Make 'Haathpakha' Relevant Again l Meghdut RoyChowdhury | MCRA Podcast | EP 68

Remember the gentle sway of a haathpakha on a summer afternoon? Or the aroma of Sunday mutton that filled the house long before lunch was served? Some things may be fading with time, but in the heart of every Bengali, they live on as cherished memories. This Pujo, Make Calcutta Relevant Again and @sunrise come together to bring back the relevance of that old-school Bengali charm of 'Haathpakha' and bangaliana, as host Meghdut RoyChowdhury leads a lighthearted adda about the flavours, quirks and traditions that make us who we are. Meghdut is joined by an incredible lineup of guests: Anjan Chatterjee (Founder, Chairman, MD of Speciality Restaurants Ltd.), Abir Chatterjee (Actor), Pujarini Pradhan (Content Creator), and Shuvadip Banerjee (Chief Digital Marketing Officer, ITC Ltd). Together, they explore what Bangaliana means today and the memories that keep us tied to our culture. They discuss: ◼️ How the humble haathpakha and other fading cultural nuances shape our collective Bengali nostalgia ◼️ Why society needs to stop romanticising the "Dashabhuja" (ten-handed) stereotype that glorifies women's unpaid domestic labor ◼️ Pujarini's inspiring journey from rural Bengal to sparking a "kitchen revolution" through social media ◼️ Anjan Chatterjee’s mission to put authentic Bengali cuisine, like Kosha Mangsho, on the global map and challenge international palates ◼️ Hilarious cross-cultural Durga Puja memories, from Meghdut forcing his French in-laws to eat with their hands to the modern twist of "Reverse Jamai Shashti" Follow Make Calcutta Relevant Again: Facebook: /makecalcuttarelevantagain Instagram: /makecalcuttarelevantagain About Meghdut RoyChowdhury @meghdutroychowdhury4296 is the host of @makecalcuttarelevantagain , a podcast that brings raw, unfiltered conversations with people shaping and preserving the culture, history, and identity of Calcutta. Follow Meghdut RoyChowdhury: Instagram: /meghdutroychowdhury About Make Calcutta Relevant Again Make Calcutta Relevant Again (MCRA) is a podcast where Meghdut RoyChaudhury talks to Calcuttans across generations and professions about the city's past, present, and what it means to carry it forward. Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes and the opinions shared by the guests are their personal views. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, brand, product, or profession mentioned in this video. #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain #calcutta #durgapujo #bengalinostalgia #MCRA #podcast #durgapuja2026