Mar 4A beautiful elegy to the memories of a bygone era: Shonar Khacha REVIEWHis short films have been screened at several film festivals across the globe and won multiple awards, making filmmaker Prataya Saha a name to reckon with in the short films circuit. …Short Film2 min readShort Film2 min read
May 29, 2022A dip in a sea of overwhelming emotions…Mein, Mehmood: REVIEWPicture this: A woman is standing still on a railway station platform, waiting… with a train moving at full speed behind her. There is uncomfortable immobility against the backdrop of uncontrollable motion. This is what filmmaker Prataya Saha’s latest short film — Mein, Mehmood — feels like. It’s simple; it’s…Short Film2 min readShort Film2 min read
Sep 27, 2021From helpless to hopeful: Just Another Day REVIEWPrataya Saha is one of those few directors whose films don’t need too many dialogues to send across a hard-hitting message. Powerful storytelling, crisp editing, and a thought-provoking issue is what drives his latest short film — Just Another Day. The film explores the hushed up reality of domestic abuse…Short Film2 min readShort Film2 min read
Jun 2, 2021A Life; IncompleteThe dry leaf rolled over to the side of the road Turning over itself slowly in the subtle breeze Until it went down the open gutter And was out of sight Yes, it had life but was running out of it Running to the side of the road Running away from the tree Running away from being…Mental Health1 min readMental Health1 min read
May 10, 2021A lesson learnedThe country is burning The grounds, the forests, the streets, the hospitals No, it isn’t a wildfire, or arson, nor is it climate change. It is the dead bodies of somebody’s loved one Because of the medical care we couldn’t arrange. Who prioritized an election to be won? The first…India2 min readIndia2 min read
Apr 21, 2021The origins of Rusty and HeidiI’d like to ask a question to all the environment-loving, bibliophilic friends of mine. What do you think of when I say the word — Rusty? Yes! Even I thought about the boy from hills…an image of a dense foliage of trees sprawling out in front of my eyes like…Tenpy2 min readTenpy2 min read
Apr 16, 2021A lament, for every girlA lament, for every girl I gave you my heart And you broke it Again And again I picked up the pieces Gave them to you again You pulled out a hammer Shattered them into smaller pieces I swept the ground To pick what was left Gave them to you again As I felt the pain You stomped on them Up-down, up-down Until there was nothing Left for me to pick-up And away I went With a lament For every new girl’s scent.Poem1 min readPoem1 min read
Apr 10, 2021Tiny House in the wilderness: A stay made #JustForYouDo you think you can downsize your vacations? Can you disconnect from your daily life and discover a sense of calm in nature? Can you stop being busy, and spend a weekend practicing the art of doing nothing? …Tenpy4 min readTenpy4 min read
Apr 3, 2021How to practice Sustainable Tourism at a cabin that’s distinctly modern yet rooted in natureHow would you like a vacation where the wellbeing of you as well as the environment goes hand-in-hand at every step of the way? Can you reimagine your holiday at a repurposed shipping container that helps you not only rejuvenate, but also reconnect with nature and be a responsible traveler? …Tenpy3 min readTenpy3 min read
