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Shekhar Sen's KABEER in Kolkata Wows Audiences...

January 7, 2011 12:00:00 AM IST
MTG editorial

KABEER
As part of the recent World Confluence of Humanity, Power and Spirituality in Kolkata, the SREI Foundation organized the solo act KABEER by theatre personality, Shekhar Sen. The play enacted by Sen has a unique style of presentation. The Dohas of saint Kabeer mesmerized the audience completely.

The musical solo act depicts the life story of the great reformist, poet and philosopher Kabeer. 600 years ago, this legendary saint challenged deep-rooted social evils ailing the society. With 45 song sequences, this two hour long play unfolds the making of this revolutionary social reformer who was discovered as a baby floating in a pond by a Muslim couple.

The play reflects the influence of great saints like Guru Ramanand, Raidas, and Sheikh Fareed on Kabeer. Included is a touching enactment of Kabeer's marriage with Loyee, and his meeting with Sikandar Shah Lodhi.

Kabeer's poems are appropriately woven in the play and touch one's soul. The audience rediscovers Kabeer's message of love and peace and religious harmony- a message that binds humanity against evil and hatred.

Shekhar Sen has proved himself as a talented singer, music composer, lyricist and actor. To his credit, he has done more than 1000 shows all over the world, and has released more than 165 Cassettes and CDs as singer, composer and lyricist.




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