Tag: saswatachatterjee

Not many Bengali films make it out of Calcutta and pierce the international film consciousness, however, one very recent film got close. Anik Dutta's Bhooter Bhabishyat was one of the best received Bengali mainstream films in recent memory, and thanks...

In 1960, Bengali director Ritwik Ghatak rocked the international film scene with his stark melodrama, Meghe Dhaka Tara (The Cloud-Capped Star). That film, along with the works of Satyajit Ray, put Calcutta on the art-film map, and continues to resonate...

As India's film industries celebrate their 100th year, it is only fitting that the country has made its strongest showing on the international film circuit in ages. Following an extremely strong contingent at Cannes and a City to City spotlight...

Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani is a film that I really wanted to review when it released back in March. However, outside forces conspired to keep me out of the cinema for the duration of its run, so I've decided to review...

I have been informed by the powers that be at Mela, that this release has been postponed to April 20th. Apparently there are some QC issues to iron out. While it is a bit disappointing, I'm okay with waiting if...

With the recent release of the huge hit film The Dirty Picture, actress Vidya Balan when from a solid supporting actress to one of the most powerful female stars in Bollywood.  She was the lead actor in the biggest Indian...