Reviews on Bengali Films, Restaurants, & Events
November 7, 2010
What: Byomkesh BakshiWhen:August 31, 2010Premiered at Nandan Language:BengaliReview by DebajyotiRating: 3 out of 5 starsADIM RIPU made a comeback after a long long time after Ray's movie Chiriakhana. We have had a superstar in the prior version as Byomkesh but even our new Byomkesh-Abir made a good effort on the portrayal of the role. Ajit is even better than the earlier version. Unfortunately Anjan Dutta failed to portray the 60s scenario and moods, be it on the dress-code, the environment, cigerette cases, lighters, skyline behind hoogly..etc. etc. Anjan...please be careful from the next time. Kichu kichu bangali 60 doshoker sombondhe jothesto wakibohal bhai!!!
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : Reviews - Movie
November 7, 2010
By: anonymous Bengali food has inherited a large number of influences, both foreign and South Asian, arising from a turbulent history and strong trade links with many parts of the world. Originally inhabited by Dravidians and other ethnic groups, and later further settled by the Aryans during the Gupta era, Bengal fell under the sway of various Muslim rulers from the early thirteenth century onwards, and was then ruled by the British for two centuries (1757–1947). It also saw a fair share o... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : Reviews - Restaurant
January 17, 2010
What: Clerk, the film
When: Released January 15, 2010 Where: Playing at Nandan, Priya, Star, & other Kolkata multiplexes. Language: Bengali Rating: 4 out of 5 StarsNitesh Sharma, founder Bangla Talkies, commissioned Subhadro Choudhury, to direct his sixth film Clerk. Prosenjit plays the title role in this off-beat film. It is a character that is not up his normal street of masala films. He is increasingly shifting his focus to niche films targeted at a niche audience, perhaps to explo... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : Reviews - Movie
January 13, 2010
What: Art Fair 2009 - 2010 Where: G-7, Malayalay Bldg, 3, Woodburn Park Road, Lala Lajpat Rai Sarani, Kolkata. Phone: 30584060, 30584058 When: Upto Friday, Jan 29 Art Fair 2009 - 10, the gallery in its endeavor to promote emerging and promising talents in the field of art is inviting artists to hold their Solo / Group shows and participate in this Art Fair which would be held from Dec 2009 to Mar 2010 (4 months). The artists can book to hold their shows. The gallery would support the par... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : Suggestions
January 9, 2010
What: Kookie Jar Where: Mangio, 17/1F Alipore Road, Alipore, Kolkata, Phone: 24490863 Category: Restaurant/bakery Rating: 3 out of 5 StarsThis restaurant has all the great Kookie Jar food plus a dining area so its a great place to grab a bite or dine but I would caution people from using debit/credit cards here. For my daughters birthday cake when we payed by debit card the personnel claimed the card was declined but I received an SMS from the bank letting me know the amount was withdrawn. No am... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : Reviews - Restaurant
January 9, 2010
When did Jyoti Basu become a commie? Jyoti Basu has fallen ill. He had been ill for a while but it is only now that his health has deteriorated for the worse. National and state leaders from all fronts have flown into Kolkata in the past few days to meet and wish him well. Notwithstanding that he was the longest serving chief minister in India; he was also a great politician. By winning successive elections in 1982, 1987, 1992, and 1996, Basu led the largest democratically elected communis... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : News
December 30, 2009
I came across this heart warming story by Rimli Sengupta of Outlook India written not too long ago (Oct 19,2009) and thought I would share. In a way, what you are about to read next is a review of something "very Indian."I am taking a ride in the Calcutta Metro a month before its 25th anniversary. It is the first day of the Durga Puja festivities, a tremendous pulse of energy and colour that electrifies the metropolis each year. The train is full to the brim. Vehicular traffic is severely re... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : News
December 26, 2009
Naughty or Niceby Dev What did you do this Christmas Eve? For most of us non-Christians, it would be a matter of great relief that we don't have to abide by any Christian rules and hence avoid a question such as the one above. But for others who do, this would be a terrifying question, one that could have terrible consequences (dear old Santa could very well stuff coal in your stockings for a starter). Christmas Eve presents an opportunity of a great divide; one in which much of the populati... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : News
December 22, 2009
The assembly in the Indian state of West Bengal has passed a resolution backing Bangladesh's call for Bengali to be made an official UN language.Bangladesh's parliament made its call in April. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina argued in support of the motion before the General Assembly in September. Bengali is spoken by more than 250 million people around the world. The UN has six official languages - English, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Arabic.English and French are the daily working lang... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : News
December 21, 2009
What: Pa Ma Ga Re Sa (2009) Category: Bengali Movie Date of release: December 11, 2009 Review by Shoma A. Chatterji Rating: 4 out of 10Synopsis:Pa Ma Ga Re Sa instantly reminds you about the popular reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa where singers compete for the best scores. Surajit Dhar tries to capture the reality of the popular band and pop culture with his characters portrayed by Rohit Roy, Reshmi Ghosh and Gauri Karnik. Casting: Rohit Roy, Reshmi Ghosh, Bikram Ghosh, Gauri Karnik, Tanushree Shankar... Continue reading...
Posted by Dave M. Posted In : Reviews - Movie
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