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Gender
Female
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Directing
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Also known as
-Churni Ganguly
Biography
Churni Ganguly is an Indian TV and film actress who mainly works in Bengali cinema and TV series. The actress who spent most of her childhood in Kolkata started acting while she was studying at the Jadavpur University; she joined a local theater group and after gaining experience in acting, she later moved to Mumbai to pursue a full-time career in acting. She started her journey with her roles in TV serials like Debi, a Bengali series, Chhoti Si Asha and Umeed, Hindi series, which was aired on Zee TV. She got her first break on the silver screen in 2004 as she was roped in by spouse and director Kaushik Ganguly to play one of the lead roles in Waarish. After her debut, she eventually starred in films like Shunyo E Buke (2005), Sakaler Rang (2009), Laptop (2012), Shabdo (2013), Chaya O Chobi (2017), and Lokkhi Chhele (2022). Apart from acting, the actress has also directed a couple films titled Nirabshito (2014) and Tarikh (2019). Her 2023 release includes Ardhangini and Kaberi Antardhan.
Filmography
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
6.023
Overview:
Gym-freak brat Rocky falls in love with Rani, who comes from a well-educated Bengali family. Being from polar opposite worlds, the two decide to switch their families to adjust to each other's cultures and backgrounds and to know if their marriage will survive. Rocky and Rani are trapped in a world where they are united by love but divided by families and the ultimate question is will they fit in?Chhaya O Chhobi
NYR
Overview:
Maya, an Indian who has grown up in London, comes to Darjeeling to shoot her first ever Bengali film. The shoot was continuing unhindered until one fine morning, when Rai, the female lead of the film, is nowhere to be found. Even her fiancé and the male lead of the film, Arindam, has no clue, leaving everyone is worried. The shoot is stalled until Rai decides to come back. Meanwhile, Rai ends up at a secluded resort amidst the jungles. For company, she only has the driver of her car, Jeetu. As new friendships emerge and old ties are wounded, perhaps there is an old bond somewhere in the past, that gets mended as well.An entire film unit putting up at a heritage hotel in the lap of Himalayas while a love story opens up a new chapter as the shoot goes on.Banished
8
Overview:
This is a story of isolation and hope, of a writer in exile. The writer is banished for her attack on religious fundamentalism and patriarchy and her cat is suddenly left alone.Michael
5.5
Overview:
After accidentally shooting a 12-year-old boy, a dedicated cop is removed from his position. Forced to take work at a local cinema and beginning to lose his eyesight, he struggles to provide for his son.The Rest Is Personal...
6
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While shooting a documentary on true love, Pramit learns of a mysterious village named Mohini where anyone who enters will fall in love. He and his camerman decide to seek out this strange place.Rang Milanti
NYR
Overview:
One girl loves four boys in different ways,feeling hard to find the better ones.Ardhangini
NYR
Overview:
After Suman suffers an accident, the two women in his life - Meghna, the wife, and Shubhra, the ex-wife - are compelled to meet each other. Ardhangini revolves around the awkward emotional duel between the two wives - past and present - in a time of personal crisis.Anusandhan
2
Overview:
Anusandhan is a relationship and psychological thriller where two families get intertwined.Bastu Shaap
5.667
Overview:
It is a love story which is based on the concept of Feng Shui and Vastu and revolves around five people who live in the same house. Kushal (Parambrata) and Timir (kaushik) are Vaastu practitioners. They have a brotherly relationship while working together. Arjum (Abir) is an ex-Army officer with a house in Darjeeling. Everybody in the house is unhappy and so he seeks of consulting for Vaastu and reach out to Kushal-Timir. In an accident Arjun had lost a leg and in the same accident and his sister Antara had lost his husband and son. Loosing his son, Antara wants to live with Arjun-Bonya's son. This create some tension between her and Bonya. Now Kushal and Bonya had an earlier flame so this is another angle in the story line.Haami
6.4
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Little Bhutu and Chini are best friends. When Bhutu kisses Chini, their innocent friendship leads to a major scandal. Who is to be blamed when our society lets down the little ones?Kaberi Antardhan
5
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It all starts when Mrinmoy Ghosh (Kaushik Sen), the powerful head police officer in Hatimara, Jalpaiguri, known for hunting down Naxal insurgents in his area, is found dead at his residence. Arghya Sen (Prosenjit), a charming middle-aged bachelor, who takes Mrinmoy's son Amartya's art classes, visits their house when the mystery unfolds. On his arrival, he learns that not only has Mrinmoy been killed, but Kaberi Bhattacharya (Srabanti), Mrinmoy's beautiful sister, is also missing! Will the new officer-in-charge, Pritam Singh (Indraneil), be able to help Arghya and Mrinmoy's family track down Kaberi, and decode the clues behind Mrinmoy's murder, in the midst of a politically tumultuous era? Or will the drunk and irresponsible detective Gokul Debnath (Kaushik Ganguly) derail the investigations, and bring unforeseen truths to light?The Heir
NYR
Overview:
Subhankar Sen, the teacher of St. Peter's school fell for Medha, but never admitted it before her. Neha loved him but waited for his recognition. But unfortunately that came only after he got married to Priti and decided to transfer to Kolkata.Drishtikone
5
Overview:
When Mr. Mitra, a successful lawyer, crosses paths with Ms. Sen, a complex woman, it marks the beginning of a unique relationship. What starts off as a professional association between a lawyer and a client soon evolves into a great friendship, and over time, something even more meaningful blossoms between the two. An astute examination of the intricacies of a relationship, Drishtikone is the story of a romance unlike any other.Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo
NYR
Overview:
Ambar Sen, a Bengali comes to Feluda and informs him that he has got threatening mail. Later Mr. Sen is kidnapped. Feluda investigates.Chalo Let's Go
6
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This is a story of four friends & school buddies. Out of them, only Ashim is an earning person, he is a doctor. Earlier, they started a Bangla Band, where Hari was the lead singer, but they were heavily thrashed by the public in a stage show in North Bengal. They decided not to sing any more. Then they started a traveling agency. On their first trip, they start the journey with only 9 passengers and a girl who later joins them. The film deals with their journey via Kalimpong. The ten passengers are of ten different types and also the four tour operators are of four different natures. As the journey progresses, their characters were revealed one by one.Just Another Love Story
4.6
Overview:
Delhi-based trans documentary filmmaker, Abhiroop Sen, wants to make a documentary film on the life of famous jatra thespian, Chapal Bhaduri. But in doing so Sen recognises that their life resembles Chapal's life. 'Just Another Love Story' revolves around the trauma, the setbacks, and the heartache experienced by the trans community.Lokkhi Chele
7
Overview:
The Indian Bengali film tells us a story about the life of a young doctor who stood against the social superstitions prevalent in the rural areas and is hell bent on bringing in a sea of changes among the villagers.Sound
7
Overview:
The film revolves around the life of Tarak, a foley artist of Bengali film. Tarak's job is to create ambient sounds for films, but, he gradually gets trapped in his own world, a world full of sound.C/O Sir
6.1
Overview:
Jayabrata Ray, a teacher of a reputed school in Kurseong, finds himself in a helpless situation after losing his eyesight. Although the school authorities allow him to continue with his job for a while, but all hell breaks loose when he starts getting threat calls from the management asking him to vacate his property that is situated right inside the school premises. Jayabrata, who had also been a student of the same school, could see through their real intention and simply refuses to budge.Laptop
6
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The story revolves around a stolen Laptop which becomes a witness of the lives of those who own it from time-to-time, connecting all of them in the process.Tarikh
5.5
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The film narrates a story of three individuals: Anirban Gupta, a professor, Ira, Anirban's wife, works as a hotel lobby manager, and Rudrangshu (Rudy), Anirban's childhood friend.Empty Canvas
9.3
Overview:
Saumitra, a narrow minded brilliant painter and sculptor, visits Khajuraho Group of Monuments to draw inspiration and meets Teesta there through a common friend, Arijit who is an artiste, too. Love blossoms between them in Kolkata and though their family background and economic standards are poles apart, they decide to marry. Teesta breaks away from her rich, blue blood family. After getting in the nuptial bed, hypocrite Saumitra, to his shock, discovers that without padded bra Teesta is flat-chested. The shock develops into sense of being cheated, anger and finally hatred. Teesta goes and seeks solution from Sharmistha Sen, her manager. Will Arijit marry flat-chested Teesta?Arjun - Kalimpong E Sitaharan
NYR
Overview:
The film is based upon two early novels from the Arjun series...KHUN KHARAPI and SITAHORON ROHOSYO. Arjun is an aspirant detective who is influenced by his mentor/guide Amol Shome. mission. A Chinese criminal Juan Hanzi has set up base at the hill station Kalimpong. He intends to rob the Tibetan treasure buried under Kalimpongs Durpin Da Ra monastery. Incidentally, Amol Shome's old friend Bistubabu refers an NRI resident of Kalimpong to seek for advice from Amol at around the same time. That person is Mr.Sen and his father was the architect who designed the monastery and a copy of the plans are hidden in his house. An unidentified person is threatening Mr Roy. Arjun goes through the adventure of finding the whole culprit behind this operation and also decipher clues to secure the blueprints of the monastery.Acting
TBAAjo Ardhangini as Shubhra
2023Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani as Anjali Chatterji
2023Ardhangini as Shubhra
2023Kaberi Antardhan as Nayantara Ghosh
2022Subho Bijoya as Bijoya
2022Lokkhi Chele as Dr. Mitali
2021Anusandhan as Unknown
2018Haami as Rina Sen
2018Drishtikone as Rumki Mitra
2017Chhaya O Chhobi as Maya
2016Bastu Shaap as Antara - Arjun's Elder Sister
2015Banished as Unknown
2013Sound as Psychatrist Dr. Swati Mukherjee
2013The Rest Is Personal... as Mallika Saha
2013Arjun - Kalimpong E Sitaharan as Nilam
2012Laptop as Unknown
2011Michael as Unknown
2011Rang Milanti as Kamalika's elder sister
2010Just Another Love Story as Kumar's wife
2009Sakaler Rang as Unknown
2008Chalo Let's Go as Miss Gombhir
2005Empty Canvas as Teesta
2003The Heir as Unknown
1999Ambar Sen Antordhan Rahasyo as Ambuj Sen's Wife
Art
2015Banished ... Art Direction