Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman addressing the press conference in Kolkata on September 06, 2016.  The Revenue
Secretary, Shri Ajay Bhushan Pandey,   Chairman, CBITC, Shri Pranab Kumar Das and the Chairman CBDT, Shri Pramod Chandra Mody and the
Additional Director General, PIB, Kolkata, Ms. Jane Manchu are also seen.

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নাটক - নীল রঙের মানুষ 

 প্রযোজনা - সোনারপুর উদ্দালক
নাটক, আবহ, নির্দেশনা - পার্থ গোস্বামী
অভিনয়ে - পার্থ গোস্বামী, অমিতাভ চ্যাটার্জী, শম্ভূ মন্ডল, মঞ্জুলা গোস্বামী রায়

      সম্প্রতি মিনার্ভা থিয়েটারে মঞ্চস্থ হল সোনারপুর উদ্দালক প্রযোজিত পার্থ গোস্বামী নির্দেশিত নাটক 'নীল রঙের মানুষ'।নাটকটির রচনাও নির্দেশকেরই।
      পার্থ গোস্বামীর নাটক রচনা ও নির্দেশনায় জীবনের সুন্দর এক গল্প উঠে আসে 'নীল রঙের মানুষ' নাটকে। প্রত্যেকে তাঁদের চরিত্র অনুযায়ী যথাযত। নির্দেশনার পাশাপাশি জয়ন্তর চরিত্রে পার্থ গোস্বামী অনবদ্য।নাটকটির মঞ্চ ও শিল্প নির্দেশনায় মঞ্জুলা গোস্বামী রায়।আলোয় গোপাল ঘোষ, রূপাঙ্কনে মহ: আলি।

Socio-Cultural Fiesta by Indrani Ganguly's 'Sristi Dance Academy

     On 2nd Sept. eve at Rabindra Okakura Bhawan, Salt Lake, 'Sristi Dance Academy', a popular dance academy, under the able leadership of choreographer Indrani Ganguly, had presented a unique dance-cum-fashion parade.

     Indrani Ganguly had felicitated ten prostitutes during the program which was attended by many celebs.

Audition for MMIG Mr and Miss India Globe 2019 in Kolkata

   

MMIG Mr and Miss India Globe 2019 Kolkata Audition was organised by Ravi Singh (Founder and Owner) and Ashir Fazal (Show Director).

   MMIG Style and Glamour Award was organised by Sofia Khan, Secretary, UDAAN Empowering Women & Rotary Club of Calcutta Universe.  The best performers, selected by the Jury, will go for Grand Finale of MMIG Mr and Miss India Globe 2019 in Jaipur on 13th October, informed Sofia Khan.    
    Eminent personalities like Sayani Palit (Bollywood singer and State awardee), Indrani Paul and Supratim Akash Paul (CEO of Dr Paul's), Lopamudra Mandal (Mrs. India IAB 1st runner-up), Farah Zaki (social activist), Subhrajit Mitra (filmmaker), Ankita Majumdar Paul (Actress), Arunima Dey  (Producer-Digimax Creation), Sandeep Mukherjee (actor), Ghazala Hossain (entrepreneur) and Christopher Lobo (singer) were awarded MMIG Style and Glamour Award 2019.
    Guests of Honour included Suresh Sethia (CEO of SITI Canle), Ayanjit Sen (director), Dr. Sujoy Biswas (Director of Techno India), Protyush Ghosh (Dy. GM Metro Railway, Kolkata), actresses Payel Roy and Pamela Bhowmik, Amit Kumar (Social activist), Ranjita Dutta (life coach).
Pravleen Kaur (Anchor), Yusuf Aga Khan (Co-Anchor), Rapax King and Adolina Ganguly (Showstopper).
    Associates of this prestigious event were Designer Partner Irani Mitra, Raj Story, Kalyan Photography, AKRITI SHOWCASE & EVENT MANAGEMENT (Apratim Mukerji & Team), Professional Makeup Artists were Reema Chakraborty, Purnima C. Bhowmick, Sharmistha Ghosh Roy, Sahiba & Meenu.
    

Medical Workshop & CME on '3D Laparoscopic Urological Aspects

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Enthralling Healthcare Seminar is held on '3D Laparoscopic Urological Aspects' at NRS Medical College & Hospital, Sealdah on 31st Aug.  and on 1 Sept at Bengal Club.
   Bengal Urological Society (BUS) is organising a  'Live and Semi-Live 3D Laparoscopic Urological Operative Workshop and CME' under the aegis of Kolkata Urological Trust.
    Eminent faculty from different parts of the country have graced the occasion and exchanged their views. 
      Eminent Dignitaries present during the Seminar are Dr. Animesh Kr. Das  (President - BUS),   Dr. Ranjan Kr. Dey (Secretary - BUS),  Dr. Tapan Kr. Mondal (Organising President),  Dr. Partha Pratim Das  (Org. Secretary),  Dr. Shivaji Basu (Chairman-Kolkata Urological Trust) and other erudite speakers.    

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M-factor'  --- MOTHERHOOD --'Matri-Satwa'-----Theme by Asish Basak for  'Baranagar Kash-Phool's Durgotsav 2018  

 

'Baranagar KashPhool' celebrated its 5th Durgotsav in 2018 with great fanfare.

 This Puja is totally organized and managed by ten women of the locality each year who meet the expenses of Puja from their limited savings only. 

  Smt. Mousumi Bhattacharya, Secretary of  'Baranagar KashPhool', expressed hope that their new theme of 'M-FACTOR' (Mother-Hood or Matri-Satwa) will uplift their new Puja. 

     

 2018 theme of 'Mother-hood', that showcased the actual small nature and real conditions of this micro-budget Puja, is conceptualised by writer & film-maker Asish Basak and the formation will be done by  'Hello Kolkata'.

  The theme 'M-Factor' upholds that Mother-Hood reigns supreme even in a small garage that holds the main Puja Idol, located in a cross-section of 2 small lanes of 50 feet and 20 feet.  The meagre conditions of the Puja does not at all dampen the spirit of festivity as Durga Maa shines with all her Motherly radiance for all 5 days upon all the revelers.  

    "Ya Devi Sarbavuteshu Matri-Rupeno Sangsthita, Namastashai Namo Namah"

  -(Hail the omniscient Goddess that is seen everywhere in the Universe in the form of our Dear Mother)

It is worthwhile to say that God made Mother so that every person can feel her blessings. In tatters or in riches, in palace or in the shadiest nook, everywhere Mother-hood is all pervading. We all look up to a Mother Figure with the highest esteem.   From times immemorial, we know of numerous instances of supreme sacrifices, love and all-consuming passion bestowed by Mothers, be it mythological characters, historical or even common place women. 

According to Asish Basak, “Theme of a Puja  is in reality a confluence of ‘Innovative Ideas’ and the ’Essential aspects of Holiness".

   As per his vision, the formation for 'Baranagar KashPhool' had paintings and models that illustrates Mother-hood, like Mary with Jesus, Sachi with Nemai, Yashoda with Kanhai, Mother Teressa, Bharat-Mata symbolising communal harmony & other themes that relate to motherhood. 

Theme-Maker Asish Basak has earlier written a book  - 'M-FACTOR' and also made a feature film (U/A) withe same name. But those were on a totally different aspect of Islamic impact on Indian society and nothing to do with this Puja Theme.  

Talent Hunt Rounds of 'B. Sirkar Johuree Miss Elanza WB' at ICCR on 24th August

  'B. Sirkar Johuree Miss Elanza West Bengal, Woman of Substance' had organized  'Miss Broadway', 'Miss Intellectual' and 'Qualifiers sub-contests' at ICCR Gallery on 24th August. The event was organized by TEAM ELANZA, a unit of Ghoti Gorom Production and The KPC Group, informed Dr. Ranjini Dutta, Chief Organizing Spokesperson.

     17 wonderfully talented ladies took part in the contests. The acting part was judged by a host of dignitaries including Annie Jain (Intl. Diva winner & creative entrepreneur), theatre actors Dr. Sumon Ghatak and Saptarshi Bhowmick, dance choreographer Indrani Ganguly, singer Honey Saha, anchor Indrajit Ghosh and mariner Parimal Malakar. 

       Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events and Film Productions) announced that six best talents from  'B. Sirkar Johuree Miss Elanza WB' will get FREE Entry in 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON', an all-inclusive Talent Hunt, starting from 31st Aug. The selected ones will also be given opportunity to feature in album, short film and banners of "Hello Kolkata's 13th year Sharad Samman".

     All the contestants were also offered various career opportunities from different associate partners, informed an official from Team Elanza. 

   The Grand Finale of 'B. Sirkar Johuree Miss Elanza WB' will be held on 6th Sept. at Mahajati Sadan, announced Dr. Ranjini Dutta.                

Pavitra Rishta

Pavitra Rishta us a well known offline Matrimonial Service Providers run by the husband wife duo of Sunil and Prianka Kejriwal.  Pavitra Rishta won the best display and decorated stall at a leading business networking event held very recently at J.W. Marriot Hotel. They thanked their team members and clients for their success in their professional endeavor. 

Soaps Can Be Harsh on Pimples! 

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Did you know that soaps can increase pimples? 

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which can lead to dryness.

   Face washes usually have a pH range of 5.5-6.5 (closer
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dermatologist.
PS: Soaps here refer to ordinary toilet soaps.

Hardik Shuvechhaa from 'Hello Kolkata' (3D News-Media, Films & Events)!!!

 We request for your active participation for our 3rd film---   ‘CHALTE CHALTE BINDASS-CAMERA ON’.  (Written, Directed and Produced by Asish Basak).  

‘CCBCO’ is a fully NON-TECHNICAL Film ---ONE TAKE---UN-CUT.

   For IN-FILM Scopes for Branding and Promotions, we request from your end the following:-

Presenter or  TITLE SPONSORSHIP -   (X......... presents CCBCO)

Associate Partners:-           FMCG,         ITES,      Educational Institutions (Schools, Colleges, Academies)           Food & Beverage,             Boutique,     Studio,         Garments,       Designers,             Jewelry,            Retail stores,              Healthcare Services,            Hospitals,     Online Sites,              Digital Marketing,                Hotel,           Restaurant,          Cafe,               Multiplex,         Housing Estates,            Mobile companies,      etc.

In-Film scopes-  All of these and more can be incorporated in our script and properly highlighted within the screening of film, title card, banners, promotional, etc..    

   Pl note we can modify a part of our script according to our client's needs, even if it was not in our original script.

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‘CHALTE CHALTE BINDASS-CAMERA ON’ - a fully NON-TECHNICAL Film ---ONE TAKE---UNCUT

Total Duration- 2 hours

The shooting can be done across Kolkata, Durgapur, Behrampur, Bardhaman, Junput (near Digha) & outskirts of Kolkata.

Story, Direction, Production -  Asish Basak

Production House-  Hello Kolkata

This film's music album of 7 songs is already released by  AKAASH MUSIC.

Music Direction- Biswajit Das         Lyrics- Ratan Guha

Singers- Shalini Ghosh, Krishnapriya Polley, Sanjeet Karmakar, Gouri Chanda, Srishyamal, Trishit Majumdar & Biswajit Das

 

‘Chalte Chalte Bindass- Camera ON’ has 2 parts.

  

  The first part of CCBCO is 'Chalte Chalte Bindass'     (Duration- 45 minutes)

    It is almost a LIVE action shooting.  The film portrays reactions of actors almost as original as possible. 

    This short film-‘CCB’  traces the journey when 'Hello Kolkata' Film Unit was rushing off on a long drive to reach shooting spot at Digha for an early morning take. Some important bags were being left back, along with important actors who fumed at being stranded on road in heat & dust.  

   On road, the producer's car broke down, evoking more heat & frustration for the crew members.

   To pass time, they even had  Antakshari & took Auditions at a local Park.    

   And, all this time, 'CHALTE CHALTE BINDASS',  the Camera-Man had kept his CAMERA On..... ..taking up footage of everything that was happening.  

                 Thus the film-‘CCB’ is made---- ONE-TAKE.........UN-CUT.
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 Our film 'CCBCO's 2nd part is  'CAMERA ON'    - (Thriller) -  (Duration- 70 minutes)

    This short film starts with the story of ‘Jawhar-Vrata’ where Rajput women sacrificed themselves by setting themselves on fire before they face the shame of losing their dignity.  The scenes of this docu-film, esp. the burning scenes, haunts one of the unit members of the film, an actress who has a troubled past. The actress had also inherited riches.    The actress had a ‘virtual friend’, whom she had found on FB. They have never met but she has started to depend on him & seeks his suggestions on various matters including work.

  The film production unit is run by a strict disciplinarian Film-Maker.  The actress makes some mistakes due to her tense situation and this creates a rift in the unit. There is lots of confusion, fights and even grave injuries.   But before the murder,  the culprit is ultimately found as the ‘CAMERA was ON’.
    Within the film, there will be scenes of LIVE Shooting of film workshop, event coverage like Modeling shows, Cultural programs, Award ceremonies, snippets of Durga Puja, Diwali etc.

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About the Film-Maker:-      Asish Basak is a B.E. (Civil) & Bsc. by academics, a film-maker, actor and anchor  by passion,  a journalist & PR  Consultant by profession and a writer by choice.

  Asish Basak  runs his own English newspaper- 'Hello Evening Kolkata' (RNI- WBENG/2008/24580), TV Media and also news-site - www.hellokolkata.net.
     He is also a renowned author of 6 books:- 
"Let's Start OnceAgain" (a motivational book),   "Lesser Known Religions in India",       “TO WIN” (on Personality Development),      ‘M-FACTOR’ (Islamic impact on India since 640 AD till today),      ‘SPIRITUAL HEALING by R.K. Gupta’ (on Cosmic Energy Healing)   and   ‘Licensed to Sell’ (a Salesman’s motivator).
    Asish Basak’s 1st breakthrough film was 'M-FACTOR' (U/A). It focuses on Islamic impact on Indian society since 640 AD till today.  ‘M-Factor’ has got more than 70 newspapers & 15 TV coverage for its controversial content.  It won ‘U/A’  from New Delhi Tribunal after Censor Board rejected it 2 times.

     His 2nd film-'Sesh Theke Abar  Shuru'  (U) is a rom-com family drama. This film also got more than 30 newspapers & 10 TV coverage.

    His current project, this 3rd film- ‘CHALTE CHALTE BINDASS-CAMERA ON'  is absolutely fast-paced, with twists & turns and is a reflection of our various daily activities.

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Profile of 'Hello Kolkata':-   3-D News-Media, Events & Films

 News-Media-   We run Kolkata’s ONLY DAILY EVENING English newspaper (RNI-WBENG/2008/24580)   plus a news web   &  also T.V.  Media.
 PR & Events:- We regularly do Cultural programs, Award, Seminars, Workshop, etc. 

  Other Creative Aspects:-     *Theme Making of Puja             *Party & Event Planner           *Corporate Profiling             *Branding     *PR & Event Management          *Celebrity Alliance            *HRD, Training & Placement              *Content Writing             *Portfolio         *Ad shoot      *Media Studies(Acting, Camera, Editing)        *Publication of Books                 ___________________________________________

Contact details:-   *HELLO KOLKATA*         Ph- 9339228087
                 Email-  asish.basak@yahoo.co.in, hellokolkata1@gmail.com

Address-  IA-60,  Sector-3,  Salt Lake,  Kolkata- 700097.  (13 No. Tank Bus-Stop, near Salt Lake  Stadium) 

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Locations for 'Chalte Chalte Bindass' --  Road, Park, Mall, Restaurant, Complex

Location for 'Camera On'---- A Resort with lots of Rooms, Compound, Lobby, Pool, etc.

   Within the film, there will be scenes of LIVE Shooting of film workshop, event coverage like Modeling shows, Cultural programs, Award ceremonies, snippets of Durga Puja, Diwali etc.

Character list--

@ 8 celebs-- (Screen Time of maximum 20 MINUTES FOR 8 celebs) -- Guest appearance--  (Probable list)-- Soumitra Chatterjee, Rudranl Ghosh, Vhaskar Banerjee, Anindyya Chatterjee, Bodhisattwa Majumdar, Pran Bandopadhyay, Indrasish, Bony, Monami Ghosh, Sohini Sanyal, Sonali Chowdhury, Dolon Roy, Sabitri Chattopadhyay, Moubani Sarkar, Aparajita Adhya, Kamalika Mukherjee, 

Ladies:-    Heroine---- After make-up very modern looking--------------  slim,,.... 20-26 yrs  (Lead Actress of Film Unit)

Parallel lead ----  Corporate looking lady...tall, fair.......30-40 yrs...  (Creative Director & has relationship with the film-makerDirector/Producer)

Semi-lead Lady- Smart – 50 above (Groomer/Production Manager)

5 Ladies of age- 15-40 (actress of the Unit)

2 Ladies- 17-22 yrs, 45-55 yrs  (Maids)

2 – Female Police (25-40 yrs)

Gents:-    Hero- 25-30 yrs.......... Modern looks... good physique

Parallel lead-  35-45 yrs................(already selected)  (Film-maker)

Semi-Parallel leads –, 25-35 yrs (Production Head) and  55- 70 yrs (Asstt. Director)

Other Important Characters-- 

Camera-Man---40-60 yrs       

Assistants - 1 female, 1 male

2 Police officers

Doctor

5 young goons (muscle-men type)

7-10 Media Reporters  (3 female)  ------------- reporters' age-- 25- 50 yrs)

2 Security Guards

5 Unit Boys

North-East Indian rural ambience is the focal theme of Sarswati Puja 2019 of 'Thanthania Yubak Sangha

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    Located about 200 metres from the busy College Street-MG Road intersection in Central Calcutta, this 90 years-old Saraswati Puja is a landmark event of the locality.

   It is continuing with great fanfare since 1932, having started by Jaiswal Sangha. Since 1980, the club - 'Thanthania Yubak Sangha' has taken over the responsibilities of this happening Puja.

   For the very first time, after almost 90 years, this Sarswati Puja has adopted a theme, thanks to writer and film-maker Asish Basak. 

   The small market area will have a brand new look and stunning formation for four days, 8th till 11th February during Saraswati Puja celebrations, presented by Thanthania Yubak Sangha. 

      A  23 ft. high pointed structure, with unfinished edges on top & the symbolic slanting roof, will house the benign Goddess of Learning. The materials used are bamboos, thermocol, fibre, clay, etc.

 The small lane will be decorated with various figurines and artifacts that bear the stamp of Nagas, Mizos and Lepchas and their mystic Art & Culture. 

  During last few Durga Puja and Kali Puja, Asish Basak has done North-East Indian touch projects like 'Nagaland in Nagerbazar',  'M-Factor' at Baranagar, 'Chalte Chalte' at Patuatola. This time Asish Basak has envisioned a rural ambience, with telling impact of mixture of Nagas, Mizos and Lepchas.

      Elaborating more on this ideation, Asish Basak stated that he got this idea of focussing on North-East culture first when he was doing research for his documentary film and book-'Lesser Known Religions in India'. At that juncture, he realized that many people in cosmopolitan Kolkata have very less knowledge about North-Eastern states of India or tribal religion, their customs, art & culture, etc. Hence, he thought Puja theme will be an ideal mass-connect platform to showcase the rich vein of heritage of such exotic places. 

     "We are very excited to present a Theme Puja for the 1st time in our glorious history of this Sabeki Puja of about 90 years old. We have high hopes that 'Theme Partner' Hello Kolkata will make this an unforgettable occasion for all of us," informed Rajesh Jaiswal (Convenor) and Dilip Shaw (Treasurer). 

     Ramesh Thakur Jaiswal (Gen. Secretary), Jawaharlal Jaiswal (President), Manoj Jaiswal (Joint Secy.) and other enthusiastic members of Thanthania Yubak Sangha are waiting with bated breath for the.inauguration on 8th Feb. eve, which will be done by a host of dignitaries, including several political heavyweights.

6 Feb p 4 Bharat Ek Nazar  Saraswati Puja  

Glimpses of Press Meet at 'Levels The Club', Sec V, Salt Lake for 'Hello Kolkata STYLE ICON 2019', presented by Annie Jain.