The 114th birth anniversary of the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was celebrated through a cultural show at the National Theatre Hall of
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on Saturday.
The programme was a part of the nationwide observance of the occasion, organised by the ministry of cultural affairs. The programme was inaugurated by prime minister Sheikh Hasina at the Osmani Auditorium in the morning of the same day.
Vibrant dance and music recitals made the evening at BSA enjoyable. The show began with chorus rendition of Dao surjo dao dhorjo and Jaago nari jaago banhi shikha by the artistes of Shilpakala Repertoire. The energy of the lyrics and compositions of those songs stirred the listeners.
Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha presented in chorus Joy hok joy hok, an inspiring song by Nazrul. Another popular song of the poet Aji rakto nishi bhorey received huge applause from the audience when it was presented in chorus by the artistes of Nazrul Sangeet Shilpi Parisad.
Dancers of Shilpakala Repertoire presented a group dance with Srijono chhondey anonde baaje natorajo hey on that evening. Nrityalok Sangriskritik Sanghatan’s members enthralled the spectators with their group dance presentation of Tumi ki dokhina pabon. Natoraj artistes Mishu and Akhi received wide audience acclaims when they danced in duet to Tumi ami dujon priyo.
Kalpona Anam, in her melodious voice, presented Dhuli pingol in solo. Nasima Rahman Fancy created a joyful atmosphere in the hall with her solo rendition of Rumu jhumu rumu jhumu. Sumon Chowdhury and Sharmin Sathi Islam spontaneously sang Modhur nupur rumu jhumu and Chokher neshai bhalobasha respectively.
Earlier, a discussion session was held where secretary of the cultural affairs ministry Dr. Ranajit Kumar Biswas was present as a chief guest. Cultural personality Dr Karunamaya Goswami was the main speaker at the programme that was also attended by executive director of Nazrul Institute Rashid Haider. Director General of the academy Liaquat Ali Lucky presided over the session.
-With New Age input
