The first ever Bangladesh-India joint programme celebrating the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam was inaugurated on Friday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka.
The two-day event marking the 113rd birth anniversary of the national poet of Bangladesh was inaugurated by prime minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina amidst much enthusiasm while Salman Khurshid, law and justice and minority affairs minister of India, was present as the guest of honour.
A discussion session and a cultural programme featuring prominent and promising artistes of both the countries were held at the inauguration ceremony of the programme which also celebrates the 90th anniversary of the publication of the Nazrul’s classic poem ‘Bidrohi’ (The Rebel).
The cultural show featured music renditions, recitations and dance recitals based on the legendary poet’s literary creations.
A group of singers of Nazrul Institute, Dhaka rendered a chorus of Mora jhanjar mato udyam.
Noted Bangladeshi singer Khairul Anam Shakil with his wonderful voice modulation mesmerised audiences by rendering Keu bhole na keu bhole, the song which narrates the sweet memories of a heart-broken lover.
Veteran Indian artiste Pradip Ghosh recited Nazrul’s poem Fariyad. With great passion the artiste perfectly articulated the emotion of the poet which depicts a prayer to the almighty remove the pain of the oppressed and seeks strength for the exploited people in overcoming all sorts of repressions.
Indian singer Sushmita Goshswami rendered Nazrul’s romantic track Abar bhaloshar sadh jage.
Around twenty artistes of local cultural organisation Nrityalak Sangskritik Kendra, led by Kabirul Islam Ratan, delighted the audiences with a dance recital based on Nazrul’s poem ‘The Rebel.’ Through the performance, the group also celebrated the 12 years of successful staging of the dance recital.
Poet and recitation artiste Kazi Abu Zafar Siddiqui was bestowed with ‘Kazi Shabbyashachi Award’ at the programme for his immense contributions in reciting Nazrul poems. Sheikh Hasina handed over the crest while Nazrul Institute executive director Rashid Haider read out the life sketch of Abu Zafar Siddiqui.
Earlier at the discussion session, Nazrul exponent, professor emeritus Rafiqul Islam presented commemorative lecture on Nazrul. Mentioning the joint celebration as unique tribute to the poem The Rebel, in his speech, Rafiqul Islam explored the background of the poem and its tremendous influence in the history of Bengali literature.
Mentioning Nazrul as a social reformer Salman Khurshid said, ‘Nationalists still draw inspiration from Nazrul’s songs and poetry, leftists portray him as their comrade and secularists always quote Nazrul as their idol.’
Cultural affairs minister Abul Kalam Azad, state minister for cultural affairs Pramod Mankin, cultural secretary Suraiya Begum, Nazrul’s granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi, among others, spoke at the function.
Another cultural programme, as part of the two-day event, was held in the evening at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Friday.
Earlier, in the morning, people of all-walks of life, members of the poet's family placed wraths at the grave of Nazrul at Dhaka University.
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The New Agesource: http://www.news.priyo.com / by Lutphea.tory / Saturday, May 26th, 2012
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