Aparna Sen
Anjan Dutt and Aparna Sen Reunite on Screen in Parambrata’s ‘Ei Raat Tomar Amar’
Veteran actors Anjan Dutt and Aparna Sen are set to reunite on screen in Parambrata Chatterjee's directorial venture, 'Ei Raat Tomar Amar.' The film, inspired by Hemanta Mukhopadhyay's timeless song of the same name, delves into the complexities of marriage and relationships, particularly in old age. Anjan Dutt and Aparna Sen, who previously shared screen space in Srijit Mukherjee's 'Ek Je Chilo Raja,' will play an elderly couple in this film. To get into character, Anjan Dutt had to undergo significant physical transformations, including gaining wei | Click Here...
“I Am Getting Many Offers To Act Which I Am Declining,” Aparna Sen Exclusive On Her New Project
According to reports in a section of the media, Aparna Sen’s next film is Her Indian Summer .An Indo-U.K. co-production, it is an Indo-British love story set during the 1947 partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan. When I reached out to the gorgeous Aparna Sen about the project she replied, “Thank you for your interest in my forthcoming film. But nothing is finalised yet and I’m superstitious about taking about a project that has not yet been greenlit. I promise to talk to you about it in detail once things advance some more.” Aparna Sen’s next release | Click Here...
Rajanya Halder Returns to the Silver Screen with Romantic Music Video
Rajanya Halder, a politician and actress, has returned to the entertainment industry with a romantic music video. Pubali Mitra and Arghyajit Dutta directed the video, which features Rajanya alongside Actor and vlogger Sayak Chakraborty. Barnali Mukherjee sang the song, "Ey Mon Okaron," which was composed by Rajanya herself. Rajanya's commitment to her dual careers is truly inspiring. Having completed shooting her first movie while focusing on her political career, she has now decided to balance both. Her inspiration from legendary actresses Suchitra Sen and Aparna Se | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment & Aparna Sen Collaborate On A Hardhitting Game-Changing Film
The Rapist, to be released shortly in India, is a very special film. It is Applause Entertainment’s second Hindi feature film and also Aparna Sen’s first Hindi film. It features Aparna’s daughter Konkona Sen Sharma as a rape victim. Naina Malik (Konkona) has a supportive husband (Arjun Rampal) to manoeuvre their troubled marriage through the brutal act of sexual violation.The sensitive subject has been touched upon in the past in a Hindi film,Manik Chatterjee’s 1976 film Ghar in which the raped woman’s marriage is split wide open by the trauma.The film is | Click Here...
My Film Is Called Rapist As It Is About A Rape – Aparna Sen
Aparna Sen says she didn’t want to hide the fact that her forthcoming film The Rapist, co-produced by Applause Entertainment, is about a rape. “My film called The Rapist . It is about a rape and a rapist. I didn’t want to hide that fact.The idea was with me for ten years.” The Rapist is Aparna’s seventh film with her daughter Konkona Sensharma who is stunning as rape survivor. This is Aparna’s first film with Arjun Rampal and she can’t stop raving about him. “Arjun is so gorgeous-looking that people tend to undermine his skills as an actor | Click Here...
Aparna Sen Speaks On Her Collaboration With Applause Entertainment For Her Maiden Hindi Feature Film, Takes Global Festivals By Storm
Applause Entertainment’s maiden feature film The Rapist has taken the international film-festival circuit by storm. It has received thunderous applause wherever release. After the success of its premium drama series’ like Criminal Justice, Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and Scam 1992, Applause Entertainment’s foray into the world of movies is off to a solid start with The Rapist being celebrated across the globe. Directed by National Award winning filmmaker Aparna Sen and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Quest Films Pvt. Ltd., this powerful story has been on | Click Here...
Aparna Sen And Her Electric Ethnic Looks That Has Our Hearts
Aparna Sen is a renowned actress known for her exceptional work in Bengali cinema. She has been recognized as an actress and filmmaker with numerous awards, including nine National Film Awards, five Filmfare Awards, and thirteen Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards. Aparna is not only an amazing actress but also a fashionista. Her grand fashion choices and acting flairs have always wowed us. She balances her style between sophistication and a cool look. Whether slaying in a traditional saree or making a stylish appearance in a lehenga, the talented st | Click Here...
‘The Rapist’ is my first full-length Hindi feature film – Aparna Sen
Hi , how are you doing. No health problems, I hope? No health problems, except that I had broken my knee . During the shooting of my last film Ghawrey Bairey Aaj.That will remain, I guess. Satyajit Ray made Ghaire Bhaire in 1984? Yes , his film and mine were both based on the story by Rabindranath Tagore.Except that mine is set in present times. And now Rapist…quite a provocative title ? Well, I wouldn’t say it’s provocative. Because it is about a rape and a rapist. I didn’t want to hide that fact. | Click Here...
Congratulations: Aparna Sen’s ‘The Rapist’ produced by Applause Entertainment wins prestigious Kim Jiseok Award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival 2021
Aparna Sen’s The Rapist, produced by Applause Entertainment, in association with Quest films, has won the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival 2021. The film had its World Premiere at BIFF 2021 in the ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ section and was one of seven films nominated. In a fiercely competitive year for the award, this win comes as a major triumph for the makers of the film. The Rapist deals with the complex themes of crime, punishment and restorative justice through the prism of class dynamics. It chronicles the journey of three | Click Here...
Aparna Sen’s The Rapist to have its World Premiere at the prestigious 26th Busan International Film Festival
Aparna Sen’s The Rapist which marks Applause Entertainment’s foray into feature films will have its World Premiere at the 26th edition of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The film has been produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Quest Films Pvt. Ltd. Premiering in the ‘A Window on Asian Cinema’ section, the film has also bagged a nomination for the prestigious Kim Jiseok Award, which will be announced during the closing ceremony. The Rapist chronicles the journey of three protagonists and how their lives get entwined because of one horrific | Click Here...
From Bipasha Basu to Mimi Chakraborty: Top 10 Hottest & Desirable Bengali Actresses
The entertainment industry is known for its versatility. Actors from different cultures and backgrounds have now made a foothold all across the country. With that, today we are here to talk of the 10 most popular, hottest and desirable Bong beauties that got a bookmark in the showbiz. 1. Bipasha Basu The actress, who pronounces with fitness has been the queen of all our hearts. With her dramatic eyes and dusky beauty, the actress has earned a separate fanbase of her own. | Click Here...
5 Roles Of Konkona Sen Sharma That Proved That She Is A Deserving Actress
Konkona Sen Sharma is known as the finest actresses in the Indian entertainment world. Known as the powerhouse of talent, the actress has showcased some of the brilliant roll-ups in her movies. Konkona, the daughter of Aparna Sen, another of the most intellectual and finest filmmakers of the country is to be thanked for Konkona having such wonderful "cinema genes". The actress made her debut in the film "Ek Je Acche Konya", where she played a role of a negative character. With that amazing and miraculous performance, the actress didn't look back ever since. Today, we bring y | Click Here...
He is the most relevant filmmaker even today: Aparna Sen on Satyajit Ray
Aparna Sen had the singular honour of being Satyajit Ray’s heroine when she was 16. She played one of the three protagonists in Ray’s omnibus Teen Kanya in 1961. Aparna , a globally acclaimed filmmaker herself, feels Ray’s relevance has not dimmed. “He is the most relevant filmmaker even today.” However she feels there are Indian filmmakers too who have made an impact. “It’s not that there have been no other significant filmmakers though they may not be quite of Ray’s stature. Adoor Gopalakrishnan for one, Aravindan for another, both from Kerala. Mrinal Sen, Ri | Click Here...
Arjun Rampal-Konkona Sen-Aparna Sen Complete Applause Entertainment’s Film, The Rapist
In the sweltering heat of Delhi, Aparna Sen who last directed a version of Rabindranath Tagore Ghaire Bhaire entitled Ghawre Bairey Aaj is now readying her next feature film which promises to be one of the finest cinematic experiences of 2021. Entitled The Rapist the shooting of the film was completed in Delhi earlier this week.The film stars the redoubtable Arjun Rampal, RADA-trained Tanmay Dhanania and Aparna’sdaughter Konkona Sen Sharma who reunites with her director-mother for the sixth venture. Those who have seen the rushes say The Rapist is | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment and Quest Films to produce Aparna Sen’s next, The Rapist, starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Arjun Rampal and Tanmay Dhanania
After the huge success of its recent shows Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors and Scam 1992, Applause Entertainment continues its winning creative streak, with an exciting new film announcement. Titled ‘The Rapist’, this film will reflect the trauma and aftermath of a violent sexual crime. Applause has partnered with Quest Films to produce the film, which will be directed by the virtuoso filmmaker, Aparna Sen. The Rapist is a story of three protagonists and how their lives are interwoven because of one horrific incident. | Click Here...
Arjun Rampal and Konkona Sensharma to feature in a digital film; Aparna Sen to direct?
Arjun Rampal the talented and versatile actor who has given ace performances in The Final Call and Nail Polish is readying himself for another amazing outing in the web medium. We at IWMBuzz.com have gotten to learn that Arjun Rampal will be playing the central role in a digital film. Joining him will be the power-packed performer Konkona Sensharma. We also hear that the digital film will be directed by the National Award-winning Director Aparna Sen, who is the mother of Konkona Sengupta. As per a reliable source, “The prep work for the digital film has started | Click Here...
Aparna Sen, Head of Oscar Selection Committee comments on Gully Boy Rejection
To no one’s surprise, Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy which was sent as India’s official entry to the Oscars did not make it to the shortlist. In an exclusive chat with this writer, Aparna Sen who headed the jury for the selection of the Oscar entry, she states, “Gully Boy got the most number of votes. Because of its overall artistic merit as well as its popular appeal, it was felt by the jury to be the fittest film to represent India at the Oscars, which is essentially a popular award. | Click Here...