First Cut Production (FCP) organized a grand event to pay tribute to the late director Rituparno Ghosh. He left for the heavenly abode nine years ago and with this event, FCP paid their tribute to the legendary filmmaker.

A calendar Rituheen9 was launched at the event that showcased the different films of the late director. Different individuals dressed up as the important characters from the films of Rituparno Ghosh for this calendar.

Some of the films of Rituparno Ghosh that have been a part of this calendar are Chitrangada, Abohoman, Shob Choritro Kalponik, Unishe April, Bariwali, Doshar, Raincoat, Chokher Bali, Antarmahal, Utsav, Titli, and Shubho Mahurat.

Tirtha, Nandini Bhattacharya, Sanjeeb Sarkar, and many other eminent guests were part of this event.

Speaking at the event, Nandini Bhattacharya said “A lot has been said about the sexual orientation of Rituparno Ghosh and why he dressed up in feminine clothes. I think it is high time that people should respect him as an artist and stop questioning his sexual orientation. He deserves more respect from us for his amazing films”.

Sanjeeb Sarkar said, “He was the voice of protest against the rigid social norms. It is with his films that he protested against these social practices. He broke away from the superstitions and rigid societal norms”.

The speakers highlighted the fact that Rituparno Ghosh was the director who brought the elite Bengali audience back to the cinema halls. Earlier, they used to shun away from watching Bengali films.

This unique initiative of First Cut Production deserves to be applauded!!

Priyanka Dutta