Sabyasachi Mukherjee is a stark contrast from his namesake, who is constantly in the spotlight, making waves in the fields of textile and design, having been responsible for bringing Indian textiles back into public imagination. The person in question, on the other hand, has not only been responsible for bringing the textile culture of India, to today’s generation but has also ensured that India’s art, culture and history are in safe custody. No mean task, this, especially when one is dealing with a nearly 100-year-old legacy that was built to showcase the grandeur and glory of colonial India’s treasures.u00a0Mukherjee wears his title without much fanfare. When asked about the changes that he brought about, he corrects us, “It’s not just me. There are hundreds who help me run this museum; private donors and trusts that make significant contributions in aiding our financial section, and the entire staff, especially our Education Officer, Bilwa Kulkarni. I consider myself fortunate to have trained staff, which is a rarity in this field.” He adds that one must not forget that it was the public fund contribution that led to the completion of the Museum (in 1914), and it is the public support and the visitors that will play a great part in making the Museum a success in the future.

Wow daji lad: The stunning interiors of Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum.Pic/ Pradeep Dhivar