Director who called Hollywood ‘The Big Nipple’ — KIFF Special Homage to Bernardo Bertolucci
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Bangladesh Book Fair begins in Kolkata ’ bridges two Bengals
The ninth edition of the Bangladesh Book Fair-2019 began at Mohar Kunja in Kolkata on Friday. Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is organising the 10-day fair (November 1 to 10) with the help of Bangladesh Export Promotion and Bangladesh Gayean and Srijonshil Publishesr Committee,
Kolkata’s iconic Nandan gets a facelift after 33 years before KIFF inauguration!
An all new look iconic Nandan will welcome visitors this Kolkata International Film Festival, with the line between ‘hip-happening’ and ‘surreal royalty’ blurring into the eons of time, as you step inside this state auditorium. Nandan needed this facelift for sure since the time it
When Bengal’s history reaches the shores of Australia through William Dalrymple
I felt privileged to attend University of New South Wales (UNSW) Centre for Ideas’ book launch and presentation on William Dalrymple: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company on 31 October 2019 at the John Clancy Auditorium. As I entered the auditorium, it was
Bohoman to bring back Aparna Sen- Soumitro Chatterjee chemistry!
We first saw them in Satyajit Ray’s Samapti. And both Soumitro Chatterjee and Aparna Sen were then young, just out of their teens. And when the twain meet again onscreen, their chemistry and acting skills will surely create magic for Bengali cine lovers. After all
Why Bengal’s Kayasthyas worship Chitragupta on Bhai Phonta?
Every year, a day after the festival of lights Diwali, Kayasthas celebrate Chitragupta puja or Kalam-Dawaat puja. Devotees believe this puja will help them to reach heaven after death as Chitragupta Maharaj keeps a record of all good and evil deeds of humans and by
How does William Dalrymple explain Tantra?
Tarapith has a tale, a tale of Tantra, cosmic powers and not to forget secret orgy. In Tarapth, the dead body or shab, when not cremated is buried underground. The woman is considered to be both Masturbator for her male partner as well as for
Happy 74th Aparna Sen. On her birthday, GB tribute with her directorial debut
It was probably one of the most powerful acting of Shashi Kapoor’s wife Jennifer Kendal Kapoor as the old Anglo Indian woman living in Kolkata. 36 Chowringhee Lane was also a directorial debut for Aparna Sen. The film was very well received upon release. The movie
KIFF Special: Ronny Sen’s Cat Sticks, to compete in KIFF Int’l Film category
The 94-minute film Cat Sticks, written and directed by 32-year-old Kolkata boy Ronny Sen will be competing at the KIFF 2019 in the international category. The movie already had its world premiere in the competition section at Slamdance Film Festival this January where it won
KIFF Special: Hollywood celebrities might be present in Kolkata
Remember Sex Lies and Videotape? The movie that created waves with Hollywood heart-throb Andie MacDowell ruling the screen? Well, if sources are to be believed, KIFF has extended an invite to the American actress Andie and yes, she has agreed to be here! KIFF also
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