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New Indian Express
27-07-2025
- New Indian Express
The Constant Gardener
Choudhury is no stranger to artistic experiments, having embraced a diversity of materials and media through the decades, including acrylic, enamel, ceramics, embroidery, textile art and vegetable dyes on handmade paper. She was first introduced to natural dyes and eco-printing around 2006 at Patha Bhavan in Kolkata, where she once served as an art and craft teacher. During the pandemic, she found herself rediscovering this organic technique and the creative results of these experiments form the cornerstone of Aranyaka. 'I transfer the shapes and impressions of leaves directly onto the paper or cloth,' Choudhury explains. Born in Siliguri in 1950, the artist inherited a love for horticulture from her late mother. 'My mother had planted a sapling of Kamini flowers in our garden. It has become a big plant now with dark green leaves and cuticles. During the monsoon, it blossoms with white flowers. I feel it is my mother's blessing,' muses Choudhury.
News18
17-07-2025
- News18
Once Worked With Naseeruddin Shah, This Former Bengali Actress Found Wandering On Streets
1/9 Initially, few could make sense of her words or identity. But a few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. The police later confirmed her identity. (Image: Instagram) 3/9 Choudhury, according to her social media profiles, had appeared in several notable works, including 'Dwitiyo Purush', a crime thriller directed by Srijit Mukherji, and 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga', a unique bilingual film featuring Naseeruddin Shah. (Image: Instagram) She was also seen in Bengali television serials like 'Rupsagore Moner Manush' and 'Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle', where she played supporting characters. (Image: Instagram) According to a report by The Indian Express, Choudhury was first noticed by locals when she was taking shelter from rain at a roadside rest area in Khandaghosh, a locality in the district. When the locals approached her, she introduced herself by saying, 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress." (Image: Instagram) During conversations with both locals and the police, Choudhury reportedly gave conflicting accounts of where she was from. At times, she said she came from Kolkata, and at other moments, claimed she was from Bolpur. (Image: Instagram) 9/9
News18
16-07-2025
- News18
'I'm An Actress': Sumi Har Choudhury, Once Seen In Bengali Films, Found Disoriented By Roadside
Last Updated: A few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. Wearing shorts and a black full-sleeved shirt, a middle-aged woman sat quietly by the roadside near Amila Bazar in West Bengal's Purba Bardhaman district on Monday afternoon. Clutching a pen and paper, she spoke incoherently in a mix of Bengali and English, drawing the attention of local passersby. Initially, few could make sense of her words or identity. But a few hours later, after speaking to the woman and doing a quick online search, the locals identified her as Sumi Har Choudhury, a former Bengali film and television actress. The police later confirmed her identity. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Bardhaman Sadar South, Abhishek Mandal, Choudhury was spotted near the Bardhaman-Arambagh state highway. 'She has been sent to a shelter home and efforts are underway to trace her family. We have informed the Behala police station in Kolkata," Mandal told reporters. Authorities are now trying to understand how the actress, once active in the Bengali entertainment industry, ended up in such a condition. Choudhury, according to her social media profiles, had appeared in several notable works, including 'Dwitiyo Purush', a crime thriller directed by Srijit Mukherji, and 'Khashi Katha: A Goat Saga', a unique bilingual film featuring Naseeruddin Shah. She was also seen in Bengali television serials like 'Rupsagore Moner Manush' and 'Tumi Ashe Pashe Thakle', where she played supporting characters. According to a report by The Indian Express, Choudhury was first noticed by locals when she was taking shelter from rain at a roadside rest area in Khandaghosh, a locality in the district. When the locals approached her, she introduced herself by saying, 'I'm Sumi Har Choudhury, an actress." Curious and somewhat sceptical, the residents searched her name on the internet and matched her face with images from her old film and TV appearances. 'She seemed mentally disturbed, but kept repeating that she had acted in serials. At first, we didn't believe her," said a local resident who spoke to the media. 'Then we saw her photos online and realised she was telling the truth." During conversations with both locals and the police, Choudhury reportedly gave conflicting accounts of where she was from. At times, she said she came from Kolkata, and at other moments, claimed she was from Bolpur. Police investigations suggest that although she was originally a resident of Behala in Kolkata, she may have lived for a time in Bolpur, located in Birbhum district. As of now, it remains unclear how Choudhury ended up in Khandaghosh or what circumstances led her to this vulnerable state. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 09:36 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
