Ritwik Ghatak 2025
A commemorative postage stamp on Ritwik Kumar Ghatak, the great Indian Bengali filmmaker [a part of the series ‘Birth Centenary of Legends‘] :
Issued by India
Issued on May 1, 2025
Issued for : Department of Posts is proud to release Miniature Sheet to celebrate the birth centenary of these legends of Indian cinema.
Credits :
Stamp/FDC/Brochure/Cancellation Cachet : Sh. Suresh Kumar
Type : Miniature Sheet, Mint Condition
Colour : Multi Colour
Denomination : 500 Paise
Miniature Sheet Printed : 211200
Printing Process : Wet Offset
Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Name : Ritwik Kumar Ghatak
Born on 4 Nov, 1925 at Rajshahi, Bengal Presidency, British India [now Rajshahi, Bangladesh]
Died on 6 Feb, 1976 at Calcutta, West Bengal, India
About :
- India is celebrating birth centenary of five iconic figures who shaped the golden era of Indian cinema, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is set to pay an enduring tribute to their rich legacy. This momentous occasion will be marked at the first edition of the World Audio Video & Entertainment Summit (WAVES-2025), scheduled from 01st to 04th May 2025 in Mumbai — the heartland of India’s entertainment industry.
- The Summit, envisioned as a global confluence of creators, storytellers, policy makers, and innovators from the world of audio-visual and entertainment arts, opens on 01st May 2025 with a grand inaugural ceremony. As a centerpiece of the inaugural event, the Government of India releases Commemorative Postage Stamp honoring five legendary figures of Indian cinema — Shri Guru Dutt, Shri Ritwik Ghatak, Shri Salil Chowdhury, Shri Raj Khosla, and Ms. P. Bhanumathi — on the occasion of their birth centenaries.
- This rare tribute underscores the nation’s deep appreciation for these iconic personalities whose timeless contributions have left an indelible mark on Indian and global cinematic traditions.
- Ritwik Ghatak: A pillar of Indian parallel cinema, Ritwik Ghatak was a Bengali filmmaker whose powerful narratives reshaped the language of Indian filmmaking. His deeply personal and socially conscious films—such as Meghe Dhaka Tara, Subarnarekha, and Komal Gandhar — delved into the trauma of the Partition, themes of displacement, cultural identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. Known for his stylized yet emotionally resonant storytelling, Ghatak was a master of fusing folklore and mythology with the harsh realities of modern life. Though his work received limited acclaim during his lifetime, today he is celebrated as a cinematic icon whose influence is felt not just in India but globally among serious filmmakers and scholars.
- Text : Referenced from content provided by Proponent.
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