A man may leave the world but the legacy he leaves behind is eternal. Humayun Ahmed, one of the greatest literary canons of Bangla literature, is no more among us but his creation is still prevalent.
The truth was evident at the exhibition organised on the 66th birth anniversary of the author.
Many of his works, along with rare photographs, manuscripts, paintings and memorabilia, borrowed from his relatives friends and well-wishers, are on display at the Nalinikanta Bhattasali Auditorium of the National Museum.
The paintings, mainly done in watercolour, depict natural scenes of wide rivers, open sky and beautiful trees. The eye-arresting paintings unfurl another side of Humayun Ahmed, as an accomplished painter, to the visitors.
The hand written manuscripts of “Megher Upor Bari,” “Payer Tolay Khorom” and other books expose a rather personal side of the writer, bringing him closer to his readers.
However, the images of Humayun Ahmed are the main attraction of the exhibition. Those rare photos show glimpses of the family life of the author. Humayun Ahmed has been captured with his mother Ayesha Fayez, his brothers, Mohammad Zafar Iqbal and Ashan Habib, and also with his children in the photographs. Besides, the images show leisurely moments that he spent in painting, reading books and travelling.
Personal belongings of Humayun Ahmed including the chair he used to sit on while shooting films, sunglasses, wrist watches, hats, mufflers and many more are also on display at the exhibition.
The exhibition, which began on November 13 will continue until November 26.