# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Papa Painter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+05:30)
- **Event Description**: Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Papa Painter, a deeply moving theatrical work that traces the evolving relationship between a father and son against the backdrop of 1990s India, directed by Mohit Takalkar. Written and performed by Vijay Ashok Sharma

Set within a time marked by migration and change, the play follows a small family from rural Rajasthan as they journey in search of a better future. As the world around them shifts, so does the bond between parent and child—revealing the quiet emotional distances that grow with time, aspiration, and circumstance. 

Rich with nostalgia, from ration cards and PCO booths to Doordarshan and Bajaj scooters. The performance recreates a decade that shaped modern India, while exploring universal themes of family, memory, and identity. At its heart, Papa Painter is a tender journey from the word “Papa” to discovering the person behind it. Kolkata Centre for Creativity presents Papa Painter, a deeply moving theatrical work that traces the evolving relationship between a father and son against the backdrop of 1990s India, directed by Mohit Takalkar. Written and performed by Vijay Ashok Sharma

Set within a time marked by migration and change, the play follows a small family from rural Rajasthan as they journey in search of a better future. As the world around them shifts, so does the bond between parent and child—revealing the quiet emotional distances that grow with time, aspiration, and circumstance. 

Rich with nostalgia, from ration cards and PCO booths to Doordarshan and Bajaj scooters. The performance recreates a decade that shaped modern India, while exploring universal themes of family, memory, and identity. At its heart, Papa Painter is a tender journey from the word “Papa” to discovering the person behind it.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kolkata/papa-painter/200029992203645
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kolkata
- **state**: WB
- **country**: India
- **location**: Kolkata Centre for Creativity 777 Anandapur | E.M. Bypass | Kolkata Kolkata, Kolkata, India 700107, West Bengal
- **lat**: 22.51238
- **long**: 88.40902
- **full address**: Kolkata Centre for Creativity 777 Anandapur | E.M. Bypass | Kolkata Kolkata, Kolkata, India 700107, West Bengal, India

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Papa Painter
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2923d72dfa4b9674c300298a09a6c347a1b7730bdeeec4275da9e3ffc57d47a7-rimg-w1200-h628-dc5897b9-gmir?v=1777288965

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Papa Painter being held?
  - **A:** Papa Painter takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Kolkata Centre for Creativity 777 Anandapur | E.M. Bypass | Kolkata Kolkata, Kolkata, India 700107, West Bengal, India.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Papa Painter?
  - **A:** Papa Painter is organized by Kolkata Centre for Creativity.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Kolkata Centre for Creativity's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Kolkata Centre for Creativity a rating of 4.5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Kolkata Centre for Creativity has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Papa Painter is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kolkata, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Papa Painter sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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