Mahalaya film review: Making a cultural statement
The film shines a light on the true incident in 1976 when matinee idol Uttam Kumar replaced the iconic voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra for Mahishasuramardini
The film shines a light on the true incident in 1976 when matinee idol Uttam Kumar replaced the iconic voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra for Mahishasuramardini
For the last 87 years now, Mahishasuramardini recital has enthralled Bengalis across the world, standing the test of time fighting all kinds of modern influence on music
Mahalaya occurs on an Amavasya, the last day of the dark fortnight (Krishnapaksha) in the month of Ashvin, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
