SUPER singer Arijit Singh being the undisputed king of Bollywood music is perfectly illustrated by his hit songs, sell-out arena tours and incredible global fan base. One of the countless admirers is super fan Somasree Das from Contai in West Bengal.
Eastern Eye caught up with Somasree to find out more.
What first connected you to Arijit Singh?
I watched his performances in Fame Gurukul, but became the fan girl when I heard the Bojhena Se Bojhena title track.
What made you become a super fan?
I consider myself his devotee and with each day, this idol-devotee relation becomes stronger. I feel super proud and blessed to be a part of his era of music.
Tell us about something super you have done for Arijit Singh?
I have travelled from Kolkata to Ahmedabad just to attend his concert. Keeping the craziness aside, along with our fan base, AS Family, I celebrate his birthday every year in a unique way to spread happiness and humanity in the world. We have also contributed to the welfare of flood affected victims and (charity) CRPF families from our fandom.
What has been one of your most memorable moment?
It has to be December 23, 2017, when I first saw my idol up close during a sound check for a Kolkata concert and attending the show was like a heavenly trip for me.
What is the thing you most love about Arijit Singh?
He is a great musician, but a greater human being. He works with his NGO for so many noble causes. His simplicity and dedication increases my love and respect for him.
Which quality in Arijit do you most relate to?
He inspires me to stay positive and grounded, like him, in every situation of life. We both believe in spreading smiles, love and happiness. I hope to meet him some day.
What is your favourite work Arijit has done?
I will always choose Tum Hi Ho.
Why do you love being a super fan?
Being a fan is a blessing for me, as I got to know such a humble, sweet, genuine and talented person. Also, I feel lucky to have found so many friends globally because of Arijit.
Amar Kanwar is getting a huge London show in 2026.
Will host a site-specific, immersive installation.
Feature both new and existing films, transforming the entire building.
A new catalogue will feature unpublished writings and a long interview.
Indian filmmaker and artist Amar Kanwar, a quiet but monumental figure in contemporary art, is getting a major retrospective at Serpentine North. Slated for September 2026 to January 2027, this Serpentine Gallery retrospective won’t be a standard exhibition. It’s being conceived as a complete, site-specific art installation that will turn the gallery into what organisers call a “meditative visual and sonic environment.”
Amar Kanwar’s immersive films and installations will fill Serpentine North next year Instagram/paolamanfredistudio
What can visitors expect from this retrospective?
Don’t walk in expecting to just sit and watch a screen. Kanwar’s work has never been that simple. The plan is to use the entire architecture of Serpentine North, weaving his films into the very fabric of the space.Yeah, the Serpentine's been tracking his work for years. He was in that 'Indian Highway ' show back in 2008. Turns out that was just the start.
What it is about his work that gets under your skin?
He looks at the hard stuff. Violence. Justice. What we’re doing to the land. But he does it with a poet’s eye. That’s his thing. And it’s put him on the map. You see his work at big-league museums like the Tate, the Met. He’s a fixture at major shows like Documenta. You don't get invited back that many times by chance. His work just has that weight. His art isn’t easy viewing; it asks for your patience and focus. The upcoming Serpentine show is being built specifically to pull you into that slow, deep way of looking.
Alongside the films, the Serpentine will publish a significant catalogue. It’s not just a collection of images. It will feature a trove of Kanwar’s previously unpublished writings, giving a deeper look into his process. The book will also contain an extensive interview between the artist and the Serpentine’s artistic director, Hans Ulrich Obrist.
The gallery is betting big on an artist who works quietly, but whose impact resonates for years. As one staffer put it, they’re preparing for an installation that changes how you see, and hear, everything.
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