Kolkata: Bengali filmmaker Kamaleswar Mukherjee, who also is a qualified doctor, is treating patients in ravaged areas of Sundarbans, hit by Cyclone Amphan, in West Bengal.
He has joined hands with the West Bengal Doctors' Forum and the Shramajibi Swasthyo Udyog to help the affected people.
"I am just a foot soldier. I have been able to attend only a few of the 35 health camps organised by these groups. From treating patients to ensuring maintenance of social distancing in queues and helping in manual work, we work as a team of health workers in the camps," he said.
"This is not a pleasant time. People are dying and given the fact that Bengal is hugely affected, others are suffering. This is the time to utilise your skills, give away your excess," said Kamaleshwar.
Doctor-filmmaker Kamleshwar Mukherjee goes back to treating patients affected by Amphan after ages "I am a skilled medical practitioner and at this moment it is important to give health care benefits to all sections of the society. There are several places in Sunderbans which are still without water, sanitation and hygiene privileges. This is the least I can do," he added.
The filmmaker had been to areas in the Sundarbans like Patharpratima and Raidighi and has plans to visit Hasnabad on Sunday.
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"We will continue reaching out to people in the worst-affected areas of South and North 24 Parganas districts," he said.
Kamaleshwar, who was a student of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, said he is happy to see voluntary organisations and college students rushing to the aid of the people in distress, both due to the lockdown and Cyclone Amphan.
Doctor-filmmaker Kamleshwar Mukherjee goes back to treating patients affected by Amphan after ages "In this 'Krantikal' (critical juncture), any conscientious person cannot just remain indifferent," he said.
Kamaleshwar's effort has been appreciated by people associated with the Bengali film industry. Filmmaker Anik Dutta wrote on Facebook, "Proud of you Kamal. I am filled with so much pride as I see the work of all these young men and women..."
