Rangon Das Gupta

And there’s nothing ‘new’ about any of this. It has always existed. And neither is it influence from Indian films. Hum Aapke Hayn Kaun came out in 1994 and I distinctly remember doing joota chhupaai at my cousin’s wedding in 1992. Yash Chopra and I are both Punjabis and Lahoris, that’s why.

Identity crisis in Pakistan :- from aarti rituals to mehndi celebrations.

While on this austerity drive, here is my outrageous idea. Do away with grand weddings (pre shoots, post shoots lehengas, everything). Just have the Shastraic rituals, daana for purohitas, Suvasinis and a meal for near and dear. Parents brought you up. They don't owe you a grand celebration. Save that money. Live the marriage well. Early parenthood also can be afforded then. Bring up kids well, throw yourself a grander "wedding ceremony" on Shashtipoorthi or the kids can throw you a grand ceremony on 70th (with as many photoshoots and indulgences as you want and can afford). Yeah age will dictate that you can't indulge beyond a point. And that's the whole bloody point.

You may disagree with many things about Bangla Pokkho or Dr. Garga Chatterjee, but his arrest is deeply alarming. He has consistently been vocal for Bangla and Bangali. In a democracy, dissent and regional assertion cannot be criminalised. Demanding his unconditional release immediately.