Rabindranath Tagore or Gurudev, as he was fondly called is the sole reason why most of us still believe in imbibing the magnificence of literature, music and poetry. A pioneer who subtly broke the conventional style and traditional models of writing, Tagore's style effortlessly travelled to the West. This Nobel Prize winner, who would have turned 158 today, is coveted to have refurbished the landscape of Bengali literature.
His writings have a charm of their own. They were fresh, sensitive, spiritual and elegant, all at the same. Some of the most popular movie adaptations include Kabuliwala, Charulata, Natir Puja (a Bengali film directed by Tagore himself in 1932) and Chokher Bali.
Tagore's romance with literature and poetry began when he was just 8 years old and at 16, he showcased his first substantial poems. When he turned 20, he penned down his first drama-opera: Valmiki Pratibha (The Genius of Valmiki). Dak Ghar (The Post Office), Raja, Chitrangada and Muktadhara are amongst his famous dramas. His dramas were vividly diversified; some were emotional, some were simple while some were intellectual.
While most of us would have explored his exemplary pieces through Rabindrasangeet, dramas or film adaptations, but maybe just a handful would have actually experienced or perceived his intricate poetic style.
For those who have would know how simple, meaningful, relevant and timeless his verses are. For the rest of Gurudev's fans, we bring you some amazing lines by this literary genius.
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Remembering Rabindranath Tagore on 158th birth anniversary through music, art, films & literature
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