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Kolkata Heritage Home Celebrates Pankaj Mullick During Durga Puja
Pankaj Kumar Mullick was a famous musician whose songs are closely linked with Mahalaya and Durga Puja for many Bengalis.
A cultural centre and café called Legend and Legacy has opened in part of his old home in Kolkata.
His grandson and granddaughter-in-law created it to help people remember his work.
The centre displays instruments, photographs, recordings and other items connected to his life.
Visitors can also listen to his music there.
The building has old-fashioned Art Deco design.
There is also a café with food, coffee and mocktails.
Some dishes are said to have been favourites of Mullick.
The centre hopes both longtime fans and younger visitors will enjoy discovering his music.
Legend and Legacy, a cultural centre and café in Kolkata, occupies part of Pankaj Kumar Mullick’s former home.
His grandson Rajib Gupta and granddaughter-in-law Jhinuk Gupta launched the initiative to preserve his legacy and introduce it to younger generations.
The exhibition includes Mullick’s organ and tanpura, record covers, recordings, film booklets, photographs, writings and a postal stamp issued in his honour.
Visitors can listen to his songs and view displays of his awards inside the heritage building, which features Art Deco architecture.
The café’s first Durga Puja-season menu includes dishes described as Mullick’s favourites, Chinese and Continental food, coffees, mocktails and combo meals.
- Who
- Legend and Legacy, an initiative led by Pankaj Kumar Mullick’s grandson Rajib Gupta and granddaughter-in-law Jhinuk Gupta.
- What
- A cultural centre and café preserving and presenting Mullick’s musical legacy.
- Where
- Part of Pankaj Kumar Mullick’s former home in Kolkata.
- When
- During the Durga Puja season; the café is in its first Puja season.
- Why
- To preserve Mullick’s legacy and introduce his contribution to younger generations.
Preserving a musical legacy
Making a festive outing
Purpose of the space
Preserving a musical legacy
The initiative is intended to preserve Pankaj Kumar Mullick’s musical heritage and bring his contribution to younger generations.
Making a festive outing
The café and its menu also offer visitors a place to relax during the Durga Puja season.
Key facts
- Venue
- Legend and Legacy cultural centre and café
- Location
- Part of Pankaj Kumar Mullick’s former home in Kolkata
- Initiators
- His grandson Rajib Gupta and granddaughter-in-law Jhinuk Gupta
- Exhibits
- Instruments, record covers, recordings, film booklets, photographs, writings and a postal stamp issued in his honour
- Architecture
- The heritage building has Art Deco architecture
- Café menu
- Mullick’s favourite dishes, Chinese and Continental fare, coffees, mocktails and combo meals
Quotes
Jhinuk Gupta
Mullick’s granddaughter-in-law and co-initiator of the cultural centre.
“The mere mention of Pankaj Kumar Mullick evokes memories of Mahishasuramardini among Bengalis—the special early-morning broadcast aired by Akashvani Kolkata on Mahalaya.It also shared a deep connection with this heritage building.”
thestatesman.com
“The menu features the artist’s personal favourite dishes alongside Chinese and Continental cuisine, complemented by an enticing selection of mocktails and coffees.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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