Howrah Bridge: A Timeless Cinematic IconThe Howrah Bridge, officially known as Rabindra Setu, is much more than a transport link connecting Kolkata and Howrah. Howrah Bridge (1958)No film is more closely associated with the landmark than Shakti Samanta’s Howrah Bridge. Parineeta (2005)Pradeep Sarkar recreated the charm of 1960s Calcutta in Parineeta, with Howrah Bridge frequently appearing in establishing shots. (2015)Dibakar Banerjee’s period detective thriller used Howrah Bridge to transport viewers to 1940s Calcutta. Why Filmmakers Keep ReturningFew landmarks in India are as instantly recognisable as Howrah Bridge.