Goppo Bari

27/08/2026

🌧️🎶 When the rains become music, and music becomes memory…

Our Megh Malhar evening at Goppo Bari was one of those intimate gatherings that linger long after the last note has faded.

We were transported by a soulful sitar recital by Pundit Partha Pratim Roy accompanied on tabla by Raghunath Bhattacharyya.

There followed a warm goppo with our wonderful hostess, Paramita Biswas who suggested various songs based on the raga. That's what makes a Goppo Bari adda special.

The baithak brought together a wonderfully eclectic group—artists, dancers, teachers, documentary filmmakers and friends from across the world. Our international guests, who have become regulars at Goppo Bari, keep returning for the conversations and, perhaps most of all, the feeling of being among friends. ❤️

And, of course, there was delicious light fare organised by Sreela Rao of The Food Storey - A unit of Cafe 23, much enjoyed by everyone.

Goppo Bari is also about keeping traditions alive. Paramitadi sells a small collection of beautiful Dasghara Dhaniakhali saris, supporting the weavers and bringing their craft to a wider audience. She is now working on an exciting new initiative—to introduce Dhaniakhali handwoven curtains, creating a new livelihood stream for the craft community.
✨ And the adda continues…

Our next evening, on 16 September, brings art and literature together, with author and visual artist Subrata Ghosh speaking about his Bengali book Mediterranean Light.

More details coming soon.

27/08/2026

🌧️🎶 When the rains become music, and music becomes memory…

Our Megh Malhar evening at Goppo Bari was one of those intimate gatherings that linger long after the last note has faded.

We were transported by a soulful sitar recital by Pandit Partha Pratim Roy accompanied on tabla by Raghunath Bhattacharyya.
There followed a warm goppo with our wonderful hostess, Paramita Biswas who suggested various songs based on the raga. That's what makes a Goppo Bari adda special.

The baithak brought together a wonderfully eclectic group—artists, dancers, teachers, documentary filmmakers and friends from across the world. Our international guests, who have become regulars at Goppo Bari, keep returning for the music, the conversations and, perhaps most of all, the feeling of being among friends. ❤️

And, of course, there was delicious light fare organised by Sreela Rao of The Food Storey - A unit of Cafe 23, much enjoyed by everyone.

Goppo Bari is also about keeping traditions alive. Paramitadi has a small collection of beautiful Dasghara Dhaniakhali saris, supporting the weavers and bringing their craft to a wider audience. She is now working on an exciting new initiative—to introduce Dhaniakhali handwoven curtains, creating a new livelihood stream for the craft community.

If you are looking for custom-made Dhaniakhali curtains, do get in touch. Every purchase helps keep a living craft alive. 🌿

✨ And the adda continues…

Our next evening, on 16 September, brings art and literature together, with author and visual artist Subrata Ghosh speaking about his Bengali book Mediterranean Light.

More details coming soon. Keep watching this space—and come be part of the next Goppo Bari story. ❤️

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

Inviting all our clients to join us at Goppo Bari for a Megh Malhar sitar recital by Pandit Partha Pratim Roy. Cover charge for this raga concert romancing the rains is Rs.200 inclusive of supper of some hot soup and momos.
Inviting all The Calcutta Gastronomes to join this evening's programme at 6:30 pm at 49 Deshpran Sashmal Avenue, 3rd floor. (Near Metro Rabindra Sarobar, around the corner from Ujjivan Bank). Special treat to celebrate the monsoons with Paramita Biswas and friends.

19/08/2026

🇮🇳 Some invitations become memories. Some moments become stories.

On 15 August 2026, Rotarian Paramita Biswas was invited to speak at a thought-provoking Rotary Club debate: “79 years on, is the concept of freedom absolute or given in moderation?"

The occasion was about much more than a debate. It was the extraordinary privilege of being at Kolkata’s historic Town Hall on Independence Day, sharing the stage with an august gathering.

“To talk at the Town Hall in such august company on the 80th Independence Day was so very special. It felt unreal, honestly,” she shared.

And knowing her, it must have been an enriching experience for all, with plenty of her trademark free-flowing goppo and adda! ❤️

Our Goppo Bari Wednesday Adda group only wishes there had been a recording. We would have loved to hear those stories—and perhaps discover a little more of the magic that made that day so special.

Some memories deserve to be retold. 🇮🇳✨

18/08/2026

🌧️🎶 Want to welcome the rains with Megh Malhar?

Join us at Goppo Bari for an enchanting evening of classical sitar this monsoon. 🎶✨

🌿 Wednesday, 26 August | 6:30–8:00 pm
Please be seated by 6:00 pm for some Goppo about the Raga before the recital.

🍲 And afterwards, stay on for a cosy supper of soup & momos!

💰 ₹3,200 per person
💑 ₹5,400 for a couple

📍 Goppo Bari, 3rd Floor
49 Deshpran Sasmal Avenue, Kolkata

📞 Bookings:
Paramita Biswas: 9831050301
Neela: 9830014934

Come listen to the rains in music, share some stories, and linger over supper. 🌧️🎵🥟

Seats are limited—book early!

14/08/2026

We look forward to the next adda and auction of Krishnanagar dolls at Goppo Bari with Ruby Palchoudhuri. Date to be announced.

14/08/2026

When Dokra tells a story, everyone listens… and some of us take a piece of the story home!

Our Wednesday Adda at Goppo Bari with Ruby Palchoudhuri was a delightful journey into the world of Dokra, handicrafts, stories and serendipitous discoveries.

Rubydi’s fascinating talk on the Lost-Wax Technique of Dokra sparked plenty of conversation. She traced the technique’s journey from Benin in Africa, a revelation that particularly intrigued our friend from South Africa, who is now hoping to acquire a magnificent Nandi Bull inspired by Paramita Biswas’s personal collection—alas, one that wasn’t for sale! 😄

Sarah Yarrow was persuaded to go home with a charming Dokra elephant to commemorate World Elephant Day, while the beautiful fish forms from Odisha and West Bengal proved irresistible to many. Our youngest member of this wonderfully intergenerational adda, enthusiastically displayed the treasures to the gathering as I played the auctioneer and set prices on them, thanks to Google Lens! Sreela Rao, who had been expertly organising the prawns on toast while dancing attendance on our two hostesses, managed to bid for a one-legged dancing Ganesh and a delightful fish bowl. Even Paramita got a treasure chest! 🐘🐟🎨

Rita Bhimani and Rashi emerged as top bidders, cornering a gorgeous Radha-Krishna with attendants, a delicate jaali fish destined to become a neckpiece, and a Paan-dan fish that will soon be transformed into a rather fabulous ladies’ handbag.

Almost everyone—from Beijing to Ballygunge—took home Durga Puja greeting cards or Goppo Bari stationery.

It was an evening of handicraft, conversation, laughter, collecting and connections across generations and continents—exactly what a Goppo Bari adda should be.

Watch this space for the recording of Rubydi’s fascinating talk on the Lost-Wax Technique of Dokra.

09/08/2026

Adda + Auction at Goppo Bari
What happens when you bring together Bengal's extraordinary handicrafts, a passionate collector, and a room full of curious people? Stories l Crafts I Conversation l A little bidding fun!
Join Ruby Palchoudhuri and Paramita Biswas at Goppo Bari for an informal, intimate conversation about the rich world of Bengal's craft traditions - especially the fascinating art of Dokra.
Bid for a Dokra item from Rubydi's personal collection and take home a piece of Bengal's living craft heritage.
Entry Rs 100 includes a set of postcards of Bengal's handicrafts.
Bring friends and share the invite open to all!
📣 Wednesday, 12 August 6-8pm
📍Goppo Bari, 49 Deshpran Sasmal Ave. (Near Rabindra Sarobar Metro, around the corner from Ujjivan Bank)

09/08/2026

Adda + Auction at Goppo Bari
What happens when you bring together Bengal's extraordinary handicrafts, a passionate collector, and a room full of curious people? Stories l Crafts I Conversation l A little bidding fun!
Join Ruby Palchaudhuri and Paramita Biswas at Goppo Bari for an informal, intimate conversation about the rich world of Bengal's craft traditions - especially the fascinating art of Dokra.
Bid for a Dokra item from Rubydi's personal collection and take home a piece of Bengal's living craft heritage.
Entry Rs 100 includes a set of postcards of Bengal's handicrafts.
Bring friends and share the invite open to all!
📣 Wednesday, 12 August, 6-8pm
📍Goppo Bari, 49 Deshpran Sasmal Ave. (Near Rabindra Sarobar Metro, around the corner from Ujjivan Bank)