Bibhutibhushan in Films and Bibhutibhushan in Kolkata: The Author & the City
Date: 11 April 2026
Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
Recommended age: 16+
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Bibhutibhushan in Films & Bibhutibhushan in Kolkata: The Author & the City as part of a month-long exhibition celebrating the life, works, and enduring legacy of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, on view from 24 March to 19 April 2026.
Bibhutibhushan in Films
A conversation between filmmaker Kamaleshwar Mukherjee and media personality Anirban Bhattacharyya on the challenges of adapting the works of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay for cinema.
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bibhutibhushan’s writing is known for its lyrical observation of nature and its quiet exploration of human relationships. Translating such literary depth into visual storytelling requires careful interpretation of character, landscape, and historical context. </span>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During the session, Kamaleshwar Mukherjee will reflect on the creative process of adapting literary narratives for the screen. The discussion will consider questions of fidelity to the original text, cinematic interpretation, and the role of visual language in representing rural Bengal and its cultural memory. </span>
Through conversation and reflection, the event will explore how literature and cinema intersect in shaping new ways of experiencing Bibhutibhushan’s stories.
Speakers
- Kamaleshwar Mukherjee is a filmmaker, actor, and physician known for his work in the Bengali film industry. His films include Chander Pahar (2013), Amazon Obhijaan (2017), and Cockpit (2017). Trained as a physician at Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, he later moved from theatre and advertising into filmmaking.
- Anirban Bhattacharyya is a television producer, author, and media professional with more than twenty-five years of experience. He has worked on popular true-crime series such as Savdhaan India, Crime Patrol, and Fear Files. He studied English Literature at St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, and later completed a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia Islamia.
Bibhutibhushan in Kolkata: The Author & the City, KCC in collaboration with Half Pant History presents a talk by Deepanjan Ghosh that traces the urban and semi-urban landscapes associated with the life and works of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.
Drawing on archival material, historical references, and on-ground exploration, the session traces the neighborhoods, schools, and everyday spaces that were part of the author’s life. Through these places, audiences encounter the environments that shaped Bibhutibhushan’s sensibility and creative imagination.
The talk explores how early 20th century Calcutta and the surrounding mofussil towns appear in subtle ways within his writing. Streets, classrooms, railway journeys, and everyday encounters gradually transform into literary memory within his fiction. Blending storytelling with historical insight, the session invites audiences to rediscover the author not only through his texts, but also through the city he moved through and observed.
About the Speaker
Deepanjan Ghosh, widely known as RJ Deep, is a veteran radio jockey in Kolkata and the creator of the popular history platform Half Pant History. He has hosted well-known radio shows including Bumper to Bumper and Kolkata Express. Beyond radio, he works as a voiceover artist, actor, and heritage blogger, documenting the cultural history of the city through photography and storytelling. His work has appeared on platforms such as Scroll and Live History India.
