Kolkata is considered as the cultural capital of India. It is the home of intellectuals, authors, readers, poets and critics. ... The most prominent evidence of this is the International Kolkata Book Fair, where over 20 lakh Kolkatans visit over a period of 12 days to buy books and celebrate literature in the purest form. Kolkata hosts several International Literature Festivals. However, there hasn’t been any prominent stage for its own local literature and its varied hues. To fill this void and establish a platform, Kolkata’s oldest bookstore, Oxford Bookstore, in association with Patra Bharati, organized the Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob in 2015 and since then has become an integral part of the city’s social and cultural calendar. Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob pioneers in providing an interactive platform for the voices of Contemporary Bangla Literature, encouraging and involving young people with different aspects of Bangla literature, and familiarizing them with the nuances of Bangla as a literary language, which is considered one of the most mellifluous and ornate languages of the world. The Utsob showcases the multitudinous gems that make Bangla literature a treasure trove of cultural and literary excellence. As Apeejay Bangla Sahityo Utsob enters its fifth year, the festival aims to grow even bigger and has made its audience an integral part of the curating process. The curation of the festival, which brings together traditional and modern ideas has been immensely supported by Rabindra Bharati University, Jorasankho who have extended their support by becoming venue partner for the festival. Both ABSU and RBU have come together to uphold the rich culture, heritage and tradition of Bengal and present them in different and innovative ways for the young and the old. Our social media live feed will take the festival all over the world into the screens of all Bangla enthusiasts who would like to listen to their favourite authors speak at the festival. read more