Mamata Shankar

The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) is meticulously restoring Goutam Ghose's acclaimed film ‘Paar' using a mix-and-match technique from various available prints, as the original negatives are missing. Ghose's other films, ‘Padma Nadir Majhi' and ‘Dakhal', were restored from negatives in the Bengal film vault.

Renowned actor and dancer Mamata Shankar has been awarded the Padma Shri for her exceptional contributions to the arts. Shankar, known for her work in Bengali cinema and her talent as a dancer and choreographer, expressed her gratitude for the honour.

Mithun Chakraborty and Mamata Shankar, the celebrated pair from Mrinal Sen’s Mriyaga (1976), are set to reunite in Avijit Sen’s upcoming family drama ‘Prajapoti’. The film revolving around a heartwarming tale of a father and his son also has Dev in the lead.After the huge success of Tonic, which again featured Dev and veteran actor Paran Bandopadhyay in lead, it will be interesting to see how Abhijit executes the script of ‘Prajapoti’.

Mamata Shankar talks about aspirations, apprehensions and starting her second innings on TV in Bhalobasha.com

Mamata Shankar, acclaimed Indian actress, dancer, and choreographer, has been honored with the Padma Shri award. At 70, she never anticipated this recognition and expressed gratitude to her supporters and detractors. Her son Ratul Shankar acknowledged her resilience and continual pursuit of excellence despite criticism.

Martin Scorcese has shown keen interest in revising and restoring Mamata Shankar’s legendary father Uday Shankar’s film Kalpana.

Mamata Shankar who plays Labanya in 'Shesher Golpo' and will be sharing the screen with Soumitra Chatterjee.

Ever since Avijit Sen’s next film ‘Projapati’ was announced it grabbed every one’s attention, especially because of the star cast. The family drama has Dev, Mithun Chakraborty, Mamata Shankar, Sweta Bhattacharya, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Kharaj Mukherjee and others in pivotal roles. On Thursday, the official poster of the film was released amid much hype. The poster featuring Dev and Mithun Chakraborty has created quite a lot of buzz already.

Ever since Avijit Sen’s next film ‘Projapati’ was announced it grabbed everyone’s attention, especially because of the star cast. The family drama has Dev, Mithun Chakraborty, Mamata Shankar, Sweta Bhattacharya, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Kharaj Mukherjee and others in pivotal roles. On Thursday, Dev took to his Twitter handle to announce the Kolkata schedule wrap of ‘Projapati’ sharing a picture of Mithun Chakraborty.

Mamata Shankar enhances the horror quotient in ‘Flat No. 609’

Soumitra Chatterjee, Mamata Shankar to play Amit and Labanya in Jit Chakraborty's ‘Sesher Galpo’.

A nostalgic Mamata Shankar says ‘Kalpana’ was much ahead of its time

Once the corona crisis situation improves, shoot for an upcoming short film will kick-start. Titled ‘Mamata’, it’s a slice-of-a-life tale of a mother-son relationship. While Mamata Shankar will be seen as the mother, talented actor Ishaan Mazumder will play the son.

Once the nationwide lockdown is over, shoot for an upcoming short film will kick-start. Titled ‘Mamata’, it’s a slice-of-a-life tale of a mother-son relationship. While Mamata Shankar will be seen as the mother, talented actor Ishaan Mazumder will play the son.

Mamata Shankar and her troupe put up a scintillating performance as they enacted Rabindranath Tagore’s “Hori Khela”, recently, at a city auditorium.

The success of ‘Macher Jhol’ convinced director Pratim Das Gupta to repeat Mamata Shankar in ‘Ahare Mon’ also. We have seen the veteran actress in a serious role as Ritwick Chakraborty’s mother in ‘Macher Jhol’, but in this film Mamata Shankar (Charulata Dutta) will be seen in a much lighter role.

AHMEDABAD: Bright yellow light lit up the stage as leaves left their abode atop trees and got into a debate with earth on who is more powerful. The verbal duel, highlighted with giggles of leaves, a fiery squall and thundershowers, ended in nature's equilibrium holding sway and peace returning to the jungle.