India-Bangladesh celebrate 90th anniversary of Nazrul’s ‘Bidrohi’

 Who was Nazrul?

• He was a famous Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary who pioneered poetic works invoking powerful spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression.
• Full name was Kazi Nazrul Islam, sobriquet, ‘Bidrohi Kobi’ (Rebel Poet).
• Period: Birth May 25, 1899 – Death August 29, 1976
• His intense poetic work and nationalist activism earned him the popular title of Bidrohi Kobi.
• ‘National poet of Bangladesh’: Accomplishing a plethora of highly praised works through his life, Nazrul is officially known as the ‘National poet of Bangladesh’ and celebrated in India.
• Nationality: Bangladeshi (Invited by the Government of Bangladesh, Nazrul and his family moved to Dhaka in 1972, where he died four years later.)

His relation with Indian Independence Movement:

• He was an ardent activist in the Indian independence movement
• He was often imprisoned by British authorities.
• While in prison, Nazrul wrote the "Rajbandir Jabanbandi" ("Deposition of a Political Prisoner"). Exploring the life and conditions of the downtrodden masses of India , Nazrul worked for their emancipation.

Famous works of Nazrul (Bidrohi):

• Bidrohi (The Rebel)
• Bhangar Gaan (The Song of Destruction)
• Dhumketu (The Comet)
• Nazrul Geeti (Nazrul songs)
• Rajbandir Jabanbandi (Deposition of a Political Prisoner)

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012