Rabindranath Tagore

ESSAY / Philosophical fraternity of Rabindranath Tagore and Anwar Ibrahim

In a lecture, Rabindranath proclaimed, “I hope that some dreamer will spring from among you and preach a message of love and therewith, overcoming all differences..."

#Perspective / How a Tagore song became my eternal lullaby

A Tagore lullaby triggers a vivid childhood memory of a monsoon boat ride, exploring how soft, emotional songs — beyond traditional lullabies — soothe sleep through rhythm, parental love, and deep, subconscious emotional conditioning.

A legacy of Tagore songs in Bengali and Hindi films

Today, on 25th Boishakh, the 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the legacy of his music continues to echo far and wide- not just in the hearts of Bengalis, but across the cinematic landscapes of both Bengal and Bollywood. While his poetry and songs remain an inseparable part of everyday life, Rabindra Sangeet has also found a cherished place in both Bengali and Hindi cinema, often adapted, referenced, or directly used to elevate cinematic storytelling.

You have made me endless...

Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!

Tagore’s birth anniversary specials airing on TV

Television channels across the nation are offering a rich array of special programming to honor his literary legacy

Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies

Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.

Echoes of Tagore: A celebration of his legacy at Shahzadpur

The Shahzadpur Kacharibari, a mansion within Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral estate in Sirajganj, continues to preserve the legacy of the Nobel Laureate poet

Emon and Dighi to debut as a pair in ‘Denapaona’ adaptation

Adapted from Rabindranath Tagore’s classic short story, “Denapaona” marks Emon’s feature film after a good while. Dighi was confirmed as the lead character, Nirupama, at the start of the year. Emon officially joined the cast this week and announced that filming is scheduled to begin next month.

Prabir Mitra hospitalised as health deteriorates

Veteran actor Prabir Mitra has been hospitalised due to severe health issues. Facing complications from oxygen deficiency and other ailments, he was admitted to a private medical facility in the capital on December 22. His younger son, Sifat Islam, confirmed the news to the daily Prothom Alo.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Mithun Chakraborty's 'Kabuliwala' to be released on Christmas

The makers unveiled the poster of the film Tuesday, featuring veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty as its lead and renowned child actor Anumegha Kahali as Mini, and expect it to be a cinematic marvel from the depths of history penned by Rabindranath Tagore.

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

Why Nazrul was at loggerheads with language purists

I proposed a panel at a North American Bangla literary conference. ‘Is translation itself a form of activism?’ I queried.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

My life’s philosophy is to live for others, not for myself: Ramendu Majumdar

Speaking about his birthday, Ramendu talked about how nostalgic he gets during that time, missing his birthplace Lakshmipur.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

Unveiling 'Anondodhara': Coke Studio Bangla's ode to Rabindranath Tagore

In a heartfelt tribute to the iconic Nobel Prize-winning poet Rabindranath Tagore on his death anniversary, Coke Studio Bangla surprised music enthusiasts by releasing their latest composition, "Anondodhara".

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

The astounding optimism in Tagore’s songs

His words convince the listener that the world is actually a beautiful place where truth, honesty, and simplicity are the quenching clouds above a desolate desert of dry despair and monotony.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

The forever debt to Rabindranath Tagore

From children’s books to internationally applauded films, from lyrical ballads to Netflix series, wherever we put our senses, they are filled with the legacy of the “Bard of Bengal”, Rabindranath Tagore. Do we ever ask ourselves what we would do without him? Do we wonder how the entire culture of the Indian subcontinent is wrapped around his existence?

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Tagore’s legacy continues to live through film adaptations

The universality of his stories present a challenge for these filmmakers to produce a picture that is equally compelling, credible, and visually appealing.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Remembering Tagore: TV channels on Rabindranath's death anniversary

Today marks the 82nd death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, who passed away, leaving a trail of literary legacies behind him.

August 6, 2023
August 6, 2023

Rabindranath Tagore's 82nd death anniversary today

The 82nd death anniversary of Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore is being observed in the country today.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Rabindranath’s song-lyrics in translation by Professor Fakrul Alam

Gitabitan: Selected Song-Lyrics of Rabindranath Tagore, containing over 300 Tagore song-lyrics translated into English, is now available for purchase in bookstores and on online websites.