Mamata Banerjee composes theme song for Durga Puja

“I have a bonding with them and every Bengali feels connected with Durga Puja celebrations,” Gannguly had told PTI recently when asked about his ‘musical association’ with ‘Suruchi Sangha’. As theme music becomes popular with Durga Puja committees, thespian Soumitra Chatterjee has recited a few lines – ‘Ami Sei Diganto Periye Asa Uttaradhikar’ (I have walked through the past, I am the torch-bearer) being played at the ‘Kumartuli Sarbojonin’.

“This recital mirrors the story of potters of Bengal, of Kumartuli over the centuries,” he said.

The ‘Kumartuli Sarbojonin’ spokesman Debashis Bhattacharya said, “we have set a new trend by introducing recitals as theme music instead of a song and we are privileged to have Soumitra Chatterjee. The Bengali revellers are appreciating our efforts.” The ‘Tridhara Sammilani’, another multiple award-winning puja in the city, has engaged singer and music composer Joy Sarkar for its theme song.

“The task was challenging. As I had to convey the mood of the puja theme in a span of two-three minutes,” Sarkar, associated with many Bengali films as music director/lyricist, said.