Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah

Bangladeshi poet and playwright

Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah - Bangladeshi poet and playwright
Born

October 16th, 1956
68 years ago

Died

June 21st, 1992
33 years ago — 35 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Bangladesh

Links & References

Born in 1956, this individual was a prominent figure in Bengali literature. Authored numerous poems and plays that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The poetic style was marked by a blending of traditional and modern elements, earning a significant place in the literary canon of Bangladesh. Several works received critical acclaim and were influential in the development of contemporary Bengali poetry. The individual was also involved in various cultural movements that aimed to enrich the arts in the country.

Authored the poem 'Puthiya Sonda'

Published the critically acclaimed play 'Shahidullah Shahidullah'

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