Month: May 2022

Anindya Banerjee Abstract: This study delves into the captivating world of Indian Ghazal, a poetic and musical genre that transcends boundaries, resonating with the deepest sentiments of the human soul. Focusing on the iconic figure of Begum Akhtar, a legendary Ghazal singer whose artistry left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of India, the research examines the historical roots, evolution, and unique characteristics of the Ghazal tradition. Begum Akhtar, often referred to as the “Queen of Ghazal,” emerges as a central figure in this exploration, her sublime renditions serving as a lens through which we gain insights into the rich tapestry of emotions woven into the fabric of Ghazal. The paper navigates through the cultural and linguistic diversity of Ghazal poetry, highlighting its themes of love, pain, and mysticism, and how these themes find expression in the haunting melodies and poignant renditions of Begum Akhtar. Additionally, the study sheds Read More …

SAYANTIKA GHOSH, PhD Research Scholar, RBU, SACT, Gobardanga Hindu College “The history of men’s opposition to women’s emancipation is more interesting perhaps than the story of that emancipation itself.”                                                                                            Virginia Woolf- Introduction Women of the nation are considered to be the backbone of every society. The introduction of  actresses in Bengali Theatre during 1870 gave a new area to the society. Inspired by the English theatre, the Bengali theatre groups practiced their performances in the houses of the elite people, who are known as “bhadralokhs” of Bengal. The actresses who joined theatre then, were the children from the prostitute area. The talented children from the prostitute areas in order to supplement their income.  Bipin Chandra Pal, in his autobiography mentioned that in the Brahmo Samaj the use of girls from the prostitute families were denied. It was also noted that the presence of the Brahmo women in the audience Read More …

Aritri Majumder, SACT,Department of Music, Gobardanga Hindu College, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Calcutta Tradition, the word which carries out many things in one boat. Culture and tradition are interdependent where tradition is a boat and culture plays the role of a sail. Kolkata, the city of joy, borrows its cultural tradition from a long time. On the other side Kolkata always greets and accepts new, so Kolkata is a place where tradition and trend stay side by side. Kolkata is a place of musical heritage as well as it was once the heart of Indian classical music. During British Colonial rule the scenario of India where a tide of transition took place in Indian culture. An obvious effect took place in Kolkata, the city of musical heritage, where classical music was already existed and continued a strong musical tradition of pure classical music from a long time. In 1856, when Read More …