May 12, 2013

Rabindranath Tagore with a Student of Shantiniketan


Source: Ei Samay Bangla Newspaper

Rabindranath Tagore with Santidev Ghosh


Santidev Ghose (May 7, 1910 – December 1, 1999) was an Indian author, singer, actor, dancer and maestro of Rabindra Sangeet.
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Source: Ei Samay Bangla Newspaper

Abanindranath Tagore, Artist, Writer and Founder of Bengal School of Art


Abanindranath Tagore (7 August 1871 – 5 December 1951) was the principal artist and creator of 'Indian Society of Oriental Art' and the first major exponent of swadeshi values in Indian art, thereby founding the influential Bengal school of art, which led to the development of modern Indian painting. He was also a noted writer, particularly for children. Popularly known as 'Aban Thakur', his books Rajkahini, Budo Angla, Nalak, and Khirer Putul are landmarks in Bengali language children's literature
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Source: Ei Samay Bangla Newspaper

Nandalal Bose, Famous Indian painter of the Bengal school of art


Nandalal Bose (3 December 1882 – 16 April 1966) was an Indian painter of the Bengal school of art. A pupil of Abanindranath Tagore, Bose was known for his "Indian style" of painting. He became the principal of Kala Bhavan, Shanti Niketan in 1922. He was influenced by the Tagore family and the murals of Ajanta; his classic works include paintings of scenes from Indian mythologies, women, and village life.
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Source: Ei Samay Bangla Newspaper

Rabindranath Tagore with Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi in Shantiniketan


Source: Ei Samay Bangla Newspaper

May 11, 2013

Jamaibabu (1931, Silent) - View the Full Movie

This 1931 silent comedy movie has a hero Gobardhan (Das) visiting his parents-in-law in Calcutta (Kolkata). Making a 'No Nuisance' sign for an address, he gets lost trying to find his friend Amal's (Baurah) room. His subsequent adventures take him to famous locations including the Victoria Memorial and the Maidan. Gobardhan eventually reached his in-laws, feigns illness to prolong his stay, is beaten up when he tries to sneak into his wife's room and gets mistaken for a thief.


Here are some screenshots from the movie


Gobardhan at Railway Station

Gobardhan reached to Amal's hostel











Gobardhan and Amal at Victoria Memorial

Gobardhan and Amal at Victoria Memorial

 Gobardhan and Amal at Victoria Memorial


Gobardhan slipped in the pond

Victoria Memorial mural

 


 Nibha and Chhaya wives of Gobardhan and Amal







Gobardhan with his wife


Gobardhan and his wife are rubbing their legs


Amal kissing his wife




 Doctor