Tag: Dona Ganguly

  • Red FM beats the Pujo drum as Dugga Dugga debuts in Delhi this September

    Red FM beats the Pujo drum as Dugga Dugga debuts in Delhi this September

    MUMBAI: When the dhol beats meet the Delhi streets, you know Pujo has arrived. 93.5 Red FM, India’s largest private radio and entertainment network, is bringing its much-loved Dugga Dugga – Shakti Roopena Sansthita festival to the capital for the very first time. After three packed-out editions in Kolkata, the fourth chapter of this cultural extravaganza unfolds on 20 September 2025 at Talkatora Stadium.

    More than just a gig, Dugga Dugga is a full-bodied Pujo experience where literature, theatre, craft, food, fashion and faith come together in one grand celebration of Shakti. Think soulful ragas, electrifying guitars, graceful dance, and the irresistible aroma of Bengali delicacies all under one roof.

    The star-studded line-up reflects Bengal’s creative soul: Dona Ganguly and her troupe will bring classical dance elegance, Iman Chakraborty lends her stirring voice, Anupam Roy Band injects contemporary edge, and Anjan Dutta with The Electric Band ensures an electric finale. The mix promises everything from folk traditions to modern rhythms, making Pujo feel both timeless and fresh.

    “Dugga Dugga isn’t just a festival, it’s a living expression of unity, joy and resilience,” said Red FM and Magic FM Director & COO Nisha Narayanan. “With Delhi as our new canvas, we are weaving tradition with modernity where classical ragas meet spoken word and Pujo’s soul is reimagined for everyone.”

    R FM’s hyper-local spirit shines through here too. Beyond the music, festivalgoers can expect poetry, crafts, artisanal creations and authentic Bengali cuisine. It’s designed as a multi-sensory journey that mirrors the devotion, artistry and community of Durga Puja, but with a Delhi twist.

    With a footprint of 69 stations and over 663 award-winning campaigns to its name, Red FM is no stranger to cultural evangelism. But this edition of Dugga Dugga marks a milestone bridging Kolkata’s Pujo legacy with Delhi’s cultural pulse. For one night, the Talkatora Stadium won’t just echo with sound, it will resonate with the spirit of Shakti.

  • Cricket meets bollywood in the city of joy

    Cricket meets bollywood in the city of joy

    MUMBAI: It’s not every day that one gets a chance to see legends meet. This special occasion was witnessed on the sets of Shoojit Sircar’s Piku in Kolkata recently. The city of joy was abuzz with excitement as the Prince of Kolkata, cricketer Sourav Ganguly, met the star of the millennium Amitabh Bachchan. Ganguly was accompanied by his wife Dona Ganguly. Both self confessed Bachchan fans were delighted for a chance to interact with him.

    ‘Dada’ as he is commonly called, wished to meet his favourite star as soon as he knew the actor was in the city for the film’s shoot. Having met on several occasions earlier too, the couple couldn’t contain their enthusiasm during the visit. The well known cricketer wore a white polo shirt with denims while Dona looked graceful in a traditional Bengali sari. Bachchan Senior was in his Piku look, with a Nehru jacket and a pot belly.

    According to a member of the unit, “The couple was very glad to have met their favourite star. They had a great time together speaking about his character and the movie. Amit ji played a perfect host for Sourav and Dona and also interacted briefly with the film crew.”

     For the Bengal Tiger Sourav Ganguly, it was a day well spent with the legendary actor. After speaking to Big B, the cricketer is excited about the film and is looking forward to its release.
    With incredible performances by a talented cast, Piku is set to take 2015 by storm.