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Binge-worthy picks for Durga Puja: Piya’s must-watch list

From a Rituparno Ghosh classic to Anjan Dutt’s tribute to an icon — Piya’s binge list covers a rich mix of cinematic styles

“A go-to film would be Rituparno Ghosh’s Utsab,” says Piya Chakraborty. The bibliophile is quite the cinephile too and has a few more recommendations when it comes to binge-watching. For all those who prefer to be tucked in at home to hit the refresh button during Durga Puja, add the web series Baby Reindeer to your watchlist. When it comes to films, Piya is all praises for Chaalchitra Ekhon.

Indeed, when it comes to films to watch during Durga Puja, Rituparno Ghosh’s classic is the first that comes to mind. It is the simplistic narration of nuanced human relationships, the depiction of the ebbs and flows of emotions, hitting the grey area between the black and white of everyday life, that makes Utsab, streaming on Hoichoi, a must-watch. It truly is a masterclass in storytelling.

Baby Reindeer, streaming on Netflix, with its vulnerability and complexity, makes it a binge worthy watch for all psychological thriller lovers, who also have a penchant for black comedy. Chaalchitra Ekhon, directed by Anjan Dutt, is a tribute to legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen. For a cinephile, what could be better than that to learn more about the icon? The film is streaming on Hoichoi. Don’t miss it!

— Pooja Mitra