What makes an artist? What makes their art? The medium they choose, the subject, the material, their life experiences, their mentors and fellow travellers, their political conviction… How do these find expression into what the artist brings to this world?

In 1991 Somnath Hore, wrote a quasi-autobiographical essay, Amar Chitro Bhabana (My Concept of Art), in which he explores such questions within the context of his life experiences in the social, personal and political spheres. This film is a reading of the life and art of Somnath Hore as shared in this essay and some other writings. Join us for a conversation with filmmakers Shivani Monga and Najmus Saqib  to find out more about their film on Somnath Hore.

About the filmmakers:

Shivani Monga is the Founder & Creative Director of Katapult Films. With over a decade and a half of experience, she has directed films across genres and formats including documentary, fiction, animation and episodic audio programming.
Najmus Saqib is the Founder of Katapult Films. Saqib’s diverse experience over more than a decade has helped him develop an eye for great content and a sharp sense of how to effectively use resources to deliver great quality.

Venue: Arthshila Santiniketan (Behind Kristi Guest House), Shyambati