​A taste of Christmas in Kolkata

We took a bunch of child actors and celebs for a walk around festive hotspots in the city. Here’s how it went..

'I’m very nostalgic right now. I went to New Market after almost 10 years today and walked down Park Street around this time of the year after many, many years. Overall, it was a brilliant experience'
– Shaheb Bhattacherjee, actor

'Over the years, certain iconic places have transformed into Christmas must-visits, beckoning visitors to partake in the celebrations. From historic eateries to vibrant pubs the city is drenched in Xmas cheer'
– Manjit Singh Hoonjan, walk guide

'School has closed for Christmas break today and I’ve directly come here. I’ll buy a Christmas tree, decorate it and wait for Santa’s gift. It’s so much fun to be here'
– Aritrika Chowdhuri

'I loved the old bakery. Never seen so many cakes together! Eating cakes and buying trees is my favourite part of Christmas'
– Samadarshi Sarkar

'I loved the experience and really enjoyed all the Christmas treats'
– Shohoj Banerjee

'My son Shohoj and I enjoyed it a lot today. Kolkata looks festive ahead of Christmas, and we ventured out on a special food walk where we tasted all the iconic delights of the season'
– Priyanka Sarkar, actress

Pics: Anindya Saha and iStock; Priyanka Sarkar’s makeup: Bithika Benia; styling: Soumya Nandy