Lily Chakraborty

Bengali cinema is experiencing a surge in narratives centered around the elderly, moving beyond a trend to a recognized genre. Films like Belaseshe paved the way, inspiring more stories exploring aging, loneliness, and familial bonds. Veteran actors are being cast in lead roles, resonating with audiences and sparking conversations about aging and empathy.

Tollywood is witnessing a resurgence of veteran actors and directors above 75, with figures like Prabhat Roy, Sharmila Tagore, Moushumi Chatterjee and Rakhee Gulzar returning to the screen after long breaks. This trend is fueled by nostalgia and the strong recall factor these seasoned artists have among Bengali audiences over 35.

Veteran actress Lily Chakraborty, 83, was hospitalized on October 6 due to severe knee pain and a urinary tract infection. After almost two weeks of treatment, she is set to be discharged on October 18. Doctors advised rest before resuming work on her Bengali TV serial 'Neem Phooler Madhu'.

In less than a month, his Rajkahini, a period film with 11 actresses, will go on the floors. But there is a slight change in the cast of Srijit Mukherji's ambitious project. Supriya Devi, who was supposed to play one of the lead roles, had to opt out of the film because of health issues. Instead, Lily Chakraborty has been roped in to essay the character.

The ‘Chhoy Masher Mega series’ — Aamar Thikana Tai Briddhashram — is on the verge of completion

The film revolves around the world of elderly parents who have no other option but to live away from their children.

Lily Chakraborty, who was suffering from pneumonia, is back in action

Anweshaa’s soft rendition gives us a refreshing mood that fits the visuals of the vacation. Also, the song shows some glimpses of Chadu and Phuli’s secret romantic rendezvous in the lap of nature.

Paran Bandopadhyay and Lily Chakraborty are set to play an elderly couple in Raja Banerjee’s next ‘Pantua’. The story revolves around an elderly couple Ashutosh Bandopadhyay and his wife Uma Bandopadhyay. Despite being financially dependent, the couple feels the pangs of loneliness in their lives. Their son Saswata and his wife Madhurima died untimely in a car accident. To get rid of this feeling of loneliness, they go to Bolpur and there they meet an orphan young girl Pantua who changes the couple’s lives forever.

Like many others, veteran actress Lily Chakraborty, too, is saddened to hear the news of Dilip Kumar’s demise.

Lily Chakraborty and Soumitra Chattopadhyay last shared the screen in ‘Sanjhbati’ which also starred Dev and Paoli Dam.

According to Leena Gangopadhyay, what makes Dev different from other celebrity actors is his zeal for learning.

Veteran actress Lily Chakraborty juggles film and television with ease.

Paran Bandopadhyay and Lily Chakraborty are playing an elderly couple in Raja Banerjee’s next ‘Pantua’. The story revolves around an elderly couple Ashutosh Bandopadhyay and his wife Uma Bandopadhyay. Despite being financially dependent, the couple feels the pangs of loneliness in their lives. The director promises there is an element of Bangaliana in the film which will appeal to the audience.

A tale of love and companionship that is unique in its own way, Sanjhbati is an experience that is probably very close to all our hearts. After all, we all know what loneliness feels like.

It's been a month since actress Lily Chakraborty returned from the hospital. The veteran actress tested positive on January 21 and was taken to the hospital thereafter.

One of the seniormost artists of Tollywood, Lily Chakraborty will be seen on Bengali small screen yet again. She was last seen in the second season of television show ‘Amar Thikana Tai Briddharshram’.

Saibal Banerjee and Leena Gangopadhyay’s latest offering ‘Sanjhbati’ which released in December today stepped into 50 glorious days at the box office. It’s a half-century for a relatable story that’s becoming familiar now.

Tollywood is thriving on nostalgia amidst the nationwide lockdown and here’s a throwback from last year when Paoli Dam’s selfie with Dev made fans excited about their next film together.

It’s a situational song where the lead protagonists go through a rough phase in their life. The song is a heart-wrenching one reflecting the inner pain that the characters are suffering in the film.

Popular game show ‘Didi No. 1’, hosted by Rachna Banerjee, is ready for a celebrity-special episode. The stage is all set to welcome senior artist Lily Chakraborty along with Rubel Das, Pallavi Sharma, and others. All three artists are playing prominent roles in Bengali TV’s latest offering ‘Nim Phuler Modhu’, a story that will narrate the journey of a newly married girl and how her life changes after wedding.

Though roles have come and gone, Lily Chakraborty, who is returning on the big screen after 11 long years, says she has no complaints with the industry she belongs to

It's been a month since veteran actress Lily Chakraborty returned from the hospital.

Dev is sharing the screen with Soumitra Chatterjee for the first time in his career in 'Sanjhbati'.

Shiboprasad Mukherjee and Nandita Ray's Posto's motion poster is reminiscent of that iconic scene of Sonar Kella.

Paoli shared a picture straight from the sets where you can see Paoli, Soumitra Chatterjee and Leena Gangyopadhyay in between a shot discussion.