In 2009-10, I had the privilege of working with the legendary Nripen Gangopadhyay, fondly known as 'Nyapa Da', at the Focus edit suite in Rashbehari. He was a stalwart of the film industry, with a career spanning over five decades. Nyapa Da was more than just a colleague; he was a mentor and a friend. During our breaks, he would share stories about the golden days of Bengali cinema, regaling me with tales of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Mrinal Sen, Ramananda Sengupta, and Soumitra Chatterjee. His bond with Mrinal Sen was particularly special. As I reflect on those moments, I realize that Nyapa Da's life was a testament to his passion for cinema. I had always felt the need to document his journey (a project undertaken by Arin Paul Productions). Nripen Ganguly (15 Aug 1927 - 23 Oct 2021) may be gone, but his legacy lives on.
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