Nestled in the bustling heart of Esplanade in central Kolkata lies a small yet enduring establishment known as The Pen Hospital (in top picture). Established in 1946 by Mohammad Samsuddin, this shop has transcended its humble beginnings to become a cherished landmark at 9B Chowringhee (Jawaharlal Nehru) Road, where the craft of writing is preserved and celebrated. Mohammed Imtiaz and (left) nephew Mohammed Shahbaz Reyaz (in pic above), the two generations that keep Pen Hospital going
All photographs by Sannidh Raychaudhuri