The Bhopalites witnessed a startling evening with daughter giving tribute to her father through a musical programme.
To remember the works and contribution of one of the noted theatre personalities Habib Tanvir a musical programme was organised. His daughter Nagin Tanvir presented the show.
The songs composed by Habib Tanvir and the songs presented in his plays were presented here on Konday at Gandhi Bhavan. The prgramme was organized by Naya Theatre Group and Children’s Theatre Festival.
Notably, Habib Tanvir was one the pioneers of theatre industry. He created niche for the upcoming theatre artist across the nation. Also his plays have created a benchmark across the world in theatre industry. His plays like Chandrahas Chor, Goun Naam Sasural Mor Naam Damad and many other are like stepping stones for the young theatre artists.
This programme was a tribute to Habib Tanvir and his contribution in theatre industry.
It is also known that music played a vital role in the plays of Habib Tanvir. Tanvir always paid attention towards the music and its presentation. The songs and musical instruments used in his plays were phenomenal. All the plays had different kind of music according to the concept. If it was a folk play the music was also according to it and vice versa.
The selected songs of his plays were presented here on Monday in the programme. The songs were presented by known Thumri singer and daughter of Habib Tanvir Nagin Tanvir. She gave a splendid performance of the songs that were used in Habib Tanvir’s plays.
The audience was overwhelmed with this performance.
Also the play was followed with the small introduction of Habib Tanvir’s life which was presented by Badra Vasti. The programme was all about Habib Tanvir and his love for theatre.