Two esteemed figures will be specially honoured during the festival and they are, Kalim Sharafi, marking his 100th birthday on May 8, and the late Sadi Mohammad.
Renowned singer Sadi Mohammad dies aged 70: As I recovered from the shock, I drafted these thoughts and took a broader look at his life and legacy. As a music lover and lifelong devotee of Rabindranath Tagore myself, I realised how much Sadi meant to his admirers and his students.
Eminent Rabindra sangeet exponent Sadi Mohammad passed away this evening, though the cause of his demise remains undisclosed. The news was initially confirmed to the media by distinguished dancer Shamim Ara Nipa.
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