Pujor jama has a special fragrance: Susmita Chatterjee

Actress Susmita Chatterjee feels Kolkata looks its best during Pujo. “There’s barely a month left for Maa Durga to arrive and the city is already glowing in anticipation. I love watching everyone all excited and dressed up during Pujo,” said Susmita during a special festive shoot with CT. From her childhood memories of Durga Puja in Kulti, intimate community celebrations in Kolkata, the actress spoke about the unmatched spirit of festivity. Read on…

The sound of the dhaak and everyone’s smiles reflects Maa Durga’s optimism. Pujo is when worries take a backseat

Susmita Chatterjee

‘Kolkatar bairer pujo teh ekta alada moja ache’
Reminiscing her childhood, Susmita said, “I grew up in Kulti, Asansol and the warmth of parar pujo is unmatched.” For her, pandal hopping is a must along with Asthamir anjali, sandhya aarati, dhunuchi naach, sindoor khela, nagordola chora, bhasan er naach, she says: “Everything is deeply nostalgic to me.”
‘Pujo shopping is a must’
For Susmita, Pujo shopping is not just a custom — it is an emotion. “No matter what I buy throughout the year- notun jamar gondho is a must during the festival. But to complete the festive look, traditional clothes are a must. Pujo’r shopping ar khawa dawa chara pujo’r anondo kothay?” said the actress.
‘I trust Maa Durga’s plan’
“Maa Durga brings with her an ocean of hope and happiness which makes us believe that anything is possible,” said Susmita, when asked about what Pujo makes her feel.

Susmita’s festive look
Outfit: Susmita is wearing a red-and-gold lehenga set from Aurelia’s festive collection available in stores
Hair: Blow-dry hair for waves and volume

Jewellery: Wear big chandbali earrings in gold
Footwear: Style with juttis or mojris for comfort
Attitude: Channel your inner princess & be confident
Pic: Tathagata Ghosh; location: Novotel Kolkata - Hotel & Residences; makeup: Tapse; hair: Popi; styling: Tania Das; assisted by: Ayantika Roy