Kolkata’s ‘Tandav’ Durga Puja Grabs Spotlight: Inside Allen Park Controversy And Kajol’s Mumbai Pujo Connection | WATCH

News18 - Oct 17, 2026

Why is Kolkata’s Allen Park ‘Tandav’ pandal sparking debate over faith and identity? Meanwhile, Kajol’s family brings an 80-year-old Durga Pujo tradition to life in Mumbai

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