Bangladesh durga puja 2024

Devotion, reflection and lost childhood: Stars share Durga Puja plans

As celebrities prepare for the festivities, many are taking a step back to reminisce about cherished memories, while others are embracing quieter celebrations.

Six Bengali films with Durga Puja festivities at their core

From Satyajit Ray’s “Joi Baba Felunath” to Aparna Sen’s “Parama,” Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward in iconic Bengali films. Here, we explore six films from the past few years in which the festival is woven into the plot — offering stories you can enjoy as you prepare to bid farewell to the goddess this Puja season.

Wish for peace and safety this Puja: Moutushi Biswas

In a heartfelt conversation with The Daily Star, Moutushi opened up about this year’s Durga Puja, which will be her first without her father. “This Puja feels different. There’s a lot more responsibility on my shoulders now. I’ll miss my father terribly this time. His absence will be felt every moment.

October 11, 2024
October 11, 2024

Devotion, reflection and lost childhood: Stars share Durga Puja plans

As celebrities prepare for the festivities, many are taking a step back to reminisce about cherished memories, while others are embracing quieter celebrations.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

Six Bengali films with Durga Puja festivities at their core

From Satyajit Ray’s “Joi Baba Felunath” to Aparna Sen’s “Parama,” Durga Puja has been pivotal in driving narratives forward in iconic Bengali films. Here, we explore six films from the past few years in which the festival is woven into the plot — offering stories you can enjoy as you prepare to bid farewell to the goddess this Puja season.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

Wish for peace and safety this Puja: Moutushi Biswas

In a heartfelt conversation with The Daily Star, Moutushi opened up about this year’s Durga Puja, which will be her first without her father. “This Puja feels different. There’s a lot more responsibility on my shoulders now. I’ll miss my father terribly this time. His absence will be felt every moment.