With characters who were simple and relatable until they surprised the viewer with their swansong, Tapan Sinha minutely observed the Bengali middle class.
‘By getting stars from Bombay to work in Bengali films, Tapan actually broadened the horizons of Bengali cinema in particular and regional cinema in general.’
I still find it hard to believe that Dilip Kumar is no longer with us. And then, I watch the National Award-winning film from the ’70s, Sagina Mahato, and know that he can never go away.