Mitali to observe birth anniversary of Kanika Bandopadhyay

Cultural organisation Mitali will observe the 84th birth anniversary of legendary Tagore singer/ exponent Kanika Bandopadhyay on October 12 at Mohar Kunja in Kolkata. The programme will be organised in association with Kolkata Municipal Corporation, Metro Railway and Mohar Kunja Parichalan Samity, says a press release.
Kanika Bandopadhyay, affectionately known as 'Mohardi' to disciples, became a legend for her melodic voice and graceful renditions of Rabindra Sangeet. Her earnest desire to strengthen the cultural ties between India and Bangladesh led to the establishment of Mitali -- an Indo-Bangladesh cultural society -- in 1991. Kanika remained its chief advisor until her death in 2000.
The event will include the unveiling of a portrait of the legend. Mayor of Kolkata, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacherjee, will be the chief guest at the programme. The celebration will be presided over by T.K. Sengupta, president of Mitali. A commemorative cultural programme will be held with the coordination of Padatik Sangeet Sangsad, Dhaka. Renowned artistes from both Bangladesh and India, such as Fahim Hossain Choudhury, Lily Islam, Chanchal Khan, Nargis Chowdhury, Abhirup Guha Thakurta, Shrikanta Acharya, Manoj Murali Nair, Rajeshree Bhattacharya and others will perform at the programme.