Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas.
The 70th National Awards saw some beautiful moments on stage and off it.
As the countdown to her big day begins, we look at her bridal avatars on reel and ramp.
Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.
Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.
'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'
'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'
Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.
An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
Chiranjeevi has a special guest... Tabu turns into a bride... Amy holidays in Budapest...
'Durga Puja is also a time to catch up on the gossip and when the girls of the family get together it's a beautiful feeling that is hard to describe.'
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
Raakhee, who turns 77 on August 15, remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Dinesh Raheja remembers Raakhee telling him how she loves the rains and how she would drive down to Tulsi Lake in the 1970s and float paper boats in the water. He would like to imagine that Raakhee still does that at her farmhouse.
'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'
The actress is the unsung hero of the traditional sari, on-screen and off it as well.
How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.
Theek nahi lagta, a song written by Lata Mangeshkar's favourite lyricist Gulzar, was believed to have been lost.
Whether it is Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone or recently married Mouni Roy, these glamorous ladies always pick Sabyasachi's designs on their wedding day.
'Dharti par jo Rab hota hai, woh hai pitaah (There's a God on earth, and it's a Father).'
National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.
'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.'
Mamata Shankar remembers the amazing actor Sreela Majumdar, who passed into the ages last week.
Kieron Pollard's fireworks against Hyderabad was witnessed by WAGS and filmstars at Wankhede on Monday.
The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.
Bipasha Basu and Rana Daggubati showcase the film down south.
Dada present at event bringing La Liga to India.
'Dada only shot my left side because he loved that profile. He encouraged the Bengali side in me.'
'There is no knowing what will happen tomorrow. Make the best of today.'
The gorgeous actor walked the ramp for the Weaves collection on Day 3 of Kolkata Fashion Week II.
'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'
'There must have been some wonderful genetic disorder due to which I was attracted towards filmi songs.'
2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.
'People approach Bipasha Basu because she is the only one who will take risks. I am happy that is happening.'
Bipasha Basu has a traditional Bengali baby shower.
'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'
'Hope is about being more accepting of each other, the kind of solidarity and friendship that even our families may not be able to give.'
'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'
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