Inspiring Heritage: A Meeting of Minds
A distinguished evening celebrating Bengal’s rich creative legacy unfolded in Kolkata as Prabha Khaitan Foundation hosted a special edition of Ek Mulakat featuring Shri R N Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal. The event brought together an eclectic gathering of celebrated personalities from cinema, music, theatre, literature, and the fine arts for an intimate dialogue on culture, heritage, and societal transformation.
The session brought together eminent figures, including acclaimed filmmakers Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Goutam Ghose, Kaushik Ganguly, and Srijit Mukherji; actors Mamata Shankar, Paoli Dam, Roopa Ganguly, and Sauraseni Maitra; and cultural stalwarts Alokananda Roy and Subhaprasanna. The musical world was represented by Bickram Ghosh, Indraadip Dasgupta, Tejendra Narayan Majumdar, Soumyojit, and Sourendro, along with folk legends Purna Das Baul and Dibyendu Das Baul. Prominent patrons from publishing and industry, including H M Bangur, Mahendra Soni, Pankaj Ladia, and Sanjay Budhia, were also present, alongside Nilanjanaa Senguptaa, Ruman Ganguly, Indranil Roy, and Ehsaas Women of Kolkata Dona Ganguly, Esha Dutta, and Shefali Rawat Agarwal.
Addressing the gathering, the Hon’ble Governor expressed a desire to connect deeply with the artistic community beyond official protocols, emphasizing that creative minds cultivate the foundational spirit of society. Reflecting on the conversation, table maestro Ghosh noted how the discussion highlighted Kolkata’s long-standing position as India’s cultural nerve centre. Actor Maitra echoed this sentiment, appreciating Ravi’s forward-looking vision of instilling confidence and pride in India’s cultural heritage among the youth.
The formal proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks, after which Shri R N Ravi was felicitated by Prabha Khaitan Foundation with traditional handcrafted mementos in appreciation of his presence and encouragement.
