Jisshu Sengupta is almost 100 films old today. But what sets him apart from many of his generation, is his foray into Bollywood and how he plays important though brief roles in some of the best blockbusters of India. Remember his portrayal of Ileana D’Cruz’s
Ever wondered about how the journey of Apu - the central protagonist of the Apu Trilogy, came to an end? Since childhood, we have perennially been in love with ‘Apu’- the boy of Aam aantir Bhenpu and his gradual transformation caught on celluloid as Satyajit
Arpita is an explorer of the past and loves travelling through the historical tracts of Kolkata to discover hidden gems. She is also an ex-guest lecturer Avid food lovers of Kolkata who never miss the hot fish ball soup, momo, wanton, Sui-mai at Kolkata’s one and
He was Rohini da in Abhaya Srikanto… the man whose subtle love for a married yet tortured woman, led him to take her in search of her husband to the distant land of Burma. Rohini da breaks all social protocols, yet his body language expresses
Mallika Basu is not just another passionate cook and internationally famous food blogger and author. Being the daughter of famous theatre personality Dolly Basu and granddaughter of late Jyoti Basu, Mallika has imbibed much of Bengal in her cooking style, despite living in London. She
Ever heard the winds whistle through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, far away in Ladakh and Nubra? Ever felt the yearning of a child who wishes to study in a land where gathering food is more important than books? You get a chance to
1969. That’s half a century ago. Bollywood, let alone Bengali Cineworld was not even mature enough to accept a high level of testosterone on screen in that era. Even 50 years later in 2019, our idea of eroticism between a man and a woman either
It’s often said that pictures talk. They carry the best form of imagery, a reflection through expressions turning photography into the best form of narrative. Photography has the power to transport us to unknown worlds, alter perceptions, touch our souls and change lives. A photographer
Wish to try a hand at Nakshipithe? Try out the following recipe: INGREDIENTS • Ground short-grained rice • Banana leaf • Oil • Date palm thorns or needles • Paddy blades and bamboo sticks METHOD OF PREPARATION • Mix ground rice in boiled water till a paste forms and then flatten it with the
Ace photographer Santanu Paul travelled to different spots of Kolkata to capture faces behind the Gangasagar tale Sab teertha baar baar, Gangasagar ekbar….. One goes to various pilgrimages every year, but to Gangasagar they just go once. That’s what the saying goes. But what is so special