Book Review: Kunal Sen's Bondhu
Photo courtesy: Samata Biswas Samata Biswas writes about Kunal Sen's memoir of his father, Mrinal Sen-- the quintessential chronicler of Calcutta. What not to read in a hospital: Kunal Sen's memories of his father, Mrinal Sen, Bondhu This hospital stay is two times more difficult than last year, because unlike last year I am neither in a feverish daze, nor safely away from the phone, a phone that shows people eating drinking and making merry. Of course, I hate the occasion that creates this merriment, still... But, I made myself read Kunal Sen's Bondhu and the sadness engulfed me many times more. Photo courtesy: upajindia (https://www.instagram.com/p/CC2ekl_hQjD/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==) Kunal Sen remembers the life and work of his extremely well-known father, Mrinal Sen, who he used to call, sometimes in secret, at other times boldly, Bondhu, friend. Most of the book are reflections on Mrinal 's life and relationships, with coworkers, other film ma...