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I still remember those times when every Saturday and Sunday, we used to wait for an old classic Bengali/Hindi movie shown on Doordarshan. "Harano Sur", "Dewa Newa", "Basanta Bilap"-all great movies with some soul-touching tunes and our weekends were sorted. Today, as I think about those films and rewatch them from a different perspective, I analyse the stereotypes that come with most movies. And one of the stereotypes that resurfaces every time is the type of father generally shown in Bengali movies. Here I am talking about commercial and popular movies. The interesting thing is that stories evolve, thinking evolves, but the presentation of fathers in movies has been moderated yet remains unchanged. There is a formulaic trope that ties the father or father figure to certain characteristics that seldom break barriers. So, today I have classified 5 types of fathers commonly shown in Bengali movies, and this trend has continued since the 50s.  1. The ...

Hey, hey, all, before the heat in Mumbai gets me killed, I would like to share the recent Bengali movies I had a chance to watch. A few are streaming on OTT, and a few are in theatres. Without further ado, let's get into the list: 1. Saptadingar Guptodhon: If last summer was Eken Babu's, this summer belonged to Sonada, Bengal's Indiana Jones. Yes, he is back to embark on his 4th adventure with Abir and Jhinuk. This time, he is actually kidnapped to find the treasure of Pratapaditya, the king of Bengal. The backstory of the seven boats full of treasures and the outcome is quite interesting. I am unaware of the historic truth, but it sounded good. The visuals are heavily reliant on graphics, especially during the treasure hunt. Some of the sequences are quite exciting. Overall, the film is an entertaining family watch. Abit Chatterji as Sonada is cool, so is Arjun Chakrabarty as Abir. It is always pleasant to watch Ishaa Saha on screen. But this time, Rajatava Dutta as Dasana...

Infancy-only sounds, gibberish. Toddlerhood- few words, blabber. Childhood- increased words, curiosity. Teenage years- sea of words, questions. Young adulthood- levelling on words, skills. Working Adulthood- Selective words, management. Middle age- Pro with words, leadership Old age- Meaningful words, wisdom Senility- No words, silence. This post was created for the Blogaberry Creative (Monthly) Challenge with theme word "Words"

It was a pleasure to read Buildit by Albinder Singh Dhindsa, the founder of Blinkit. The book tells the story of how he has built Blinkit, which has grown into a trusted Home delivery app in a matter of a few years. About the Author Albinder Singh Dhindsa founded Blinkit in 2014, which was then called Grofers. Sailing through tough competition and challenges, he has built a trusted brand used by millions of people today. About the Book Buildit is not only about how Blinkit has established itself as one of the most used apps, but also about the elaborate steps and the strong foundation that were in place before the brand launched. Review of Buildit by Albinder Singh Dhindsa The book starts with the author's student days and his jaw-dropping initial arrival in the USA for his studies. The consumer-centric market over there, with everything imaginable and unimaginable available, piqued his interest in exploring more. From leaving his secure job and returning to India with dreams and a...

Hey, hey, everyone, hope the recent rains have brought some relief from the intense heat that had been tormenting us for weeks! And why not? It's just nature's wrath on us, our carelessness and disrespect towards her. Can we be a bit more caring and loving towards Mother Nature and her incredible gifts? Can we show some gratitude for what we still have because of her? This World Environment Day , as India is celebrating with an oath of, " Inspired by nature. For Climate. For our future." the objective of the mission is to intensify the nation's climate action through renewable energy expansion, electric mobility and large-scale environmental programmes. One of the easiest ways to give back to nature is to follow the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative. The good news is that this programme is practised in schools these days, so that young minds remain aware of the importance of a green, clean environment. Today, on 5th June, we are dedicating a few songs to Mother Natur...

They laughed at how he talked, how he walked, how he dressed. He did not care, he kept on doing what he did best- telling stories. He told stories that touched hearts, enriching souls. His stories through his movies carried layers of human emotions that left a mark on the audience. The critics of his " Being different" were silenced. Through his art, he pulled the Bengali movie loving audience back to theatres. Rituparno Ghosh whom we lost in 2013, had given us some fantastic films. Before his death, in a career spanning almost 25 years his movies had spoken of people, relationships, broken hearts. He had also made movies on book adaptations. We just wish we could get him around more, for such authentic storytelling. Not only movies, his sense of style, his activism for LGBTQIA community, his clear cut thoughts and opinions have made him one of the pioneers in Bengali Film Industry, to speak the truth with an open mind. He often appeared to be bitter, a bit serious, but we no...