Founder
Debashish (Dev) Chakravorty is the founder of Tookhar Tamasha Arts.
A CPA and CA from USA, Canada and India, in his professional career he has held CFO and senior finance positions. His passion for charity, music, dance and theatre from his childhood days resulted in the formation of the organization. He is now the Marketing and Community outreach Manager for the organization. He is happy to connect with all who share the same passion as that of the organization.
Call Dev for charity projects or entertainment related programs at (416) 627-6400.
President
Amit Ghosh is a technocrat having experience of more than three decades in business administration, project management, and international business operations. Presently, he is involved in real estate sales and security service business. As a member of the Tookhar Tamasha team, he desires to actively participate in the service of the community.
Secretary
A co-founder of Tookhar Tamasha Arts, Devi Chakravarty is the spokesperson for the group. She plays a key role in artist selection and is responsible for coordinating rehearsals and stage management at events.
Devi is an Architect and City Planner by profession and presently works with the Government of Ontario. She actively seeks out opportunities to meaningfully engage Tookhar Tamasha Arts for the benefit of the community.
Director
Asoke Jasu is primarily responsible for managing the website, social media activities, brand and event management.
He holds a degree in chemical engineering, has a certification in quality engineering, and a Master of Business Administration with vast industrial experience. He has provided many industries with his consulting services to improve their quality and productivity. He is a dynamic, open-minded, self-directed and self-motivated individual. Currently, he is the owner of two businesses, Enterprising Solution and Irresistible Cakes.
Director
Ram Narayan Mohan is responsible for technical aspects related to online and live shows including lights and sound management.
Born and brought up in New Delhi, he completed his college degree and moved to Russia to earn a Masters in Marine Biology. Upon returning to India, he made a career shift to IT and since then have worked in various fields of IT – from marketing to translation and finally spread his roots in Technical writing. Work experience across geographies has helped him develop excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hindi, English and Russian languages.
Director
Subrata Mukerjee is responsible for videography, photography and vendor management at events.
He is the head of quality assurance in the corporate world. He is also an avid socializer. He loves travelling the world and visiting exotic locations.
Director
Sushmita Dutta..A Medical Lab Tech/Admin by profession.Working in a Cardiology specialist clinic at present.Her passion for acting had been since her childhood as she acted as child artist in 3 feature films in Kolkata and also in different T V serials.Her passion for Bengali art and culture has brought her to this organization. is the founder of Tookhar Tamasha Arts.
Sushmita Dutta..A Medical Lab Tech/Admin by profession.Working in a Cardiology specialist clinic at present.Her passion for acting had been since her childhood as she acted as child artist in 3 feature films in Kolkata and also in different T V serials.Her passion for Bengali art and culture has brought her to this organization.
Director
I am a retired senior Banker having worked for 35 years with Bank of Baroda in India. Music is my passion & it brought me closer to Tookhar group.
I am an active member of Gujarati Seniors Samaj of Mississauga and have worked as a link between Tookhar & GSSM which has benefited Tookhar to get many new members for activities.
Director
I am a teacher for the past three decades. I have lived and taught in six countries. Even before I started school I was inducted into the classical form of dance, mainly Kathak. I trained for almost forty years and performed in many musical conferences including Festival of India in Bangkok. I am passionate about cooking and indulge in a lot of craftwork. Being interested in performing arts I thought of joining Tookhar and being a part of the events they arrange for the Indian diaspora.
Director
SUMIT GHOSH DASTIDAR is the Treasurer for Tookhar Tamasha Arts.
“A Chartered Accountant by profession holding PG Certificate in Merger and Acquisition & Corporate Finance from IMAA, Switzerland and Wharton respectively, Sumit has worked across continents and held senior positions in Finance & Accounting with large conglomerates and publicly listed companies.
He grew up in a joint family environment in Kolkata, India where music was a part of everyday life and since childhood took great interest in music and performing arts. He was introduced to Tookhar Tamasha Arts a year back and decide to serve the organisation voluntarily to pursue his interest. Since then, he is actively involved in the activities of the organisation with a mission to increase Tookhar’s presence in our community. He is also an avid traveller and enjoys visiting exotic places for pleasure.”
