Tribute To Kazi Nazrul Islam On His Death Anniversary Through Urdu Poem
The death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s was observed in India on 29th August. The poet was remembered for his contributions in the field of poetry and music.
Chhayanat (Kolkata), a renowned organization working on Nazrul’s life and his
work paid tribute to Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Chhayanat (Kolkata) initiative released a tribute poem in Urdu by Shushant Chattopadhyaya ‘Safeer’. The 28- line poem in quatrain form titled ‘Nazrul’ highlighted various aspects and philosophy of Kazi Nazrul Islam. The core to Kazi Nazrul Islam’s poetry was humanism, spiritualism, rebel outlook, etc. These were clearly pointed out in the tribute poem.
Another, very interesting aspect that was touched upon by the poet was how Kazi Nazrul Islam is very much relevant in today’s time.
Chhayanat long line of future projects will explore translations of Kazi Nazrul
Islam’s work in Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish. The poem by Shushant Chattopadhyaya had a Youtube release by music label Questz World on
their official Youtube channel.
Kalyani Kazi, daughter-in-law of Kazi Nazrul Islam appreciated the poem, production, and the initiative taken by Chhayanat (Kolkata). She also conveyed that more such efforts should be made in the future so that the world can get
enriched by such works about Kazi Nazrul.