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We are all likely preparing for the upcoming festive season now. I have been under the weather lately. The unpredictable October weather in Mumbai might be the reason. So, it's time to watch some movies. And I did, a few Hindi, a few Bengali. Last week, I wrote about 3 Bengali films that I had watched. Today, I am going to add 3 more Thriller films to that list. 1. Chalchitra: Kolkata Police is baffled by a series of strange murders of women in a similar pattern, where every victim's body is placed in a position to appear framed. After a thorough search and investigation, the able team of officers was able to nab the culprit. The film is gripping and has a good storyline. The performances of Tota Roychowdhury, Anirban Chakraborty and Shantanu Maheshwari are convincing. Bangladeshi actor Ziaul Faruq Apurba stands out as the antagonist. The movie is a decent watch. Directed by Pratim D. Gupta, the film is available on Hoichoi. 2. Pariah: This is an out-and-out action thriller, i...

The newly released book, 12 Years,  by India's favourite master storyteller, Chetan Bhagat, is out. I would like to share my thoughts on the book.  12 Years by Chetan Bhagat A massive age gap, a huge cultural difference, a red signal from the entire world, but an intense pull, attraction and love. What ultimately wins- the extreme differences or the deep connection! This is the book's main topic. About the Author Chetan Bhagat is one of India's most popular contemporary fiction authors. His book releases garner considerable interest among readers. He has written eight stand-alone novels, out of which five have been adapted into films. His popularity amongst today's readers is due to the relatable characters, smooth storytelling and very understandable, simple narration.  Blurb  Saket is a 33-year-old struggling stand-up comedian going through a divorce. Payel is a 21-year-old corporate professional invested in her career. Their lives are poles apart, with no sim...

Sad and bad news, at least for me, is that I haven't been watching many films lately. These days, I spend most of my time reading books. Because I now have a handful of books, both paperbacks and Kindle editions. But I managed to catch a few films, particularly Bengali in the last couple of weeks. Here is my list: 1. Amar Boss: This is a lighthearted, delightful film about a mother and son, fighting it out to show who the real boss is. Veteran actress Rakhi plays Shubhra, a dominating but loving mother to Animesh, played by Shiboprosad Mukherjee, who owns a publishing house. Animesh is going through a divorce and has a reputation for carrying a bitter mood around his employees. However, his affection and care for his mother remain unchanged. His mother, who inspects his work nature at the office and realises that his son has to aim for a more open and friendly work culture, takes matters into her own hands for the betterment of the office. Animesh, who initially takes things jokin...

Hemant slowly entered the house, silently, without anyone's notice. His mother, Sheetal , was glued to the television, watching the daily soap - the only thing that seemed to warm her rather ice-cold demeanour. His elder sister Varsha was fiercely toying with her gaming station . She was wild and disobedient, mostly unpredictable, going about with a mind of her own. His grandfather Prakhar , was seated at the balcony, with his perennially angry red eyes. He always carried himself with an elevated temper, which even mellowed Varsha out sometimes. The only member missing now was Sharad , Hemant's father, whose presence always brought a charm and a sense of belonging. But he was at the office, much to Hemant's disliking, as he longed for the bright smile of his father as soon as he entered home. Hemant tiptoed to the terrace without bothering anyone, to the only person who brought peace and comfort in his life. Standing at the corner of the terrace, looking out in the dist...

When the sound of rain mellows down, When the lady next door appears with her eternal frown, When the sombre breeze blows the leaves to form a crown, I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear. When the perfumed soil clears the mind, When the warm hues of sun peeps from the clouds' behind, When the aroma of dusted spices linger from the grind, I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear. When the tiny bird swings on the fragile branch, When the old man slowly walks down the lane with a hunch, When the kids in the park mockingly box and punch, I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear. When I see new flowers bloom in my garden When I earn my joys from small jobs quite mundane, When I sit at the corner with a diary and pen I let go of past sorrows with the last ten drops of tear. This post was created for the  Blogaberry Creative (Monthly) Challenge  with theme word Ten

October 3 is celebrated as World Smile Day . Smile- a gesture that has almost lost its run in today's world. We seldom see people smiling at each other. Isn't it something we should practice more and more? Although I have no intention of making this a preaching session about the importance of a smile, I can do better by compiling a list of some Classic Bengali Comedy films that are sure to bring a smile. 1. Sharey Chuattar : This 1953 movie is a hilarious comedy featuring Tulsi Chakraborty , Malina Devi , Uttam Kumar , Suchitra Sen , and Bhanu Bandopadhyay in leading roles. The story revolves around a hostel owner in Kolkata whose family lives in a village. The hostel is primarily occupied by bachelor tenants who become intrigued by a beautiful young woman who moves in with her family. One of the tenants develops a romantic relationship with her, facing opposition from his friends. Bhanu Bandopadhyay's iconic line " Masima Malpo Khamu " has since become a memo...

This visit to Kolkata was my first in nearly a decade. The last time I came here was before I moved to Hyderabad . My parents visit us every year, but I never get a chance to see the city. This time, I made it a point to spend at least a fortnight in town and re-explore it as I used to during my student days. The first thing I wanted to do was reconnect with my friends. Although we were in touch through social media, I longed to spend time with them in person. I called my college friend, Ujjaini , to arrange a lunch together. She is now a busy mother, spending most of her days caring for her son and family. I laughed as she talked to me on the phone, hurriedly scolding her son between our conversations. It made me wonder what happened to the kind girl who used to volunteer at NGOs , teach special kids in her spare time, and was always the first to organize charity events for important causes. Despite her busy schedule, she always made time for her friends, especially me, in both good ...

Mahi was sipping her daily cup of black coffee, a routine she had maintained for the past decade since getting married. Apoorva always remembered to buy a jar of it at the beginning of each month. It was a rich Colombian brew —very strong, just the way Mahi liked it. Strangely, she noticed that the jar lasted exactly a month, and she had to open a new one on the day Apoorva bought it. This brand of Colombian brew was available only in a store that came on the way to Apoorva's office, a shop where one gets all varieties of imported grocery items. There were Danish cookies , Swiss and Belgian chocolates , Scottish shortbreads and a wide range of coffee from different parts of the world. Apoorva, well aware of Mahi's fondness for coffee, used to get different types at the beginning. But Mahi got stuck with this one, as it had the aroma and rich flavour that she preferred in her coffee.  Coffee was more than just a hot beverage for Mahi; it was a collection of emotions and a visua...