IILDS to Celebrate Birth Centenary of Legendary Bengali Filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak

The Indian Institute of Liver and Digestive Sciences (IILDS) celebrated the birth centenary of legendary Bengali filmmaker Hritwik Ghatak at Natagachi,Sonarpur with a special programme aimed at honouring his immense contribution to Indian cinema.
Hritwik Ghatak, regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Bengali and Indian cinema, is remembered for his powerful storytelling, socially conscious themes, and experimental cinematic style. His films, deeply rooted in the pain of Partition, human displacement, and cultural identity, continue to inspire filmmakers, scholars, and cinephiles across generations.
The centenary celebration by IILDS will serve as a platform to revisit Ghatak’s cinematic legacy through discussions, film screenings, and scholarly interactions. Eminent filmmakers, film critics, academicians, and students are expected to participate in the event.
Organisers said the programme aims to introduce younger generations to Ghatak’s work and reaffirm his relevance in contemporary cinema and society. The event reflects IILDS’s commitment to promoting cultural discourse and preserving India’s rich cinematic heritage.