Srijit Mukherji

Taapsee Pannu's 'Shabaash Mithu' to open its innings on July 15

'Shabaash Mithu', a biographical sports drama, has been produced by Colosceum Media and Viacom18 Studios. The film is based on the life of current Test and ODI captain of the India women's national cricket team, Mithali Raj.

Apr 29, 2022, 15:41 PM IST

Begum Jaan director Srijit Mukherji tests positive for COVID, says he's isolating himself

Director of Vidya Balan's film 'Begum Jaan' Srijit Mukherji announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.

Jan 01, 2022, 22:01 PM IST

Srijit Mukherji replaces Rahul Dholakia as director of Mithali Raj biopic 'Shabaash Mithu'

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji will now direct the Taapsee Pannu-starrer sports drama "Shabaash Mithu". The film, earlier helmed by director Rahul Dholakia, narrates the journey of Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian Women's ODI cricket team. 

Jun 23, 2021, 00:22 AM IST

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji marries Bangladeshi actress Rafiath Rashid Mithila

Noted film director Srijit Mukherji tied the knot with Bangladeshi actress-model-development worker Rafiath Rashid Mithila at a simple ceremony here on Friday.

Dec 07, 2019, 08:15 AM IST

Gauahar Khan: I try to rediscover myself every time I'm on a set

The period drama "Gumnaami" deals with the three theories behind Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's death. 

Oct 03, 2019, 18:44 PM IST

Srijit Mukherji seeks answers to Bose 'death' mystery in new film

National Award-winning filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has questioned a tweet by Press Information Bureau that claims August 18 is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death anniversary. If we put a definite date to Bose's demise, we accept the plane crash theory is the true explanation of his death, he pointed out.

Aug 20, 2019, 17:20 PM IST

Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji announces film on 'Gumnami Baba'

With Prosenjit Chatterjee in the titular role, the film is scheduled to go on floors in 2019.

 

Aug 20, 2018, 16:04 PM IST

Begum Jaan movie review: Overdramatic and convoluted

Overall, the film disappoints.

Apr 14, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

Begum Jaans Vidya Balan and Rituparna Sengupta share the frame – See pic

Bengali film industry's powerhouse performer, Rituparna Sengupta's hard-hitting performance as a madam of a brothel resonated well with critics and audiences alike in 'Rajkahini'. It released in October 2015, made it to 19 film festivals and was a commercial hit.

Apr 12, 2017, 13:53 PM IST

Vidya Balan was destined to do 'Begum Jaan': Srijit Mukherji

Director Srijit Mukherji says actress Vidya Balan initially declined to be a part of "Rajkahini" but he decided to approach her again for the Hindi remake, "Begum Jaan".

Mar 22, 2017, 14:06 PM IST

No apprehensions in mouthing expletives onscreen: Vidya Balan

Vidya Balan will be seen mouthing expletives in her upcoming film "Begum Jaan", but the actress says she was comfortable with that as it was the demand of the character.

Mar 14, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Vidya Balan unveils the First Look of ‘Begum Jaan’ and it’s captivating!

Vidya Balan plays a brothel's madam in ‘Begum Jaan’, a film set in the backdrop of India's Partition in 1947.

Mar 07, 2017, 08:49 AM IST

Pallavi Sharda observed Vidya Balan on the sets of 'Begum Jaan'

Bollywood actress Pallavi Sharda wasn't intimidated while working with Vidya Balan in upcoming film "Begum Jaan" and says she observed the "Kahaani" star a lot on sets.

Feb 15, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

Vidya Balan in ‘Begum Jaan’ – First Look

Jointly produced by Vishesh Films and Play Entertainment, ‘Begum Jaan’ marks Mukherji's directorial debut in Hindi films.

Jan 04, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

Amitabh Bachchan is all praise for Srijit Mukherji for 'Zulfiqar'

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is all praises for Srijit Mukherji's upcoming Bengali crime-drama film titled 'Zulfiqar'.

Sep 08, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Look what 'Begum Jaan' Vidya Balan has to say about filmmaker Srijit Mukherji

‘Begum Jaan’, a Hindi adaptation of Mukherji's stellar Bengali offering ‘Rajkahini’, stars Vidya in the lead. She plays a brothel's madam in Punjab during India's Partition in 1947.

Aug 11, 2016, 13:16 PM IST

I don't watch television: Vidya Balan

The 38-year-old, however, watched shows on Zindagi channel in between the shoot of "Kahaani 2".

Aug 02, 2016, 17:31 PM IST