Byomkesh Bakshi

1 month ago | koimoi.com | Shreshtha Chaudhury |Byomkesh Bakshi |Shrestha Choudhury

It is not a hidden fact that Sushant Singh Rajput started his acting career on the small screen. He gained prominence for his portrayal of Manav in the popular show, Pavitra Rishta. Soon after that, he forayed into movies after making his Bollywood debut with the 2013 film Kai Po Che. However, did you know that he made a comeback on TV after becoming a prominent name in the movies? We are talking about the cult crime thriller TV show CID.

Jan 23, 2025 | kolkatalitmeet.in | Byomkesh Bakshi

Abraham Verghese Abraham Verghese, MD, MACP, is Professor and Linda R. Meier and Joan F. Lane Provostial Professor and Vice Chair for the Theory and Practice of Medicine at the School of Medicine at Stanford University. Originally from Kerala, he is also a best-selling author and a physician with a reputation for his focus on healing in an era where technology often overwhelms the human side of medicine.

Nov 14, 2024 | yourstory.com | Byomkesh Bakshi |Geetika Sachdev

From Mughal-e-Azam to Bajirao Mastani, period dramas have evolved into more than just historical narratives. They have become stories that delve deeply into character development and have entered the consciousness of viewers. As such, character development plays a significant role in driving the narrative forward. In this context, costume design is integral in setting the historical backdrop and enhancing the depth of the characters.

Sep 25, 2024 | himalmag.com | Byomkesh Bakshi |Shwetha Srikanthan

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Jul 24, 2024 | moneycontrol.com | Byomkesh Bakshi |Tanushree Ghosh

On Uttam Kumar’s 44th death anniversary today, here is a list of films of Bengal’s matinee idol, aka Mahanayak, that you cannot afford to miss. July 24, 2024 / 04:39 PM IST Bengali cinema's 'Mahanayak' Uttam Kumar. (Image via X) In Uttam Kumar: A Life in Cinema (2021), author Sayandeb Chowdhury begins with an anecdote about Bengali cinema’s two foremost immortals: Satyajit Ray and Uttam Kumar. The year was 1966.