“I could have bought a very nice phone with the money I bought this guitar with,” said Joy Shahriar in The Daily Star’s canteen, proudly flaunting his baby Taylor guitar. “But I chose this expensive guitar. I don’t have unlimited funds, but I know my priorities.” In a way, this sums up the “Shotti Bolchi” singer’s entire career – a story of passion, strife, and street smarts.
Friday night hosted not one but two noticeable concerts in Dhaka. One might have been embroiled in a wave of uncontrollable controversies to still have made an impact and the other concert also delivered a captivating performance, setting an example for showmanship that most can learn from. The concert “Nachiketa Live in Dhaka with Joy Shahriar” last night, was reportedly a