AV album produced and directed by Asish Basak, 'Hello Kolkata', powered by Innomania Motion Pictures.

    A glittering Awards Ceremony -  'Kavi Pranam Samman 2019' , hosted by Mau Guha on behalf of'Angela Event', also took place that saw various achievers from different fields being felicitated for their achievements.

  The host of awardees included Priyanka Sarkar, Tathagata Ghosh, Sayantani Guhathakurta, Jhumki Sen, Indrani Ganguly, Raj Bhattacharya, Ranojoy, Sumana Samanta Mukherjee, Monika Roy, Aaditya Goutam, Moonmoon Banerjee, Tripathi Creation, Boby Mondal, Ravi Chowdhury, Team Parampara, Jayashree Khara, Dr. Partha Sarathi Mukherjee, Indrashish Chatterjee, Somnath Dutt and Gouranga Mondal.

  Angela Raha, Founder of 'Angela Event' was given a special felicitation on behalf of a NGO for her continued excellence in PR & Events.         

Glimpses of 'Kavi Pranam Samman 2019' held at Birla Planetarium

Anshul Mishra completes comfortable win at Milky Moo Tolly Juniors 2019

Overnight Category D leader Anshul Mishra completed a comfortable six stroke win over the rest of the field to score maximum order of merit points at the end of the Milky Moo Tolly Juniors, the first event of this season’s IGU East Zone Feeder & Sub Junior Tour at Tollygunge Club here.He carded a gross of seven-over 147 to leave Prashant Agarwal in second place followed by Biswakrit Ghosh who finished a distant third.The other categories saw upsets with Ansh Arya taking home the A&B combined title with a second round 80 to win by four strokes over Anish Rajak. Raktim Ghosh (175) finished third a further six strokes behind edging out Harsh Vardhan Agarwala (176) to the podium places by a stroke. Overnight leader Aryav Shah had a day to forget as he finished fifth.

Ansh also won Category B event with Raktim & Aryav in second and third places.

Viranca Poddar took the order of merit lead after registering a two stroke win with a gross of 161 over Rishi Biswas in Category C. Aditya Khaitan was placed third a further two strokes behind at 165 followed by Ahaan Gupta in fourth at 168.

 Varish Mohta helped himself to two birdies to finally leave the other contenders in his wake as he carded a 76 gross to win Category E. Hredaan Raj Bihani was placed second five strokes behind followed by Darshit Chaurasia a further five behind. Incidentally, all three started level at the start of the second round.

Amongst the girls, Kashissh Khanna survived an inspired fightback from Sana Hussain to complete a three stroke win in Category C which at one point got too close for comfort for the winner even though she was always in control of her destiny.

Satat Navotkarsh Foundation organised sports meet for 200 differently abled individuals at Delhi

Satat Navotkarsh Foundation ( NGO)  in collaboration with Chetna world of therapeutic services organized sports meet for  200 differently abled individuals at Tricky Taka Football Ground Vasant Kunj, Delhi.

The games played were 25 m walk,25 m run,shot-put throw,tennis ball  throw.The schools who participated included were Tamanna (all branches), Ananth Centre, Navjyoti, Akshay Pratisthan, JD Tyler and individual children who are associated with different schools.The anchor of the event  was Rajeev who is visually challenged individual leading an independent life, informed Sonali Saxena, Founder, Satat Navotkarsh Foundation.

"KABI PRANAM SOMMAN"2019

Honourable Awardees of 'Kavi Pranam Samman 2019'

9th May eve at Birla Planetarium Hall will witness the launch of 'VOTE GEETI' - an AV album produced and directed by Asish Basak, 'Hello Kolkata', powered by Innomania Motion Pictures, supported by OTT Solutions, Daffodil Incorporate, IBMS, Mukhyabarta and Adya Ma Seva Samity.

  The cultural eve will also witness a glittering Awards Ceremony -  'Kavi Pranam Samman 2019' , hosted by 'Angela Event'.

   The honourable awardees of  'Kavi Pranam Samman 2019' include the following:-

Congratulations to all the Honourable Awardees of 'Kavi Pranam Samman 2019' on 9th May eve at Birla Planetarium Hall:-
Dr. Partha Sarathi Mukherjee (Medical Expert and Socio-Cultural Motivator) 
Jayashree Khara (Promising Filmmaker)
Gouranga Mondal (Renowned Humanitarian) 
 Jhumki Sen (Eminent Singer) 
 Boby Mondal (Producer- Innomania Motion Pictures)
Monika Roy (Renowned Poet and Cultural Performer)
 Moonmoon Banerjee (Promising Vocalist)

9th May eve at Birla Planetarium Hall will also witness the launch of 'VOTE GEETI' - an AV album produced and directed by Asish Basak, 'Hello Kolkata', powered by Innomania Motion Pictures, supported by OTT Solutions, Daffodil Incorporate, IBMS, Mukhyabarta and Adya Ma Seva Samity.

Daffodil Academy cultural event

Daffodil Cultural Academy launches

on 7th May

Annual function of H.K

Annual Function of ROSHNI


The Annual Function of ROSHNI, Enlightenment for Society was held with great fanfare on 5th May at Mohit Moitra Mancha,  Paikpata. The program witnessed a lovely fusion of colourful dances & songs.

The Annual Report Booklet of ROSHNI was launched by eminent social worker Dr. Arun Kumar Raj and singer Dipa Das in presence of ROSHNI office bearers Smitha Ball, Kaushal Dutta, Somnath Mukherjee, Pinaki Ranjan Basu, Rini Mitra, Rupali Chatterjee, Nilima  Chowdhury and others.          -Hello Kolkata Network.

PARA MEDICAL CERTIFICATE CEREMONY

IBMS (an educational & HRD consultancy) had presented Para-Medical Certificates to their successful students Gobinda Mal, Animul Sk,  Afsana Parvin, Sabnam Parvin and Ismotara Khatun.  The grand felicitation ceremony took place during a colourful cultural program at K. P. Ghosh Memorial, Sealdah on 28th April eve in presence of  IBMS Directors Dr. Arun Kumar and Asalam Ahamad, singer Radha Das and other dignitaries.


The Training Partner of IBMS is Udita Foundation.


    During the cultural program, IBMS also felicitated special achievers from various fields. The awardees were Zia Mehmmod, Debika Das, Meghmita Bose, Asalam Ahamad, Boby Mondal, Swasti Chatterjee, Dipa Das, Jayashree  Khara, Lalita Kumari, Chandan Das, Gouranga Mondal, Dr. Arijit Neogi, Beni Das, Narayan Majumdar, Papri Das and Mohan Deewana.

Glimps of Hello Kolkata

Glimpses of Hello Kolkata

30 Apr Hello Kolkata p2---Glimpses of 'Hello Kolkata Cultural Fiesta', presented by Ibms India
p3- Screening of Short Films.......
     Wedding wishes for Renu and Chandan........
    'CHAU-2'...........

Cat Vaccination Carnival

Cat Vaccinations Carnival

It is raining CATS in Calcutta...........
Happy to be a miniscule part of Feline Club of India's CAT CARE seminar today..........

"Vote Geeti"

Album "Vote geeti" Cover .
  Produces by "Hello kolkata".