'Pre-Independence Day Fiesta'  by  'Hello Kolkata' 

'Hello Kolkata' (3D News, Events and Films) had organized 'Pre-Independence Day Fiesta' on 12th Aug. at KG Memorial Hall. The cultural program was well supported by Annie Jain (Annie's Creation) and Rudra Sen (Daffodil Incorporate).  Social Welfare Partners were 'Adya Ma Seva Samity', 'Sangbedan', BTM and 'Jyotsna - A Ray of Light', Media Partners were 'Mukhyabarta', 'Kolkata Vision' and 'Nirvik Kantha', Gift Partner was 'Agomoini Events'.

    The cultural program was a fusion of songs and recitation by several talented artists.

      As a mark of social welfare,  Narayan Majumder, Secretary of 'Adya Ma Seva Samity' distributed 'Rakhis' and  educational items amongst needy children.

      Chief Guest for the event was Sarod Baba, internationally acclaimed music maestro. 

       A host of dignitaries had also graced the occasion. They included social activists Md. Ehteshamul Haq, Farooque Malik, Ashok Mondal, Sukrajit Dhali, Abhishek Mishra, Swagata Basu Guha Neogi, Chayan Mukherjee, vocal artists Seba Gupta, Papri Das, Srabani Bhattacharya, Dr. Gouri Bandopadhyay, Dilip Das, Sikha Roy, Moonmoon Banerjee, Jia Saha, Tomojit and Arkapriya.

       The program witnessed felicitation of the winners of 13th 'HELLO KOLKATA Short Films Fiesta' ('SHORT-SCOPE').  

    'One Last Time' (a short film based on love for parents) was declared the champion. 'One Last Time' is presented by 'Innomania Motion Pictures', produced by Boby Mondal and directed by Jayashree Khara. 

       Ms. Subrata Banerjee, on behalf of 'Literoma', accepted the Award for 'Critics' Appreciation' for Reetwika Banerjee's silent film 'Black Rose'.

      Rajat Talukdar received recognition as 'Special Mention' for his two films - 'Maa' and 'Left Overs'.

      Priyanka and Sukanya anchored the show, while Rinki and Shubham did co-ordination. 

      Asish Basak, Editor-Director, 'Hello Kolkata' remarked that 'Hello Kolkata Fiesta' is a socio-cultural platform that aims to motivate cultural performers and also helps promote socio-cultural harmony.