When “The Bong Connection”, directed by Anjan Dutt, was released in 2006, legendary director Rituparno Ghosh called actor Parambrata Chatterjee and told him that he could never make a film like that. What was so special about the movie that Rituparno himself was envious of the creation?
As Bangladesh continues its journey towards economic restructuring, it is imperative to create jobs that provide dignity and security for its people.
“Talvar”, released internationally as “Guilty”, is a 2015 crime thriller directed by Meghna Gulzar and written by Vishal Bhardwaj. Loosely based on the infamous 2008 Noida double murder case, the film chronicles the brutal killings of a teenage girl and her elderly male servant. The case, which captivated public attention, saw her parents and several local servants implicated by various investigative bodies.
When “Kahaani”, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, was released in 2012, it created a significant impact. Both critically and commercially successful, the film was lauded for its women-centric theme and realistic approach to filmmaking. Over a decade later, it still stands as a compelling watch.
Once musician Xefer took a turn and decided to debut as an actor while also adopting a new look with straightened hair, that too for Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s project, it left netizens mesmerised. Moreover, the awestruck people were also eagerly awaiting her on-screen pairing with seasoned actor Chanchal Chowdhury. However, the anticipation led to much disappointment when the greater bit of the audience did not find the movie appealing.
The show begins with the abrupt disappearance of Margaret’s youngest son while he was with Mercy. This incident triggers a series of events, also involving Margaret’s neighbour Hilary. As these women navigate their deep-rooted traumas and terrible sense of loss, the series highlights the role of the megastructures of patriarchy and capitalism in individual lives.
Kitchens constitute an essential part of our lives, a space whose power dynamics we often overlook. But if cinema reflects our lives, shouldn't it highlight even the most mundane aspects? "The Great Indian Kitchen", a 2021 Malayalam movie written and directed by Jeo Baby, prompts us to consider just that.
More often than not, a film leaves you marred with questions, and you ponder over all the ifs and buts of what will unfold next. The film “Mr and Mrs Iyer”, along with all the emotions it invokes, is one that forces us to wonder about the ‘what ifs’.
Heartfelt lyrics, eccentric compositions and most importantly, a sense of universality make them the sensation that they are.
To be precise, "Jaatishawr" is a thriller created well. It revolves around an ancestral house in the countryside. The region has an old temple, a place the locals consider to be cursed
The ensemble cast of Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna and Tabu among others is the key to the brilliant execution of the movie.
Often, most series end up being disappointing with new seasons, “Mohanagar” seems like a breath of fresh air. The cinematography, along with the right background scores, create a perfect ambience for a thriller. The ensemble cast consisting of Afsana Mini, Sarker Raunak Ripon among others deliver very convincing and enthralling performances.
The power of female enterprises has often been talked about in academic and political circles. We see a beautiful representation of the fact that in dire economic conditions, women's entrepreneurial efforts can change the lot of an entire family.
Subhashree Ganguly, Anirban Chakrabarti, Madhumita Sarcar, Angana Roy, Mosharraf Karim and Anirban Bhattacharya discuss their experiences of Pohela Baishakh on this program.
After being premiered on BBC Two in September 2022, and released on Netflix in January 2023, the British mockumentary television series, "Cunk on Earth" has taken the internet by storm.
Kolkata, its streets, markets and homesteads almost appear as characters in the movie. That cinema is a document of a time is a thought that comes to one’s mind repeatedly while watching the movie.
The unity and vigour with which our people fought back indeed are needed to combat the challenges of tomorrow.
Music is a mystery. We often don't know what they are hinting at. More often than not, mystical praises sound similar to romantic quests. Philosophy entangles with layers of love and life, and music is the medium that captures all that. Let’s look at some of the most timeless Bangla songs that celebrate love.
