The World Literature Centre organises a special event titled Purnima Sandhya every year, celebrating the full moon night through Rabindra Sangeet on the centre’s rooftop.
This year, the event was held on 29 August, with Dr Anima Roy as the featured artiste.
However, rain disrupted the original plan to hold the programme on the southern rooftop of the World Literature Centre.
The event was subsequently moved to the centre’s auditorium.
Titled Alor Ishkul, Chaitanyer Alokjatra, the captivating programme drew a packed audience.
Anima Roy performed continuously for nearly two and a half hours, presenting 20 songs, including Chokher Aloy, Jodi Tomar Dekha Na Pai Prabhu, Amol Dhobol Pale Legechhe, Khelaghor Badhte Legechhe, Amar Mon Mane Na, Tomakei Koriyechhi, Kichhui To Holo Na, Amar Praner Pore Chole Gelo and Aguner Poroshmoni.
Speaking about the event, Anima Roy said, “I have performed at similar programmes before. People who love Rabindranath come together through music to connect with the diversity of nature, and that is what makes this event so special to me. I also enjoy performing before such enthusiastic audiences.”
The instrumental ensemble featured Gazi Abdul Hakim on flute, Antar on keyboard, Gautam on tabla, Nasir on guitar and Pradip on octapad.
