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Bangladeshis 'more passionate' about Tagore then people of West Bengal
Bangladeshis 'more passionate' about Tagore | LIFESTYLE | bdnews24.com
Wed, Nov 30th, 2011 6:54 pm BdST
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Dhaka, Nov 30 (bdnews24.com) — People in Bangladesh are more passionate and enthusiastic about Rabindranath Tagore than their counterparts across the border in West Bengal, according to renowned Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee.
The actor, who performed a play on Tagore, his life and his times, said, "This is not my first visit in Dhaka, and I am thrilled by the way Bangladeshis welcome me every time I come."
On people's passion here toward Tagore's works, he said, "It is doubtful whether the people of West Bengal have the same feelings and enthusiasm about the great poet. You (Bangladeshis) are keeping Tagore alive in the whole nation's heart by cultivating Rabindranath in your mind.
"I will come to Bangladesh whenever you call me; I feel good about working here."
Soumitra and fellow Indian actor Sharmila Tagore took part in a play on Tagore's life and his works as part of the Nobel laureate's 150th birth anniversary joint celebration by Kolkata and Dhaka.
Asked about her take on Tagore's popularity in Bangladesh, Sharmila said, "I am in Dhaka for the first time but I can feel the warmth of your grand welcome and enormous response, as also your huge passion for Rabindranath Tagore."
The tale 'Life Unending' was staged on Monday at Radisson Water Garden Hotel's grand ballroom starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore and Jagannath Guho.
Soumitra, who has also directed the play, based it on a story on Tagore's life and his literary works, and then dramatised the tale.
Both Soumitra and Sharmila are well known for their performances over the years in plays, open-air theatres and drama-serials. Both made their first appearances in Satyajit Ray's film 'Apur Sansar' (The World of Apu).
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Bangladeshis 'more passionate' about Tagore | LIFESTYLE | bdnews24.com
Wed, Nov 30th, 2011 6:54 pm BdST
Dial 2000 from your GP mobile for latest news
Dhaka, Nov 30 (bdnews24.com) — People in Bangladesh are more passionate and enthusiastic about Rabindranath Tagore than their counterparts across the border in West Bengal, according to renowned Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee.
The actor, who performed a play on Tagore, his life and his times, said, "This is not my first visit in Dhaka, and I am thrilled by the way Bangladeshis welcome me every time I come."
On people's passion here toward Tagore's works, he said, "It is doubtful whether the people of West Bengal have the same feelings and enthusiasm about the great poet. You (Bangladeshis) are keeping Tagore alive in the whole nation's heart by cultivating Rabindranath in your mind.
"I will come to Bangladesh whenever you call me; I feel good about working here."
Soumitra and fellow Indian actor Sharmila Tagore took part in a play on Tagore's life and his works as part of the Nobel laureate's 150th birth anniversary joint celebration by Kolkata and Dhaka.
Asked about her take on Tagore's popularity in Bangladesh, Sharmila said, "I am in Dhaka for the first time but I can feel the warmth of your grand welcome and enormous response, as also your huge passion for Rabindranath Tagore."
The tale 'Life Unending' was staged on Monday at Radisson Water Garden Hotel's grand ballroom starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore and Jagannath Guho.
Soumitra, who has also directed the play, based it on a story on Tagore's life and his literary works, and then dramatised the tale.
Both Soumitra and Sharmila are well known for their performances over the years in plays, open-air theatres and drama-serials. Both made their first appearances in Satyajit Ray's film 'Apur Sansar' (The World of Apu).
bdnews24.com/arr/amt/srd/std/nir/1850h