The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the High Commission of India in Dhaka hosted Shravan Sandhya, a monsoon-themed musical evening, on Saturday at the High Commission premises.
The programme celebrated the monsoon season, which has long inspired poets, musicians and artists across the Indian subcontinent.
Drawing on Indian and Bengali literary and musical traditions, the event showcased the beauty of nature and highlighted the shared cultural heritage of India and Bangladesh through a selection of monsoon-inspired songs.
The evening featured Hindustani classical music performances by eminent Bangladeshi artists Guru Anil Kumar Saha and Aloke Kumar Sen.
Renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent Chanchal Khan also performed a selection of Tagore’s songs.
Guru Anil Kumar Saha, a respected classical vocalist and music teacher, has made significant contributions to Hindustani classical music in Bangladesh.
Over the years, he has trained many accomplished musicians, including Aloke Kumar Sen, and has played a key role in preserving and promoting the classical music tradition.
Aloke Kumar Sen is known for his command of Hindustani classical and semi-classical music.
He has performed widely in Bangladesh and abroad, earning recognition for his renditions of ghazals, Rabindra Sangeet and modern Bengali songs.
Chanchal Khan is one of Bangladesh’s leading Rabindra Sangeet performers, researchers and educators.
He has appeared at numerous cultural events at home and overseas and is widely recognised for his contribution to preserving and promoting Tagore’s musical legacy.
The artists presented a repertoire of Bengali and Hindi songs inspired by the monsoon, creating an evening that reflected the beauty of the rainy season while celebrating the enduring cultural ties between India and Bangladesh.
The programme also underscored the IGCC’s commitment to cultural diplomacy by promoting cultural exchange and strengthening mutual understanding through the performing arts.
