Bangladesh Udichi Marks 57th Anniversary with 'Lal Shahar' Street Play
Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi, a progressive and secular arts organisation founded by Satyen Sen in 1968, inaugurated its 57th founding anniversary with a powerful street play titled 'Lal Shahar' at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka. The play, written and directed by Rahman Mofiz, was inaugurated by Santal leader Rebecca Shoren.
The musical choreography drama, composed by Rabiul Islam Shashi and Mir Sakhawat, and choreographed by Romon Islam Pritom, narrates historical movements against discrimination. It covers the anti-British colonial movement, the Language movement, the War of Liberation, and the recent student-led mass uprising. The play also portrays the post-uprising situation, mob violence, attacks on minorities, and the interim government's failure to maintain law and order.
Following the premier show, a discussion was held, chaired by Udichi acting president Habibul Alam. Notable figures including Sohrab Hassan, Kafil Ahmed, and Mafijur Rahman Laltu attended. Kafil Ahmed stressed the importance of student leaders being aware of the rights of the mass people, especially the working class. Rebecca Shoren addressed the discussion, highlighting the interim government's failure to ensure basic needs and rights of the people. Sohrab Hassan noted Udichi's role in raising awareness about people's rights and warned of symptoms of fascism in Bangladesh. Mime artistes Nithor Mahbub and Faisal Mahmud played a special role in the production with Udichi members.
The play 'Lal Shahar' serves as a reminder of Bangladesh's struggle against discrimination and the ongoing fight for people's rights. Udichi Shilpigosthi continues to promote progressive and secular arts, encouraging awareness and dialogue among the masses.
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