Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Usha Uthup, Madhabi Mukherjee Inaugurate Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026
The Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026 started with a big event at the Alipore Museum.
Famous singer Usha Uthup and actress Madhabi Mukherjee were there to open the festival.
Madhabi Mukherjee also launched her new book, which is about her life.
Usha Uthup sang some songs and talked about how much she loves reading.
Madhabi Mukherjee shared stories about her career in movies and how things have changed.
A translator named Arunava Sinha was also there to help with the book.
It was a fun and inspiring event!
Usha Uthup and Madhabi Mukherjee inaugurated the 17th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026 at the Alipore Museum.
Madhabi Mukherjee launched her memoir, 'Madhabi’s Garden', translated by Arunava Sinha.
Usha Uthup sang a vandana and shared her love for reading, currently revisiting 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'.
Mukherjee discussed her experiences working with legendary filmmakers and the challenges of the Bengali film industry.
Uthup and Mukherjee lit a ceremonial lamp, followed by a panel discussion on Mukherjee's journey.
- Who
- Usha Uthup, Madhabi Mukherjee, Arunava Sinha
- What
- Inauguration of Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026 and launch of Madhabi Mukherjee's memoir
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Alipore Museum
- Why
- To celebrate literature and the artistic journey of Madhabi Mukherjee
- Event
- Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival 2026
- Inaugurators
- Usha Uthup, Madhabi Mukherjee
- Venue
- Alipore Museum
- Book Launched
- Madhabi’s Garden
- Translator
- Arunava Sinha
- Usha Uthup's Current Read
- The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
