বেলঘরিয়া উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়: ১৫০ পেরিয়ে | Belgharia High School | Documentary by Tanmoy Bhattacharjee

Belgharia High School: A Legacy of 150 Years Established in 1872, the legacy of Belgharia High School remains untarnished even after a century and a half of excellence. This feature-length documentary seeks to capture that enduring journey— from its historical roots to its modern-day impact. This film is a tribute dedicated to all students, teachers, and well-wishers who have been part of this incredible institution. 🎬 Production Credits: Research, Screenplay & Direction: Tanmoy Bhattacharjee Voiceover: Souvik Guha Sarkar Cinematography: Panchanan Poddar, Deep Mondal, and Shantanu Das Editing: Debabrata Ghosh, Shantanu Debnath, and Indrajit Mitra Special Acknowledgments: Sisir Chakrabarti Basab Dasgupta Sajal Ghosh The Members of the School Management Committee The Teachers and Staff of Belgharia High School Additional Support: Gobinda Bandyopadhyay, Dilip Bandyopadhyay, Supriyo Mitra, Sanjit Maji, Samiran, Debayan Bose, Sandipan Ghosh Production Date: February–March 2026 IMDb link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt42196179... © 2026 Tanmoy Bhattacharjee. All Rights Reserved. 1872 - The Beginning: The journey of Belgharia High School began in the house of local landlord Jagabandhu Gangopadhyay, initially named Belgharia Middle English School [01:34]. 1877 - First Land Donation: Jagabandhu Gangopadhyay donated 10 kathas of land, where a small house was built with the help of the villagers [02:02]. 1927 - First Constitution & Playground: The school's first written constitution was created, and a playground was acquired across Umesh Mukherjee Road [05:20]. 1941-1943 - Recognition & Growth: In 1941, the institution was recognized as a High English School [13:44]. By 1943, it received approval from Calcutta University for the Matriculation level [13:57]. 1959 - Higher Secondary Expansion: The school was upgraded to the Higher Secondary level, introducing science and arts streams [20:27]. 1968 - First Alumni Reunion: The first reunion was held, featuring a keynote opening by scientist Satyendranath Bose [25:02]. 1983 - Leadership Transition: Sisir Chakraborty took charge as Headmaster, a position he held for 24 years, overseeing significant infrastructure improvements [28:31]. 2005 - New Building Inauguration: The new school building was inaugurated by former Chief Minister Jyoti Basu [38:16]. #Documentary #150Years #SchoolLegacy #History #Education #LegacyOfExcellence #বেলঘরিয়াহাইস্কুল #belbelghariahistory #kolkatahistory #belghariahistory #kolkata #belgharia