Staff Reporter –
India’s greatest pop-culture experience has started making its presence felt in the city of joy, as Comic Con India recently hosted ‘Cosplay 101 Workshop’, bringing together fans from across Kolkata who are eager to build and bring their favourite characters to life through cosplay. Hosted at TopCat CCU, Topsia, the workshop saw over 150 fans take part in an interactive, hands-on session designed to introduce and elevate the craft of cosplay.
The session was led by renowned cosplayers including Akshay Churi, two-time Indian Championship of Cosplay winner, along with Souvik and Asmita (former ICC’25 Kolkata Qualifiers), and popular cosplayer Pracheta. Together, they guided participants through the fundamentals and advanced techniques involved in transforming into their favourite characters. Participants received hands-on insights into foam prop crafting, VFX makeup techniques, wig styling, costume finishing, and character performance.
Adding depth to the session, the experts demonstrated professional techniques such as creating metallic textures, weathering props for a battle-worn effect, layering
highlights and shadows for realism, and achieving polished character presentation. Beyond costume creation, the workshop highlighted the importance of performance, encouraging participants to embody their characters with confidence and creativity.
Speaking about the workshop, Souvik said, “Cosplay has always been the greatest passion for me, it is more than just a hobby. Watching people take interest in the same craft I love, especially armor-making and prop building, makes me really happy and I am really grateful to Comic Con that it gave me this platform to showcase my work and share my experience with such an enthusiastic community.”
The workshop aimed to hone cosplay skills while celebrating the city’s growing passion for fan culture, setting the stage for the upcoming Kolkata Comic Con, scheduled for April 11-12, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
The tickets are available exclusively on the District app by Zomato: https://link.district.in/DSTRKT/3fn1agy7
