Gregory Peck: Birthday Tribute
He was a tall, imposing American actor with a deep, mellow voice. He was best known for portraying characters with honesty and integrity.
Video: Bengal’s Print Legacy – “From Prayer Room to Parlours” Exhibition (Part 2)
In a conversation with Tapati Guha-Thakurta and Sanjeet Chowdhury.
Henrik Ibsen: Birthday Tribute
Henrik Ibsen’s writing was profoundly influenced by the 19th century socio-political stirrings in Europe.
Video: Bengal’s Print Legacy – “From Prayer Room to Parlours” Exhibition (Part 1)
In a conversation with Tapati Guha-Thakurta and Sanjeet Chowdhury.
Video: Strings of Silence Herald Revolution: The Musical Journey of George Harrison
George Harrison, born on 25th February in the year 1943 and often known as the Silent Beatle, was remarkable for his musical legacy. His instrumental prowess and his musical amalgamation of the East and the West has left an abiding legacy among his fans and followers.
Video: Remembering Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own
Virginia Woolf, in her seminal text, A Room of One’s Own talked about equality, a literary career and financial freedom, thoughts which still influence feminist thinking and movements for equality.
Video: Tales from the Quill of the Dark Genius: The Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe, often called the truest of the American writers, is venerated for his keen exploration of the human psyche.
Video: Pritish Nandy On His Poems And Writing Career
Journalist, poet and media personality Pritish Nandy shares a candid chat with Subhadrakalyan.
Video: The Child Behind the Genius: Understanding Steven Spielberg’s Cinematic Vision
There are only a handful of Hollywood directors who are beloved for their work with such a fan following as Steven Spielberg.
Video: Emily Brontë: A Soul of the Moors
Emily Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in the parsonage at Thornton in Yorkshire to the Reverend Patrick Brontë and Maria Branwell Brontë.
Video: In a conversation with Samik Roy Choudhury
This video is a simple sit-down session with Samik Roy Choudhury, covering the watching habits of modern audiences, his new film “Beline”.
Video: Sartre – The Unyielding Existentialist
Born in Paris in 1905, Sartre was a brilliant student with a rebellious streak. He questioned everything, from traditional morality to societal expectations. His early exposure to the horrors of World War I deeply influenced his existentialist views on human existence.
Video: Through the world of Herge (1907-1983)
Herge became so completely identified with Tintin that whenever he arrived at a reception, it was as if Lewis Carroll was making an appearance at a children’s tea party. His easy serenity and friendly manner, the gentle magnetism of his presence made everyone forget that the character he created inhabited only a paper universe. Countless number of people claim to be complete strangers to the world of comic strips and never read comic books, then add, ‘Except for Tintin!’
Birthday tribute to Herge…
My ‘BONDHU’ Mrinal Sen: My Father, My Friend – Birthday tribute to Mrinal Sen
The video is a one-on-one straight from the heart. Here, Kunal Sen shares information about his father, the legendary director Mrinal Sen, on his beliefs, his filmmaking, his El Dorado — Kolkata, his politics, his no-nonsense attitude and his over-all warm-heartedness. Plus, there are ample glimpses of how Kunal Sen perceived his father.
Birthaday tribute to Mrinal Sen…
Video: Brushstrokes of Brilliance – The Artistry of Jamini Roy
Born in the village of Beliatore, Bengal Presidency, British Raj, on April 11th, in 1887, he was surrounded by the rich tapestry of rural life. From a young age, he was exposed to the vibrant world of traditional crafts – potters shaping clay, weavers creating intricate textiles, and the iconic terracotta horses – all leaving an indelible mark on his artistic sensibilities.
Video: Echoes of Empathy, Maxim Gorky – Voice of the people
Aleksei Maximovich Peshkov, later known as Maxim Gorky, came into the world in 1868, amidst the turmoil of Tsarist Russia. Raised by his grandmother, Gorky’s childhood was marred by poverty and instability, his father having passed away when he was just five years old.
In the shadows of adversity, young Maxim found solace in books, nurturing a flame of curiosity that would later ignite the literary world. His thirst for knowledge unquenchable, Gorky’s formative years were marked by a turbulent journey, as he navigated the complexities of adolescence and rebellion.