Rinku at DS Café
Rinku at DS Café
Rinku shot into the spotlight with talent hunt Close Up one. Since then, his fan following has spiralled dramatically.
Recently, the popular folk singer dropped by at DS Café, at the monthly programme of Arts & Entertainment, as the celebrity of the month. He was flooded with calls from his fans who bombarded him with questions about his music and life. Excerpts from the conversations:
Rana, Dhaka: Is it possible to sideline folk culture?
Rinku: Never, because modern civilisation is built on traditional culture.
Sumon, Dhaka: It is true that your dream was to release an album from Kolkata?
Rinku: Yes, I dreamt of releasing an album from there when I discovered the opulence of the folk songs of Kolkata. My dream came true finally.
Rasha, Chittagong: What about your duets? Were you keen to do a duet with anyone?
Rinku: When I listened to the songs of Sahaj Mar, a Kolkata-based singer; I was keen to work with him. Finally, I achieved my ambition.
Rabbi, Sylhet: What's your favourite attire ?
Rinku: Panjabi.
Dipti, Khulna: Did you participate at the recent Lalon festival in Kushtia?
Rinku: I went there and sang. I am not at peace until I visit the fair.
Mahi, Dhaka: Do your fans become a nuisance?
Rinku: They are often inconsiderate and keep on calling me. They insist on photographs, autographs and even listen to my songs. But, I don't get disturbed because it is actually their love for me.
Pavel, Barisal: Do you prefer to sing during the day or night?
Rinku: Definitely night. In my view, artistes and litterateurs love the night time.
Kafi, Dhaka: Do you have any regrets?
Rinku: None.
Rony, Savar: How do you view your musical career?
Rinku: I believe its God gifted and I really enjoy it.
Tutul, Gazipur: Do you envy anybody?
Rinku: Not at all.
Kamal Parvez, Tangail: Do you feel more comfortable on audio or stage?
Rinku: Definitely on stage as can feel the pulse of the audience.
Ranajit Sarkar, Sirajganj: As a singer where do you visualise yourself in the long run?
Rinku: I want to traverse a long way in the music world and interact with people from the grassroots.
Jahangir, Dhaka: What's the biggest problem of the music market?
Rinku: Piracy. Our music industry cannot flourish if we cannot curb this.
Sabbir, Mymensingh: What genre of songs do you want to do?
Rinku: Folk songs as I was born in a village and grew up amidst nature.
Jibon, Sylhet: Who was your first music teacher?
Rinku: My maternal uncle Rabiul Awal.
Ferdous, Dhaka: How do you feel about the current trend of rendering Lalon songs in various styles?
Rinku: I'm trying to reach his creations to people who still enjoy his songs. It's merely an exchange of musical instruments like guitar for the dotara (a string like object). But one must be careful not to distort the basic style of Lalon songs.
Transcribed by Shah Alam Shazu