Bengali classic films form a formidable part of Indian cinematic culture but the conditions of countless Bengali films are pathetic. But now thanks to WB Government’s initiative, restoration and preservation of timeless Bengali films has started at Chalachchitra Satabarsha Bhaban in Tollygunge, Kolkata (Cinema Centenary
For the younger generation of Bengalis, the phrase ‘Baishe Srabon’ would probably mean the 2011 film by Srijit Mukherji. For their slightly older counterparts, it could also mean the 1960 film of the same name by Mrinal Sen. The origin of both titles, of course,
During the shooting of Ghare Baire, I had come across a picture book of Alfred Hitchcock at work. I thought perhaps a similar book could be produced with Manikda’s photographs, that is, if I could capture every moment of the making of Ghare Baire –
Raja Subodh Mullick’s mansion A couple of days ago, a short media report stated that Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) had identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings, which will now be demolished to protect its residents from injury or even death should the buildings collapse. This being the
Radhaballav temple On our heritage trail in Serampore, our second destination was the historic Radhaballav Temple, located on Ballavpur Thakurbati Street. This temple was built in 1764 by the devout Vaishnavite Zamindar, Nayan Chand Mullick, the scion of the affluent Mallick family of Pathuriaghata Street in
Image Courtesy : Facebook - Nirmala Mishra - FanPage Emon Ekti Jhinuk Khunje Pelam Na… That mellifluous rendition of a widely popular song down generations had opened up a vista of waves taking you to the shores of a roaring sea. That was the power
Diehard Kolkatans know full well what a typical Kolkata fish market is like. Chaotic, messy, smelly, yet strangely exhilarating. And the hilarious conversations between seller and buyer would probably form a book! Indeed, humour is never far from the life of the average Bengali. These
When you think of Bengal masters in the field of art, no matter how short your list, Ganesh Haloi (b. 1936), Jogen Chowdhury (b. 1939), and Sanat Kar (b. 1935) will be on it. And for the first time, all three are being brought together
Bank of Bengal building With the uproar generated by Mumbai lawyer Vedika Chaubey filing a case against actor Ranveer Singh for his nude photoshoot, and the ongoing Enforcement Directorate (ED) proceedings against West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and his associates for alleged financial irregularities, we
Almost like a colonial matriarch nurturing her heritage roots, the city of Kolkata holds culture and tradition close to its heart. Once the capital of British-India, Kolkata's historical legacy is intrinsically linked to its colonial past. The colonial city was developed by the East India