Board of Directors
Pamela Sarkar
President
Pamela Sarkar, a founding member of Durgabari Inc since 2011, is both an engineer and community activist. She has played a vital role in Durgabari’s growth from a small South Shore club to a prominent Massachusetts nonprofit serving the South Asian Indian community. She’s deeply committed to the organization’s mission of fostering community unity and development.
Mitesh Soni
Vice President
Meet Mitesh, Vice President of Boston Durgabari and an accomplished IT professional. Beyond tech, he’s a natural leader in event management, known for bringing people together and creating memorable experiences. With strong negotiation skills and a knack for impromptu speaking and emceeing, Mitesh effortlessly hosts events and captivates audiences. He also enjoys photography and volleyball.
Sudipta Talukdar
Director
She came all the way from India and, over time, made Boston Durgabari feel like a true home—not just for herself, but for everyone around her. With her warm nature, generous heart, and remarkable culinary skills, she has a wonderful way of bringing people together, especially through the food she lovingly prepares. Whether she is cooking a special dish, sharing a meal, or simply being there for others, her kindness and genuine care shine through. And beyond her love for cooking and community, she is a talented Software Architect by profession, balancing a successful career with grace and humility. She is someone who brings together the best of both worlds—professional excellence, a passion for food and culture, and, above all, a truly beautiful heart.
Padmini Dey
Director
Padmini is an IT professional with 17+ years of experience and the Founder/Artistic Director of Padmini Dance Academy, recognized for her Bharatanatyam and Bollywood choreography. As a Board Member of Boston Durgabari, she leads the Cultural Department, promoting heritage and unity. A winner of the Mrs. Bharat New England Pageant, she is also a passionate advocate for equality and a devoted mother.
SIddharth Dutta
Secretary
In the early 2000s, Siddharth, a Mumbai native, pursued his Engineering Master’s in New York, inspired by the Y2K wave. Despite challenges, he upheld Bengali traditions, serving on Durga Puja committees even in California. Now in Massachusetts, he preserves cultural heritage through Boston Durgabari while juggling engineering and cricket. A sitar enthusiast taught by his father, Siddharth hopes to play again
Sharobi Dutta
Director
Proudly representing the “American Born Confused Desi” clan, raised by Bangladeshi parents in Canada and America, I’m committed to instilling cultural values in the next generation. Settled in Massachusetts with my husband, we’re deeply involved in Boston Durga Bari’s mission to honor Maa Durga and inspire youth to carry on tradition.
Additional Directors
Manisha Mishra
Director