Sunderban Samudra Mela – A Celebration of a Cultural Circle

Shankha Bhattacharyya

Samudra Biswas, the soul of the Chapa Katha family, is an eminent storyteller. Around him has grown a unique cultural circle. Those whom Samudra love, and those who love him, often come together to celebrate in a joyful, creative environment filled with the spirit of art and culture.

Within this circle are many gifted individuals — writers, singers, social workers — all united by their dedication to creativity and humanity. Together, they have built a vibrant cultural community. “Sunderban Samudra Mela” is a reflection and celebration of that very spirit.

Distinguished personalities from various fields were invited and felicitated at this event. On August 31, 2025 the Boi-Chitra Sabhaghar on the third floor of Kolkata’s iconic Coffee House turned into a true “fair of the moonlight” — a gathering of radiant minds and generous hearts.

People from different faiths and walks of life came together in harmony, creating an atmosphere pulsating with literature, culture, and compassion.

Many eminent individuals were honoured that evening for their contributions in their respective fields. Among the awardees were playwrights, poets, a young astronomy enthusiast, courageous warriors who risked their lives during the pandemic to save others, a devout mother figure, and several social workers.

One of the highlights of the event was the conferment of the Lifetime Achievement Award–2025 on poet and playwright Chanchal Bhattacharya.

Eminent Oncologist Dr Sankar Nath was present in the felicitation event.

The entire event was gracefully anchored by renowned writer poet and elocutionist Aloke Dutta.

Another notable aspect was the inclusion of concise yet well-curated introductions of each awardee — a thoughtful touch that added grace and depth to the occasion.

Photographs may capture only moments, but memories linger on — preserved like precious keepsakes in an album.

That day’s Sunderban Samudra Mela was exactly that — a heartfelt gathering, a treasure chest filled with the sweetness of shared memories.