tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.comments2022-04-02T22:16:35.084+05:30Bengal and BengalisSantanu Sinha Chaudhurihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-36984773232749787362016-05-08T11:11:10.893+05:302016-05-08T11:11:10.893+05:30কৌশিকদা এইরকম অনুবাদ বিশেষ অনুভবের ফল। সৈকত কৌশিকদা এইরকম অনুবাদ বিশেষ অনুভবের ফল। সৈকত Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106659281774358132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-69117597264764393212012-12-29T23:52:18.083+05:302012-12-29T23:52:18.083+05:30Very nicely written sir.. I could personally relat...Very nicely written sir.. I could personally relate to it as i have in the past time and again. Since the last 3 yrs since i left kolkata, so many times when I have seen a auto driver misbehaving with us or our college mess providing messy food, i have heard my fellow bengalies say - "if it was in kolkata, he would have gotten beaten and taught a lesson by us, which the people of this state don't do." I have nodded in shamelessly too many a times. Such is the firebrand psyche we bengalies have developed over the decades..Arnab Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04907077226193961678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-62021370124585532982012-05-18T08:44:41.260+05:302012-05-18T08:44:41.260+05:30Thanks, Shiladitya. I am glad that you liked my tr...Thanks, Shiladitya. I am glad that you liked my translation. Of late, this blog has become somewhat dormant. Pl visit my other blog when you have the time: http://www.santanusc.blogspot.in/Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-28396292787145885382012-05-17T23:39:39.392+05:302012-05-17T23:39:39.392+05:30My Name is shiladitya....It was nice and interesti...My Name is shiladitya....It was nice and interesting....Creative_Shilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142115032783652195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-53230825418981190702011-12-27T17:49:07.625+05:302011-12-27T17:49:07.625+05:30You said - It was a rather hurried effort.
Unless...You said - It was a rather hurried effort.<br /><br />Unless you feel it obvious but true, no great creation can unfold upon you. <br /><br />Even Bengali actors can do the dialogues!--- <br /><br />Well <br /><br />great effort.Gourisankarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-24810138563111526372011-06-10T18:00:14.278+05:302011-06-10T18:00:14.278+05:30Thanks, Bradly, for visiting my blog and for your ...Thanks, Bradly, for visiting my blog and for your comments.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-33433111237949729942011-06-08T18:13:11.975+05:302011-06-08T18:13:11.975+05:30These wedding ceremonies are what many foreigners ...These wedding ceremonies are what many foreigners like myself find pleasing to attend. The drums, the mood, and the "games" before reaching the bride are very exciting. Thanks for your post.<br /><br /><br /><br />--<br /><a href="http://www.cheapestinternationalcalls.com/call/Bangladesh" rel="nofollow">call Bangladesh</a>Bradly Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254401761479932682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-52001637170404096602010-11-18T19:16:43.153+05:302010-11-18T19:16:43.153+05:30Thank you, Kaushik. I don't know what to say.
...Thank you, Kaushik. I don't know what to say.<br /><br />Re your last question, the answer is next Sunday.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-20774727483635557002010-11-17T21:45:06.186+05:302010-11-17T21:45:06.186+05:30Superbly done, Santanu da! I've no words of ap...Superbly done, Santanu da! I've no words of appreciation! It’s flowing like a stream, natural and unfettered and the lines capture Tagore’s spirit so magically! I’m transported to Amal's world in a twinkle...there's a lump in my throat... i saw Bahurupee's production in 1974 I think, with my parents at Rabindra Sadan. Chaiti Ghosal played Amal's role so perfectly! At times I feel if this is only a sham kind of an empathy, a false craving for a pristine and lost world of Amal, high on mushy sentimentalism that I would like to show-off to the world as I fleetingly browse over these timeless classics… am I really bothered about the few Amals who crowd my life, even those who are inside me and yours, vying for a little attention and space?<br /><br />When can we have your next installment?Kaushik Chatterjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712252983920471892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-31193544234675784392010-10-18T23:02:52.649+05:302010-10-18T23:02:52.649+05:30Another exquisite piece, dear Santanu da! Please d...Another exquisite piece, dear Santanu da! Please don't be miserly, dear dada! <br />Give us the rest and let us lap it up all! <br />I'm particularly excited about Amal's conversation with Thakurda where thay were talking about <i>Crouncha dweep</i>, <i> mithye kana </i>... These lines are still reverberating in our hearts! "<i> aami deshe deshe ghore ghore rajar chithi bili kore bararbo</i>..."Kaushik Chatterjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712252983920471892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-50011917543523163842010-08-15T21:02:31.798+05:302010-08-15T21:02:31.798+05:30Thanks for your comments, Sushanta. I agree with y...Thanks for your comments, Sushanta. I agree with you to the extent that I think the present model of "development" - which includes setting up a car factory in Singur after destroying twenty or thirty thousand people who just wanted to live their lives without troubling anyone - cannot do us any good. It has made the rich richer, made middle-class people like me richer too. But it has made life even more difficult for the rest of the population. <br /><br />I do not know what will lead us to emancipation. I am trying to learn what will.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-24702802769786485202010-08-15T12:17:17.593+05:302010-08-15T12:17:17.593+05:30The workers may be able to attain their ends by pe...The workers may be able to attain their ends by peaceful means----Marx never denied chances of peaceful revolution here and there. He will sure create History! A few distortion of his ideals here and there can't kill his dream. Because it was not his alone, it is the dream of all the exploited classes and communities of the world. You are talking about unity ! can you be united with the present 'left' Rulars & exploiters of Bengal? Who says they are the Marxist! A Marxist can't be friend of TATAsসুশান্ত করhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17320488682035026936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-69331340131790358232010-07-05T23:00:54.604+05:302010-07-05T23:00:54.604+05:30Thanks so much, Boudi for your kind words!Thanks so much, Boudi for your kind words!Kaushik Chatterjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712252983920471892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-76858368389416982142010-07-04T14:42:01.986+05:302010-07-04T14:42:01.986+05:30Kaushik, I strongly agree with your views on Sudip...Kaushik, I strongly agree with your views on Sudipto and Sayantani's blog. Both of them write beautifully. Without any false modesty, I can say that when I was their age, I used to write pitiably juvenile stuff. I will be happy to redirect my readers from here to http://sudiptopondering.blogspot.com/<br /><br />My (infinitely) better half usually doesn't read anything on the computer screen. She made an exception in the case of this post, Kaushik.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-60081940529037847592010-07-04T13:02:49.157+05:302010-07-04T13:02:49.157+05:30Kaushik, Your translation conveys the message and ...Kaushik, Your translation conveys the message and the flavour of the original beautifully. I read the drama long ago, and saw a stage production too, recently. After reading your translation, I felt I was closer to the essence of this timeless piece of literature by Rabindranath.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357715143007504650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-81216723073785714702010-07-02T10:44:32.194+05:302010-07-02T10:44:32.194+05:30My dear little sister has always given her unfaili...My dear little sister has always given her unfailing encouragement and goes a trifle overboard, it seems, when it comes to her very old K-da (do I sound a shade narcissistic here?) and I would count that as one of my blessings.<br /><br />In fact,as Santanu da would readily attest, we've always been inspired by her beautiful thoughts and expressions which flow so spontaneously in the blog <i> "Eternal sunshine of the thoughtless mind"</i> which she co-owns with her wonderful friend Sudipto.Kaushik Chatterjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712252983920471892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-33485444478566344752010-07-01T22:41:24.493+05:302010-07-01T22:41:24.493+05:30The translation of 'poush toder daak diyechhe,...The translation of <i>'poush toder daak diyechhe, aay re chhute aay'</i> was also really good. K-da does magic when it comes to Tagore's songs/ verses.Sayantani Ghoshhttp://sudiptopondering.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-26238971257400526792010-07-01T13:46:05.764+05:302010-07-01T13:46:05.764+05:30Such a beautiful translation! Like Anirban-da, I a...Such a beautiful translation! Like Anirban-da, I also read it out to my parents last night. They were overwhelmed. I've heard just this very excerpt so many times that while reading it I was amazed at the skill of K-da's pen. He has brought out the fervour of the play and the contrasting images of Nandini and Raja so well. It is as good as the original. It was such an enchanting read, K-da. I read it on the Facebook also. Thank you, Jethu, for sharing it here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-89014744940542314872010-07-01T10:50:12.274+05:302010-07-01T10:50:12.274+05:30I’m too puny for the right words of gratitude, Ani...I’m too puny for the right words of gratitude, Anirban! You’ve been very kind and I’m so happy that you enjoyed it! It was a rather hurried effort but I loved doing it! It’s pitiably sad that i missed watching it on stage which I shouldn’t have for the last time Shri Mitra enacted in it was perhaps in 1986 (he was past seventy by then with a failing eyesight) as your parents would be knowing better!<br /><br />And Santanu da, what would I say to you! You can’t deny your bit in making it worthier! And as for your fond wish, I don’t think I can better my past record! I’m bad in living up to peoples’ expectations! But you never know, even a brick suddenly feels charged!Kaushik Chatterjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712252983920471892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-19582121667859116882010-06-30T10:50:09.395+05:302010-06-30T10:50:09.395+05:30Thanks, Anirban. Regarding the quality of the tran...Thanks, Anirban. Regarding the quality of the translation, I couldn't agree with you more. I do hope Kaushik will come out with more of them.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-61316966279322924182010-06-29T13:11:10.634+05:302010-06-29T13:11:10.634+05:30Santanu da, thanks so much for posting this excerp...Santanu da, thanks so much for posting this excerpt of the brilliant translation of Rakta Karabi done by Kausik da. It is indeed excellent.<br /><br />Kausik da, I had taken a print out of it and had showed it to my parents. Your translation was perhaps even more appreciated by them as like all bengalis of their age, not only has Tagore been an integral part of their lives but they have also had the privilege of watching Rakta Karabi on stage.Anirban Dasguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847011686718409552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-18715723046210735962010-06-18T19:48:53.818+05:302010-06-18T19:48:53.818+05:30I respect your right to have any political view ot...I respect your right to have any political view other than of the fundamentalist variety. I also respect your views although I do not agree with them. But I am uncomfortable with anonymous comments. <br /><br />I request you not to submit any anonymous comments in the future. They will not be published.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-50868113374884006522010-06-18T15:19:50.933+05:302010-06-18T15:19:50.933+05:30shantanu i think should think twice before passing...shantanu i think should think twice before passing a judgement...as the congressmen doesnt go 4 personal attacks like the trinomool congress but i would definatly like to point out the immense criticism n personal comments the trinomool congress had showered on the congress leaders being the central minister of the cabinet represented by congress...i feel if some1 had been continuously abused this way they r bound to react...n ur talking about dis subhaprasanna i think u just hav to refer back back to time and look at his past records him serving the left front government and being their confidant...these people just knw 1 thing dat is shift their own side as the political scenario changes...n ur talking abt the lack of decency in the present day situation...just wait and watch what happens if mamata banerjee becomes the chief minister after 2011...i really repent the change that was so desired but is the change positive?...i declare my strongest doubts n contention...n all the bengal knws who hav broken the alliance...someone who wasnt willing to share her glory...dats it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-80736568188632994642010-06-17T19:31:18.002+05:302010-06-17T19:31:18.002+05:30Thanks, Aritra.Thanks, Aritra.Santanu Sinha Chaudhurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062744470522359652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646226327222209037.post-74883809375923766422010-06-17T14:07:49.813+05:302010-06-17T14:07:49.813+05:30it was really nice...i loved it:-)it was really nice...i loved it:-)Aritra Senhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119195860974629180noreply@blogger.com