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India.com
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who became one of most popular faces of Bollywood, featured with Mumtaz, Waheeda Rahman, known as 60's king of romance, career got ruined due to…, he is…
Meet actor who became one of most popular faces of Bollywood, featured with Mumtaz, Waheeda Rahman, known as 60's king of romance, career got ruined due to…, he is… This renowned actor, who was once referred to as the King of romance in the 60s era, ruined his stardom because of his one mistake. By Ayush Srivastava Advertisement Hindi cinema has got many superstars, who went into oblivion in the end. This includes the names of many stars, one of which is the name of the actor who did great films in the 60s and 70s and was called the chocolate look actor and the king of romance of that era. Girls used to be very crazy about this actor's look. The actor made his debut in the year 1958 with the Bengali film 'Kangsa.' Before coming to Bollywood, this charming star showed his charm in many Bengali films. In the year 1962, this star made his debut with the film 'Bees Saal Baad'. Veteran Actor Biswajit Chatterjee Here we are talking about 'April Fool' actor Biswajit Chatterjee. He played the hero of Asha Parekh in the film 'Mere Sanam,' released in the year 1965. People still hum the song 'Pukarta Chala Hoon Main' from this film. Apart from being an actor, Biswajit has also been a producer, director and singer. The actor has also worked with veteran actresses of the past like Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha and Mumtaz. He was Sharmila Tagore's hero in the 1966 film 'Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi' and became so popular amongst fans and cinema lovers for his unique style, he got the title of 'King Of Romance.' Advertisement === One Mistake That Derailed Stardom Of Biswajit Biswajit's film career was going great when he tried his hand at film production on someone's advice. He produced and directed 'Kahte Hain Mujhko Raja', but the film proved to be a big flop and all his money was wasted. The actor left the path of film production and turned to acting again, but the actor's luck did not improve and he flopped in no time. The actor's hit songs include 'Kajra Mohabbat Wala', 'Tumhari Nazar Kyon Khafa Ho Gayi', 'Pukarta Chala Hoon Main' and 'Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil'. More About Biswajit Chatterjee Biswajit has a son and a daughter from his first wife, the late Ratna Chatterjee. His son, Prosenjit and his older daughter, Pallavi Chatterjee, are both actors in the Bengali Film Industry. Biswajit resides in Mumbai with his second wife, Ira Chatterjee, who is a producer, director, and writer of stage plays, as well as the owner of Dream Theatre. Their daughter, Prima Chatterjee, is an actress in films and theatre, and also a dance performer. Advertisement ===
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Abhijit Sarkar murder case: TMC MLA Paresh Paul, councillors and police officers named in CBI supplementary chargesheet
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a second supplementary chargesheet in the Abhijit Sarkar murder case, naming 18 additional accused, including a sitting MLA of West Bengal and two councillors among others. The chargesheet was submitted on Monday before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of the Sealdah court, who subsequently took cognizance of the offences against all the individuals named. Among those named in the chargesheet are Paresh Paul, MLA from the Beliaghata Assembly constituency, Swapan Samaddar, councillor of Ward No. 58, and Papiya Ghosh, councillor of Ward No. 30. The chargesheet also names the then officer-in-charge of Narkeldanga police station, Subhojit Sen, sub-inspector Ratna Sarkar, and one home guard. Reacting to the development, Abhijit's brother Biswajit said, 'This is a partial win for our family. The day they are convicted and given death sentence, I shall feel that in our country, no one is above the law. It might take time but I will stay here to fight till my last breath.' Abhijit Sarkar, a BJP worker, was allegedly murdered in Kolkata's Kankurgachi area on May 2, 2021, amid post-poll violence that erupted in West Bengal following the declaration of the Assembly election results. His family, including Biswajit, alleged that local TMC leaders had threatened them during the elections. According to the family, Sarkar was strangled and then hit on the head with a heavy object. The CBI had registered a case on August 25, 2021, after taking over the investigation from the police in compliance with an August 19, 2021, Calcutta High Court order. Prior to the CBI's involvement, the State Police (Homicide Squad, Detective Department, Kolkata) had filed a chargesheet on August 6, 2021, against 15 accused persons. Subsequently, the CBI filed its first supplementary chargesheet on September 30, 2021, against 20 accused, including the 15 previously chargesheeted by the police. Further investigation under Section 173(8) CrPC was kept open. Just last month, four years after Sarkar's murder, the CBI arrested the prime accused, Arun Dey (50), also known as 'Bhai', from Teghoria in West Bengal. Dey has been remanded to judicial custody until July 4. According to the CBI, 20 people were initially named in the FIR, and charges have already been framed against all of them. So far, 15 individuals have been arrested, with five still allegedly at large. The charges framed against the accused, two years after the murder, include murder, disappearance of evidence, and criminal conspiracy. Those previously named in the CBI chargesheets include Sanjay Samanta, Samir Samanta, Sankar Das alias Buno, Arun Dey, Rahul Dey, Sourav Dey, Sukhdeb Poddar, Amit Das, Arup Das, Biswajit Das, Sanjay Barik, Amit Das, Tumpa Das alias Kali, Gopal Das, Papiya Barik, Sanjay Basak, Sufal Bose, Sanjay Dey alias Suvo, Abhijit Dey, and Kajal Das.
New Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
IISER scholar's rural library bridging access gaps to educational resources
BHUBANESWAR: When Biswajit Panda observed the gaping holes in access to quality books and educational resources at Badabarchikayan, his native village under Bonth block of Bhadrak district, he knew he had to do something about it. A PhD scholar in biological sciences at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur, Biswajit says it was this gap that pushed him to come up with a rural library so that people of his village could benefit from it. And, Vanipeeth Library came into being. The facility has now been temporarily set up in a 150 sq ft room, which is occasionally used by a local self-help group to hold meetings. The initiative, as he said, stemmed from the fact that people in villages often lack proper libraries or bookstores. 'Aspiring candidates preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC, PSC and NDA, also struggle to get the necessary study materials, which are often expensive,' he added. The idea took roots in October 2023, when Biswajit was inspired by the work of Uma Mahadevan, additional chief secretary and development commissioner of Karnataka, who has been instrumental in promoting rural libraries across that state. Deeply motivated by her efforts, Biswajit began researching how to replicate the initiative in his own village. He explored government provisions for land and funding. After facing initial delays due to the enforcement of the model code of conduct during early 2024 and his PhD works, Biswajit resumed his efforts in November. He approached Badabarchikayan sarpanch Pushpanjali Swain, who encouraged him to present the proposal during the Gram Sabha held in January 2024. The community responded positively, and the idea gained official momentum.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 32-year-old superstar forcibly kissed 15-year-old actress on set, left her crying and bleeding, laughed it off when told she was..., then..
Actors and actresses from the industry have faced some horrible incidents that made them question their dignity. Some of them stayed but many left at that moment. Here, we are about to discuss the same thing that happened to a veteran actress when she just started her film career. When Biswajit Chatterjee Forcibly Kissed 15-year-old Rekha on sets Yes, you read that the actress we are talking about is none other than Rekha who created an impeccable benchmark in the history of Indian Cinema. But, many of you may not know this but at the age of 15, she was forcibly kissed by her co-star which left her in a state of shock. In 1969, the actress signed Kuljit Pal's Do Shikaari (earlier named as Anjana Safar). In the film, she was paired with 60's Bengali Superstar Biswajit Chatterjee, whose age was 32 at that time while Rekha was 15 years old. In Rekha's published biography she mentioned the incident regarding how lead actor and director planned to shoot a kissing scene without her consent. In this particular scene Biswajit had to showcase his love for her co-star but soon the camera rolled, the actor went on a kissing spree and grabbed her by surprise which made her uncomfortable. However, the director did not cut the shot and continued, leaving Rekha devastated and shocked. After the scene ended, Rekha was left in tears, with her lips bleeding. During that period, this incident came to light and became one of the most sensational topics. Later, during an interview when Biswajit was asked about the tragic incident, he proudly defended it by saying that he only took the director's command for the scene and added that this particular scene was loved by audiences and that is why it felt justified to him. 'Do Shikaari's Fate At The Box Office After the kissing incident, the film went on a delaying spree as Rekha did not agree to return to the set. Somehow the makers managed to complete the film with both the actors and later it was released in 1979 which tanked badly at the box office. Following this incident, Rekha and Biswajit never worked together.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When Biswajit, 32, defended forcibly kissing 15-year-old Rekha on set, laughed it off when told she was left in tears
In a day and age where intimacy coordinators are slowly becoming the norm on film sets and boundaries are respected more often than not, 'forcing' an underage actor into an intimate scene with a grown-up man would be a massive scandal, and rightly so. But alas, the 60s were different times. And due to the lack of agency most women had on Hindi film sets, many beloved stars would get away with a lot of transgressions that would get the average Joe reprimanded if not jailed. One such incident was when Biswajit, then 32, forcibly kissed his 15-year-old co-star Rekha and later laughed it off after being called out for it. While the film got stuck with the censors, a few stills from the shoot made their way to the Asian edition of Life magazine. This included a rather titillating shot of Biswajit kissing Rekha. In her autobiography, Rekha: The Untold Story, Rekha claimed that during one of the intimate scenes, Biswajit kissed her without her consent and continued to do so for 5 minutes even as she resisted. The actor added that the entire cast and crew whistled and cheered even as she was traumatised and left in tears. Years later, when Biswajit was asked about this incident at an event, the actor laughed off the controversy, saying the media had made a mountain out of a molehill. He said the kiss was necessary for the story, and he improvised. Biswajit maintained that he had spoken to Rekha after that and maintained cordial relations with her. The film, directed by Kuljit Pal, was stuck with the Censor Board for almost ten years. It was revived in the late 1970s after Rekha became a star. It was retitled Do Shikaari and released in 1979. Even as it also starred Vinod Khanna and Amjad Khan, both of whom had also become big stars by the release, the film found few takers and was a box office disappointment. Rekha and Biswajit never worked together again after this film.
