10 October 2024

Six Bengali films with Durga Puja festivities at their core

By Redoy K

Six Bengali films with Durga Puja festivities at their core.”Ekannoborti” (2021), exploring three generations of women; “Asur” (2020), a romantic thriller set around Kolkata’s largest Durga idol; “Durgeshgorer Guptodhon” (2019), an adventure mystery; “Mahalaya” (2019), depicting a historical radio controversy; “Uma” (2018), about fulfilling a dying girl’s wish; and “Durga Sohay” (2017), a suspenseful family drama. These films showcase how the festival enriches Bengali cinema’s storytelling.READ FULL