My grandfather, Nirmal Mukarji, with Satyajit Ray
My cousin, Madhuri Dass, unearthed this picture today. For as long as I can recall, my mother, Shobhana Bhattacharji, and I would often discuss about the striking similarity between Nana and Satyajit Ray. Lo and behold! This picture shows them sitting side by side and there is the striking resemblance, although they are not related. A great find.
My mother adds: There used to be ‘baithak’ style functions in the Teen Murti House grounds in those days. Quite casual. No security. We (my parents, Madhuri’s grandparents) lived next door in Teen Murti Lane and Teen Murti Marg. We would walk over to Teemn Murti House for these functions organised by the I& B ministry, I think. Uncle K was secy I&B and probably how we got invited .
L to R, sitting on the ground: My maternal grandfather, Nirmal Mukarji, anonymous lady, Satyajit Ray, and my granduncle & Madhuri’s paternal grandfather, Kaushal K. Dass who was then Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India. Seated on the right of the pillar is my grandmother, Premilla Mukarji.
17 Oct 2025
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