EMBASSY OF INDIA, DUSHANBE
&
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA CULTURAL CENTRE
present
Shom-i-Panjh Shoir
Celebrating the timeless melodies of Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary
by
Pancha-Kobir-Kanya
Riddhi Bandyopadhyay
Celebrating the timeless melodies of Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary,
also featuring songs of four other Literary Legends of Bengal,
by Pancha-Kobir-Kanya
Riddhi Bandyopadhyay
Lahouti Tajik Academic Drama Theater
Thursday; 08 May, 2025; 1830 Hrs
*The visiting artiste will also perform at Rabindranath Tagore Monument, Hafiz Square, Bukhoro St, Dushanbe, on May 07 at 0730 hrs, on the auspicious occasion of Rabindra Jayanti
Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore was not only Bengal’s greatest literary icon but a global beacon of humanistic thought. The first non-European Nobel Laureate in Literature (1913), he reshaped Bengali art, music, and literature with his deeply introspective and spiritual vision. Tagore composed more than 2,000 songs known as Rabindra Sangeet, seamlessly blending classical and folk traditions with profound philosophical depth. His creations, drawn from the everyday and the eternal, touch themes of love, nature, devotion, freedom & identity. Revered as both a poet and prophet, Tagore’s legacy transcends time, offering solace and strength to generations across the world.
Kazi Nazrul Islam
24 May 1899-29 August 1976
A revolutionary poet, composer, and national icon, Kazi Nazrul Islam brought fire to Bengal’s poetic soul. Known as the Bidrohi Kavi or “Rebel Poet,” his verses inspired movements for independence, social justice, and communal harmony. His Nazrul Geeti captured a powerful blend of love, rebellion, and spiritual fervor. With songs invoking both divine ecstasy and human struggle, Nazrul remains an enduring voice of freedom and fearlessness.
Atul Prasad Sen
20 October 1871-26 August 1934
Atul Prasad was a poet, lawyer, and singer whose songs reflected personal emotion, nationalism, and devotion. Blending Bengali lyrics with Hindustani musical styles, his compositions stood out for their freshness and accessibility. His themes spanned from the ache of longing to the serenity of surrender, often touching the deep undercurrents of the Bengali psyche. Atul Prasad’s influence helped shape modern Bengali music beyond rigid classical structures.
Dwijendralal Roy
19 July 1863-17 May 1913
D.L. Roy was a dramatist, historian, and composer who ignited the spirit of patriotism through song. A civil servant by profession and a bard at heart, his Dwijendrageeti reflect pride in India’s cultural and historical identity. With stirring anthems like “Dhono Dhanno Pushpe Bhora,” he celebrated the soul of the motherland. Roy’s songs often echoed themes of valor, justice & national pride, earning him a special place in Bengal’s musical renaissance.
Rajanikanta Sen
26 July 1865-13 September 1910
Known lovingly as Kantakobi, Rajanikanta Sen's music carried an aura of quiet strength and spiritual devotion. He composed soulful Kantageeti marked by simplicity, clarity, and a profound connection to Bhakti and humanitarian ideals. Even through personal suffering and illness, he penned songs that radiated compassion, moral resilience, and a gentle patriotism rooted in inner awakening.
One of India’s Celebrated Voices & Pioneer of 'Pancho-Kabir-Gaan
Smt. Riddhi Bandyopadhyay is a distinguished Indian vocalist and researcher, widely known as “Pancho Kabir Kannya” for her pioneering role in popularising the collective musical legacy of Bengal’s five great poets—Rabindranath Tagore, Dwijendralal Roy, Rajanikanta Sen, Atulprasad Sen & Kazi Nazrul Islam. With decades of training under legendary gurus including Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, Maya Sen & Krishna Chattopadhyay, she is hailed as a foremost authority on Dwijendrageeti, Atulprasadi, Nazrul Geeti & Purono Bangla Gaan.
She has represented Bengal’s music at prestigious stages such as North American Bengali Conference (Toronto 2013, Houston 2015, Baltimore 2019), the Shakespeare Festival (Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala), Pancha Kabi Gaan at the Bangladesh National Museum, and her 20-year solo celebration concert in Kolkata (2018). Riddhi’s emotive singing and storytelling have mesmerised audiences across India, Bangladesh, UK, and the US.
A recipient of awards like the Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, "Tumi Annanya", Bengal Icon Award & Galaxy Award, she is also a published author and cultural academic. She teaches at the Dover Lane Music Conference, serves as examiner at Rabindra Bharati University, and regularly presents lecture-demonstrations at institutions like Auburn University, Jadavpur University & Sahitya Akademi, Kolkata.
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SWAMI VIVEKANANDA CULTURAL CENTRE
The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), under the Embassy of India, Dushanbe & supported by ICCR, serves as a hub for promoting India’s rich cultural heritage in Tajikistan. It offers regular classes in Indian classical music, dance, yoga, and Hindi language, while also organizing cultural performances, workshops, film screenings & exhibitions. Through its diverse activities, SVCC fosters cultural exchange, mutual understanding & strong people-to-people connections between India & Tajikistan.
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