L-R: Dancers perform at the programme. Sharmila Tagore recites a poem. Photos: Mumit M.Staff Correspondent
Bangladesh and India jointly organised a two-day celebration on the occasion of the closing of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore and the inaugural of his 151st birth anniversary. The function kicked off on May 6 and ended yesterday. The programme featured an art exhibition and live performances.
Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith inaugurated the painting exhibition as chief guest at National Art Gallery, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA). Artist Hashem Khan was present as special guest. Mizanur Rahman, director of Fine Arts Department, BSA delivered the welcome speech. Liaquat Ali Lucky, director general of BSA, presided over the programme.
The exhibition features reproductions of 150 paintings by Tagore and artworks based on the bard's stories, poems and songs by 150 Bangladeshi artists. The artists, representing different generations, demonstrate their individual views on Tagore and his creative world.
Featured artists include Aminul Islam, Murtaja Baseer, Qayyum Chowdhury, Samarjit Roy Chowdhury, Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam, Shahid Kabir, Monsurul Karim, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Shahid Kabir, Biren Shome, Monsurul Karim, Farida Zaman, Shishir Bhattacharya, Rokeya Sultana, Ranjit Das, Kanak Chanpa Chakma, Samiran Chowdhury, Mohammad Iqbal and Tarikat Islam.
Among the paintings are portraits of Rabindranath Tagore in various styles. Most of the paintings have a distinct touch of realism, semi-realism, and focus on every detail of the poet's visage. Most of the artworks highlight compositions and the character's dynamism.
Paintings of veteran artists -- Murtaja Baseer, Quayyum Chowdhury, Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam, Shahabuddin Ahmed, Mohammad Iqbal and Ranjit Das -- bear their personal traits, techniques and approaches.
Hashem Khan said, “Tagore dreamt of a world without conflict. Individualism and humanity are recurring subjects in his writings. We should keep in mind that besides being a true patriot, Tagore was also a global personality. He is a major source of inspiration for the people of Bengal”.
Liaquat Ali Lucky said, “Tagore had united the people of India and Bangladesh. With this cultural performance, the closeness will be further strengthened.”
In the evening, the cultural programme featured poetry recitation, musical soiree, dance performance and more. The programme was held at National Theatre Hall, BSA.
The musical soiree featured solo and choral renditions by artistes of Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha, Dhaka Sangskritik Dal and Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad.
Artistes of Jatiyo Rabindra Sangeet Sammelan Parishad started the soiree with a group rendition of “Jani Jani Kon”. The singers also presented several other choruses, including “Kobey Ami Bahir Holem”, “Tumi Kemon Kore Gaan Koro Hey”, and “Alo Amar Alo”.
Veteran Indian actress Sharmila Tagore delighted the audience as she recited the poem “Bashiwala” accompanied by Gazi Abdul Hakim on the flute. Tagore singers Semanti Manjuri, Sutapa Saha, Abdul Wadud, Shreyoshi Roy, Bulbul Islam and others performed solo. Noted elocutionists Bhaswar Banerjee and Kankan Das recited poems at the programme. Poet Belal Chowdhury and Rabiul Hussain recited poems on Tagore. Indian singer Agnibha Bandyopadhyay rendered a number of Tagore songs at the programme.
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