Renowned Cultural Personality Ramendu Majumdar Celebrates 86th Birthday With Pictorial Biography Launch
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Renowned Bangladeshi theater and cultural personality Ramendu Majumdar celebrated his 86th birthday on Sunday, using the occasion to reflect on the value of life and the importance of contributing to the welfare of humanity. The event, held at Bengal Shilpalaya in Dhanmondi, marked both his birthday and the launch of a new pictorial book documenting his multifaceted career.
Titled “Ramendu Majumdar: Staging a Lifetime, a Pictorial Chronicle,” the bilingual book was published by Ichchapuron, a new publishing house founded by his daughter, Tropa Majumdar. The volume features over 200 photographs and more than 10 essays, tracing his journey from his birth and education in Lakshmipur to his extensive work in theater, advertising, television, and international cultural organizations.
During the ceremony, Ramendu Majumdar expressed a profound sense of gratitude for his life experiences, emphasizing a desire to spend his remaining years engaged in meaningful work. “As I reach the end of my life, I realize how precious it is,” he said. “The desire to live never truly fades, but life itself does. That is the ultimate truth. My goal now is to dedicate my remaining days to the service of others.”
The event featured tributes from various cultural and professional figures who highlighted Majumdar’s enduring influence on Bangladesh’s arts scene. International Theatre Institute (ITI) secretary Debprasad Debnath described Majumdar as a cornerstone of modern Bangladeshi theater, noting his role in elevating the country’s performing arts on the global stage.
Sarah Ali, managing director of the advertising agency Bitopi, praised Majumdar’s integrity and his significant contributions to the creative advertising industry in Bangladesh alongside the late Reza Ali. Meanwhile, Prothom Alo editor Motiur Rahman contextualized Majumdar’s career within the nation’s historical struggles, from the 1952 Language Movement to the 1971 Liberation War, while lamenting a contemporary decline in the country’s cultural traditions and the rise of societal intolerance.
Tropa Majumdar explained that the book project, which had been in development for a decade, serves as a comprehensive archive of her father’s extensive career. The biography is structured into seven thematic sections, covering his early life, academic pursuits, professional roles in media, and his dedication to organizational leadership.
In his concluding remarks, Ramendu Majumdar spoke of his vision for a tolerant, compassionate, and hate-free society. He recounted personal anecdotes and paid tribute to the colleagues, friends, and family members who shaped his life. He ended the ceremony by quoting Rabindranath Tagore, reaffirming his lifelong commitment to the people and the arts.
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