“Poetry is just the evidence of life. If your life is burning well, poetry is just the ash,” musician Leonard Cohen once said. Poetry is indeed an emotion, and the lyrical verses can soothe the mind. On World Poetry Day (March 21), Kolkata will celebrate the power of poetry with a special programme — Kobita Boli, with My Kolkata as the digital partner. The event is presented by actress and music artiste Sutapa Bandyopadhyay’s team — Collage, Sutapa Gharana.
Kobita Boli will feature ‘Kobitay Adday’, a lively discussion between Bandyopadhay, author Subodh Sarkar and thespian Debshankar Haldar. Bandyopadhyay has invited nine teams who are joining hands to present this evening of poetry.
Recitations, not only in Bengali, but also in English, Hindi and Sanskrit, will uphold the diversity of poetry. Noted names in the performing arts will take the stage — Bratati Bandyopadhyay will helm Bratati Parampara, while Pranati Tagore will be the creative force for Suryabarta. Among others, Soumitra Mitra will direct Abrittilok and Sumatra Sengupta will direct Shankhamala. Shobhansundar Academy of Performing Arts and Soumyashree Kabita Charcha Kendra will also be participating.
Book your tickets for an evening of poetry here or here. Kobita Boli will be held at Rabindra Sadan on March 21 from 6.30pm.