Indiatimes

'Pippa' makers react to controversy surrounding Kazi Nazrul Islam's song; say, 'Secured necessary adaptation rights'

The team behind the film "Pippa" has responded to the controversy surrounding A R Rahman's rendition of the poem "Karar oi louho kopat" by Kazi Nazrul Islam. They stated that their version was a ...
The Telegraph

Kazi Nazrul Islam: A look at the rebel poet’s interesting association with cinema

The national poet of Bangladesh whose works inspired the country’s liberation struggle. A pioneer of the ghazal in Bengali, who introduced in his songs Urdu and Persian words. Composer and poet of ...
Outlookindia

'Pippa': Bengali Poet Nazrul Islam’s Grandson Urges Makers To Remove AR Rahman’s Version Of ‘Karar Oi Louho Kopat’

'Pippa' makers recently landed into controversy over music composer AR Rahman's rendition of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s patriotic song 'Karar Oi Louho Kopat' in the film. The song, written and ...
Indiatimes

Nazrul kin call for removal of Pippa song, makers issue apology

The iconic song "Karar Oi Louho Kopat" by Kazi Nazrul Islam has sparked controversy after being featured in the film Pippa with a new tune and arrangement by A R Rahman. Followers of Nazrul feel that ...
The Daily Star

After Nazrul’s family, Indian artistes demand removal of Nazrul song from ‘Pippa’

The ongoing controversy with A R Rahman's rendition of Nazrul sangeet "Karar Oi Louho Kopat" has reached another height. Ever since the song has been released, the Oscar winning composer A R Rahman ...
The Telegraph

Row over AR Rahman version of Nazrul song gets murkier as family feud surfaces in the wake of legal threats for 'Pippa' producers

The developments come within 72 hours of film makers' public apology in the wake of the widespread social media backlash over the interpretation of the song in which the original marching tune has ...
Mena FN

AR Rahman's Rendition Of Kazi Nazrul Islam's Song In 'Pippa' Faces Backlash | Explained

(MENAFN- Live Mint) "AR Rahman's rendition of a popular patriotic song of legendary Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam in the Bollywood film 'Pippa' has drawn flak. The litterateur's family and singers ...
The Daily Star

From Leto songs to Ghazals- Exploring Nazrul’s musical versatility

Kazi Nazrul Islam was a revolutionary catalyst of Bangla literature, who evoked power through his words. He was a poet, novelist, playwright, speaker, newspaper editor, film actor, music maestro, and ...
The New Indian Express

'Pippa' makers react to controversy over AR Rahman's adaptation of Kazi Nazrul Islam's song

NEW DELHI: The new rendition of "Karar oi louho kopat" in "Pippa" is a sincere artistic interpretation and done after securing necessary adaptation rights, the film's team said on Monday, days after A ...
Hindustan Times

Pippa makers react to backlash over AR Rahman's version of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's song Karar Oi Louho Kopat

After AR Rahman receives flak for his rendition of Kazi Nazrul Islam’s iconic patriotic song Karar Oi Louho Kopat in Pippa, the film's makers issue a statement. Ishaan Khatter as Captain Balram Singh ...
Dhaka Tribune

Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 47th death anniversary Sunday

Bangladesh is set to observe the 47th death anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on Sunday. Unanimously revered as the “Rebel Poet” - Kazi Nazrul Islam is considered a pioneer for his ...