Subir Nandi’s final journey

It was a morose day, with the unbearable heat beating down on everyone at the Central Shaheed Minar. Despite that, thousands of people from all walks of life wanted to catch a glimpse of him, their favourite artiste Subir Nandi, one last time.

His body arrived there at 11:05am in the morning from Dhakeshwari Temple.  Amidst the flowers and wreaths, the image of a distraught Fakir Alamgir having a breakdown while attempting to console Subir Nandi’s widow and daughter, summed up the entire situation: the country has not only lost one of its musical gems, but also one of the humblest and most beloved figures in the entertainment industry.

“We are eternally grateful to all who have shown so much love to my father over the years,” said his daughter, Falguni Nandi, “I request you to pray for his departed soul.”

After the befitting national tribute, the artiste’s body was taken to Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC), as stars bid their final goodbyes to the singer credited with more than 2,500 songs including Amar E Duti Chokh, Ek je Chhilo Sonar Konna, Bhalobashi Shokaley and more. The final journey continued onwards to Channel i premises. Afsana Mimi, Anima Roy, Faridur Reza Sagar and even Shykh Seraj, who seemed calm and composed, became emotional during the heartfelt tribute.

The penultimate destination for the artiste was Ram Krishna Mission, where prayers and good wishes for his departed soul were made amidst a sea of saffron. The scenes were moving, if not heartbreaking, as realisation of Subir Nandi never singing with his majestic voice again dawned upon us. He was finally taken to Sree Sree Bordeshwari cremation ground in Sabujbag.