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She is holding onto the iron railing. A slip of her grip, and everything ends. Her life was beautiful; she was kind until her kindness turned into her weakness. She could never say no. She wanted to make everyone happy, to please them all. She often forgot about herself in the process. Everyone started using her. They started pestering her with jobs and responsibilities she was under no obligation to take on. But she took them and did everything in her power to make it happen. When she finally gathered the courage to say no, everyone abandoned her. She was cornered, judged for grounding. Her near and dear ones, who never complimented her or said anything good about her, as if it was her duty to be with them, left her. Still, she managed to get up every day and carry on with her life. She was nothing special, just a normal human being who was tested every moment. But today, she has decided, she has no power within her to go through this ordeal. Her mere existence has become like a burde...

Satyajit Ray's 1964 classic, Charulata, a screen adaptation of Tagore's Nastanirh, still creates ripples inside us as viewers. Likewise, there have been numerous other books that have inspired filmmakers to bring them to celluloid, time and again, like Saratchandra Chattopadhyay's Devdas. Today, as I was reflecting on modern Bengali cinema, I researched and found several Classic Bengali books presented in a contemporary perspective by various filmmakers in recent times. I have some of these films; however, some are still on my wishlist.  1. Ghawre Bairey Aj (2019): Directed by critically acclaimed director Aparna Sen, this movie, adapted from Rabindranath Tagore's Ghare Baire, is set in a modern set-up. Brinda, a tribal girl, is adopted by Nikhilesh's family and eventually marries him. A curious and wild-at-heart Brinda struggles to keep herself bound by Nikhilesh's much more mature and composed lifestyle. A naive Brinda is drawn to a corrupt politician, Sandip ...

  1997 "Why do you think we fall in love?" Monty asked, chewing popcorn from the corner of his mouth. They had just skipped school to watch their favourite star's latest romantic film. Chandni was so engrossed in the drama and the King of Romance's on-screen presence that Monty's simple question irritated her. She turned her gaze from the screen and replied, "It's simple, you know. Every man needs a woman, and every woman needs a man to share their lives with." Monty didn't seem satisfied with her answer. "I'm a man, and you're a woman. I don't need you for anything other than skipping class and watching films." Chandni looked at him, her expression softening slightly. "Don't you see? The hero and heroine fell in love, but it didn't happen instantly. It takes time. It's destined that this man needs that woman in his life and vice versa." "So, you mean there's already someone I need,...

I remember when I was in school, one of my friends had gifted me a cassette with some really nice Love songs, some of those still make me swoon and bring out the dormant "lover-girl" in me. Too much, huh!! That's me! Some of the songs are quite old and for many rusted/dusted/cliched. But I still get fascinated by these tunes, and fall in love every time I listen to these ( with the songs of course)  Here are the  songs for my Valentine's Day playlist: 1. Mujhse Milne Ke Woh Karta Tha: This is a beautiful ghazal sung by Chitra Singh. The lyrics by Jagjit Singh convey old love and its memories, a little bitter - a little sweet.  2. Everything I Do, I Do It for You: Bryan Adams and the magic of his husky voice- that's what this song is about. The music from the motion picture Robin Hood (I like the movie and Kevin Costner, too) has some soul-touching lyrics and a tune that touches the heart. 3. Nawazish Karam: This ghazal by Mehdi Hassan is a very sweet and l...

I used to enjoy watching thriller and horror films the most; however, at this point, what I choose to watch entirely depends on my mood. Time and again, I have ended up watching some really depressing films. Now, don't get me wrong on this: neither did I specifically want to watch these movies because they were sad, nor were any of these films inferior in any sense. It's just that they ended on a very sad note, despite their brilliance. So, without any further delay, let me form this bucket of depression:  1. Mother (2017): This movie is truly a piece of artistic cinema for me. But many would agree with me that it concludes on a very depressing note. It definitely is a metaphorical representation of Mother Nature and its destruction, where God also fails to protect her. But the scene of the mass destruction in the name of celebration really hits hard and compels one to think. Javier Bardem, Jennifer Lawrence, Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer deliver powerful performances.  2. S...

Caste segregation in India was used to distribute roles within society, primarily based on occupation. Known as the " Varna system", gradually this segregation became much rigid through power acquisition and systematic oppression. A ruthless society was formed on the basis of " Higher caste" and " Lower caste". Sadly, despite many reforms and laws being passed, today, "caste based" discrimination is also rampant in various places and sectors.  My poem is an attempt to reflect the evils of the issue and to offer a ray of hope that can bring about change toward equality.  The Land's Lore  Secluded, they stand under the burning sun, When the swarm of people fill in their pots, Now they know, it's their turn. The little boy asks his mother, Why can ’ t we go now? To fetch some water? Scared, hushed- his mother whispers. It ’ s for them; we get leftovers. The little boy, na ï ve and curious Complains his mother, “ I am thirst...