{"id":2468061,"date":"2026-06-20T07:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T07:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2468061"},"modified":"2026-06-20T07:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T07:42:45","slug":"an-evening-of-music-and-remembrance-honouring-pioneering-women-artistes-events-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/an-evening-of-music-and-remembrance-honouring-pioneering-women-artistes-events-movie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"An evening of music and remembrance honouring pioneering women artistes | Events Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A recent program, ‘Avinetri Konthe Rabigan,’ celebrated pioneering women of Bengali theatre and cinema who popularized Rabindranath Tagore’s songs. Conceived by Riddhi Bandyopadhyay, the event honored legends like Kanan Devi and Sadhana Basu, highlighting their courage in breaking social barriers. Students performed iconic songs associated with these trailblazers, underscoring their lasting impact on Bengal’s cultural landscape and inspiring future generations of performers.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Paying tribute to the pioneering women of Bengali theatre and cinema, Avinetri Konthe Rabigan<\/span> (Rabindra Songs in the Voices of Actresses) was presented recently as part of Karigar Utsab<\/span>. Conceived, scripted, directed and presented by Riddhi Bandyopadhyay, the programme celebrated the actresses who popularised the songs of Rabindranath Tagore and left an enduring mark on Bengal\u2019s cultural landscape.The production revisited the lives and achievements of legendary artistes including Kanan Devi<\/a>, Sarajubala, Sadhana Basu and Kankabati Devi, who broke social barriers and established themselves as respected performers during a time when opportunities for women in the arts were limited. Their journeys helped pave the way for greater acceptance of women in theatre and the performing arts. <\/p>\n

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Adding a musical dimension to the evening, students performed several memorable songs associated with these actresses. Among the highlights were Kanan Devi\u2019s Aaj Sabar Range Rang Meshate Hobe<\/span>, Sadhana Basu\u2019s Na Na Go Na, Koro Na Bhabona<\/span>, and O Je Mane Na Mana<\/span> from Prayaschitta<\/span>, linked with Kankabati Devi and produced under the direction of Sisir Kumar Bhaduri.The programme also highlighted Kanan Devi\u2019s musical training under Rabindranath Tagore and Pankaj Kumar Mullick, acknowledging the role it played in shaping her distinguished artistic career.<\/p>\n

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Blending music, narration and historical reflection, Avinetri Konthe Rabigan<\/span> honoured the courage, talent and contributions of these trailblazing women, celebrating a legacy that continues to inspire generations of female performers in Bengal.\u201cAn Ode to Bengal\u2019s Pioneering Women of Theatre and\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source timesofindia.indiatimes.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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