Shimul’s autumnal ode to poetry enthralls audience

Renowned reciter and Shimul Mustapha mesmerised the audience with his solo poetry recital show ‘Jontronar Megh Brishti Jhor’ in the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Friday evening.

The autumnal tribute to poetry was joined by people from all walks of life, including Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni as the chief guest.

Vice-Chancellor of National University Professor Moshiur Rahman and Sammilita Sanskritik Jote president Golam Kuddus were among the special guests.

The event, organized by Boikuntha Abritti Academy, was orchestrated by Shimul Mustapha who captivated the audience with his iconic recitals of ‘Aat Bochhor Por’ by Jibanananda Das, poet Hela Hafiz’s heart-touching masterpiece ‘Koshto’, Sunil Gangopadhyay’s iconic poem ‘Keu Kotha Rakhe Ni’ and several other poems written by popular Bengali poets.

Recognising the important contribution to the fields of Bengali literature and culture, the event awarded three prominent personalities with three special awards.

Thespian Asaduzzaman Noor received the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the event, while Sammilita Sanskritik Jote general secretary Ahkam Ullah received the ‘Shobdo Sarathi Padak’ and Youth Global Foundation chairman Seema Hamid was awarded the ‘Boikuntha Sammanana Padak’.

“When it comes to culture, it is difficult to walk alone. That is exactly why we have invited all of our distinguished and intellectual guests to this autumnal evening. We take this opportunity and pride to recognise the contributions of these three eminent cultural personalities with these awards,” Shimul Mustapha said.