Bighraphy of Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam (কবি কাজি নজরুল ইসলামের জিবনী)

 

Bighraphy of Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam

(কবি কাজি নজরুল ইসলামের জিবনী)

 

Kazi Nazrul Islam (1899–1976) was a revolutionary Bengali poet, musician, and philosopher who is often referred to as the "Rebel Poet" (Bidrohi Kobi) for his fierce resistance against oppression and his advocacy for social justice. He is one of the most prominent literary figures in Bengali literature and is recognized as the national poet of Bangladesh.

Early Life

Kazi Nazrul Islam was born on May 24, 1899, in the village of Churulia in the Burdwan district of what is now West Bengal, India. He was the second of three sons in a poor family. His father, Kazi Fakir Ahmed, was an imam and caretaker of a local mosque, and his mother, Zaheda Khatun, was a devout Muslim. Nazrul's early education was informal, mostly centered around religious studies in a madrasa, where he was introduced to Persian and Arabic literature.

Literary Career:

Nazrul's literary career began when he joined a theater group where he learned music, poetry, and acting. His first major literary work, the poem "Bidrohi" ("The Rebel"), published in 1922, captured the essence of his rebellious spirit and established him as a leading voice against colonialism and social injustice. The poem is famous for its powerful imagery and its call for resistance against tyranny.

Nazrul's body of work is vast and includes poems, songs (known as Nazrul Geeti), essays, novels, short stories, and plays. His poetry and music often dealt with themes of love, freedom, and revolution. He was a staunch advocate for communal harmony and spoke out against religious extremism and social discrimination.

Political Involvement:

Nazrul was deeply involved in the Indian independence movement. He was an outspoken critic of British colonial rule and used his writing as a tool to inspire resistance. His works were often censored, and he was imprisoned multiple times for his revolutionary activities. While in prison, Nazrul wrote some of his most significant works, including the famous poem "Aj Srishti Sukher Ullashe" ("Today, Creation's Delight").

Later Life and Legacy:

In the later years of his life, Nazrul suffered from a mysterious illness that left him mute and rendered him incapable of writing or composing. The exact cause of his illness remains uncertain, though some speculate it was due to a neurodegenerative disease. Despite this, his influence on Bengali literature, music, and culture remained immense.

In 1972, after the independence of Bangladesh, Nazrul was invited to move to the newly formed country, where he was honored as the national poet. He spent the last years of his life in Dhaka, where he passed away on August 29, 1976. Nazrul's legacy continues to be celebrated in both Bangladesh and India, and his works remain a source of inspiration for generations.