Bannya regales audience in Delhi

Lovers of Tagore songs were captivated by the soulful rendition of renowned Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations auditorium, New Delhi on May 16.

The scorching summer heat outside was in sharp contrast to the effects of Bannya's songs which included “Majhe Majhe Tobo Dekha Pai”, “Jodi Tor Daak Shuney Keu Na Ashey” and “Shokatore Oi Kadichey Sokole.”

Attended by a large number of Tagore devotees, diplomats, senior officials and 1971 Liberation War veterans, the programme, organised by the Bangladesh High Commission as part of its cultural diplomacy, was graced by Dr. Najma Heptulla, India's Minister for Minority Affairs, as the chief guest.

Welcoming the gathering, Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali highlighted the invaluable contribution of Tagore to the evolution of Bengali literature into its modern age and said Tagore's immortal creations will always remain relevant to the day-to-day life of all Bengalis.

In her remarks, Dr. Najma Heptulla mentioned the attachment of the people of India and Bangladesh to the works of Rabindranath Tagore and emphasised that the works of the poet have brought the souls of the people of the two countries closer in a common bond of friendship.