Weekend roundup: Sushant Singh Rajput’s death leaves everyone shocked, Parno reveals her battle with depression; here’s what made headlines in Bengali cinema

If you have missed the exciting news, gossips or latest developments that have rocked Bengali cinema this week, here is a weekly roundup for you. Take a look:

Saswata Chatterjee had shared the screen with Sushant Singh Rajput in yet-to-be-released ‘Dil Bechara’ and the news of Sushant’s suicide has left him devastated. It’s heartbreaking when you see someone who had so much to deliver leave us so soon.

“He was a young actor filled with so much liveliness and who had the potential to give so much to Indian cinema. We all are going through a very difficult time. I don't know what forced him to take this extreme step. Being creative and emotional, artistes sometimes go through difficult phases in life, but one has to look at life as a bigger canvas. It’s like a big journey. Maybe he had to take the decision in haste," said a saddened Saswata as Sushant Singh Rajput’s sudden death came as a huge blow to everyone.

‘Dil Bechara’, directed by Mukesh Chhabra, also stars Swastika Mukherjee and Fukrey fame Sanjana Sanghi among others. The film is a Hindi remake of ‘Fault In Our Stars’.

Parno Mittra who herself has battled depression has admitted speaking about the disturbed mental state is not so easy but we should reach out to others when needed. “Mental health is important! I have been suicidal and have thought of it a number of times. The pain doesn't go away. We slowly move into a shell that becomes unbreakable! It's not easy to open up or just talk to someone. It becomes a part of your being. I just want to tell anyone out there suffering please seek help. I have and I have been dealing with it. It's not been easy but I have friends and family who have been there for me. My doctors have been a huge support. So, please don't let this just be a social media trend. Be kind and watch out for your loved ones,” urged the Bengali actress.

The entire world is going through a crisis due to the ongoing pandemic. People dying, economy crumbling, migrant workers stranded and people losing jobs are some of the images that keep flashing inside our heads.

Keeping all these unrest and tasting time, locked up inside their respective houses, four of India’s prominent lyric writers decided to create art for art’s sake. ‘Nirbashoner Gaan’, a new song, has been created by Anupam, Srijato, Chandril and Anindya working independently but focusing on the same theme of isolation and exile. The piece was later set to tune by Anupam. This song serves as a testament to the uncertainty and deep melancholy of the lockdown period.

Nusrat Jahan and Nikhil Jain celebrated their first marriage anniversary on June 19 at home in presence of close family members. Last year, the couple got married in a grand ceremony in Bodrum, Turkey which too was attended by her family members and close friends. Reminiscing the cherishable year gone by, Nusrat also shared a throwback picture on her Instagram Story of that special night when the couple flew-off for their wedding.

Nusraat Faria who last appeared in Birsa Dasgupta’s ‘Bibaho Obhijaan’ last year got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Rony Rashid. The couple, who had been in a relationship for the last seven years, broke the news on Monday, more than three months after their engagement. Nusraat also plans to get married in December and then will settle in Australia given the situation improves then.

Faria and Rony both uploaded in separate Facebook posts a picture of their hands with engagement rings on, and captioned it: "Alhamdulillah by the grace of Almighty Allah and support of family And friends my Seven long years relationship has been finally blessed in March 2020. We are united." The Bangladeshi actress returned from her village home recently after a two month stay.