Nazrul Mela on Channel i
To celebrate the 'Nazrul Jayanti' (110th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam) Channel i is holding a daylong "Nazrul Mela" at its Tejgaon office on May 25. A press conference on the 'mela' was held at Channel i Siddeshwari office yesterday, says a press release.
Faridur Reza Sagar, managing director, Channel i and Impress Telefilm Ltd; artist Hashem Khan, poet Asad Chowdhury and Nazrul exponent Sudhin Das were present at the conference.
This is the fifth "Nazrul Mela" by Channel i. At the 'mela,' Channel i will honour Sudhin Das with this year's lifetime achievement award.
The event starting from 11:05 am will likely feature performances by leading Nazrul artistes -- Sohrab Hossain, Sudhin Das, Khalid Hossain, Ferdaus Ara, Salahuddin Ahmed, Fatema Tuz Zohra, Rahat Ara Geeti, Lina Taposhi, Nashid Kamal, Khairul Anam Shakil, M.A. Mannan, Shimul Yusuf, Sadya Afreen Mallick and others. Several noted artists including Hashem Khan, Rafiqun Nabi, Monirul Islam, Shahid Kabir, Jamal Ahmed, Kanak Chapa Chakma and Biren Shom would paint on the theme 'Nazrul' at the 'mela.'
Other attractions of the 'mela' include an art competition for children, recitation of Nazrul's works, discussion on the poet, solo and choral renditions of Nazrul Sangeet, dance performances and more. The 'mela' will continue till 5 pm.
“Nazrul Mela” will be aired live on Channel i.
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