Imagine curating a celluloid cruise, cherry-picking from the treasure trove of monochrome marvels straight out of the swinging ’60s silver screen! It might look like finding a needle in a haystack, but, fear not, because Srijit Mukherji is here to show us how it’s done.
The Uttam Kumar mania, or craze, has not waned even after forty-four years since his demise in 1980. Dubbed at one time the “Mahanayak”, his presence is still felt in the hearts of cinephiles in Bengal even in this new millennium. His film premiere, Oti Uttam, directed by Srijit Mukherji, was screened on Wednesday, 24 March.
The roots of some traditions are so deep, like the roots of ancient Banyan trees, that they have persevered despite the advent of modernism and its attempts to overshadow them.
Far more than a mere musical pursuit, Kabi Gaan boasts an illustrious heritage, its roots firmly embedded in the fertile soil of 18th century-Bengal’s rural landscape.
After a short period of relief, lasting only a week, Kolkatans and residents of south Bengal are witnessing yet another wave of hot and humid weather.
Forid, a young resident of West Bengal, had been residing in Kota's Waqf Nagar area while diligently preparing for NEET, the nationwide entrance examination for medical education courses
The coming back of JK Group in Bengal after nearly five decades has been welcomed by businessmen from the state.
The state health department is all set to take strong steps to prevent rampant consumption and sale of antibiotics in the state.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is set to inaugurate the Biswa Bangla Exhibition Centre in New Town on Tuesday, 21 November, marking the addition of a state-of-theart exhibition hall covering approximately 2 lakh square feet.
After her appointment, Moitra immediately posted on social media platform X, formerly Twitter
