Generally, how do the audiences expect a ’90s love story to end? Possibly, most will predict an ending with the ‘thus they lived happily ever after’ note. And this is where the craftsmanship of Jahid Preetom lies.  In wrapping a typical love story, he inserted twists and tur

Suppose any ordinary, random woman is far away from her motherland. Her in-laws are continuously abusing her. The authority of the country she is currently residing in is also against her, declaring her mentally unstable. Even her husband is also acting likewise.  What should she do? It is ob

“I am Shamsur Rahman Swapan, AKA Allen Swapan”. If any random person comes towards you while having a relaxing day-out, and utters the above words, do not interact with him at any cost, let alone do any business. Because that is going to be the most definite way you would like to c

In one of his books, 'Himur Dwitiyo Prohor,' Humayun Ahmed once made his famous character Himu deliver this philosophy: "Inside this affection, we do live. And still, we scream - free us from this affection, o dear!" Maya. An emotion. In this context, affection may be the closest possible translat

In the world of the silver screen, the culture of having stars was probably born with the media itself, although there is a saying that stars are not born, they are made. And this new series of Amazon Prime, Jubilee, is all about the making of stars in the cinema industry.  Jubilee is set in

Remember two things. Number one is, 'The name is Harun. OC Harun.' Though it sounds like 'Bond, James Bond', our OC Harun is neither Bond nor is so-called heroic, who fights with villains in artistic action sequences. OC Harun is just another Bengali police officer who is one effective Shaman insi

Ever heard the Bengali word, Kuhelika? It is pretty obvious that a large number of Bengali people have experienced hearing this word at least once in their life but do not know the exact meaning. Well, the word Kuhelika stands for dark, deep mist. Sounds quite close to mystery or mysterious, right?

Remaking/readapting a story previously directed by filmmakers like Satyajit Ray, the Maestro and Anjan Dutta, a master maker? Well, that needs some gut.  Sudipto Roy had the mystery to do this, resulting in this brand new season of one of the most popular series franchises of Hoichoi, 'Byomke