When Vande Mataram Filled the Room with Pride and Emotion
Ritwik Mitra-led Kolkata Kalling brings an energetic and stirring cultural moment to PRSI Kolkata Chapter’s 56th Annual General Meeting at The Saturday Club
The formal setting of the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), Kolkata Chapter, took on a distinctly emotional and patriotic character when Kolkata Kalling, led by Ritwik Mitra, presented Vande Mataram at The Saturday Club.
The performance emerged as one of the memorable cultural moments of the evening, bringing together energy, discipline and a strong sense of collective expression.
From the stage, the presentation carried a sense of purpose and careful coordination. The performers moved and performed with confidence, creating a seamless presentation that combined artistic expression with the emotional resonance of Vande Mataram.
But it was the response from the audience that gave the performance its special character.
As the presentation unfolded, the gathering remained deeply engaged. The performance was met with spontaneous and sustained applause, reflecting the emotional connection it created among those present. The atmosphere shifted from that of a formal professional gathering to one marked by warmth, pride and a shared patriotic sentiment.
Led by Ritwik Mitra, Kolkata Kalling brought a polished and energetic stage presentation to the occasion. The group’s disciplined coordination was complemented by an evident emotional connect, allowing the performance to communicate beyond the boundaries of a conventional cultural presentation.
For the PRSI Kolkata Chapter, the performance added a significant cultural dimension to the AGM. It was not simply a musical or artistic interlude within a formal programme; it became a shared experience that brought the audience together through a familiar and deeply evocative expression of patriotism.
The enthusiastic applause that followed was perhaps the clearest indication of the impact of the presentation. For those gathered at The Saturday Club, Vande Mataram became a moment of celebration, pride and togetherness—adding an emotional note to an important occasion for the PRSI Kolkata Chapter.
Through its presentation, Kolkata Kalling demonstrated how a thoughtfully conceived cultural performance can transform the atmosphere of an event, creating moments that remain memorable long after the stage performance has ended
