Dilnawaz’ on stage in Dhaka today: A heart-warming love story!

Dhaka, 14 February 2025: The dance drama ‘Dilnawaz’ will be staged at the main auditorium of the National Theatre of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka this evening. A heart-warming love story written by Urdu-speaking writer Rahat Ara Begum a century ago is now coming to the Dhaka stage as a dance drama, having been appreciated worldwide. The dance drama is being performed by Sadhana, which will start at 5:30 pm.

Mubashshira Kamal will dance as the main character of the story, Dilnawaz. Regarding this, she said, “It is a big responsibility. I am mainly a Bharatanatyam artist, but in ‘Dilnawaz’ I have to do Kathak and Sufi dance.”

Abu Naeem danced as Prince Shamsher, and Umme Habiba played the role of the bride. A group of talented dancers from Dhaka also participated in this dance drama. Abu Naeem said, "It is a pleasure for us to present this heart-warming story to the younger generation."

The dance drama is choreographed by Sabbir Ahmed Khan, music by Ratul Shankar Ghosh, and art direction by Lubna Mariam. Tickets for the performance will be available at the Shilpakala Academy, before the break.

This special performance will provide a new experience for the audience in the theater, where the century-old story will come alive through modern dance and music.