The 114th birth anniversary of the legendary “Bidrohi Kobi” (rebel poet) will be celebrated wholeheartedly by this nation with festivity Friday. This year, Chhayyanat will also celebrate the 91st anniversary of the famous publication of the poet's extraordinary creation “Bidrohi” (the rebel).
Chhayanut, a leading cultural organisation will celebrate a two-day festival beginning from today at its auditorium. Through a melodious and harmonious performance of music and dance, “Nazrul Utsob 1420” will be inaugurated at 6:30pm. A total of 200 artistes will take part in the festival. An array of inspirational songs of Nazrul will be presented in the celebrations.
“Nazrul Utsob 1420” will be opened with the speech of Professor Sanatkumar Shaha and the cultural programmes will start with a dance performance on “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” the renowned song of Nazrul. The cultural aspect of the programme is a massive arrangement comprising of group, single renditions, contests, all of which is based on Nazrul. Prominent singers Shahin Samad, Nasima Shaheen, Khairul Anam Shakil and many more will perform in the celebrations. Besides, celebrated dancer Warda Rihab and her troupe will present a dazzling recital on the occasion.
President of Chhayanut, Sanjida Khatun said:
“Kazi Nazrul Islam became a critic of the Khilafat struggle, condemning it as hollow, religious fundamentalism. Nazrul's rebellious expression extended to rigid orthodoxy in the name of religion and politics and he inspired the spirit of protest to conquer independence among the mass. For his praiseworthy attribute, we celebrate the creations of this prodigy, as a part of our heritage.”
On a talk with Dhaka Tribune, Shahin Samad said:
“We want the next generation to know about our culture, pride and legacy. It is important for us to celebrate the legends of our nation in that regard. Our next generation will learn to be patriotic like the prodigies we celebrate, only if we cherish our heritage and let them know about the significance of these noteworthy people. We want every family to discuss and practice on our culture and music.”
The festival is joint collaboration by Grameenphone, Masrangaa and Squre Group of Industries. This is the fifth time Chhayanut will celebrate Nazrul’s Birth anniversary.
