Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers Presents Tribute To Suchitra Mitra Birth Anniversary.

Tripura/Gariahat, Kolkata, 17th of September, 2024 : With the initiative of the Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers paid a glowing tribute to Suchitra Mitra on her birth anniversary on 16th and 20th September, 2024 in collaboration with Purabi. Two-day commemorative event began on September 16 with the release of the first gold coin of the legendary Rabindra Sangeet artist at the Gariahat, Kolkata branch of Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers.

This gold coin was unveiled by Rabindra Sangeet Artist, Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta, classical dancer Alokananda Roy, Mandira Mukherjee , founder of ‘ Purabi ‘, an organization named Suchitra Mitra, and Arpita Saha and Rupak Saha, Directors of Shyam Sundar Co Jewellers.

Addressing the event Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta said that ‘I feel very honored to come here today and release the Suchitra Mitra  Commemorative Gold Coin’. Because we have learned a lot from seeing an artist like him, we have gained a lot and have been enriched a lot.’ The same tone can be heard in Alokananda Roy’s voice while reciting the words of Swagat Lakshmi.

Mandira Mukherjee , is carrying on the legacy of Suchitra Mitra’s  music, while also establishing the ‘Suchitra Mitra Memorial Trust’, says, “Suchitra Mitra was my teacher and mentor. This glowing tribute to this legendary Rabindra Sangeet artist is a part of my ‘Gurudakshina’ dedicated to him, I learned everything under her, to whom I have dedicated all my work.

“We feel truly fortunate to be able to pay this glowing tribute to Suchitra Mitra, who was truly ‘only One”, said Rupak Saha, Director of Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers. On this day, he also said, “This commemorative gold coin is a symbol of the clarity and brilliance of his songs.” Suchitra Mitra was not only a renowned artist of Rabindra Sangeet, but she played many important roles in her life.”

Arpita Saha, Director of Shyam Sundar Co. Jewellers, said, “This is our third commemorative gold coin celebrating the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore. The tradition started with Rabindranath Tagore – it was Suchitra Mitra who issued the gold coin to mark the 125th anniversary of his first novel ‘Bhaganhriday’. Then last year, the ‘Kanika Bandyopadhyay Commemorative Coin’ was released on the birth centenary of Kanika Bandyopadhyay. The lives of these distinguished personalities are as bright as gold, so we came up with the issue of releasing this gold coin as a symbol from that thought.”

The commemorative gold coin release on September 16 will be followed by a live performance at the Science City Auditorium on September 20. Where 100 students of ‘Purvi’ will sing in loving memory of Suchitra Mitra and remember Rabindranath Tagore. Songs and dances on Rabindranath Tagore, rendition of Rabindranath Tagore’s patriotic songs and staging of his short story ‘Taser Desh’ and unveiling of Suchitra Mitra’s commemorative gold coin will be presented again.

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