Kaberi Dutta ChatterjeeDirector, KAA Media · Narrative Architect | Director, KAA Media Inc.

Busy Maniktala Main Road

6 Dec 2017 · 3 min

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In this short vlog, the creator walks through Maniktala Main Road in Kolkata, showcasing a dilapidated yet charming old building and the surrounding street scene. The narrator describes the evening sky, the typical house architecture—including a distinctive window style called “Karkuri”—and links the visual to a scene from their book “Neil Must Die.” The narration blends English with Bengali and Hindi phrases, offering cultural flavor. The video concludes with a standard call‑to‑action urging viewers to like, comment, and subscribe for more Kolkata content.

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Hi, today I'm in Maniktala. This is— I'm in a beautiful old building, quite in shambles. I'd like, love to show you this house. This is the street in front. The sky is purple, violet today, almost violet. It's evening. For all those who miss the sounds of home, this is for you. This is Maniktala Main Road. Maniktala, दीदा? हाँ People walking on the streets. I know you love to see people on the streets. That's my smoke coming. This is the house, very typical house, which is described in my book, Neil Must Die, with two panels, one Venetian blind, one glass window. This is called Karkuri. इधर कार्कुरी वाले दोनों इधर की वाले इधर कार्कुरी वाले इधर कार्कुरी वाले This is called Karkuri. And ये क्या बोला? चिटकी नहीं, खील। What is this called? Chicken see. हमारे चले खील का क्या बोले जा रहे हैं ना? हमारे चले खील का क्या बोले जा रहे हैं ना? हाँ, तो उखाने कोई बोलो मुश्किल करता हुआ है, मुश्किल हो जाए। Yeah, want to watch more of Kolkata? Please subscribe and like my video and comment. Okay, comment and subscribe, subscribe right now.