Bibhutibhushan in Translation and বিভূতিভূষণ ও অলৌকিক
Date: 4 April 2026
Time: 6:00 PM onwards
Venue: KCC Amphitheatre
Recommended age: 18+ years old
Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Bibhutibhushan in Translation, an engaging literary conversation that revisits the works of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay for a wider global readership.
The session brings together translator Arunava Sinha, Prof. Abhijit Gupta, and Dr. Doyeeta Majumder in conversation with Trinankur Banerjee. Together, they discuss the nuances and responsibilities involved in translating Bibhutibhushan’s writing from Bengali into English.
Bibhutibhushan’s prose grows from the rhythms of rural Bengal and the philosophy of everyday life. Translating such writing requires careful attention to tone, context, and cultural nuance. The discussion will look at how translators approach these challenges while preserving the emotional and intellectual depth of the original text.
This event is part of পথের দেবতা – God of the Little Road, an exclusive exhibition on Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay (24 March – 19 April 2026), at KCC 1st floor.
Speakers
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Arunava Sinha is Professor of Creative Writing at Ashoka University and one of the most widely published translators of Bengali literature into English. His work includes translations of classic and contemporary Bengali fiction and nonfiction, with more than a hundred titles to his credit. He has received several translation awards and international recognition for his work. </span>
Abhijit Gupta is Professor of English at Jadavpur University and Director of Jadavpur University Press. He is associated with the School of Cultural Texts and Records and has contributed extensively to research on print culture and literary history.
Doyeeta Majumder is Assistant Professor of English at Jadavpur University. Her research engages with literary studies and cultural texts within the broader framework of South Asian literary traditions.
Moderator
Trinankur Banerjee is an illustrator and designer, and the curator of the ongoing Bibhutibhushan exhibition at Kolkata Centre for Creativity.
The talk will be followed by বিভূতিভূষণ ও অলৌকিক — a special storytelling event curated by Mirchi Sunday Suspense, inspired by the supernatural tales of Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.
Actor Rwitobroto Mukherjee brings the story to life through a live narration on stage with sound and music.
About the Artist
Rwitobroto Mukherjee is a Bengali actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He first gained recognition as a child actor in Autograph and has since appeared in films such as Generation Ami and Vinci Da. Known for his expressive performances and strong connection with contemporary Bengali storytelling, he continues to be a prominent young voice in the industry.
