Brief Write-up On The Film

A documentary, ‘The Chromosome Man’, is developed on the life and times of Professor Arun Kumar Sharma, eminent botanist and cytogeneticist, who established plant chromosome analysis on a firm footing, in India and abroad. This film, close to one hour in duration, is produced by the Archana Sharma Foundation of Calcutta, directed by the award-winning director of science documentaries, Ms. Subha Das Mollick, and curated with inputs from different sources. The film was first screened on 31st December 2024, to a packed audience in the Archana Sharma Memorial Hall, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta -- to coincide with Prof. Sharma's Birth Centenary. We received active support and cooperation in production of the documentary from a cross section of people acquainted with Sir's work, including the faculty, head of the department, scholars and students of the Botany Department -- which he held dear in all his endeavors and lifetime achievements.