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Arnab Chanda

Writer. Actor. Producer. Director. A blog for really smart dumb people, and really dumb smart people. www.arnabchanda.com

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5 Films That Time Forgot

Arnab’s Top 5 Film “Discoveries” During Lockdown: Yeah, that’s right. I’ve decided to tell you about five films that I … More

A Swedish Love Story, After Hours, An Unmarried Woman, arnab chanda, Candice Bergen, Carnal Knowledge, Coronavirus, Cult Films, Film, Films, Independent Cinema, Indian Cinema, Jack Nicholson, Lockdown Films, Mike Nichols, Netflix, Paul Mazursky, Satyajit Ray, Scorcese, Swedish Cinema, Top 5

Goodbye Hair. Hello Alopecia.

“If I had a friend that treated me the way that I treated myself, I wouldn’t be friends with that … More

alopecia, arnab chanda, depression, woody allen

Why Aziz Ansari Has Destroyed My Chances, And Why He Is So So Important:

Throughout my life, even though we’ve never met, Aziz Ansari has consistently beaten me to the punch. It’s becoming a … More

arnab chanda, Aziz Ansari, comedy, Master of None, Netflix

Happy 4th of July America You Bastards/Why Don’t You Love Me?

I remember my first day at the American International School in Saudi Arabia in 1988 when I was 7 years … More

4th of July, America, Aramco, arnab chanda, Expat, Independence Day, London, Saudi Arabia, Third Culture Kid, U.S.

“The Daily Mail” Emails Arnab:

Last Thursday, whilst sitting at my computer daydreaming about cheeseburgers, I received an email from someone at “The Daily Mail.” … More

arnab chanda, Daily Mail, Trinity

This Is How We Do It

It’s weird the things that depress you. In 2007, I did a stand-up gig where I opened for U.K. stand-up … More

arnab chanda, def jam, hip hop, loughborough, Montell Jordan, MTV, Russell Howard

Meeting That Guy From U2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUB2ORuGpyQ I never really understood the fascination with “celebrity.” And other than when I saw Marat Safin, Rafael Nadal, John … More

arnab chanda, Bono, Celebrities, U2

Hole In The Wall

In 2003, after graduating from university, I moved to New York City to find a job. There, on New York’s … More

arnab chanda, delhi, Frontline, india, Slumdog Millionaire, Sugata Mitra, TED talks

jiro dreams of sushi

jiro dreams of sushi: the thing is, politics is really super boring. as don draper says in Mad Men: “politics, … More

arnab chanda, jiro dreams of sushi, politics, sushi

overhearing a first date

overhearing a first date: some months ago on a sunday, i was in a cafe. it was 4pm. sunny out. … More

arnab chanda, dating, mad men, singled

My Dad

my dad: my dad passed away on june 17th of this year. just a little over 4 months ago. i’ve … More

arnab chanda, calcutta, india, vonnegut

Finding A Job You “Love”

finding a job you “love”: i recently took an online job assessment test, and based on it’s results, i’d be … More

arnab chanda, larry david, penelope trunk

Buying A Strokes T-Shirt

buying a strokes t-shirt: “I’ve got nothing to say. I’ve got nothing to say. I’ve got nothing to give. Got … More

arnab chanda, julian casablancas, the strokes

I Lost My Wallet

i lost my wallet: Losing wallets makes me cry. And that is just one of the many reasons I am … More

arnab chanda, dawsons creek, losing stuff

Head Cases

head cases: borg. sampras. federer. arguably the three greatest tennis players in the past 40 years. and yet i’ve always … More

andy murray, arnab chanda

My Baby Face

My Baby Face: I lost my wallet containing my Drivers License two weeks ago, and as fate would have it, … More

alcohol, almost famous, arnab chanda, baby face, booze

GRINDR

GRINDR: i was with some gay friends the other day. i’m not bragging. i’ve lived in london for 8 years, … More

arnab chanda, grindr, woody allen

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