Ritabhari Chakraborty hosts a star-studded party with Abir, Anindya, Soham, Susmita and others in attendance

By her admission, Ritabhari Chakraborty went through a tough time during the pandemic. To beat the blues, the actress, along with her friends and work partner Rahul Dasgupta, threw a party on Friday at a city hotel. From Abir Chatterjee to director Aritra Sen, actress Susmita Chatterjee, Anindya Chatterjee and others – the evening saw a gathering of Tolly stars letting their hair down. 

Talking to us, Ritabhari said, “I hoped to meet and speak to people in person over some champagne and music. It has been two rough years with all the social distancing. And needless to say, my faltering health did not make it any easier for me to stay afloat and connected. I want to thank you for being part of my journey and raising a toast to the time ahead which we will surely be welcoming together. I am glad my friends gathered and we had a good time.” The actress was spotted in an elaborate black gown. Her beau Dr Tathagata Chatterjee was seen hosting guests and enjoying time with his girlfriend.

Talking about working with Rahul, she said, “Rahul and I have worked on several social projects together. We worked on installing pad vending machines. And he actively participates in my school for underprivileged children,” she said.

Rahul said, “The idea was to bring friends together under the same roof after two long years of social distancing. We all had a very tough time. We all enjoyed it and that was something we all missed for a very long time. It was refreshing to see people interacting and networking after such a long time.”

Abir, whose Byomkesh Hotyamancha was released on August 11, was spotted relaxing with friends and engaging in banter. The actor has paired up with Ritabhari in Fatafati, an upcoming film that has body positivity in focus. Susmita walked in a little red dress and black boots. She was spotted grooving to the live music that was on.

Actor Anindya, who is busy playing badman Rahul in Star Jalsha’s Gaatchara, came a little late. “Working in television is hectic. But it has been a while since we partied. I came here to meet my friends. It has been a while,” he told us.