A Poem Named Life
Prabir Guha
He harnesses the best of the East and the West effortlessly. At one point, you might find him nursing his favourite drink while reading his favourite prose or poem from English literature; your next visual of him could be of a quintessential Bengali in his pristine Dhoti with silk Kurta attire enjoying a hearty Bengali meal!
It is a treat to explore his world through his eyes and words because not many in his peer group can live life the way he does. He is an inspiration for those who not only retire from work but from life too!
To share your thoughts or queries about his creative pursuits, feel free to reach out to him at guhaprabir@yahoo.co.in.
I am PRABIR GUHA
Who Am I?
Beyond being Prabir, I don’t think I have any identity worth a mention...as in, I am not involved in any professional activity that can be evaluated in terms of money.
But wait...
What's Being Prabir?
- Expressing myself and my innermost thoughts through many forms of art and creativity, primarily photography. I prefer capturing emotions (frustration, happiness, anger, etc.) to objects (faces and buildings).
- Rediscovering photography through digital painting. This hobby has evolved in the last five years or so. I experiment with graphite, crayons, oil, and water colour to recreate existing photographs on a digital art platform.
- Reading, writing, and reciting in the realm of English literature. This fascination began since the time I memorized Casabianca for my classroom elocution.
- And, at the end of the day, indulging myself with beer, cocktails, and liqueurs - whichever suits my mood for that evening! I can get away with this because I follow a daily regime of yoga and walking. #BeingResponsiblePrabir
A Glimpse of Prabir's World
Winning With Music
Shambhu Nath Bhattacharya
From learning and understanding how to use a laptop, transitioning from dial-phone to smartphone, surfing the Web to owning a YouTube channel to daily record and upload his mouth organ renditions, octogenarian Shambhu Nath Bhattacharya epitomizes "eternal learner."
Hailing from an economically challenged background, Shambhu, the eldest of 7 siblings, left the security of home at the age of 14 to earn. He not only helped stabilize an impoverished family of ten including marrying off his 3 sisters but also created a beautiful and secured life for his wife and daughter. He continues to aspire, dream, and work towards providing the best for his grandkids.