About this episode
Sandip Roy explores the concept of 'paash baalish' and its significance in the context of returning home.
They say you cannot ever go home again but as long as there is a paash baalish you can come pretty close. what IS a Paash Baalish? Sandip Roy explains.
People in this episode
Host: Sandip Roy
Topics covered
- homecoming
- nostalgia
- cultural identity
- Kolkata
- paash baalish
Keywords
- paash baalish
- home
- Kolkata
- nostalgia
- cultural significance
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