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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Turmoil in Tollywood: Technicians boycott actor Anirban Bhattacharya's music video shoot
Prominent actor-director Anirban Bhattacharya is at the centre of a growing dispute with film technicians in Tollywood, leading to repeated disruptions in the shooting of his music videos. The Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India has allegedly called for 'lifelong non-cooperation' against individuals, including Bhattacharya, who have filed a case in the Calcutta High Court against the Federation. The escalating tensions came to a head on Monday, when Bhattacharya held a press conference at Yogesh Mime Academy at noon. He announced that shooting for a music video has stopped, as he has 'received' no response to his messages or calls to technicians. He said, 'The fight (I am in) for shooting may be long, and (I am) ready for this fight.' In April this year, Bhattacharya and other filmmakers had moved the Calcutta High Court to 'put a check' on the alleged interference of the Federation in the work of directors. On May 1, a large-scale meeting organised by the Federation hinted at 'tough decisions' against those involved in the High Court case against them, a discussion that reportedly became heated. On May 13, the Federation allegedly communicated a collective decision of 'non-cooperation' to the production company SVF, specifically targeting Bhattacharya. A day later on May 14, the scheduled shooting for one of his music videos was halted. Bhattacharya told mediapersons on Monday, 'I'm not the kind of person who will give up and cry in regret. I will try again. I will try so that I can execute this. So, we'll see.' He has claimed that he will formally inform the court about the entire matter and will also inform them about the next steps to be taken. Bhattacharya is acting in the film 'Raghu Dakat', and has several directorial projects lined up — but now he is worried about their release. However, he maintained: 'Bengali is my language. I have learned a lot from this industry… Whatever I know today, it's all because of Bengal. There's no question of going anywhere else.'
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bhog review: Anirban Bhattacharya shines in eerie and unsettling mythical horror
Bhog, the new Hoichoi Original directed by actor Parambrata Chattopadhyay, tripled my heart rate and left my jaw on the floor in the best possible way. Even though I am aware of the original short story by Avik Sarkar, which serves as the source for this compact 6-episode series, it left me surprised and hooked from the get-go. It starts off ominously and builds up slowly into a form of elevated mythical horror. (Also read: Anirban Bhattacharya opens up on Hoichoi series Bhog: 'It was an incredible offer as an actor' | Interview) Bhog, which translates to a form of offering in Bengali, centres around Atin (Anirban Bhattacharya), a Kolkata-based man in his 30s working in sales. The show begins with good news as he gets a much-deserved promotion. He is an orphan who is being looked after by Pushpa di (Sudipa Basu) at the house. She dutifully cooks him food and reveals how his departed mother had made her promise to take care of Atin. His uncle Bhabesh Kaku (Rajadava Dutta) looks after him quite often. Everything seems okay with Atin, who harbours a love for antique pieces. One day, when he chances upon this other-worldly deity in his friend's shop- a goddess with four hands, carrying a skull in one and another holding a stringed instrument. Its untraceability further hooks him; there's a strange sort of pull towards it that he cannot escape. He brings the deity home and begins to worship it. Soon, he has a dream-like vision at night where the deity reveals that she is hungry and wants an offering. What is this conspiracy? Atin must not ask. He must submit himself completely. And so he does, as Bhog begins to chart his gradual descent into this obsession that engulfs his body and mind. His devotion nullifies his other interests, desires, and wants to such an extent that he does not see any harm in bringing a stranger home one evening. She is Damri, played by the terrific Parno Mittra. She cooks the food, and Atin eats it- even if it makes him puke it up. Bhog plays out in the course of 6 tightly knit episodes, directed with utmost care and nuance by Parambrata Chattopadhyay. The setting is key, as Atin's sense of paranoia mixed with relief is balanced with the brilliant use of lighting and set design. Shantanu Mitra Neogi's screenplay wisely expands on the elements that the original text stepped aside, contextualizing the questions that crop up later. Nabarun Bose's chilling background score is one of the biggest highlights of the show, slowly building up towards a gradual crescendo of sorts. None of it works without the chilling central performance of Anirban Bhattacharya, who embodies Atin's mask of fear and curiosity with great depth of feeling. So much of this man is left to the physicality, the way his body slowly shrinks under the weight of this invisible burden. The actor nails that sense of loss and revelation extremely well. Special shoutout to the special appearance of Subhasish Mukherjee, who stands out in that one single scene. Bhog is not so much about myths or demons as it is about faith. Or the loss of it. Atin is influenced within this hyper-real world of mysteries and energies, and he loses a sense of control. Even as he begins to shy away, there are only a handful of people who act on this sudden change. Beneath the surface of all the terror and thrill of Bhog lies the fate of a lonely middleman existing in his own little shell. It is an inexplicable sort of belief that one can suffice by themselves, but does it really work that way? As Atin will learn by the end, the sense of an offering, if any, must arrive as an act of love. Bhog is now streaming on Hoichoi.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When devotion turns dangerous: Inside the world of Bhog
Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Bhog, adapted from Avik Sarkar's story, streams on OTT, exploring the unsettling intersection of faith and madness. Anirban Bhattacharya portrays Atin, whose life unravels after encountering a brass idol, leading to a disturbing obsession. Parno Mittra delivers a chilling performance, while supporting actors add depth to Atin's terrifying journey into self-loss. Audiences can now watch Bhog , a mythological horror series streaming on OTT, adapted from a story by Avik Sarkar and directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay. The series reimagines the disturbing interplay between faith and madness through a chilling narrative of possession and psychological unraveling. At the center of Bhog is Atin ( Anirban Bhattacharya ), a man of logic whose life takes a dark turn after he encounters an innocuous brass idol. His fascination with the object spirals into a trance-like devotion to an unknown "Maa," dissolving his grip on time, sanity, and self. Parno Mittra delivers a particularly eerie performance, her chilling line—'Daida Babu, Bhog debe na maa ke?'—echoing long after it's heard. Supporting characters provide emotional texture to Atin's descent: Rajatava Dutta as Bhabesh, a paternal anchor; Sudipa Basu as Pushpa Di, a maternal figure offering brief solace; and Subhashish Mukhopadhyay as the enigmatic Agombagish, who deepens the mystery with his cryptic presence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Director Parambrata describes Bhog not just as horror, but as 'a meditation on how obsession can masquerade as faith.' Lead actor Anirban Bhattacharya adds, 'Atin's journey is terrifying yet deeply human… Bhog explores the fear of losing yourself.'
