United News of Bangladesh

Bengali film superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee on Sunday said he would dedicate his Padma Shri award to his late mother, who he credited for his success in a career spanning over four decades. Chatterjee told PTI that he learned about the honour while watching his recently released Bengali film at Navina Cinema. He shared the news with the audience, who cheered in response. "I dedicate this honour to my mother, who sacrificed so much to raise us and guide my journey. I also share it with my family, including my son Mishuk. My achievements were possible because of my audiences," he said. He added that he called his father, legendary actor Biswajit Chatterjee, who expressed pride in him. Chatterjee also remembered his late friend, director Rituparno Ghosh, for shaping his career in critically acclaimed, realistic cinema. Asked if the award was long overdue, he said, "I do not look at it that way. What matters is that the government has recognised my work. I am thankful to the Union Ministry." Meanwhile, other Padma Shri recipients, including tabla maestro Pt Kumar Bose, dedicated their awards to their families and highlighted contributions of West Bengal’s classical artists.   With inputs from NDTV

Dhallywood heartthrob Siam Ahmed is going to make his debut in Kolkata alongside veteran Indian actor Prosenjit Chatterjee for Sayantan Ghosal’s new film, which is yet to be titled.  The film will center around the theme of family relationships, starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Srabanti and Ayoshi in the lead roles. It is learned that the shooting of the movie will start in London in August, which will be produced by Shadow Films and Roadshow Films. Regarding his involvement in the project, Siam Ahmed told UNB, "It is not allowed to tell details about the story yet; the director will eventually let everyone know. The least I can say is that this is a movie with a family story, which highlighted the stories of two generations. Audiences from both Kolkata and Bangladesh will be able to relate to the film.” Also Read: 10 Best Upcoming Bengali Movies in Eid-ul-Adha 2022 "Everyone in the team has been talking to the producer about the movie for the last year and a half," Siam said. “Although we had a tough time selecting the story, in the end we found a story which everyone liked.” Earlier this year, Siam also signed a contract to act in a Bollywood movie called 'In the Ring' (Story of a Burqa Boxer) alongside Indian actress Mithila Palkar, known for Netflix’s ‘Little Things.’ The film will be directed by Alka Raghuram, an American filmmaker of Indian descent.