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2 days ago
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- News18
Rabindranath Tagore's Letters Were Auctioned For Rs 6 Crore. Who Were They Written To?
Last Updated: The auction featured 35 handwritten letters and 14 envelopes, many published earlier, fetching Rs 5.9 crore—making it the second most expensive letter auction in India Letters written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore were recently auctioned for nearly Rs 6 crore during Astaguru's 'Collectors Choice' event held on June 26 and 27. A small statue sculpted by Tagore also fetched over Rs 1 crore at the same auction, drawing significant attention from collectors and art enthusiasts. According to Business Standard, the auction featured letters Tagore wrote to his close associate Dhurjati Prasad Mukherjee, a sociologist, musicologist, and confidant, between 1927 and 1936. Twelve of these letters originated from significant locations like Visva-Bharati, his residence in Uttarayan, Glen Eden in Darjeeling, and his houseboat Padma. Manuscripts were also included in the auction. Manoj Mansukhani, Chief Marketing Officer of Astaguru, remarked that the collection is not merely literary but a self-portrait of the Nobel Prize winner conveyed through his own words. The correspondence offers insight into Tagore's philosophical musings, artistic discussions, and deep personal feelings. Mansukhani noted that such comprehensive and intellectually rich collections of Tagore's letters are exceedingly rare and mostly preserved in institutional archives, making this public offering exceptional. The letters in this collection have been published previously in notable magazines and books. The auction presented 35 handwritten letters and 14 envelopes, fetching about Rs 5.9 crore, marking the second most expensive auction for letters. Additionally, the auction included 'The Heart', the only known sculpture made by Tagore, believed to be dedicated to Kadambari Devi, the wife of Tagore's brother Jyotirindranath. Crafted from quartzite in 1883 during his stay in Karwar, Karnataka, it sold for around Rs 1.04 crore. Tagore was only 22 years old at the time. Overall, these items were part of a larger collection of 77 pieces. Tagore's letters garnered the highest bids, followed by a painting from MF Hussain's Mother Teresa series, which sold for approximately Rs 3.80 crore. First Published: June 30, 2025, 17:59 IST
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Priyanka Chopra and Rani Mukerji partied with a 'Drunk Dulhan' Farah Khan at her sangeet
Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan earlier gave fans a delightful dose of nostalgia as she dropped an epic throwback from her 2004 wedding celebrations. Farah's Flashback Friday Post Sparks Joy On Instagram, Farah shared a photo from her sangeet ceremony featuring none other than Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rani Mukerji. Captioning it with trademark humour, she wrote, '#flashbackfriday .. drunk dulhan dancing at her own sangeet???? with @priyankachopra n #ranimukherjee.. ( btw had managed to lose my dupatta, necklace n hair extensions).. #desigirls.' The candid image shows a young Farah in high spirits, letting loose and having a blast on the dance floor with two of Bollywood's top stars. The 'Desi Girls' and a night to remember The photo quickly caught the attention of fans and Bollywood insiders alike, many of whom took to the comments to express their joy. Celebrities like Sonali Bendre and Rakul Preet Singh dropped heart emojis, while fans reminisced about Bollywood's golden era. The image itself captures the pure fun and glamour of a true filmi sangeet – with Priyanka and Rani seen laughing, dancing, and thoroughly enjoying themselves. The trio exudes a carefree energy that's both heartwarming and nostalgic, making this post an instant fan favourite. A starry wedding that made headlines Farah Khan married film editor and director Shirish Kunder in December 2004 in what was a grand Bollywood affair. From top actors to industry legends, the wedding guest list was nothing short of dazzling. Four years later, the couple welcomed their triplets – Anya, Czar, and Diva – via IVF, adding another joyful chapter to their life story. On the work front, Farah Khan's previous work was in 'Loveyapa' as the dance choreographer. The movie unfortunately didn't live up to the expectations. Karan Johar and Farah Khan Spotted at Astaguru's Star-Studded Art Event Stay updated with the latest Best Hindi Movies , Best Tamil Movies , Best Telugu Movies , Best english Movies , Best Malayalam Movies
