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Basu Chatterjee's films are still loved today thanks to cable and OTT platforms. Anirudh Bhattacharjee's book tells you why it is so and what are the common themes/threads in his films. The main theme is that this is a cinematic reflection of Chatterjee's own middle-class upbringing and the daily commute by Mumbai local trains before he became famous as a director.
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Jun 4, 2020 · Filmmaker-screenwriter Basu Chatterjee, the torch-bearer of the Hindi middle-of-the-road cinema of the 70s and the 80s, passed away in Mumbai on Thursday morning. He was 93 and died due to age ...
Mar 16, 2023 · Basu Chatterjee passed away at 93 on June 4, 2020. His role in the creation of meaningful cinema will always be remembered. Director Sai Paranjpye puts it perfectly in the foreword. She says, “A ...
Jun 4, 2020 · Basu Chatterjee was 93. (Express Archive Photo) “Aisa kewal filmon mein hota hai!” (This happens only in films!) That is a common refrain when we express the desire to do something that seems out of the ordinary.
Dec 26, 2023 · 3 min read. The Karwaan Heritage Walk, themed around Basu Da's Bombay, offers a captivating journey through the lens of renowned filmmaker Basu Chatterjee's cinematic portrayal of Mumbai. This unique walk, led by Eshan Sharma, provides an immersive experience that delves into the essence of Mumbai as depicted in Chatterjee's timeless classics ...
Jun 4, 2020 · Legendary filmmaker Basu Chatterjee, who directed simple Bollywood romances and comedies, has died aged 93. Chatterjee's films were known for telling stories of regular middle-class men and women ...
Jun 4, 2020 · Basu Chatterjee was the man behind the 1970s fan favourites such as Rajnigandha, Chitchor, Chhoti Si Baat and Baton Baton Mein, all extraordinary everyday celluloid gems that looked at the lives of ordinary people, their ordinary problems, romances and dreams.
