Christie Crimson series 3DLP laser projectors were deployed for a son et lumière on the façade of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata to celebrate the life and work of Indian nationalist and freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
The 20-minute show, which featured projections using eight Christie Crimson laser projectors on the surface of Kolkata’s iconic white-marbled monument, is a permanent installation jointly accomplished by Christie’s longstanding partners Tricolor India Schauspiel and Modern Stage Services.
The entire spectacle was put together under five days to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Bose, widely known by his honorific “Netaji”, or “respected leader” in Hindi. With its flamboyant images and rousing soundtrack, the show is a fitting tribute to Netaji, who made extraordinary contributions to the nation’s freedom struggle.
Himanshu Sabharwal, chief creative officer, Tricolor India Schauspiel, said: “We are honoured to be involved in the creation and execution of this son et lumière to honour and remember Netaji’s indomitable spirit and selfless service to the country as we commemorate his 125th birth anniversary. These are exemplified in the projected contents that we have meticulously put together. Even though we had a very short lead time, I’m heartened that our years of knowledge and experience in delivering large-scale projects have served us well to successfully bring this show to fruition.”
Davinder Wadhwa, managing director, Modern Stage Services, added: “Since this is a permanent installation, we needed a high brightness, high performance and dependable projection system that’s rugged and able to provide years of reliable and virtually maintenance-free operation. Christie’s Crimson series laser projectors immediately come to mind since they meet the requirements and have an excellent track record in India. In our opinion, the Crimson series is best-suited to deliver the visuals for this major outdoor spectacle.”
Michael Bosworth, executive vice president, Enterprise, Christie, commented: “We are delighted that the Christie Crimson series has been chosen to illuminate Victoria Memorial for this impressive light and sound show that honours one of India’s most beloved national heroes. My heartiest congratulations to Himanshu and Davinder’s highly proficient teams for completing a remarkable installation in less than five days and yet deliver a highly engaging spectacle that the whole of India can be proud of.”