State tourism minister Gautam Deb speaks at his debut album release at Calcutta Port Trust Officers’ Club on Monday.

“E Jibon Punnya Kawro”, an album on Tagore’s poetry and songs, designed and directed by Anindya Majumdar, was released on Monday.

The album has eight recitals by late thespian Soumitra Chatterjee and eight songs by Deb.

“It is a dream come true, particularly because I had the opportunity to share the album with a legend, Soumitra Chatterjee,” said Deb. “I lament that we lost him ahead of the album’s release. Throughout my life, I will cherish my experience with him.”

Through the album, Deb said that he also tried to disseminate message of harmony, peace and democracy “amid these troubled times when attempts are being made to divide people”.