Celebrating the Centenary of Musical Maestro Nachiketa Ghosh “Mejaj tai to Ashol Raja” – A Musical Documentary Tribute
The Nachiketa Ghosh Memorial Foundation proudly presents an extraordinary evening commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary music composer Nachiketa Ghosh. The centerpiece of this celebration will be the screening of “Mejaj tai to Ashol Raja,” a musical documentary directed by Hara Prosaad Mondal, the composer’s son-in-law. The documentary, crafted as a curated collage from an ambitious 22-episode docuseries scheduled for release this year, offers a captivating preview of the larger celebration to come.This intimate portrayal weaves together the maestro’s timeless compositions that have enriched Bengali cinema and music, alongside personal stories that shaped his remarkable journey. The evening had commenced with a tribute ceremony, followed by addresses from distinguished personalities of Bengali music and culture.The stellar lineup of guests includes renowned artists – Pt Gobindo Bose, Haimanti Shukla, Babul Supriyo, Kalyan Sen Barat, Subho Dasgupta, Antara Chowdhury, Srikanta Acharya, Bata Krishna Dey, Saikat Mitra, Ratna Ghoshal, Dr Shivaji Basu, Manashi Mukherjee, Lopamudra Mitra, Joy Sarkar, Sudha Dutta, and Jayati Chakraborty.This celebration, organized by the Nachiketa Ghosh Memorial Foundation, a family initiative, promises to be an unforgettable tribute to one of Bengal’s most influential music composers.
