Entertainment Desk :
Liaquat Ali Lucky, Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, has
been honoured with the ‘Nrityacharya Bulbul Chowdhury Lifetime Achievement Award’. Bangladesh Nrityashilpi Sangstha convened the award at the National Theatre Auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country’s pioneering dancer Bulbul Chowdhury, said a press release. Noted guests included Ataur Rahman, the Ekushey Padak and Swadhinata Padak recipient for his cultural
contributions, and Ekushey Padak winning dancer Amanul Haque. In addition, Minu Haque, President, and Sazu Ahmed, General Secretary of Bangladesh Nrityashilpi Sangstha, were also present
at the ceremony.
The guests praised Liaquat Ali Lucky for his multifaceted contributions to the cultural arena of the country highlighting his exceptional role in
the unrestricted exploration and excellence in every
branch of art.
Notably, Natyacharya Bulbul Chowdhury (January 1, 1919 – May 17, 1954) is considered the pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh. He earned distinction as the first Muslim dancer of the British-era Indian subcontinent, and by the age of 30, he was honoured as the National Dancer of Pakistan.
The event commemorated the 105th birth anniversary of the legendary dancer under the theme ‘Bangabandhu Sanskriti-Bhabna’ (Culture and Ideology of Bangabandhu). Additionally, an event titled ‘Nrityacharya Bulbul Chowdhury Lifetime Achievement Award’
was held in his honour.
Furthermore, a dance presentation by the children’s dance group of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, based on Rabindranath Tagore’s poem ‘Birpurush’, was showcased. Liaquat Ali Lucky did the
conceptualisation of the
performance, while Joydev Palit led the direction.