Anirban Bhattacharya

Bengal sang in metaphors, not memes: Why Anirban Bhattacharya’s Hooliganism missed the protest beat

September 11, 2025 9:26 pm

Bengal’s history of lyrical resistance clashes with Anirban Bhattacharya's crude mockery, trades Bengal’s rich protest tradition for viral gimmickry.

Turmoil in Tollywood: Technicians boycott actor Anirban Bhattacharya's music video shoot

June 30, 2025 7:06 pm

In April this year, Anirban Bhattacharya and other filmmakers had moved the Calcutta High Court to “put a check” on the alleged interference of the federation of technicians in the work of directors.

In Bengal election season, artistes lend a tune to song written during CAA protests

March 26, 2021 1:06 pm

Taking on narratives such as “tukde tukde gang”, “Urban Naxals”, “anti-nationals” and the frequent reaction to dissenting voices with “Go to Pakistan”, the song iterates, “Ami onyo kothao jabona, ami ei deshetei thakbo (I am not going anywhere, I am staying put in this country).”

JNU protests: What is at the core of the ongoing movement?

May 14, 2016 5:17 pm

At the core of this protest, at the essence of it, lies our resolve to protect free speech and our democratic space in JNU, write Anirban Bhattacharya and Umar Khalid.

JNU notice to Anirban over screening of Muzaffarnagar film

April 29, 2016 7:07 am

“You are directed to appear before the Procter ... to explain your position. You may also bring any evidence which you wish to submit in support of your defence,” stated the notice.

JNU students Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya get bail: 'Educated, have no criminal record,' says Judge

March 19, 2016 8:25 am

The sessions court asked the accused to furnish a personal bond of Rs 25,000 each along with surety worth the same amount. Both were furnished by JNU faculty members Rajat Dutta and Sangeeta Dasgupta.

Back in JNU, Umar says: Our names added to list of those jailed for raising their voices

March 19, 2016 12:38 pm

In a 35-minute speech, Umar said, “I am not ashamed that I was in jail. Criminals are those who are in power, those in jail are the ones who raise their voice.”

Umar’s sister speaks up: My brother not anti-national

March 19, 2016 12:39 pm

Sara (12) made these comments in a one minute, forty second video recorded by students of JNU which is going viral on social media.

Anirban, Umar Khalid led mob that raised slogans: Delhi Police

March 19, 2016 12:38 pm

The duo, who are lodged in jail since February 23, has sought bail on the ground of parity with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar.

JNU: Anirban, Umar get notice for creating ‘disharmony... communal feeling’

March 16, 2016 9:32 am

On Monday, some students including JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, Rama Naga and Anant Prakash Narayan had received their showcause notices.

JNU Row: Umar Khalid, Anirban Granted Interim Bail By Delhi Court

March 20, 2016 2:33 pm

Kanhaiya sent to one-day remand: Delhi Police

February 26, 2016 9:40 am

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI) Rajan Bhagat, public relations officer of the Delhi Police, said Kanhaiya Kumar who has been booked on sedition charges, have been taken on one-day remand by the Delhi police for further investigation in the JNU unrest. He added that that Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are also facing the charges of sedition, will be confronted on Friday for investigation. He further said necessary action must be taken against the accused.

JNU row: Umar, Anirban sent to three-day remand

February 25, 2016 7:54 am

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Prem Nath informed that a local court has sent Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, Jawaharlal Nehru University students booked on sedition charges, to three-day police remand. The DCP said the Delhi Police will interrogate the students amid tight security. Khalid and Bhattacharya are among the five students, who along with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, had allegedly raised ‘anti-national’ slogans at an event organised on the university campus on February 9.

Umar Khalid taken to undisclosed location after questioning

February 24, 2016 12:36 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Umar Khalid, who has been booked on charges of sedition, left Delhi's RK Puram police station to an undisclosed place after questioning by police. Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are facing sedition charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, surrendered before the Delhi Police on Tuesday night. Following a medical check-up, the two were interrogated for around five hours and will be presented before the magistrate later in the day.

JNU row: Umar, Bhattacharya surrender

February 24, 2016 6:32 am

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who are facing sedition charges for allegedly raising anti-national slogans, surrendered before the Delhi Police last night. Following a medical check-up, the two were interrogated on Wednesday for around five hours and will be presented before the magistrate later in the day. Khalid and Bhattacharya are among the five students who, along with JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, had allegedly shouted anti-national slogans at an event organised in the university campus on February 9.