The Dhaara Manch Festival, which was held recently at Uttam Mancha, Kolkata, was conceived as a heartfelt tribute to the rich musical legacy of Padma Bhushan Pandit Nikhil Ghosh and Pandit Pannalal Ghosh ji—two visionaries whose contributions continue to shape generations of Indian classical musicians.
On a late August evening, the stage of Uttam Mancha came alive as Mitra Manch hosted the Kolkata edition of Millennial Raga, its series of classical music concerts.
Pandit Samar Saha’s organisation, Sangeet Piyasi, inspired by the ‘Sculptor of Talents’ such as Vijay Kichlu, took the lead to unearth and present prodigious talents on its prestigious stage for the last thirty-three years.
To commemorate the 92nd birth anniversary of Uttam Kumar, an exhibition in Kolkata showcased a rich layout of still photographs, sketch books maintained by art directors, original screenplays and much more.
