This is West Bengal through the eyes of a tourist, as she embarks upon her journey. The short film encapsulates the essence of Bengal in about three minutes - from Kolkata streets to Sunderbans, from Bengali cuisine to Durga Puja. It is a series of beautifully shot visuals put together to take the viewer along with the tourist as she moves from one experience to the other. Add a little bit of Shah Rukh Khan towards the end, and the romanticising of the state, replete with its natural and cultural glory, is complete.

West Bengal Tourism | Short Film of the Day

The love towards a city or a place is often for the people and memories associated with it. Same is the case for two elderly woman, who were inseparable in their school days, but eventually lost touch with the passage of time. The film follows their story as they try to rekindle their friendship after thirty long years. 
The story is told through Nivedita's point of view as she tidies her house and prepares elaborate dishes for the visit of her old friend, Aruna, in their hometown of Kolkata. She finds herself smiling at random things, recollecting stories to share with her friend and dreaming about the time when they'll finally sit and share old anecdotes. 
There is comfort in the thought of letting out inner fears to a known and loved person. Finally, after umpteen preparations, the day of Aruna's arrival is here, but with a twist which leaves both, the viewers and the characters, heartbroken.

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