The Department of Mass Communication at Karim City College, Sakchi, Jamshedpur organized a special screening of the critically acclaimed Bengali film Akorik in the college auditorium. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and prominent personalities from the city’s art and cultural community.
Akorik, a 2023 Bengali film directed by noted filmmaker Tathagata Bhattacharya, delves deep into the shifting dynamics of human relationships in contemporary society. The film features veteran actor Victor Banerjee alongside Rituparna Sengupta, Anuradha Rai, and child artist Master Ankan Mallick, with music composed by Debjit Bera.
Notably, Tathagata Bhattacharya, the director of Akorik, hails from Jamshedpur and is an alumnus of DBMS. Now based in Kolkata, he has carved a unique identity in the Bengali film industry. Over his illustrious career, he has produced more than 300 films, including corporate films, advertisements, short films, and feature films. He is also the founder of Shorts, a Jamshedpur-based film festival that has been running successfully for 17 years.
Prior to the screening, Dr. Neha Tiwari, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, highlighted the department’s two-decade-long association with Tathagata Bhattacharya. She praised his consistent efforts in portraying themes centered around society and relationships through cinema.
The screening was followed by a thought-provoking review session featuring prominent speakers including Hari Mittal, Govind Madhav Sharan, Rajni Shekhar, Pratim Banerjee, Mondrita Chatterjee, and Azka Ahmed. The session was moderated by Siddharth Sen.
Participants engaged in a lively discussion on the central themes of Akorik, which portrays the emotional impact of the shift from joint to nuclear and single-parent families. Hari Mittal supported the idea of nuclear families but emphasized the importance of keeping parents emotionally close. Rajni Shekhar voiced concerns over the erosion of traditional values with the disintegration of joint families. Govind Madhav Sharan warned of Jamshedpur becoming a city of old age homes. Pratim Banerjee encouraged redefining joint families to include close friends as well. Mondrita Chatterjee stressed the importance of integrating positive values from both traditional and modern family systems. Azka Ahmed underscored the emotional security provided by joint families.
The event was attended by Karim City College Secretary Dr. Mohammad Zakaria and Principal Dr. Mohammad Reyaz, along with faculty members and students from various departments. A large number of Bengali-speaking audience members and local art and culture enthusiasts were also present.
