Skip to Main content

6.29°^C Vancouver

News Entertainment Videos Shows Podcast Contact Us

Nov 17, 2020 12:22 AM - jasmine

End of an era

Share On

Bollywood mourned the demise of legendary Bengali actor and Dada Saheb Phalke Award winner Soumitra Chatterjee.

Conveying his condolences to the family of the late actor on Twitter, actor Anil Kapoor called him 'a legend and an inspiration'.

By sharing a picture of the iconic duo- filmmaker Satyajit Ray and Chatterjee, veteran actor Raj Babbar wrote on Twitter in Hindi: "Soumitra Chatterjee was a veteran actor who has passed away today. He started his acting journey from Satyajit Roy's 'Apur Sansar' and an award like Dada Saheb Phalke Award is the example of his acting skills and his ease while delivering them. While performing the characters, he used to forget everything. Saumitra da, will miss you very much."

Chatterjee, 85, passed away on Sunday afternoon.

He was admitted to the hospital, after being tested positive for COVID-19.

Soumitra Chatterjee was known for his collaborations with Oscar-winning film director Satyajit Ray.

Latest news

sidhu-moosewala-royalty-controversy-parents-allege-financial-irregularities-bunty-bains-responds

PollywoodFeb 13, 2026

Sidhu Moosewala Royalty Controversy: Parents Allege Financial Irregularities, Bunty Bains Responds

Jasmine SinghNearly four years after Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known worldwide as Sidhu Moosewala, was tragically killed in 2022, his music continues to dominate streaming platforms, drawing millions of views and keeping his legacy alive. But behind the enduring success of his songs, a fresh controversy has emerged, with his parents alleging that they are being denied rightful earnings from his work. Recently, Moosewala’s father Balkaur Singh and mother Charan Kaur staged a sit-in protest outside the office of the Mansa district police chief. Accompanied by their two-year-old son

ghooskhor-pandat-title-triggers-backlash-makers-pull-promotions

BollywoodFeb 12, 2026

Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title Triggers Backlash, Makers Pull Promotions

The Hindi film Ghooskhor Pandat landed in controversy after its title was accused of being casteist, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and social media users. Following the uproar, director Neeraj Pandey and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee issued a clarification, stating that there was no intention to offend and confirming that all promotional material for the film had been withdrawn. The film, which features Bajpayee as a corrupt police officer, was officially announced earlier this week at a Netflix event. Soon after the teaser was released, online criticism erupted, with many argui

ap-dhillon-unveils-new-song-on-kapil-sharmas-show

PollywoodFeb 12, 2026

AP Dhillon Unveils New Song on Kapil Sharma’s Show

From the quiet lanes of Gurdaspur, Punjab, to packed arenas across the world, Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s journey has been nothing short of a cultural takeover, and now, Bollywood is dancing to his beat. The global Punjabi hitmaker storms Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show with swagger, charm, and the first-ever performance of his brand-new track Thinking of You, proving that his rise is far from over. What makes the moment special isn’t just the music, but the vibe. AP, who once moved to Canada chasing dreams bigger than borders, now stands centre stage on one of India’s biggest

security-scare-at-ranveer-deepikas-mumbai-home

BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Security Scare at Ranveer–Deepika’s Mumbai Home

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s Mumbai residence has come under heightened security after an alleged extortion threat triggered alarm bells. Armed guards and a uniformed police officer have been stationed outside the couple’s home, a move that has sparked concern among residents of their housing society. The society’s managing committee reportedly wrote to the local police, questioning the sudden deployment and flagging worries about armed personnel being present in common areas like the lobby, gym, and children’s play zone. The security ramp-up follows a disturbing WhatsApp voi

sundance-darling-sabar-bonda-blooms-on-netflix

BollywoodFeb 11, 2026

Sundance Darling Sabar Bonda Blooms on Netflix

After winning hearts at its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 26 and hitting Indian theatres on September 19, 2025, the LGBTQ+ romantic drama Sabar Bonda has finally found its streaming home. The acclaimed film is now available on Netflix. Announcing the release, Netflix shared the film’s poster on Instagram with a poetic note: “Between rituals of loss and moments of connection, a new sense of belonging emerges.” Also known as Cactus Pears, the Sundance award-winner is now ready to reach a wider audience on OTT.

Related News

No records found.

Legals

Journalism code of ethics

© 2021 AKASH Broadcasting Inc.

MANAGED BY STRATWIT

useful links

Accessibility Plan

BC Children's Hospital