Karar Oi Louho Kopat
Controversies about Nazrul’s tunes
Debates surrounding the original tunes of the rebel poet’s verses have existed for a long time.
Legal notice sent to halt streaming of AR Rahman’s ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ rendition
A legal notice was served on the government in order to remove or halt the streaming of AR Rahman’s version of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kabat” from all social media, OTT, and streaming platforms in Bangladesh immediately.
Protests by artistes from two Bengals rise against distortion of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’
National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”.
'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology
Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.
After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’
Eminent Indian poet Joy Goswami, shared, “Distorting songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam in this manner is a form of misrepresentation and should not be acceptable. I express my agreement with your protest against such actions.”
Nazrul’s granddaughter will not let anyone tarnish his legacy
According to them, if artistes unite and make this demand collectively without resorting to chaos, then it's possible to find a solution to the crisis that has arisen. Aiming that anyone else will become aware before taking any attempts to alter the tunes of Nazrul and Rabindranath, or any other artiste's work.
Netizens slam AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Sangeet
Famed music composer-singer AR Rahman’s version of Bengali poet and songwriter Kazi Nazrul Islam’s classic song, “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” has sparked diverse reactions amongst listeners and admirers of Nazrul Sangeet, making them say “can't play with our emotions."
From Leto songs to Ghazals- Exploring Nazrul’s musical versatility
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a revolutionary catalyst of Bangla literature, who evoked power through his words. He was a poet, novelist, playwright, speaker, newspaper editor, film actor, music maestro, and contributed to the Liberation war as a Shobdo Joddha and political activist.
Controversies about Nazrul’s tunes
Debates surrounding the original tunes of the rebel poet’s verses have existed for a long time.
Legal notice sent to halt streaming of AR Rahman’s ‘Karar Oi Louho Kabat’ rendition
A legal notice was served on the government in order to remove or halt the streaming of AR Rahman’s version of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kabat” from all social media, OTT, and streaming platforms in Bangladesh immediately.
Protests by artistes from two Bengals rise against distortion of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’
National Poet of Bangladesh, Kazi Nazrul Islam's granddaughter Khilkhil Kazi and grandson Kazi Arindam recently held a press conference to protest against the distorted re-composition of the song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by AR Rahman, for the film “Pippa”.
'Pippa' producers issue statement of apology
Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman faced severe criticism for the remake of National Poet of Bangladesh Kazi Nazrul Islam’s song “Karar Oi Louho Kopat”. The general audience from both sides of the border has also been taunting Rahman about the song.
After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’
Eminent Indian poet Joy Goswami, shared, “Distorting songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam in this manner is a form of misrepresentation and should not be acceptable. I express my agreement with your protest against such actions.”
Nazrul’s granddaughter will not let anyone tarnish his legacy
According to them, if artistes unite and make this demand collectively without resorting to chaos, then it's possible to find a solution to the crisis that has arisen. Aiming that anyone else will become aware before taking any attempts to alter the tunes of Nazrul and Rabindranath, or any other artiste's work.
Netizens slam AR Rahman’s rendition of Nazrul Sangeet
Famed music composer-singer AR Rahman’s version of Bengali poet and songwriter Kazi Nazrul Islam’s classic song, “Karar Oi Louho Kopat,” has sparked diverse reactions amongst listeners and admirers of Nazrul Sangeet, making them say “can't play with our emotions."
From Leto songs to Ghazals- Exploring Nazrul’s musical versatility
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a revolutionary catalyst of Bangla literature, who evoked power through his words. He was a poet, novelist, playwright, speaker, newspaper editor, film actor, music maestro, and contributed to the Liberation war as a Shobdo Joddha and political activist.
