Orange economy rises: Creativity fuels India's growth storyEmerging as a vital part of India's economic framework, the 'orange economy' harnesses creativity to generate both intellectual property an...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee gives message of harmony and unity at Kolkata International Film FestivalSpeaking against divisiveness, Banerjee said, "Bengal is not afraid of anyone. We love India and we love our state. We love all caste, cree...
05 Dec, 2023, 09.12 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan to attend 28th Kolkata International Film FestivalTotal 183 films from 42 countries will be screened across 10 venues in Kolkata.
15 Dec, 2022, 09.26 AM IST
Actor Chanchal Chowdhury lauded after 'Hawa' gets overwhelming response from audience at Bangladesh Film FestivalThe Mejbaur Rahman Sumon-directorial tells the story of a group of fishermen in the mid seas.
31 Oct, 2022, 08.22 AM IST
Satyajit Ray's masterpiece 'Aranyer Din Ratri' to be inaugural movie at Kolkata International Film Festival on April 25Select films of the legendary director will be screened during the seven-day fest.
18 Apr, 2022, 05.47 PM IST
Kolkata International Film Festival put on hold indefinitely as Covid cases surgeKIFF Chairman Raj Chakraborty and member Parambrata Chatterjee tested Covid positive recently.
06 Jan, 2022, 08.41 AM IST
Kolkata International Film Festival 2016 to screen films from 65 countriesChina is the focal country this year. Seven films from China, including ‘American Dreams in China’, ‘Black Coal, have been included in the ...
08 Nov, 2016, 04.27 PM IST
18 countries to participate in Kolkata International Children’s Film FestivalThe festival will also see special events that would pay homage to two of the most versatile geniuses in the film world, Robin Williams and...
18 Dec, 2015, 09.35 PM IST
21st Kolkata International Film Festival inaugurated by Mamata Banerjee & Amitabh BachchanThe film festival presents a comprehensive history of Indian cinema from the age of silent films to the present day.
15 Nov, 2015, 05.04 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan to inaugurate Kolkata Film FestivalAmitabh Bachchan will inaugurate the upcoming 21st edition of Kolkata Film Festival, which will screen 149 films from 61 countries.
03 Nov, 2015, 08.57 PM IST
Wildlife & environment film fest to bring 250 filmsBringing together 250 films from 50 countries, city's first 'wildlife and environment film festival' would be kicked off next month.
12 Sep, 2015, 10.23 PM IST
Centre-West Bengal political friction hits Kolkata Film FestOfficial sources said calling I&B officials to a state event is not mandatory but is a convention, followed in almost all festivals.
18 Nov, 2014, 01.30 AM IST
Amitabh Bachchan to inaugurate 19th kolkata International Film Festival in NovemberThis is for the second time that the megastar will be inaugurating the film festival in Kolkata. Last year too, Bachchan had inaugurated th...
06 Sep, 2013, 07.40 PM IST
- Shah Rukh Khan to help build Brand Bengal
Shah Rukh Khan today agreed to be the brand ambassador of West Bengal on a request from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
10 Nov, 2011, 09.36 PM IST
- Kolkata Film Festival gets Shahrukh Khan for free
Shahrukh Khan, who charges a hefty fee even for a few minutes of dance at high-profile weddings, has agreed to be a part of the upcoming KF...
06 Nov, 2011, 01.47 PM IST
- Controversy over International Women Film Festival
The city will host the 3rd International Women's Film Fest from Dec 9, about a month after the Nandigram issue shadowed the Kolkata Film Fe...
04 Dec, 2007, 11.34 AM IST
- Artists held, police break up Mahila Congress rally
Police scuffled with a group of artists who were protesting the violence in Nandigram at the venue of the 13th Kolkata film festival.
11 Nov, 2007, 06.51 PM IST