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Yes, Tollywood does make films like these. Bela Seshe is a film that will make you teary-eyed at times and at other moments, you will smile out of understanding as the characters make you reflect on your own family lives. As Biswanath Majumder gives his shocking revelation of wanting a divorce from his wife Arati, his whole family is thrown into a state of confusion and shock. Each of his children, in turn have their own complicated issues in their marital lives. A trip to Bolpur takes place and lots of truths come to the limelight. Betrayal, unfaithfulness, strained relations and an urge for freedom. The film gives a wonderful message to the audience about the importance of being a family with sustainable ties. The songs are amazing and gives a new edge to the movie. Go, take your families, sit near the Television and get drowned in the magic spell of Soumitra and the entire cast of Bela Seshe. Well done, team!

"Kitna accha hota agar acid bikta hi nahi, milta ki nahi...toh fikta bhi nahi" - Chhapaak Chhapaak is a powerful film which portrays the horrors that prevail in the Indian society. Acid attacks rates have increased considerably and hundreds of young girls become victims of acid attacks every year. Acid is sold freely in shops inconsiderate of the outcomes that can happen. Chhapaak is the story of one such acid attack survivor, Laxmi Aggarwal, played by Deepika Padukone. She faces an acid attack on the streets of Delhi in 2005 by am acquaintance of hers. A long struggle for justice continues. The film showcases the grit and struggle of an acid attack survivor. Some powerful acting on a delicate yet vital issue gives the film a huge thumbs up. The role of Alok played by Vikram Massey is also well executed. Kudos to Payal Nair and Madhurjeet Sarghi for their brilliant acting. And I don't have to singularly congratulate Deepika, considering we all know her acting prowess. A film to take you out of your comfort zone. Malti's screams will echo in your mind even after the film is over, reminding you of the horrors that women face. A film, undoubtedly, to remember. A huge cheer to Team Chhapaak! Well done!

'Church, not Chocolate' A beautiful book, rich with chocolate, a book which gives chocolate it's true merit. Vianne Rocher is new to town. She has opened a chocolate shop which means now there are temptations, a place to confide in. Unused to such temptations, the people of Lansquenet flock the shop. But Father Reynaud visualizes Vianne to be a danger, someone who is trying to take away his flock and turn them against the church. It's Lent, the time of self denial, and the people of Lansquenet are gorging on Vianne's chocolates. The Easter Chocolate festival needs to be stopped. Reynaud will try his best to stop Vianne from hosting this. How could people have a thought of chocolate on such a holy festival! Will Reynaud win this war? Will 'Church, Not chocolate' campaign stop the chocolate festival? Or will Vianne, with the exotic flavor of cocoa and the skill of chocolate making, be able to stand against Reynaud? A book wonderfully narrated, with a tinge of supernatural, and a wonderful aroma of chocolate! Joanne Harris has created a wonderful page-turner!

Vianne Rocher has finally settled down in Lansquenet-sous-Tanne and has mingled well in the community. She lives happily, working in her chocolate shop and living with her daughter Rosette, who shall never quite be like other girls, and receiving short texts from Anouk (her older daughter) from Paris now and then. The story is set in Lent, like Harris' Chocolat. Everything is fine, until Narcisse, a neighboring florist dies, leaving his strawberry wood to Rosette and a lengthy confession to the priest Reynaud. As a murder story long forgotten, unfolds, Morgane Dubois comes as the interloper. She rents the old florist shop which was previously occupied by Narcisse. A tattooist who can read people's minds and predict what they want. Why does Vianne feel uncomfortable with Morgane in the community? and why does she feel that Morgane has a strong resemblance to her own self? Who is Morgane Dubois? How did she so successfully trap every member of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, even her own daughter? This is a brilliant piece of work. Beautifully written and a totally compelling novel. Highly recommended. p.s- There's BAM! This monkey is unseen to all except a few of Rosette's close friends and Rosette herself (and Morgane too)! You will love the concept of BAM!