This letter had been written by Geeta Dutt Ji to Iva Roy, her niece, seemingly on her wedding day. Sending a photograph of her own along with, Geeta Ji writes,
Ibhu,
Miloner Chandan Tilak Jedin Ene Debe Tomar Jibone Phaguner Pholgudhara,
Bismritir Atalgarbhe Je Din Dube Jabe Pechhoner Smriti-Potguli,
Sedin Jodi Bandhu Songir Ei Chhayatuku, Ene Daey Tomar Mone Amar Chhonwa,
Tatei Ami Dhonyo.
Geetu Mashi
A rough explanation of the main thought of the letter may stand like,
Ibhu (1),
When time will bring to your life, colourful days of your married life, when the memories of your past will get submerged into the waters of oblivion, if this shadow of your close friend (2), brings to your mind, the feel my touch, I’ll consider myself fortunate.
Geetu Mashi (3).
1. ‘Ibhu’ – Geeta Ji must have called Iva Roy by that name, out of affection.
2. Seemingly Geeta Ji and Iva Roy were very close to each other.
3. ‘Mashi’ means, maternal aunt. ‘Geetu’ – Geeta Dutt.
Courtesy – We are grateful to Mrs. Manisha Roy, Geeta ji’s relative who generously shared this letter and the photograph, from her personal collection.
Mrs. Manisha Roy has also shared a photograph of Geetaji with her brother Pavitra Roy (Bishu).
