The Daily Star

The Islamic strain in Kazi Nazrul Islam

These words of a nineteenth-century American poet can very well be used to characterize Kazi Nazrul Islam. Nazrul also expressed his own contradictions brilliantly in "Bidrohi": "Momo ek hate banka ...
Indiatimes

'Pippa' makers react to controversy surrounding Kazi Nazrul Islam's song; say, 'Secured necessary adaptation rights'

The team behind the film "Pippa" has responded to the controversy surrounding A R Rahman's rendition of the poem "Karar oi louho kopat" by Kazi Nazrul Islam. They stated that their version was a ...
The Daily Star

The dawn of Islamic songs in Bengal

Abbasuddin Ahmed had taken part in singing Urdu qawwalis that described the richness of Islamic history and the love of ...
Indiatimes

AR Rahman's rendition of Bengali poet Nazrul Islam's patriotic song draws criticism

AR Rahman has found himself in the eye of a storm over his rendition of a popular patriotic song by Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in a new Bollywood film. Let’s take a closer look at the controversy.
Outlookindia

'Pippa': Bengali Poet Nazrul Islam’s Grandson Urges Makers To Remove AR Rahman’s Version Of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’

'Pippa' makers recently landed into controversy over music composer AR Rahman's rendition of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s patriotic song 'Karar Oi Louho Kopat' in the film. The song, written and ...
The Telegraph

Row over AR Rahman version of Nazrul song gets murkier as family feud surfaces in the wake of legal threats for 'Pippa' producers

The developments come within 72 hours of film makers' public apology in the wake of the widespread social media backlash over the interpretation of the song in which the original marching tune has ...
Mint

AR Rahman's rendition of Kazi Nazrul Islam's song in 'Pippa' faces backlash | Explained

AR Rahman’s rendition of a popular patriotic song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood film ‘Pippa’ has drawn flak. The litterateur’s family and singers have expressed outrage ...
Hindustan Times

Pippa makers react to backlash over AR Rahman's version of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's song Karar Oi Louho Kopat

After AR Rahman receives flak for his rendition of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s iconic patriotic song Karar Oi Louho Kopat in Pippa, the film's makers issue a statement. Ishaan Khatter as Captain Balram Singh ...
The Telegraph

Kazi Nazrul Islam: A look at the rebel poet’s interesting association with cinema

The national poet of Bangladesh whose works inspired the country’s liberation struggle. A pioneer of the ghazal in Bengali, who introduced in his songs Urdu and Persian words. Composer and poet of ...
The Free Press Journal

Pippa Makers Issue Clarification Over Usage Of Kazi Nazrul Islam's Song In The Film, Say, 'Secured Necessary Rights'

The new rendition of "Karar oi louho kopat" in "Pippa" is a sincere artistic interpretation and done after securing necessary adaptation rights, the film's team said on Monday, days after A R Rahman's ...
The New Indian Express

'Pippa' makers react to controversy over AR Rahman's adaptation of Kazi Nazrul Islam's song

NEW DELHI: The new rendition of "Karar oi louho kopat" in "Pippa" is a sincere artistic interpretation and done after securing necessary adaptation rights, the film's team said on Monday, days after A ...
Dhaka Tribune

Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 47th death anniversary Sunday

Bangladesh is set to observe the 47th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on Sunday. Unanimously revered as the “Rebel Poet” - Kazi Nazrul Islam is considered a pioneer for his ...