Goutam Ghose to shoot documentary on painter Suvaprasanna

KOLKATA: Here is good news for art lovers, especially those who are in awe of Suvaprasanna. The artist, his life and works will soon be seen in a documentary.
The documentary, which is being shot by none other than Goutam Ghose, will bring together two prides of the city – a renowned painter and an ace filmmaker. Ghose, however, did not want to reveal much about the film.“We are working on a film and the subject is arts and life. Suvaprasanna is the medium,” Ghose told TOI.
The film will trace the journey of the painter, right from his days of struggle to the present day. The artist’s German connection, too, will be portrayed in the film. Hence German novelist, poet, illustrator and sculptor Gunter Grass will also appear in the documentary.
Suvaprasanna, who left for Germany on Thursday, said; “We will be shooting in Germany for few days. Gunter Grass has been a good friend of mine for more than two decades now. He even stayed at my house in 1986 and inaugurated my exhibition in the city in 1998. He has agreed to give his interview for the documentary.”
The painter added that Gunter Grass is a big influence in his life. The Nobel Laureate had inspired him to come out of the ivory tower and speak up whenever there was something wrong around.