Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Women of Kolkata

#FearlesslyFeminine


Durga Puja is a festival to celebrate the empowered woman, a celebration of the spirit of woman. In a tribute to Fearless Women, Zaza By Somya wants to share the story of “The Women of Kolkata”.

There is always a tough competition between men and women over equality. Women had done best to prove that they are capable of doing best in every field and set an inspiration to the society.

Anamika Khanna


Anamika Khanna is known as India’s most elite designer. She was one of the first Indian designers to show her work at the Paris Fashion Week. Her loyalty and passion towards her work reflects in her designs.
She is not only a talented designer, but a woman with a sharp business mind.

Aparna Sen

Aparna sen is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and actress who is known for her Bengali films. Her grace and charm has always remained constant. She always took roles that were progressive and determined that always inspired the general public, especially the females to earn their own living.

Dola Banerjee

Dola Banerjee is an Indian sports personality, who is also the first Indian woman to win the World Archery Championship. She has made the country proud in various occasions with her outstanding performance in every tournament.

Dolly Roy

She is also known as “Cha woman” of Kolkata. Her shop called Dolly’s is the most famous tea shop which was set up in 1987. She is also a first ever woman tea taster of India. Her vision is to change the tea drinking landscape of Kolkata. She wants to create awareness about various teas among the consumers so that market continues to grow.

Durga who is the doer of all actions is the projection of the stronger and fiercer side of womanhood. It is important for every woman to become such strong personalities, who would never fear to take bold decisions.