The Bariks had founded the Chhaya cinema in north Kolkata. They were originally from Bankura before shifting to Kolkata. Maheshchandra Barik had an iron foundry in Kolkata. Subsequently, he set up an oil mill. Success in business led to establishing the Barik Estate. The man at the helm of affairs was Kalipada Barik. He died at the age of 32. His wife was Shailabala Debi. They had three sons - Shambhunath Barik, Sarojendranath Barik and Sachindranath Barik. After the demise of Kalipada, Shailabala took charge. She was aided by her brothers, Bholanath Barik and Purnachandra Barik. Purnachandra was very interested in cinema. It was he who convinced Shailabala to build one. During that time, there was a financial crisis. Finally, the oil mill was sold off and the Chhaya cinema was built on the family's own plot of land on Upper Circular Road (122, APC Chandra Road). Shailabala was married at the age of nine. She ensured the best of education for her sons. She maintained purdah and was a very spirited lady. She also ensured that the business interests of the family were well taken care of. The Bariks started buying properties all over Kolkata when she came in charge. The story goes that once upon a time, this family owned some 100 houses in Kolkata. Kalipada's three sons had planned to open a cinema called Life at Barik Bhawan on 8 Chittaranjan Avenue. Everything was procured, including seats and the machine. But, the plan didn't materialize since there were objections from locals. Back in those days, there was a tradition of newly-wed couples going to watch movies. Sachindranath had gone to watch a film with his wife but didn't get tickets. Miffed, Sailabala insisted that a cinema would be built in the same area. Barik Screen Corporation had opened a cinema called Darpana on Bidhan Sarani in 1954 with Ladies Seat. Sarojendranath's third daughter was born after the inauguration of the cinema and was named after it. Sarojendranath was a student at Presidency College. He wanted to be a surgeon but his mother was against it. So, he had to look after the business. Sarojendranath was very artistic and had designed the glass wall of Darpana. Before the release of Darpana, a banner of Ladies Seat was put up in front of Chitra. Sarojendranath had told the owners of the Chitra that Darpana will be opening with the same film. The Mitras were so cooperative that they let the banner remain and even mentioned that date from when the film would run at Darpana. Raj Kapoor's films would be released at Darpana. He shared a very good relationship with Sarojendranath. He would attend the opening shows of his films at Darpana. Nirupa Roy and Nargis had also come to Darpana. The cinema shut for good on March 16, 2019. Currently, it is embroiled in legal issues.