PC Chandra Group unveils book of paintings by veteran actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): That veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chattopadhyay can easily get into the skin of any role is common knowledge - but did you know that in real life too he as versatile as the roles he essayed?
We have known him as Apu, Amal, Ashim to Mayurbahan, Sitapati, Feluda to King Lear.
We have marveled at his performances on stage, at his elocution skills, and writings.
Now it is time to know about the painter Soumitra Chattopadhyay, thanks to P. C. Chandra Group, who recently unveiled a book of his paintings titled 'Chhobi O Chhaya'.
Chattopadhyay has also written the annotations for each paintings, giving expression to his thoughts behind each creation.
A lovely gift indeed for a person who will turn 85 on Saturday and who has enriched Bengali cinema and stage for well over six decades.
Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Group, A.K. Chandra said “Shri Soumitra Chattopadhyay has received the P.C. Chandra Puraskaar in the year 2003. We are yet again happy and proud to honour the multifaceted legend, who has enriched our lives with his performances, elocution and now his paintings."
"This the best way that we could remember our founding father late Shri Purna Chandra Chandra and the way of excellence that he believed in," he said. "We extend our warmest wishes to Mr. Chattopadhyay on his 85th birthday and wish for many more years of good health and creativity.”
Veteran actor Madhabi Mukherjee, film critic Samik Bandopadhyay, National Award winning film director Atanu Ghosh and theater personality Sohini Sengupta, who were present at the launch, shared their experiences of working with the icon.
P.C. Chandra Group is celebrating the 125th birth anniversary of its founder late Purna Chandra Chandra in 2019.
The year-long celebration will be marked by various activities, including paying tribute to great personalities, the company said.
The book 'Chhobi O Chhaya' has been published by Dey’s Publishing with a foreword written by Shamik Bandopadhyay.
The book will also be available at the P.C. Chandra Stall in the upcoming Kolkata Book Fair.
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