As part of its continuous endeavor to promote bilateral cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh, the Indira Gandhi Culture Centre, High Commission of India, Dhaka is organising the visit of popular Bangladeshi rock band Dalchhut to Kolkata, India from August 12-15, 2012, for a performance under ICCR sponsorship, says a press release.
Dalchhut would perform at the Rabindranath Tagore Centre in Kolkata on August 13.
Dalchhut, one of the most popular rock bands in Bangladesh, was formed by Sanjeeb Chowdhury and Bappa Mazumder in November 1996. Besides releasing five music albums– “Ahh!” (1997), “Hridoypur” (2000), “Akashchuri” (2002), “Jochhnabihar” (2007) and “Aay Amontron” (2010) — Dalchhut is also popular for its live performances on stage as well as on television. One of the most endearing features of the band is the way its members interact with the audience while performing on stage. Besides, interacting with the audience, the band is also known for the social messages it spreads across the masses — from generating drug awareness amongst the youngsters, offering support to acid victims, to speaking out against violence against women. The five-member band creates its own numbers.
The band plays a huge role in inspiring the young and aspiring musicians in Bangladesh. Dalchhut has several hits like “Bajee”, “Shada Moila”, “Gari Choley Na”, “Bioscope”, “Tomakei Bole Debo”, “Jochhna Bihar”, “Mon Chhuyechho” etc.
Dalchhut’s current line-up: Bappa Mazumder, vocals and guitar; Rose on drums; Bullet on keyboard and supporting vocals; Tanim on bass guitar and supporting vocals and Shahan Kabondho, band manager.
-With The Daily Star input
