Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 26: Veteran actress Moon Moon Sen made a graceful appearance at the premiere of ‘Chowringhee’s Flower’, a stage adaptation of a short story penned by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, held at the Raj Bhawan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Speaking at the event, Sen praised both the venue and the man behind the story. “It’s a wonderful setting — the Government House — and a wonderful government person like Mr. Bose, who has such a literary bent of mind, staging a play based on his own story. That’s rare,” she remarked.

Reflecting on her earlier perceptions of public servants, she said, “Before I joined politics, I didn’t know many government officials had any literary interests. It used to be all rules and regulations. But people like Mr. Bose and even my brother-in-law — the Governor of Andhra Pradesh — prove otherwise.”

Calling the play's theme universal, Sen emphasised that it extends beyond just Kolkata. “This story belongs to every society, every country. The subject resonates globally.”

On the topic of language and identity, Sen noted she hadn't personally faced linguistic discrimination within India. However, she did acknowledge experiencing racism abroad. “Racism is a big subject. But what this play explores — the struggle for identity and dignity — exists everywhere. It’s powerful that the Governor could bring this out through his writing and the actors brought it alive on stage.”

The event was a rare blend of politics, literature, and culture — underscoring how stories, no matter their origin, can strike a chord far beyond their setting.