Anindita Acharya is deputy chief content producer of Hindustan Times. She has been covering the Bengali film industry for eight years. Apart from this, she also reports on lifestyle.
Articles by Anindita Acharya
I will release my film Asha Jaoar Majhe on YouTube: Aditya Sengupta
HT City caught up with filmmaker Aditya Vikram Sengupta, who spoke about how he plans to take his film Asha Jaoar Majhe to the people. Excerpts:
Updated on Apr 13, 2015 05:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Content is king for Bengali cinema
The recent box-office success of story-driven Bengali films has given directors and producers of such movies faith to do more content- driven films.
Updated on Apr 07, 2015 02:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, New Delhi
Boshonto Eshe Geche: Bengali cinema's fresh attempt at sex comedy
Sex comedies aren't new in Hollywood and Bollywood too has followed suit. They haven't been too popular in Tollywood though. But all that might change with Boshonto Eshe Geche.
Updated on Apr 06, 2015 12:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, London
I wanted to work with Resul on Rajkahini: Srijit Mukherji
Srijit Mukherji, who recently won the National Award for best director for Chatushkone, says that he referred to Academy Award-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty's autobiography Sounding Off while working on his new Bengali film, Nirbaak (Speechless).
Updated on Apr 02, 2015 05:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Cinema of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak: Films that turn 50 in 2015
Matinee idol Uttam Kumar’s film Rajkanya turns 50 on Thursday. 1965 was a significant year for not only Bengali cinema but also world cinema. It was in 1965 when a host of classics were produced from the stable of three Bengal stalwarts, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen and Ritwik Ghatak.
Updated on Apr 02, 2015 11:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
America has banned more films than India: Resul Pookutty
In an interview with HT, Pookutty opens up on his long association with Kolkata, Ritwik Ghatak and how the sound of the Ambassador car still fascinates him. Excerpts:
Published on Apr 01, 2015 08:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
National Awards: Srijit Mukherji wins best director for Chatuskone
Srijit Mukherji beat Haider filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj to win the best director award for Chotushkone at the 62nd National Film Awards. Chatuskone, which was one of the biggest box-office hits of 2014, won in two more categories.
Updated on Mar 25, 2015 04:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
I see myself in Vidya Balan now: Waheeda Rehman
Waheeda Rehman refuses age to stop her. While shooting in Kolkata, she says she loves going for photo safaris.
Updated on Mar 23, 2015 01:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Tarun Majumdar returns to direction after a gap of eight years
Come April and veteran filmmaker Tarun Majumdar, who had introduced Moushumi Chatterjee to films with Balika Badhu, will start shooting his new Bengali film, Bhalobasar Baari (Loves Little Nest), after a gap of eight years.
Updated on Mar 20, 2015 07:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
I haven't read much of Bengali literature: Konkona Sen Sharma
Konkona Sen Sharma rues the fact that she can't read Bengali as fast as English; also talks about the experience of working in her first Byomkesh Bakshi film.
Updated on Mar 20, 2015 06:29 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Gautam Ghose revisits Partition with Shankhachil
Gautam Ghose' new Indo-Bangladesh production, Shankhachil, is close to his heart because it deals with Partition, an event that had a huge impact on the Bengalis.
Updated on Mar 19, 2015 06:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Nirbhashito is not a biopic: Churni Ganguly
Actor Churni Ganguly, who is gearing up for the release of her debut feature film, Nirbashito (Banished), is presently writing another script, which much like the story of her debut film too has a mother-child subplot.
Updated on Mar 13, 2015 04:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
I would love to be part of a dance reality show: Ananya Chatterjee
It's a shade difficult to believe but actor Ananya Chatterjee, who won the National Award for Rituparno Ghosh's 2010 film Abohoman, has just one film in her kitty.
Updated on Mar 11, 2015 04:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
The world at her feet: Solo travel a hit among women
Feeling restless? It’s time to pack your bags and know the unknown. This International Women’s Day, HT tells you how women are travelling solo and in groups and discovering the world.
Updated on Mar 08, 2015 04:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Prosenjit Chatterjee starts an Indo-Bangladesh production
After the success of Moner Manush (2010), National award-winning filmmaker Gautam Ghose and Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee have once again joined hands for an Indo-Bangladesh production.
Updated on Mar 03, 2015 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, New Delhi
It is tough for indie film without a star producer, says Konkona
Ever since Konkona Sen Sharma ventured into acting, speculation has been rife that she would also try her hand at direction much like her National Award-winning mother Aparna Sen.
Updated on Mar 02, 2015 06:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Rituparno Ghosh's sensibility, aesthetic sense made him special
Undoubtedly, Rituparno Ghosh was a courageous filmmaker who tackled bold themes. He even dealt with his own sexuality in a film. Deepti Naval tells Anindita Acharya.Man who mastered the female psyche | Tearful farewell to Rituparno Ghosh
Updated on May 31, 2013 08:59 AM IST
Bengal's film industry dances to ponzi fund tune
The meltdown of the Saradha Group and subsequent focus on the state's multiple ponzi scams are hitting Bengal's film industry where it hurts the most - right in the pocket. Anindita Acharya reports. The filmi connection
Updated on Apr 27, 2013 11:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Decked with lights, Nandan’s new look dazzles the crowds
Diwali falls at the the same time as the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival this year. The organisers have left no stone unturned to idulge in the festive ambience Diwali brings with it to make the Film Festival more attractive.
Updated on Nov 12, 2012 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
CM of many talents: Mamata turns lyricist, singer
After Mamata Banerjee the painter, it is now Mamata Banerjee the lyricist and possible singer. Anindita Acharya reports.
Updated on Jan 02, 2012 11:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, Kolkata
Rituparno ‘outs’ himself
National Award-winning director Rituparno Ghosh, renowned for films like Chokher Bali, Raincoat and Antarmahal has now told the media that he is comfortable moving within “the matrix of androgyny". Anindita Acharya tells more.
Updated on Jun 04, 2009 06:13 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Anindita Acharya, New Delhi