A trendsetter by his own merit and steadfast promoter of the inclusion of male classical dancers in Bangladesh, Shibli Mohammad is trained by one of the biggest names of classical dancing in South Asia, late Pandit Birju Maharaj, the father of Kathak dance.
Dance, being a physical art form, is visually stunning, especially when presented on stage. However, owing to the coronavirus pandemic, institutionalised dance in Bangladesh had to embrace online platforms to sustain.
Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Kathak exponent Pandit Birju Maharaj passed away yesterday, after suffering from a massive heart attack. He was 83 years old.
In an intimate ceremony held at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on December 4, national award-winning dancer, choreographer, and stage performer Kajol Ibrahim launched her memoir, Nritte Gantha Kotha Mala, published by Ramon Publishers.