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GUWAHATI: The Members of the New Art Players (NAP) observed Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha Divas on June 20 at their own auditorium. NAP is a leading socio-cultural organisation in Assam. NAP President Ajoy Kumar Datta paid homage to the late Rabha by lighting a lamp and offering a floral tribute. While welcoming the gathering, the club president recalled his past association with Bishnu Rabha and shared a few interesting anecdotes. A senior member of NAP, Niroda Chakraborty, also highlighted the contributions of this legendary figure in the fields of music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism. Madhurima Sen Barua, Kuntal Moni Sarma Bardoloi, Anupam Choudhury, and Atul Datta also attended the function as distinguishedguests,s and they were felicitated by the president and senior members.
The cultural evening started with a chorus presented by members of NAP. Besides club members, many established and upcoming singers, including Rubul Kalita, Spandan Chakraborty, Samima Khatun, Sunayana Goswami, Iva Choudhury, Manjurima Saikia, Shivangi Chakraborty, Tanistha Sarma Bardoloi, and Sangita Bora, presented songs written and composed by Bishnu Rabha. The dance performances of Nikita Deka and Nibedana Kotoky, recitation by Kritanjali Datta, and guitar recital by Parikshit Barua were highly appreciated by the audience. The highlight of the evening was an accordion recital by renowned music composer and director Anupam Choudhury. Kuljit Barua offered the vote of thanks, and the event concluded with the singing of the state anthem.
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