Motif Entertainment

21/04/2026

** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT **

Epar Opar Bangla Live has been rescheduled to a new date.

Please mark your calendars:

📅 New Date: Saturday, 27th June 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30pm onwards

📍 Venue: Te Oro Music and Arts Centre, 98 Line Rd, Glen Innes, Auckland

What to Expect:

Get ready for a high-energy celebration of the "Bangla Rock" phenomenon! This landmark concert bridges the cultural heartbeats of West Bengal and Bangladesh, featuring powerhouse performances by:

🎤 CHOWRINGHEE – Bringing the rich cultural vibes of Kolkata with a modern rock edge.
🎤 THE SANDPIPERS – Delivering signature melodies and electric passion.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/epar-opar-bangla-live2/auckland/glen-innes

This is more than just a show; it’s a gathering for the diaspora to unite and celebrate our heritage through a modern lens. Whether you’re reliving memories of home or experiencing Bangla Rock for the first time, you don't want to miss the "rhythm and the roar!"

Secure your spot now and let’s make history together!

Proudly supported by Ash Suares (Barfoot & Thompson) & Dey Kitchen.

04/04/2026

We are thrilled to officially unveil the sponsor poster for Epar-Opar Bangla LIVE in Concert feat. Chowringhee & THE SANDPIPERS! This concert is made possible by the incredible support of our local partners who believe in bringing our community together through music.

Please join us in thanking our key sponsors for 2026:

🏡 Ash Suares - Barfoot and Thompson

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Call: 021 231 9801

🥘 DEY Kitchen

From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, Dey Kitchen provides authentic flavors and exceptional service for all your catering needs.

Service: Professional catering for every occasion.

Call: 027 610 7313

📱Save the Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT www.motif.org.nz

We can’t wait to see you there for an unforgettable night of music! Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the show.

05/03/2026

Hello everyone,

Just a quick update - we have for some time wanted to venture into various performing arts alongside filmmaking. We have rebranded ourselves to Motif Entertainment and will now focus not only on films but also on promoting Bengali culture in Aotearoa through various forms of performing arts.

We thank everyone for the amazing support in our ventures and we are confident of doing some good work here onwards.

There are some exciting announcements in the pipeline, so keep an eye out for it

Visit our website for more:

Welcome to the digital home of Auckland’s premier Bengali cultural hub. At Motif Entertainment, we bring the vibrant soul of Bengal to the heart of Aotearoa. From the electric energy of modern rock to the timeless beauty of performing arts, we curate experiences that celebrate heritage, foster

25/07/2025

We are IN PRODUCTION

Happy to announce that we are in production of our next short film. Script and actors locked, music being composed.

More details soon...

29/06/2024

Another proud moment for Motif Films

A video produced by us getting recognized in Toronto

We are stoked to share that the music video of our original OBOKKHOY has got an honourable mention at Toronto's WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival 2024

Video link:
https://youtu.be/Bd5PkEElW8U?si=YYwEZH7g8OFqLON4

06/06/2024

We are proud to be producing New Zealand’s first ever Bengali Podcast. Check this post for the details and support the initiative to explore the journey Bengalis in New Zealand

19/03/2024

If you are a scriptwriter, we are interested!

🎥 CALL FOR ENTRIES

Please email at [email protected]

07/06/2021

A recent music video done for NZ’s first ever Bengali band CHOWRINGHEE

Track Name: Nishhongota
Artist: Chowringhee
Produced by: Johnny
Produced at: Studio NMP

CHOWRINGHEE is the first ever Bengali band of New ZealandWe are primarily a rock band focusing on Bengali originals and contemporary songsMembers:Krittibas o...

22/03/2019

Our tribute to the great poet and writer Shakti Chattopadhyay on his death anniversary

(25 November 1933 – 23 March 1995)

Poem: 'Shakti' by Sunil Gangopadhyay
Recitation: Ujjal Ghosh
Produced by: Roopam Choudhury

(Via Sudipto Johnny Sarkar Debalina Basu Shakti Chattopadhyay Amit Sengupta Probasee Bengalee Association of New Zealand Santanu Ghosh Nirmita Ghosh Sanjay Sengupta )

Our tribute to the great poet and writer Shakti Chattopadhyay on his death anniversary (25 November 1933 – 23 March 1995) Poem: 'Shakti' by Sunil Gangopadhya...

13/02/2019

Sometimes it is the journey that teaches you a lot about the destination

Looking back at some of the moments from the making of the film UPOHAAR

09/02/2019

UPOHAAR | Motif Films NZ | Full Bengali Short Film | HD

'Stories Have Ending ... LOVE Doesn't '

UPOHAAR is a Bengali short film fully produced in New Zealand

Director: Roopam Choudhury
Executive Producer: Debalina Basu
Casting: Jayanta Bhaduri, Sudarshana Bhaduri, Ujjal Ghosh
Assistant Director: Kishore Mitra
Cinematography: Jan, Roopam Choudhury
Art: Santanu Ghosh, Nirmita Ghosh, Ryan Ghosh
Music: Sudipto Johnny Sarkar
Audio: Grant Finlay

Probasee Bengalee Association of New Zealand Basuparna Chowdhury Jhelum Sanjana Indian Weekender Indian Newslink Ebela Avijit Lio Basu Nanda Dulal Basu Pratap Banerjee Sucheta Banerjee Urmi Nandi Somenath Nandi Amit Saha Somdutta Saha Tapas Kumar Mandal Sarbani Ghosh Tapash Ghosh Surupa Ray Pavitra Roy Atrayee Roy Malabika Bhaduri Sumita Banerjee Madhuparna Banerjee Minakshi Banerjee Subhodeep Ghosh Subhajit KarAloka Peacock Rahul Sen Bhabna NzBulkul Ray Sid Roy Amitava Bose Rupal C Solanki Chirag Sinh Solanki Dipak Ranjan Chowdhury Sonali Das Sonali Tanwar Banerjee Arpita Chanda

Stories Have Ending ... LOVE Doesn't UPOHAAR is a Bengali short film fully produced in New Zealand Director: Roopam Choudhury Executive Producer: Debalina Ba...