Kathashruti presents ‘Megh Badaler Rupkatha’ at Jibanananda Sabhaghar

Chanchal Bhattacharya

Kathashruti began its journey on September 21, 2015. Through continuous practice and dedication, the organisation has grown steadily, performing on various government and private stages in Calcutta, while also being invited to present collective performances across different districts of West Bengal.

The group primarily focuses on audio drama, occasionally engaging in recitation and poetry as well. Over the past eight years, Kathashruti has become a familiar and cherished name among its audience and friends.

On the auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi, August 26, 2025, Kathashruti presented its special program ‘Megh Badaler Rupkatha’ (The Fairy Tale of Clouds and Rain) at Jibanananda Sabhaghar. The evening turned out to be a memorable celebration – almost like a dream fulfilled – arriving just a month ahead of Kathashruti’s anniversary.

Though there was no rain outside, and despite the challenges of traffic, the rush of a weekday, and other uncertainties, the program was marked by warmth, sincerity, and dedication. The gathering became a delightful expression of love, care, and creativity.

The event offered a vibrant blend of music, solo recitations, and voice plays. While the audience turnout was moderate, the presence of respected artists and close friends made the evening truly special. The gracious presence of few eminent recitation artists and playwrights Chandan Majumdar, Anirban Mukhopadhyay, and Mainak Sengupta enriched the occasion.

The invited guest artists added brilliance to the stage with their powerful performances:

• • Shri Satyapriya Sarkar’s outstanding solo recitation
  • Anupam Bhattacharya and Monika Chakraborty beautiful solo songs
  • Souvik Sen’s distinctive solo reading
  • Ena Sengupta’s captivating performance
  • Kajal Gupta’s graceful solo
  • ‘Sharad Kathanjali’, a duet by Soma Aich and Pradip Kumar Bhattacharya
  • “O Behula”, a poetry collage created and directed by Aparajita, performed by Aparajita, Priyanka, Sudipta, and Shreyashi
  • “Khunsuti”, a voice play by Sukalpa, written by Leena Ghosal and directed by Shankha Bhattacharyya, performed by Arindam Mukhopadhyay and Pameli Sengupta

Kathashruti’s own productions were also staged and received warm appreciation from the audience:

• Bibaha Barshiki – written by Dhananjay Ghoshal, voice acted by Mrinal Bandopadhyay and Chhanda Banerjee
• A Time to Die – written by Salil Chattopadhyay, adapted by Biplab Bandopadhyay, voice acted by Sandip Bhattacharya and Sutapa Sengupta
• Kala Lipstick – written by Banani Mukhopadhyay, voice acted by Kalyani, Prakriti, and Sudipta Choudhury

The evening was gracefully anchored by Kalyani Biswas, whose presence ensured a seamless flow of the program. The ambience was further enhanced by Sunny, whose tireless efforts added vibrancy and energy to the event.

As the program drew to a close, Kathashruti expressed heartfelt gratitude and love to all participants, guest artists, and well-wishers. The evening ended with a promise—to continue weaving new fairy tales of togetherness and art in the days to come.

With determination, discipline, emotion, and love, Kathashruti looks ahead with hope, moving step by step along the creative path of elocution art.