Amitabh Bachchan, who started his career as an executive of a British managing agency in Kolkata, has often introduced himself as the 'son-in-law' of Bengal because of his marriage to Jaya Bhaduri. The Bollywood superstar has indeed a deep connection with Kolkata. His first brush
Bengal is beautiful and probably the only state with all kinds of geographical boundaries --- from hills to mangrove delta, from forests to sea. Kolkata also retains the colonial charm still with several British era buildings and zamindar houses restored and kept like the bygone
If Ramlala had been the bone of contention for a 70-year-old verdict, Lord Rama’s mythology was born in a very different form in Bengal. Krittibasi Ramayan or Sri Ram Panchali as it is popularly known as was composed by 15th-century Bengali poet Krittibas Ojha. Though
The European country of Portugal and Bandel, the beautiful town of Bengal, may be separated by continents, but are united by their gourmet taste! And that missing link happens to be ‘Bandel Cheese,’ that originated in in this town on the banks of the Ganga
Director & KIFF Chairman Raj Chakraborty speaks at length with journalist and author Saheli Mitra on how Kolkata International Film Festival has been a complete learning experience for him • Kolkata sees you this year in a completely new role, that of Chairman of KIFF. How
One of the largest international film festival falls in its 25th year! As KIFF starts tomorrow, GB brings you a comprehensive video on what to watch out for!
If Chandannagar’s Jagaddhatri Puja has almost turned legendary, Krishnanagar’s Jagadhhatri Puja first started by Maharaja Krishnachandra is not far behind. Infact, Jagadhhatri Puja is very popular in belt that runs along Krishnanagar, Rishra, Chandannagar and Bhadreswar. In Krishnanagar, Nadia, Raj Rajeshwary Jagadhhatri Puja is one
Srijit Mukherjee had tried doing Feluda since long. But he did not get the copyright or the rights to do the film. Finally, Satyajit Ray’s son Sandip Ray has given him that power and Srijit’s love for his favourite detective will now be laced with
The entrance to this house still speaks of its past grandeur, with two elephants guarding the gates. Inside are European styled female figurines, holding vine leaves. A statue of Hercules also adorns the building facade, with a globe on his shoulder. Even today, anyone ringing
Some movies are immortalized, through story-telling and some by real life actors, who portray the characters with so much of passion and intensity, that they remain sketched down generations. One such role is that of Pather Panchali’s Sarbajaya. It is said author Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay had