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The Dancing Martian “Pritam”Soumen D’s Documentary Celebrates Talent, Inclusion and the Power of DreamsKolkata, 10 October 2026: Filmmaker Soumen D presents The Dancing Martian “Pritam”, a documentary portraying the inspiring journey of Pritam Dhar, a 32-year-old man with Down syndrome, whose passion for music and dance reflects the power of talent, perseverance and unconditional love.Pritam has performed at several prestigious cultural venues across Kolkata, including Sisir Mancha, Netaji Indoor Stadium, Okakura Bhavan, Rabindra Sadan and Mohit Mancha. He has achieved the distinction of Sangeet Bivakar in Rabindra Nritya, Bharatanatyam and Nazrul Nritya. In August 2026, he received the “Inspirational Dance Performer” title under the Super Hero 2026 category from Forever Star India.His journey is closely supported by his 75-year-old father, Prabir Dhar, whose dedication and love form an emotional cornerstone of the documentary.The film’s teaser was unveiled on 10 October 2026 at Sarala Ray Memorial Community Hall, Kolkata, at a media gathering organised by The Indian Chronicles Entertainment.The occasion was graced by the following esteemed guests:- Dr. Pradip Basu — Film Critic & Novelist- Sampa Dey Srinivasan — Principal, Uttarayan Day Care- Tanusree Goswami — Actress & Television Personality- Dr. Sunipa Roy — Founder, Uttarayan Day Care- Mr. Narayan Rao — Senior Journalist & Corporate and Film Media PR Advisor- Mr. Suman Mukherjee — Singer & Documentary FilmmakerThrough Pritam’s story, the documentary seeks to challenge social stereotypes surrounding Down syndrome and promote greater awareness, acceptance and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.“A person’s identity is never defined by disability alone. Every individual deserves the opportunity to express their talent, pursue their dreams and live with dignity.” This is the central message of the film.The Dancing Martian “Pritam” is expected to be released to audiences soon.Presented by: The Indian Chronicles EntertainmentDocumentary by: Soumen DFeaturing: Pritam Dhar
