While Bengal and India mourns the death of our beloved Soumitra Chatterjee, here is one reason for the whole of Bengal’s film fraternity to rejoice. A new feature film made by Bengali director, Amartya Bhattacharyya is all set for a world premiere at Canada’s premiere
Kolkatans of a certain age and beyond will recall a large emporium at Exide crossing, filled to the brim with exciting merchandise ranging from food to exquisite handwoven saris to decorative items to home furnishings – with one common thread running through them – each
The extravagant Jagaddhatri Puja will no more be the same in Chandannagar. Thanks to COVID-19, for the first time in the century old history of this erstwhile French colony, the Heritage Jagaddhatri Pujas have been reduced in their opulence and splendour to a large extent.
Imagine a Bengali woman translating world literature from French to English, that too in early 19th century! Considered to be one of the founding figures of Indo-Anglian literature, Toru Dutta alongside Henry Louis Vivian Derozio brought a revolution in English and French literature, yet how
The first time I worked with Soumitrada was in 2007, while making a film for a television channel. The film was called ‘Dronacharya’, and alongside Soumitrada, it featured Dhritiman Chatterjee, Rudranil Ghosh, and Aparajita Ghosh Das. That was the first time I interacted with him,
“But in the end one needs more courage to live than to kill himself.” - Albert Camus Directed by Dr. Amit Ranjan Biswas, Bridge portrays the importance of life and 'living.' The making of the film had started in June 2013. The film, starring the legendary Soumitra Chatterjee
It was a summer evening in 2002. I received a frantic call from my wife, Ruma. I was rehearsing for a stage production then. She asked me to rush back home. But she did not say why. All she said, ‘Come immediately.’ I rushed back
I did not meet Soumitra Chatterjee on stage. My first tryst with the actor was as Feluda in Sonar Kella, and despite being a die-hard Uttam Kumar fan, I could not but fall in love with the slim and tall young Feluda, whose sharp eyes
The world’s largest democracy, India has suddenly come under the loom of intolerance and what else but art and theatre, have always preached peaceful coexistence! In turbulent times, across any country in the world, we have always banked upon art when it comes to addressing
Bhaiphonta, Bhratri Dwitiya, Bhai Dooj, Yama Dwitiya (if you are in South India), whichever name you choose to give it, this traditional celebration of the bond between brother and sister has long been an integral part of India's festive calendar. And since a picture does