Jalsaghar – A Tribute to Satyajit Ray
On the occasion of Satyajit Ray's 104th birth anniversary on 2nd May 2025, the Media Society and Cine Society, in collaboration with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and the Department of Film Studies, organized a special event titled "Jalsaghar - A Tribute to Satyajit Ray". The event was held in the Loreto College Auditorium from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It was a heartfelt homage to one of India's greatest filmmakers, blending visual art and cinematic storytelling.
The event opened with a warm welcome address, followed by the Lighting of the Lamp ceremony led by our esteemed judge Mr. Jaydip Mukherjee and the Staff Advisors of Media and Cine Society. The event consisted of two key segments: a photography exhibition and a short film screening, both inspired by Ray's themes and visual language. Mr. Mukherjee, an acclaimed filmmaker known for works like "Something Like Cinema - Exploring Ray" enlightened the audience with his wise words about filmmaking and the influence of Satyajit Ray's works that inspire us to this day.
Three short films- "Bhooter Raja Dilo Like", "Jagoron", and "Maya" - were screened, showcasing the creativity and narrative depth of the student participants. Each team demonstrated an understanding of Ray's cinematic style, reflecting themes of fantasy, realism, and illusion. The Photography Exhibition was enjoyed by the students and college staff as they voted for their favourite photograph. Mr Mukherjee's film was also screened, offering insight into Ray's enduring legacy.
The event concluded with the announcement of the winners of the photography and short film segments which included the Critic Choice Award won by Aankita Roy Chowdhury and the Judge's Choice Award won by Kamalini Bhattacharya for the photographs. "Jagoron" by Arushi Mukherjee, Amrita Mukhopadhyay and Anusriya Santra secured first place in the short filmmaking segment, "Bhooter Raja Dilo Like" by Monica Dutta, Koyena Roy and Shruti Prasad and "Maya" by Sayesha Shrivastava, Anamrita Nandi and Shubhangi Ghosh together secured the second place.
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