In Memory of Rituparno Ghosh and his Legacy

In Memory of Rituparno Ghosh and his Legacy [Sketch- Suchorita Roy/Journapost]

Rituparno Ghosh (31 August 1963 – 30 May 2013) was an Indian film director, actor, writer and lyricist. After pursuing a degree in economics, he started his career as a creative artist at an advertising agency. In 1992, he made a low-key film debut with a children's feature titled Hirer Angti (The Diamond Ring). His second movie Unishe April (19 April), won the 1995 National Film Award Since then, Ghosh has directed Dahan, Utsab, Chokher Bali, Asukh, Bariwali, Antarmahal and Raincoat (in Hindi).  He won the National Award for best direction for his Bengali film "Abohoman" in 2010. Having won 19 National Awards, along with his contemporaries Aparna Sen and Goutam Ghose, he heralded contemporary Bengali cinema to greater heights. Ghosh was influenced by the works of Satyajit Ray and was an avid reader of Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore's works were frequently referenced to in his films. He also made a documentary titled Jeevan Smriti on the life of Tagore. 

Ghosh died on 30th May 2013 in Kolkata after a heart attack. Ghosh was also one of the openly queer personalities in Indian culture.

JournaPost pays tribute to the legendary director, Rituparno Ghosh on his birthday August 31st.

Artist:

Suchorita Roy