Stories by Rabindranath Tagore

This is a series of connected stories, the tail end of one becoming the beginning of the next. The series is in Hindi with occasional English words and phrases.

The stories seem to take place in the 1950s, that is the look and feeling conveyed. Many of the stories have extended flashbacks to earlier times. The photography is beautiful and the locales fascinating.

But it is the soulful stories that will grip you. They're deeply reflective of the culture. The complexities of arranged marriages and familial situations feel authentic and original to this Westerner's eye. Music is an integral part of many of the stories, and it's wonderfully done. Characters sing to one another, with lyrics that obliquely refer to the person they're singing to. This is especially effective when the two people are in love but are for one reason or another unable to be together.

How Americans will take to this is not easy to predict. This is not a Merchant Ivory film, that is, one targeted to American and European audiences. But the production values are just as good and if you allow yourself to go with the flow, you may find this as charming as I do.

Beautifully portrayed stories, the culture, the social issues and how women stood up to it in those times. It also showed hoe there were always strong minded women and gentle carin men in their life who stood by and supported. Wish we could see that in today's society. I was impressed by the costumes and music that fitted so well. I was captured by the series and watched every one. I woul love to buy some DVDs to keep and give as presents to friends, not sure where to buy them

Directed by Anurag Basu.. a nice adaption of the short stories by Tagore..They are set in British India during early 20th century... The show showcases some of Tagore's masterpieces including Chokharbali, Binodini, Charulata, Atithi and Kabuliwala.. In this time and age, a lot may sound more like a humdrum or even a cliche but Tagore's portrayal of progressive and to some extent chance takers - woman protagonists and the colonial India comes to life in this adaption ..

Remarkable narration and keen performance of all the actors. The stories written 100 years ago relates even today's life events. It is nothing but Tagore's wisdom.

There were minor blemishes in art direction and small stuff, but the depth of the story just touches and freezes your heart with varied emotions. Get ready to drench in the ocean of emotions. In some episodes, I had the impact of watching ten world movies combined.

Expect a surprise for every episode. In episodes 7-10, Tagore has artistically portrayed some of the most complex relationships. A must watch for true cinema lovers.

In response to the review by ekeby, I feel there are many in America who would enjoy this series, and maybe use it as a springboard to learn more about Rabindranath Tagore and his works ... provided it is brought to their attention ... maybe a promotional banner on the Netflix home page?

The series is a delight to the senses, with an attention to detail in all aspects of production ... the camera work and the settings, the color and lighting, the props and the costumes. The musical score is an added delight. I enjoy the performances, even though I have to rely upon English subtitles - I genuinely believe what the characters say, and the emotions they display with honesty and a total lack of melodrama.

I am only into Episode 7, but I plan on seeing this series through all the way to the end. Does it faithfully transfer Tagore's writings to the television screen? That I can't say ... but I hope to correct that in the near future with a visit to the bookstores in search of English translations of those writings.