Galpa Holeo Satyi

This is the best of Sinha, no doubt. Not only among the great fives, but this is one of the best original movies made by any Indian director. This movie has been adapted in multiple languages. Now I can recall about at least five movies inspired this one. I know whoever is reading the review must have watched this film, but if not, disconnect from internet and buy the film as the first thing - this is not a request, an order.

In Childhood, this cinema was always a collective and enchanting experience. It never bored me and I enjoyed watching it. But as I grow up started learning about film language, this film becomes more interesting to me.

Tapan Sinha, tells us a simple family drama in very much in his own unique way. But it conveys a universal message of simplifying our lives.

At this time, when we all are isolated someway, mostly having no humanly contact (touch), this film helps to stay afloat. It delivers a message of universal brotherhood - in a metaphor of Bengali family in 1966 Bengal. When Bengal was going through turmoil like student & food revolution.

But, Tapan Sinha want us value the small things in our life rather then materialistic possessions. The true happiness comes from being with family and from inside.

Kudos to Sinha for making such film which is still so relevant to our contemporary depreciating society.

In this black and white epic, we see Ravi Ghosh as Dhananjoy, a stranger who suddenly arrives at a home and alters the life of the family living there. The acting of Ravi Ghosh and the exceptional story of the film bring this to a height for all time!

When talking about the Bengali culture and heritage, one can hardly forget Cinema. Through the medium of celluloid, Bengali culture has received immense recognition globally. Today I'll revisit one such film that I recently watched and has left me awestruck. A landmark in the history of Bengali cinema, Golpo Holeo Shotti (A story but true) was released in 1966, directed by very well known Director Tapan Sinha.

This is one of the classics of Bengali comedies. Hilarious yet having a very relevant social message. Directed by one of the great directors of Bengal Mr. Tapan Sinha and starring one of Bengali film industries comic geniuses Mr. Rabi Ghosh ,this film entertains people some of whom were born after Rabi Ghosh died. Its evergreen. Its also been remade in several Indian languages, the most prominent one was in Hindi called 'Bawarchi' starring Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bhadhuri. Ghosh plays a manservant cum cook who shows up one day at a very dysfunctional family who is suffering a crisis – lack of domestic help and consequently chaos reign in the household. They hire him. He immediately takes over and takes complete control of the running of day to day affairs. He's so good that its comical the way he handles everything so masterfully. He is to housekeepers what Mary Poppins is to nannies/governesses. Gradually he cures the family off its dysfunctional aspects. This movie has a great ensemble cast of actors who are all great in their roles and still ranks as one of the greatest films from 'Tollywood'. And the best part is that it never ceases to be funny/feel-good even on viewing multiple times. Watch it with family and friends and I promise you a very quality time. Happy Viewing folks!

WARNING! Its in Black and White and for folks with new fangled gadgetry its a sacrilege. Keep an open mind and watch it anyway.