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Multisensory dinner and tea shows with film screenings, art, readings, music, and more

21/09/2025

"নৌকোডুবির শুটিং চলছে। রাশবিহারীর মোড়ের একটা বাড়িতে আমার সাম্প্রতিকতম ছবি নৌকোডুবির শুটিং চলছে। .সেদিন একটা ঝড়ের দৃশ্য তোলা হচ্ছে। প্রতিটি ফুলদানি স্কচ টেপ দিয়ে টেবিলে আটকানো যাতে প্রপেলার ঝড়ে পরে না যায়। প্রতিটি মূর্তির ওজন পরীক্ষা করে তবে রাখা হচ্ছে কোণের টেবিলে, যাতে আচমকা উড়ে আসা পর্দার ধাক্কায় কিছু চুরমার না হয়।

ঝড়ের দৃশ্য হয় গেল যথাযথ, একটা চিনে মাটির পেয়ালাও ভাঙল না। আঁচড় পড়ল না কোনও মার্বেল টেবিলের গায়ে। ফাটল ধরলো না একটিও আয়নায়।"
- Rituparno Ghosh, 7th December, 2008, "Robbar"

Rituparno recalled brewing up the storm in "Noukodubi" in a house in Rashbehari, Kolkata, in one of their "Robbar" column writings, now compiled in two volumes of "First Person." Thanks to the meticulous planning and calculations, the force of the made-up storm in that scene caused no damage to the objects used in the shoot—the flower vases, the bone china crockery, the marble tables or the mirrors.

In our Robibar-e Ritu event on Rituparno Ghosh's birthday, last 31st Aug (Sunday), we recreated that disastrous moment of the boat wreck in "Noukodubi" with the shock and thrill of a Jägerbombed coffee-aam (mango) brew. It was one of the high points of this evening of remembering Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Rituparno Ghosh) in a truly multisensory style.

Stay tuned for more moments from the show that was.

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14/09/2025

Setting the table for Robibare Ritu's multisensory high tea show at Deshaj Store and Cafe on 31st Aug, Sunday, on the occasion of Rituparno Ghosh's birthday - with takeaway pamphlets and scented Seijaku wax melts.

The show organised by Delta Lives and Seijaku was a nod to the tea scenes in Rituparno’s adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's "Chokher Bali," tributing the radical desires of the young widow Binodini and the bold assertions of Rudra, the choreographer from "Chitrangada" (Rituparno’s unique take on Tagore's timeless play).

For more snippets on this first-ever multisensory teatime show and updates on the next event, do keep an eye on the Robibare Ritu page.

[experiential food, tea time, films, live art, music, songs, chat show, conversation, multisensory, Rabindranath Tagore, Rituparno Ghosh]

Introducing the hosts, the artist, and the guests who spontaneously led the multisensory 'adda' at Robibar-e Ritu throug...
11/09/2025

Introducing the hosts, the artist, and the guests who spontaneously led the multisensory 'adda' at Robibar-e Ritu through songs, and self-composed poems, on 31st Aug (Sunday), Rituparno Ghosh's birthday:

Organiser and host, Samali Chakraborty, and program creator and curator, Bell Jar , set the tone of the evening and chimed in at various points during the program.

Indrani Acharya mesmerised everyone by bringing to life the iconic 'Ritu' through a live painting with food ingredients - tea, coffee, buransh (rhododendron juice).

Chandrima Bhattacharya , singer and content creator of Onnochandrima, added a musical note to the adda with her songs.

Sreyashi Sen paid her loving tribute to the icon through a self-composed poem written on the occasion of Rituparno's untimely passing away.

Chef for the evening, Shakyasingha Chakraborty brewed up some drinks, and dished out a snack and a dessert that were infused with the essence of Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Rituparno Ghosh).

and Delta Lives look forward to more such delicious adda sessions that leave you with much food for thought.

Photo credits: Manjistha Sen

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A shoutout to Anandabazar Patrika for covering Robibar-e Ritu's multisensory high tea show,  a tribute to Robi (Rabindra...
09/09/2025

A shoutout to Anandabazar Patrika for covering Robibar-e Ritu's multisensory high tea show, a tribute to Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Rituparno Ghosh), on a Sunday, 31st Aug, Rituparno’s birthday.

We celebrated the multifacetedness of Rabindranath and Rituparno through a show that activates all five senses, through film screenings, readings, live painting, music, and interpretative beverages, snack, and dessert.

Seijaku and Delta Lives look forward to more such delicious adda sessions that leave you with much food for thought.

https://www.anandabazar.com/lifestyle/bengali-director-rituparno-ghosh-was-remembered-through-his-cinema-and-food-at-the-robibare-ritu-initiative-dgtl/cid/1630120

Photo credits: Manjistha Sen

Samali Das Chakraborty Bell Jar Sharmistha Dey Surpita Chowdhury

[experiential food, tea time, live art, music, songs, chat show, conversation, multisensory, Rabindranath Tagore, Rituparno Ghosh]

ঋতুপর্ণ ঘোষের অনুপ্রেরণা ছিলেন রবীন্দ্রনাথ। সম্প্রতি শহরের একটি ক্যাফেতে স্মরণ করা হল প্রয়াত পরিচালককে। অন্যত....

Bonding over films, readings, conversations, music, and interpretative food, Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Ritupa...
07/09/2025

Bonding over films, readings, conversations, music, and interpretative food, Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Rituparno Ghosh), on Rituparno Ghosh's birthday. Quintessentially Bangali. The highlight of the evening was, of course, the spontaneous 'adda' led by Arghyakamal Mitra (national-award winning editor of almost all of Rituparno's productions) and TV presenter, RJ, entrepreneur, Purbasha Banerjee. Thanks to them, we got to know more about the quirks and brilliance of Rituparno, the spectacular filmmaker and the icon extraordinaire.

The Robibar-e Ritu team looks forward to many such fun-filled sessions of camaraderie that look back to the rich legacy of Bengal.

Photo credits: Manjistha Sen

[experiential food, tea time, live art, music, songs, chat show, conversation, multisensory, Rabindranath Tagore, Rituparno Ghosh]

The happiness of shared meals, songs, stories, cinema, live art, and more, brought back the spirit of cerebral Bangali a...
04/09/2025

The happiness of shared meals, songs, stories, cinema, live art, and more, brought back the spirit of cerebral Bangali addas that Rituparno had popularised through talk shows like Ghosh & Company back in the days. The Robibar-e Ritu team paid a multisensory tribute to Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Rituparno Ghosh) on Rituparno's birthday, 31st Aug, at Deshaj Store and Cafe.

As we look forward to future chapters with renewed vigour, here are some glimpses of what happened, last Sunday.

Photo credits: Manjistha Sen

[experiential food, live art, music, songs, chat show, conversation, multisensory, Rabindranath Tagore, Rituparno Ghosh]

We gather today to celebrate this inimitable filmmaker, their aesthetics, and their রবীন্দ্রবোধ (how they internalised R...
31/08/2025

We gather today to celebrate this inimitable filmmaker, their aesthetics, and their রবীন্দ্রবোধ (how they internalised Rabindranath Tagore’s worldview) through a multisensory teatime show at Deshaj Store and Cafe, Old Ballygunge, 5 pm onwards. We will remember Rituparno through film screenings, readings, live painting, music, specially crafted dishes and drinks, stories and conversations.

This photo (of Rituparno) was sent to us by Rituparno's brother and national award winninv art director, Indranil Ghosh who conveyed his wishes for the program.

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29/08/2025

National award winning art director and Rituparno Ghosh’s brother, Indranil Ghosh sends us his wishes for RobiBAR-e Ritu.

You wouldn't wish to miss out on this multisensory high tea show happening on Rituparno Ghosh’s birthday, Aug 31, 5 pm onwards at Deshaj Store and Cafe.

Last few spots left. Book your seat now for a wholesome experience of film screenings, live painting, curated drinks and dishes, music, readings, and more. Come join us as we celebrate Robi (Rabindranath Tagore) and Ritu (Rituparno Ghosh) on Rituparno’s birthday.

See you this Sunday. Booking links below.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122134614710859877&id=61575796333368&mibextid=Nif5oz

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNf0Bg3yfai/?igsh=ZTJtdHA5cXc5Y242

[Links of Fb and Insta posts for booking]

DM for booking queries or drop a WhatsApp message at 91-8337037887.

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28/08/2025

Rahul Mukherjee is all too excited to celebrate Rituparno Ghosh's birthday like never before through film screenings, live painting, specially curated drinks and dishes, readings, stories, music, and more.

What about you? Booked your spot yet? Hurry! We're running out of seats!

Booking links below.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122134614710859877&id=61575796333368&mibextid=Nif5oz

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNf0Bg3yfai/?igsh=ZTJtdHA5cXc5Y242

[Links of Fb and Insta posts for booking]

For queries, drop a WhatsApp message at 91-8337037887.

[Teatime show, multisensory programs, drinks, desserts, snacks, stories, art, music, films, Rituparno Ghosh, Rabindranath Tagore]

28/08/2025

Subhra Roy Chowdhury is all too excited to celebrate Rituparno Ghosh's birthday like never before through film screenings, live painting, specially curated drinks and dishes, readings, stories, music, and more.

What about you? Booked your spot yet? Hurry! We're running out of seats!

Booking links below.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122134614710859877&id=61575796333368&mibextid=Nif5oz

https://www.instagram.com/p/DNf0Bg3yfai/?igsh=ZTJtdHA5cXc5Y242

[Links of Fb and Insta posts for booking]

For queries, drop a WhatsApp message at 91-8337037887.

[Teatime show, multisensory programs, drinks, desserts, snacks, stories, art, music, films, Rituparno Ghosh, Rabindranath Tagore]

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