Indian High Commission Hosts Tribute to Lata, Kishore and Manna Dey
DHAKA, October 16, 2026 — Music and artistic exchanges play an important role in strengthening people-to-people ties between Bangladesh and India, Acting Indian High Commissioner Pawankumar Badhe said on Thursday.
He made the remarks at a musical evening celebrating the timeless songs of legendary Indian singers Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey at the Indian High Commission premises in Dhaka on Thursday night.
Badhe highlighted the musical legacy of the three artists and their enduring appeal among audiences across generations in both countries.
The programme, titled A Musical Evening with Legends, was jointly organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka and the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC).
The event celebrated the lasting popularity of the three singers, whose songs continue to resonate with music lovers in Bangladesh and India.
Bangladeshi singers Samarjit Roy and Anupama Mukti performed a selection of popular songs originally sung by the three legends.
Roy, a vocalist trained in Indian classical music, presented songs associated with Kishore Kumar and Manna Dey, while playback singer Mukti performed several popular numbers originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar.
The two artists also performed a duet, accompanied by a group of musicians.
The programme brought together senior artists, cultural personalities representing various cultural organisations in Bangladesh and music enthusiasts from across the country.
The evening concluded with the felicitation of the participating artists.
The event highlighted the role of shared musical traditions in bringing people together and sustaining cultural connections between Bangladesh and India.
