Inaugurating the Basantika utsav, transplanting a slice of red-earth topped Bolpur to the brick and mortar city, Mrinal Sen's favourite actor said, "With the little children attired in saffron, you can sense the vibe which is unique of Bengal and Kolkata."
Echoing Mamata Shankar, director Sudeshna Roy sai, "There is an addiction to Kolkata, which grows on you the more you live here and frequent the alleys and culture zones."
"From the Nandan compound to para function," the Cross Connection director said.
'Basantika' will be taken to the foreign shores from next year, Amitabha Samanta, from the organisers Sabujpatro - India Greens, said.
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