Mahanayak Uttam Kumar Film Festival 2012

On 32nd death anniversary day of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, a festival of
his films would be inaugurated at Nandan - 1 (24 July-30 July).

Date, Film & Show time:
24 July 2012 : Ora Thake Odhare (3pm); Jeevan Jiggasa (6pm);

25 July 2012 : Sagarika (3pm); Sathihara (6pm);

26 July 2012 : Sadanander Mela (3pm); Anthony Phiringi (6pm);

27 July 2012 : Mayamriga (3pm); Ami Se O Sakha (6pm);

28 July 2012 : Deya Neya (3pm); Sabyasachi (6pm);

29 July 2012 : Sannyasi Raja (3pm); Harano Sur (6pm);

30 July 2012 : Nishipadma (3pm); Saptapadi (6pm).

Tickets: Rs 20, 30, 40 (at hall, from 12pm-7pm).

An exhibition of rare
still photos of Mahanayak Uttam Kumar by Nemai Ghosh, will be held at
Nandan - 4 from 2pm to 7pm.

The film festival would be organised by Shilpi Sansad to help the needy artists.
--
A. B.

Comments

Unknown said…

Thanks a lot. Why I don't see any news of this shows in newspapers?
Can I book tickets in advance? e.g can I book Sunday's ticket today (Wednessday)?
-- Supratik

25 July, 2012 09:24

Asim Bando said…

Thanks for the interest. It was published on newspapers. You can buy advance tickets of any day.

25 July, 2012 21:10

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