"As Calcutta approaches its 3rd centenary year Vikash Bhattacharya, the celebrated painter was busy working on a difficult but challenging assignment, one of the city's leading newspapers had commissioned him to recreate Job Charnock's landing on the banks of the river Hoogly three hundred years back in 1690. It is Charnock, who most historians give credit for founding Kolkata. No visuals of Charnock's voyage exist, but Vikash put together an arresting image of the Englishman's first visit." Indulge yourself in this 25 minute long visual of the history and rich cultural heritage of Kolkata erstwhile known as Calcutta. The rich plethora of culturally rich communities in the city named the 'City of Joy'.
The heritage in the form of architecture, the art and culture in the city is shown in visuals. The presence of the British Raj is seen even today among the buildings of Kolkata.
The birthplace of famous artists like Rabindra Nath Tagore.
Notice the indigenous massage parlours under the Hoogly Bridge.
The history and influence of the Chinese and Armenian cultures in Kolkata accompanied by vintage stills.
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