Kolkata, May 5 (Agency) On the birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray, a unique programme titled ‘Sahitya-Cinema Aaj O Bibhutimay’ was organised by Bibhuti Bhushan Smriti Sanrakshan Samiti in association with Barrackpore Municipality & Disha Eye Hospitals in Sukanta Sadan, Barrackpore. Present on the occasion were eminent personalities like Raj Chakraborty, renowned film-maker and MLA of Barrackpore; Dr Debashish Bhattacharya, CMD, Disha Eye Hospitals; Dr Suranjan Das, Chancellor of Jadavpur University; Dr Shyamantak Das, Vice-chancellor Of Jadavpur University among others.
On the occasion, the welcome song was presented by Mitra Bandopadhyay which was followed by a dance performance by Alokparna Guha and her troupe. The iconic Bengali film “Pather Panchali” along with a short film by noted filmmaker Goutam Ghosh titled “Faakir” was shown at the programme. This inimitable initiative was taken by the noted theatre personality Chandan Sen as a tribute to Bibhuti Bhushan Bandyopadhyay and Satyajit Ray. Bibhuti Bhushan Bandyopadhyay completed the novel ‘Pather Panchali’ during his stay at Barrackpore.