Shades of Nudes famed Sarmistha Roy Chowdhury – An Interview
On behalf of Lifeplus Magazine, we had the privilege of speaking with Sarmistha Roy Chowdhury. Sarmistha is one of the city’s most remarkable fashion models and stands out as one of the few who poses nude in the name of art. Beyond modeling, she is an avid researcher of Indian art and culture.
Here are the key highlights from our interview with Sarmistha, followed by the full video interview link.
Lifeplus Magazine: Our guest today is Sarmistha Roy Chowdhury. Sarmistha is a familiar face to our magazine readers. We’ve spoken with her before during her “Shades of Nudes” art exhibition, which created quite a buzz. Sarmistha, I’d like to ask — in “Shades of Nudes Part One,” renowned painters, photographers, and sculptors from the city participated. Now, “Shades of Nudes Part Two” is on the way. I’ve heard junior artists are involved this time. How has your experience been?
Sarmistha: “Shades of Nudes” was organized by Bengal Creative Club last February. The exhibition received such an overwhelming response that we decided to plan Part Two. This time, alongside the well-known artists from the previous year, we have new additions — artists from across India. We even have a doll artist from Bangladesh and an artist from England joining us. Plus, this year, some junior artists who are currently studying in art colleges are getting the opportunity to participate. Thanks to Bengal Creative Club’s initiative, these juniors will get to work alongside renowned artists, observe their processes, and learn from them.
Lifeplus Magazine: You mentioned Bengal Creative Club — they’re organizing an open nude art exhibition featuring senior artists. This sounds like a pioneering effort.
Sarmistha: Yes, this is indeed the first initiative that brings together so many art forms focused solely on nude art.
Lifeplus Magazine: Could you tell us more about Bengal Creative Club? Who are the key people behind it?
Sarmistha: Bengal Creative Club has a board of esteemed senior artists, including Raju Debnath, Ramkumar Manna, Subrata Ghosh, and Sanatan Dinda. The club’s president is Dr. Surath Chakraborty. It’s his vision and efforts that made this large-scale event possible.
Lifeplus Magazine: You work as both a glamour model and a nude model, while also studying Indian art forms. Nude sculptures are a part of Indian temple art. Do you believe there’s a spiritual connection to this?
Sharmistha: Absolutely. The philosophy of the human body is a significant part of Indian spirituality. Nudity holds an essential role within that spiritual context.
Lifeplus Magazine: You’ve worked with international artists too. Do they share this spiritual perspective?
Sarmistha: Indian spirituality is more popular abroad than it is here. After all, philosophy, science, and art originated in India. Foreign artists explore these ideas, but ironically, our own society is leaning towards foreign culture and forgetting our traditional art forms. While nudity is accepted naturally abroad, it’s still a taboo in our society.
Lifeplus Magazine: There’s a subtle yet important difference between nudity and sexuality. Artists and general audiences often view this differently. How do you perceive this distinction?
Sarmistha: Exactly! Nudity is never about sexuality. It’s a form of purity — the natural beauty of the body. A child is born naked — where’s the sexuality in that? I work to change this societal mindset.
Lifeplus Magazine: What’s your opinion on pornography?
Sarmistha: Pornography has grown into a massive industry, but it has no connection to art. The Kamasutra is a valuable part of India’s intellectual heritage — it teaches about spirituality and the depth of relationships behind the veil of sexuality. Pornography, on the other hand, is driven by consumerism. It lacks aesthetics and artistic value.
Lifeplus Magazine: Do you plan to work in films in the future?
Sarmistha: Yes, I’m already involved in two films — one is an art film based on an artist’s life, and the other explores the ancient Gangaridai civilization.
Lifeplus Magazine: Will there be nude scenes?
Sarmistha: The Gangaridai civilization was women-centric, where women didn’t cover their private parts. If we’re portraying history truthfully, nudity will be necessary — but it will be for the sake of art, not publicity.
Lifeplus Magazine: Any message for the younger generation?
Sarmistha: Success in any field requires education and perseverance. Without knowledge and hard work, you can’t go far.
Lifeplus Magazine: It’s been a pleasure having you with us today. Your thoughts, perspective, and passion for your work are truly inspiring. Thank you, Sarmistha!
Sarmistha: Best wishes to Lifeplus Magazine!
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