Bollywood movies that capture the essence of the City of Joy, Kolkata

Kolkata brings us deces of classics.  City of Joy is great choice of cinema and directors do t leave a chance in capturing colours of Bengali life on screen. re are many different films that showcase different beauty of Kolkata in ir own beautiful manner. Kolkata has always been director's favourite cultural destination. Here are some of movies that capture essence of Kolkata

Piku

This comedy-drama, directed by Shoojit Sircar, was story of a far and daughter who go on a trip from Delhi to Kolkata.  far-daughter pair embark on a journey of self-discovery while exploring ir hometown, Kolkata in this movie. This film, which was beautifully shot at napukur Tram Depot and some parts of rth Kolkata, gives us a wonderful insight into this City of Joy.

Re: Tamannaah Bhatia's Best Roles In Tamil Movies: Kalloori To Veeram

Detective Byomkesh Bakshi

film follows Byomkesh Bakshi's first venture as a private detective and is extensively filmed in Calcutta. This movie perfectly captured life of Kolkata. film is based on a Bangla classic, and Byomkesh Bakshi is a fine assimilation of all old styles of Bengali.

Re: Rajinikanth: '2.0' Actor Reveals His All-time Favourite Movies

Kahaani

Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, this mystery thriller that revolves around a pregnant woman in search of her missing husband at Durga Puja Festival in Kolkata, is definitely Bollywood's best ode to city. Kolkata's bustling streets were main attention grabber in this movie. In many ways, Kahaani showcases town and its dark beauty.

Re: Akshay Kumar: Upcoming Movies Of Kesari Actor One Must Watch

Barfi

comedy-drama movie is about a deaf-mute simpleton. movie was filmed and partly based in Kolkatta in 1970s. Howrah Bridge's presence in different shots along with trams and references of Puchka' gives you a quintessential Kolkata vibe.

Parineeta

romantic-musical drama of Preep Sarkar was based on 1914 Bengali vella by Sarat Chandra Chattophyay, and movie was set in Kolkata. major part of film was shot at James Prinsep Memorial. movie won millions of hearts and succeeded in Kolkata largely. From Darjeeling’s toy trains to Hoogly’s Nauka, Parineeta beautifully captured it all. movie h Vidya Balan, Saif Ali Khan, and Sanjay Dutt in le roles.

Re: Bollywood Movies That Capture Essence Of City Of Delhi