Veterans of film frat feted at a gala event

The inauguration of the fourth Bengali International Film Festival and the annual programme of Bengal Film and Television Chamber of Commerce (BFTCC) hosted at a city five-star hotel on Saturday was a gala affair. Veteran actress Sabitri Chatterjee, filmmaker Utpalendu Chakraborty and

Kabori Sarwar

from Bangladesh were given the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the event. Said Sabitri, “Who doesn’t like to receive awards? But getting it when one is fully in his or her senses is what matters the most. I feel delighted today.” We also spotted Bangladeshi actor Alamgir, Bratya Basu, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Gargee RoyChowdhury and several other Film Federation of India (FFI) dignitaries at the do. President of BFTCC and FFI, Firdausul Hasan, said, “Like every year, we try to honour people who have left their mark in the world of cinema through varied contribution.” The event also saw a dance performance by

Tanusree Shankar

’s troupe. The performance was followed by a lavish dinner.