Zen and the Art of Bookselling | Mumbai | Short Film

[@sahilsavaliya134]

Today I went to Mumbai to meet him and I couldn't find him and then I asked around and they said that 2-3 months ago he was very ill so he was hospitalized after discharge his sister took him kolkata . 1 month ago he passed away. It broke my heart that I couldn't even meet him once . he was great soul. R.I.P CHAKRABORTY JI

[@yossarian2909]

I've bought a lot of books from this guy when I was a student.. Nice to see a video about him!!!

[@CameraAndShorts]

That is great :)

[@SaneeshSukumaran]

Good books, good friends and good food. Absolute gem! 👌

[@CameraAndShorts]

We felt the same when we met him :)

[@shrutimohanty29]

There are so many amazing things in the video. But what I love the most is the fact that all the background noise (sound) and the voice of the person somehow produce this amazing experience that is musical. It makes you calm. The background music too :) The video makes you feel that it is so loving and genuine (if that makes sense :P).

[@CameraAndShorts]

We completely agree to you, and it made sense too!

[@VIBEin808]

I was clicking pictures randomly and when I saw his stall I stopped and asked him can I click one picture of his book stall. I literally had no idea that guy is on KZbin. Great work done guys.

[@HarshalRuikar]

People like Bablu Chakraborty are truly inspirational. Great story

[@CameraAndShorts]

Indeed he is :) Do stay connected with us facebook.com/CameraShorts/

[@karanrajdeo5659]

Today I met Bablu Sir, had an hour long conversation and trust me, this might sound as an overstatement, but He was exactly what I was looking for. He gave me immense wisdom. In an hour, he has busted my so called myths about life & explained me some comprehensive things in a very subtle manner. I have promised myself to meet him almost every week. Thankyou so much for this video. This has made me respect him so much more.

[@tsyongajjar6985]

Would it be possible for you to tell me where he is located usually?

[@johnnywalkker1661]

The universal truth is that the books choose the customers not vice versa. The books have a high vibrational frequency to touch the lives, converting a good into a great Soul forever...

[@krutikamanjrekar93]

I met uncle today. The way he spoked said a lot about himself. Such a gem person. He recommended some books and I'm going to read it now.

[@RishaKaushal]

Haven't seen such a simple yet heart warming video in a long time !

[@CameraAndShorts]

It our pleasure to know this :)

[@santoshamin7982]

Guys superb work done. .. M self a student of cinematography and m truly amazed by the work... Really cherished this... Thanks for inspiring... Cheers...

[@Chandan_Pharmpub]

When I was in Mumbai and specialising in my middle eastern studies, I went searching many books specially fiction to grasp the essence of middle East. This uncle helped me a lot gave me lot of books and infact his recommendation was of great help.

[@ddeepanshug]

I find my zen here, Hats off for the minimalism you guys used. I absolutely loved it. PS: Eagerly waiting for your documentary "The Unreserved".

[@manishagerella2555]

I have visited and sir suggested me book and I wondered that sir has so much of knowledge . RESPECT

[@sumeetaher7570]

Taking a story from the streets and presenting it in such a grappling way , Waiting for more CNS!

[@CameraAndShorts]

Happy to know this :) You will surely get to see more amazing films soon. Till then stay connected here facebook.com/CameraShorts/

[@Arunjeet_Singh]

What is sad is...the e-commerce has so much power of disruption that in next decade we may not see them.... The booksellers cannot match them in volume , sales and prices... It is convenient and easy to order from home . What pains me is not only the loss of livelihood of the common man but also the human cost to this disruption Situation is grim. PS: Thank you so much for sharing the name of the book. Will read up Regards Mr Chakraborty

[@rosezafe5506]

He is the best example of bookselling, he encourages and inspires the young and old to start reading now.

[@HermeticAscetic22]

The beauty of simplicity is unparalleled.

[@surajjamdade5555]

I bought books from him. He has thorough knowledge about every book he has. Society need such people to become mature

[@NickHimo]

I met Bablu today and it was an inspirational encounter! He’s full of wisdom!

[@memousama2617]

He is a Zen of Bookselling... I've known him for many years... You can judge the treasure of the knowledge he has by the way he interacts and introduces the new books...

[@abhiishhekk]

i sstill remeber watching this video 2 years back while sitting on the college stairs , i was confused between the joke by miland kundra or midnight's of children by salman rashidie , i don't know how or why but this video came on my feed and changed something in me . i ended by purchasing both the books and reading them , which turned out to be the best scenerio , but in two years i am yet to buy a book online , i have purchased 23 books since i first watched this video and now its a habit of mine to talk to the shopkeeper and i just watch his art of bookselling , because they trully are artists , i had read most of murakami but just coudn't get mysekf to read kafka on the shore , and he convinced me , sold me the book and i ended up loving it. i use to frequently watch this video in every other month or so but then someone in the comment told that the man in the short film has died , i don't know what happened but i just couldnt watch this again. i have finished college now , have been reading a bit less lately because i don't have those stairs or my metro ride which was such a blessing in disguise but today i searched for the video because i wanted to feel that again the feeling of reading a good book , yes this makes me feel exactly like that.

[@kirankamate9719]

Such a beautiful video. Bablu Chakraborty is a gem.

[@EverythingABCD]

I know this Bablu Chakroborty....He presented me a very good book.....He knows me very well....I am from WB..

[@Anu-wb2jj]

I have never ever saw this like video in my entrie carrier life .The great job to bookseller and lots of thanks for people who made this video unbelievable.

[@sabiqoon]

Your documentaries are really high quality stuff. Thank you.

[@northpole9311]

When in India I always buy a book before jumping a train its so nice to have along the way...

[@anubhavnegi4230]

Simplicity at it's best ,great work by whole team

[@CameraAndShorts]

Thank you so much :) facebook.com/CameraShorts/

[@pradeep391]

It is simple yet mesmerising

[@CameraAndShorts]

Pleasure to hear that!

[@shobhitkumar7573]

It just feels good when you finish to watch this one.

[@sushantmahajan7549]

This short film had a very soothing effect on me when I watched it. Keep up the good work.

[@CameraAndShorts]

It is our pleasure to know that :)

[@subratadutta2798]

Today I met this gentleman. He himself sounds to be well read.

[@meetsindhwad5518]

A really amazing video, which in a great way captured the real essence of books and the art of book selling.

[@arnavgargsarmah2240]

This grows on me, with every watch. Thank you CNS

[@CameraAndShorts]

We are glad that you enjoyed it! :) Stay tuned for more this year. facebook.com/CameraShorts/

[@Indiawins99]

excellent videos film and great personality

[@cinemavimarsh9350]

What a documentary film guys!❤️❤️❤️

[@onebitstory]

Amazing story.....!! This is what i come online for....!!

[@indranilbhattacharjee4527]

A shift in perspective!

[@jasrajzlimbu8463]

Awesome work. Very heart warming ! Keep it coming

[@d.s.309]

What a rare gem 👌💖

[@Flakesnows]

This is so beautiful

[@CameraAndShorts]

Thank you so much +Prasoon :) You can be connected with us over here facebook.com/CameraShorts/

[@arnavgargsarmah2240]

This grows on me. Every next watch seems better.

[@ritikamotiwala2727]

I met him just today. He really is an interesting person :)

[@kritjha]

This was a pleasure to watch.

[@CameraAndShorts]

Do stay connected with us here for more :) facebook.com/CameraShorts/

[@poojanbhatt]

How to find him ? any hints? Kudos for amazing video

[@himadrichatterjee7353]

Does anyone know if Bablu ji is still selling books near Fort. I would love to visit his store and support his endeavours. Perhaps someone from 'Camera and Shorts' could guide me to a more precise location for Bablu ji?

[@Shivajeebiswanath]

Hi Himadri Bablu ji sits next to Cafe Excelsior/ Kitab Mahal Building at Fort. Thanks

[@RichyKs]

Awesome

[@varundeo721]

This is splendid! Loved it!

[@CameraAndShorts]

Thanks for sharing your view! Do stay connected with us for more facebook.com/CameraShorts/ :)

[@dinjoDJ]

Do they keep comic/graphic novels books like Watchmen, Saga?

[@RK-jz1xj]

Great work guys all the best

[@mrugashah245]

Where does he sit now? Cannot find him

[@omkarCHALKE1992]

What a Legend....

[@debangshumoulik5857]

This is lovely!

[@ArpanKatkoria]

Amazing video. Where does he set up his shop in Fort? Would love to visit him sometime.

[@Shivajeebiswanath]

Arpan Katkoria He sits right across Sterling Book House, Fort.

[@Samir.Roy1960]

So excellent

[@sreedaatreechaudhuri163]

Is Mr Chakraborty's stall still in Fort? Where is it exactly - would love to visit and buy

[@Shivajeebiswanath]

Hi Bablu ji sits next to Cafe Excelsior/ Kitab Mahal Building at Fort. Thanks

[@sreedaatreechaudhuri163]

@@Shivajeebiswanath Hello! Thank you! PS: We did visit and bought some books!!!

[@jayeshrane368]

I want that soundtrack. 💓

[@darshanjangid]

♥️♥️♥️

[@ankitayadav1117]

Loved it....

[@arvindk451]

1:46 A man of culture

[@harshitagarwal5188]

very nice

[@REHANKHAN-ut8ze]

Address to dal descriptions main

[@anilbondre5957]

Hatts Off

[@powergy]

👌💐😊

[@shofoodproduct1263]

love with life

[@lokeshmatkati4323]

Can you share the address of this bookseller?

[@Shivajeebiswanath]

Hi Bablu ji sits next to Cafe Excelsior/ Kitab Mahal Building at Fort. Thanks

[@anshumanchaurasia4956]

Even Bengali booksellers are intellectual..

[@mayurchilka]

If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.

[@adervishinthelanesoflove2645]

This is something which makes me HIgh !

[@geethanjalir4656]

the words about the "watchman" the class🤌

[@Rajan112358]

This was a pleasure to watch