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'''Kazi Nazrul Islam''' (25 May 1899&ndash;29 August 1976) was a Bengali poet, [[Music of Bengal|musician]] and [[revolutionary]]. His nickname was "Rebel Poet". He was the first to make poems talking about intense spiritual rebellion against [[fascism]] and oppression. Nazrul is the [[national poet]] of [[Bangladesh]]. He is commemorated in [[India]].
'''Kazi Nazrul Islam''' (25 May 1899&ndash;29 August 1976) was a Bengali poet, [[Music of Bengal|musician]] and [[revolutionary]]. His nickname was "Rebel Poet". He was the first to make poems talking about intense spiritual rebellion against [[fascism]] and oppression. Nazrul is the [[national poet]] of [[Bangladesh]].<ref name="Banglapedia">{{cite book |last=Islam |first=Rafiqul |year=2012 |chapter=Kazi Nazrul Islam |chapter-url=http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Islam,_Kazi_Nazrul |editor1-last=Islam |editor1-first=Sirajul |editor1-link=Sirajul Islam |editor2-last=Jamal |editor2-first=Ahmed A. |title=Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh |edition=Second |publisher=[[Asiatic Society of Bangladesh]] |access-date=26 March 2016}}</ref> He is commemorated in [[India]].


==Life==
Born into a [[Muslim]] family in India, Nazrul received religious education. He worked as a [[muezzin]] at a local [[mosque]]. He learned of poetry, drama, and literature while working with theatrical groups. After being in the [[British Indian Army]], Nazrul made himself a [[journalist]] in [[Kolkata]] (then Calcutta). He was against the [[British Raj]] in India. He talked about revolution through his poetic works. Some examples are "Bidrohi" ("The Rebel") and "Bhangar Gaan" ("The Song of Destruction"), as well as his publication "Dhumketu" ("The Comet"). His work in the [[Indian independence movement]] often led to going to jail by British authorities. While in prison, Nazrul wrote the "Rajbandir Jabanbandi" ("Deposition of a Political Prisoner").
He was born into a [[Muslim]] family in India, Nazrul received religious education. He worked as a [[muezzin]] at a local [[mosque]]. He learned of poetry, drama, and literature while working with theatrical groups. After being in the [[British Indian Army]], Nazrul made himself a [[journalist]] in [[Kolkata]] (then Calcutta). He was against the [[British Raj]] in India. He talked about revolution through his poetic works. Some examples are "Bidrohi" ("The Rebel") and "Bhangar Gaan" ("The Song of Destruction"), as well as his publication "Dhumketu" ("The Comet"). His work in the [[Indian independence movement]] often led to going to jail by British authorities. While in prison, Nazrul wrote the "Rajbandir Jabanbandi" ("Deposition of a Political Prisoner").

==Writings==
Nazrul's writings are about themes such as love, freedom, and revolution. He was against all bigotry, including religious and gender. Throughout his career, Nazrul wrote short stories, novels, and essays but is best known for his poems. He started new forms such as Bengali [[ghazal]]s. Nazrul wrote and composed music for his nearly 4,000 songs.<ref>{{cite book |last=Hossain |first=Quazi Motahar |authorlink= Qazi Motahar Hossain |coauthors= |editor=[[Mohammad Nurul Huda]] |title=Nazrul: An Evaluation |year=2000 |month= |publisher=Nazrul Institute |location=[[Dhaka]] |isbn=984-555-167-X |oclc= |doi= |page=55 |chapter=Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs}}</ref> The are collectively known as [[Complete Works of Kazi Nazrul Islam]], which are widely popular today. At the age of 43 (in 1942) he began suffering from an unknown disease. He was losing his voice and memory. It is often said, the reason was slow poisoning by British Government. He lived alone for many years. Invited by the [[Government of Bangladesh]], Nazrul and his family moved to [[Dhaka]] in 1972. He died four years later.
Nazrul's writings are about themes such as love, freedom, and revolution. He was against all bigotry, including religious and gender. Throughout his career, Nazrul wrote short stories, novels, and essays but is best known for his poems. He started new forms such as Bengali [[ghazal]]s. Nazrul wrote and composed music for his nearly 4,000 songs.<ref>{{cite book |last=Hossain |first=Quazi Motahar |author-link= Qazi Motahar Hossain |editor=[[Mohammad Nurul Huda]] |title=Nazrul: An Evaluation |year=2000 |publisher=Nazrul Institute |location=[[Dhaka]] |isbn=984-555-167-X |page=55 |chapter=Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs}}</ref> The are collectively known as [[Complete Works of Kazi Nazrul Islam]], which are widely popular today. At the age of 43 (in 1942) he began suffering from an unknown disease. He was losing his voice and memory. It is often said, the reason was slow poisoning by British Government. He lived alone for many years. Invited by the [[Government of Bangladesh]], Nazrul and his family moved to [[Dhaka]] in 1972. He died four years later.


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Revision as of 21:40, 19 May 2024

Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam, before 1940
Born(1899-05-24)24 May 1899[1]
Churulia, Asansol, Burdwan District, Bengal, British India
(now in Paschimbanga, India)
Died29 August 1976(1976-08-29) (aged 77)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality Indian/Bangladeshi
Era20th century philosophy

Kazi Nazrul Islam (25 May 1899–29 August 1976) was a Bengali poet, musician and revolutionary. His nickname was "Rebel Poet". He was the first to make poems talking about intense spiritual rebellion against fascism and oppression. Nazrul is the national poet of Bangladesh.[1] He is commemorated in India.

Life

He was born into a Muslim family in India, Nazrul received religious education. He worked as a muezzin at a local mosque. He learned of poetry, drama, and literature while working with theatrical groups. After being in the British Indian Army, Nazrul made himself a journalist in Kolkata (then Calcutta). He was against the British Raj in India. He talked about revolution through his poetic works. Some examples are "Bidrohi" ("The Rebel") and "Bhangar Gaan" ("The Song of Destruction"), as well as his publication "Dhumketu" ("The Comet"). His work in the Indian independence movement often led to going to jail by British authorities. While in prison, Nazrul wrote the "Rajbandir Jabanbandi" ("Deposition of a Political Prisoner").

Writings

Nazrul's writings are about themes such as love, freedom, and revolution. He was against all bigotry, including religious and gender. Throughout his career, Nazrul wrote short stories, novels, and essays but is best known for his poems. He started new forms such as Bengali ghazals. Nazrul wrote and composed music for his nearly 4,000 songs.[2] The are collectively known as Complete Works of Kazi Nazrul Islam, which are widely popular today. At the age of 43 (in 1942) he began suffering from an unknown disease. He was losing his voice and memory. It is often said, the reason was slow poisoning by British Government. He lived alone for many years. Invited by the Government of Bangladesh, Nazrul and his family moved to Dhaka in 1972. He died four years later.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Islam, Rafiqul (2012). "Kazi Nazrul Islam". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Hossain, Quazi Motahar (2000). "Nazrul Islam, the Singer and Writer of Songs". In Mohammad Nurul Huda (ed.). Nazrul: An Evaluation. Dhaka: Nazrul Institute. p. 55. ISBN 984-555-167-X.

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