Kalamandalam Kolkata under the choreographic guidance of Guru (Dr.) Thankamani Kutty, took up the challenge in paying homage to Kazi Nazrul Islam by sketching the life of the poet through narration and dance presentation set to popular songs of the poet.Ĭonceived and directed by Somnath G. Though the songs are widely presented, choreographed versions of even the most popular ones are rare. He pioneered in writing Bangla ghazals, included Islam in the mainstream tradition of Bengali music and composed powerful patriotic songs, bhajans, Shyamasangeet and passionate love songs – the genre known as Nazrulgeeti. But while works of the Bard are widely performed, those of Nazrul are not as frequent. Rising above caste, creed and religion, Nazrul pioneered in expressing strong radical ideas in his large body of poems, songs and essays that made him experience similar following and regard to share the pedestal with Tagore. Even though Rabindranath Tagore is most actively worshipped in Bengal and occupies a worldwide space especially in the world of poetry, the adoration and admiration for Kazi Nazrul Islam as a “Rebel Poet” (Bidrohi Kobi) with a strong humane spirit is no less.
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