Jasimuddin (Bengali: জসীম উদ্দীন; 1 January 1903 – 14 March 1976), popularly called Palli Kabi (lit.'Pastoral Poet'), was a Bangladeshi poet, lyricist, composer and writer widely celebrated for his modern ballad sagas in the pastoral mode.[1] Although his full name is Jasim Uddin Mollah, he is known as Jasim Uddin.[2] His Nakshi Kanthar Math and Sojan Badiar Ghat are considered among the best lyrical poems in the Bengali language.[3] He is the key figure for the revivals of pastoral literature in Bengal during the 20th century.[1] As a versatile writer, Jasimuddin wrote poems, ballads, songs, dramas, novel, stories, memoirs, travelogues, etc.[4]
Born in Faridpur, Jasimuddin was educated at Culcutta University where he also worked as Ramtanu Lahiri assistant research fellow under Dinesh Chandra Sen from 1931 to 1937.[5] In 1938, he joined the University of Dhaka and taught there for 5 years.[5] In 1944, he joined the Department of Information and Broadcasting of the then government and retired in 1962.[5]
Jasimuddin (certificate in hand) at the reception by Rajenra College, Faridpur after the selection of "Kabar" poem by the University of Calcutta in 1928Jasimuddin in London, England (1951)
Jasimuddin was born in the village of Tambulkhana in Faridpur District on 1 January 1903 in his maternal uncle's house. His father, Ansaruddin Mollah, was a school-teacher.[5] His mother, Amina Khatun (Rangachhut) received early education at Faridpur Welfare School. He matriculated from Faridpur Zilla School in 1921. Jasimuddin completed IA from Rajendra College in 1924. He obtained his BA degree in Bengali from the University of Calcutta in 1929 and his MA in 1931.[5] From 1931 to 1937, he worked with Dinesh Chandra Sen as a collector of folk literature. Jasimuddin is one of the compilers of Purbo-Bongo Gitika (Ballads of East Bengal). He collected more than 10,000 folk songs, some of which has been included in his song compilations Jari Gaan and Murshida Gaan. He also wrote voluminously on the interpretation and philosophy of Bengali folklore.[7]
Jasimuddin joined the University of Dhaka in 1938 as a lecturer. He left the university in 1944 and then worked at the Department of Information and Broadcasting until his retirement in 1962 as the deputy director.[5]
Tomb of Jasimuddin
Poetry
Jasimuddin started writing poems at a young age. As a college student, he wrote the celebrated poem Kabar (The Grave), a simple tone to obtain family religion and tragedy. The poem was placed in the entrance Bengali textbook while he was still a student of Calcutta University.
Jasimuddin is noted for his depiction of rural life and nature from the viewpoint of rural people. This had earned the title as Palli Kabi (the rural poet). The structure and content of his poetry bear a strong flavor of Bengal folklore. His Nakshi Kanthar Math (Field of the Embroidered Quilt) and Sojan Badiar Ghat (Gypsy Wharf) is considered two masterpieces and has been translated into many different languages.[citation needed]
Jasimuddin was introduced with Abbas Uddin by poet Golam Mostofa in a musical program held in Kolkata in 1931.[8]
Jasimuddin was married to Begum Mamtaz Jasimuddin (d. 2006).[9] Together they had three sons, Kamal Anwar Hashu, Firoz Anwar and Khurshid Anwar, and two daughters, Begum Hasna Moudud and Asma Elahi. Hasna is the wife of politician Moudud Ahmed.[9] Asma is married to Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury.[10]
Death and legacy
Faridpur Jasimuddin Museum in Faridpur
Jasimuddin died on 14 March 1976 and was buried near his ancestral home at Gobindapur, Faridpur. A fortnightly festival known as Jasim Mela is observed at Gobindapur each year in January commemorating his birthday.[11]
^ abKhan, Salimullah (14 March 2015). "Modernity's many lineages: A tribute to Jasimuddin". The Daily Star. Dhaka: Transcom Group. Retrieved 1 April 2018. Polli Kobi Jasimuddin is widely acclaimed as one of the best representatives of Bangladesh's folkloric tradition. Famous litterateur Dr. Dineshchandra Sen once wrote that 'His [Jasimuddin] poetry appears like the breeze from the countryside that cools the sighs and sweat of urban living. He is congratulated for creating a new school of poetry.'
^"জসিম উদ্দিন – কাব্য ও কবিতা" (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 July 2022.
^"Bangla Academy to launch Palli Kabi Jasim Uddin award". The Daily Observer.
^ ab"Jasimuddin.org". sos-arsenic.net. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
^Kamal, Nashid (17 March 2015). . Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
^ ab"Palli Kabi Jasimuddin's wife passes away". bdnews24.com. 13 January 2006. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
^"Palli Kabi Jasimuddin's wife buried". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
^"Jasim Mela in Faridpur". The Daily Star. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
External links
Official website of Jasimuddin foundation
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jasimuddin.
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For other people with similar names see Jasimuddin disambiguation Jasimuddin Bengali জস ম উদ দ ন 1 January 1903 14 March 1976 popularly called Palli Kabi lit Pastoral Poet was a Bangladeshi poet lyricist composer and writer widely celebrated for his modern ballad sagas in the pastoral mode 1 Although his full name is Jasim Uddin Mollah he is known as Jasim Uddin 2 His Nakshi Kanthar Math and Sojan Badiar Ghat are considered among the best lyrical poems in the Bengali language 3 He is the key figure for the revivals of pastoral literature in Bengal during the 20th century 1 As a versatile writer Jasimuddin wrote poems ballads songs dramas novel stories memoirs travelogues etc 4 JasimuddinPPJasimuddin in 1951Native nameজস মউদ দ নBorn 1903 01 01 1 January 1903Tambulkhana Faridpur Bengal Presidency British India present day Bangladesh Died14 March 1976 1976 03 14 aged 73 Dhaka BangladeshOccupationPoetsongwriterwritercomposerteacherNationalityBangladeshi 1971 1976 East Pakistani prior to 1971 British Indian prior 1947 EducationMA Bengali Alma materUniversity of CalcuttaNotable awardsEkushey Padak 1976 Independence Day Award 1978 ChildrenHasna Jasimuddin MoududBorn in Faridpur Jasimuddin was educated at Culcutta University where he also worked as Ramtanu Lahiri assistant research fellow under Dinesh Chandra Sen from 1931 to 1937 5 In 1938 he joined the University of Dhaka and taught there for 5 years 5 In 1944 he joined the Department of Information and Broadcasting of the then government and retired in 1962 5 An ardent supporter of socialism and Bengali language movement Jasimuddin was one of the pioneers of the progressive and non communal cultural movement during 1950s and 1960s 5 He was awarded the President s Award for Pride of Performance in 1958 Ekushey Padak in 1976 and Swadhinata Dibas Puruskar posthumously in 1978 5 He rejected Bangla Academy Award in 1974 5 In January 2018 Bangla Academy announced Jasimuddin Literary Award a biennial award to be given for life time contribution to Bangla literature 6 Contents 1 Early life and career 2 Poetry 3 Major honors and awards 4 Personal life 5 Death and legacy 6 Major works 7 Gallery 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksEarly life and career Edit Jasimuddin certificate in hand at the reception by Rajenra College Faridpur after the selection of Kabar poem by the University of Calcutta in 1928 Jasimuddin in London England 1951 Jasimuddin was born in the village of Tambulkhana in Faridpur District on 1 January 1903 in his maternal uncle s house His father Ansaruddin Mollah was a school teacher 5 His mother Amina Khatun Rangachhut received early education at Faridpur Welfare School He matriculated from Faridpur Zilla School in 1921 Jasimuddin completed IA from Rajendra College in 1924 He obtained his BA degree in Bengali from the University of Calcutta in 1929 and his MA in 1931 5 From 1931 to 1937 he worked with Dinesh Chandra Sen as a collector of folk literature Jasimuddin is one of the compilers of Purbo Bongo Gitika Ballads of East Bengal He collected more than 10 000 folk songs some of which has been included in his song compilations Jari Gaan and Murshida Gaan He also wrote voluminously on the interpretation and philosophy of Bengali folklore 7 Jasimuddin joined the University of Dhaka in 1938 as a lecturer He left the university in 1944 and then worked at the Department of Information and Broadcasting until his retirement in 1962 as the deputy director 5 Tomb of JasimuddinPoetry EditJasimuddin started writing poems at a young age As a college student he wrote the celebrated poem Kabar The Grave a simple tone to obtain family religion and tragedy The poem was placed in the entrance Bengali textbook while he was still a student of Calcutta University Jasimuddin is noted for his depiction of rural life and nature from the viewpoint of rural people This had earned the title as Palli Kabi the rural poet The structure and content of his poetry bear a strong flavor of Bengal folklore His Nakshi Kanthar Math Field of the Embroidered Quilt and Sojan Badiar Ghat Gypsy Wharf is considered two masterpieces and has been translated into many different languages citation needed Jasimuddin was introduced with Abbas Uddin by poet Golam Mostofa in a musical program held in Kolkata in 1931 8 Major honors and awards EditPresident s Award for Pride of Performance Pakistan 1958 DLitt by Rabindra Bharati University India 1969 Ekushey Padak 1976 Independence Day Award 1978 Personal life EditJasimuddin was married to Begum Mamtaz Jasimuddin d 2006 9 Together they had three sons Kamal Anwar Hashu Firoz Anwar and Khurshid Anwar and two daughters Begum Hasna Moudud and Asma Elahi Hasna is the wife of politician Moudud Ahmed 9 Asma is married to Tawfiq e Elahi Chowdhury 10 Death and legacy Edit Faridpur Jasimuddin Museum in FaridpurJasimuddin died on 14 March 1976 and was buried near his ancestral home at Gobindapur Faridpur A fortnightly festival known as Jasim Mela is observed at Gobindapur each year in January commemorating his birthday 11 Major works EditPoetryRakhali 1927 Nakshi Kanthar Math 1929 Baluchor 1930 Dhankhet 1933 Sojan Badiar Ghat 1933 Hashu 1938 Rupobati 1946 Matir Kanna 1951 Sakina 1959 Suchayani 1961 Bhayabaha Sei Dingulite 1972 Ma je Jononi Kande 1963 Holud Boroni 1966 Jole Lekhon 1969 Padma Nadir Deshe 1969 Beder Meye 1951 Kafoner Michil 1978 Maharom Dumokho Chand Pahari 1987 PlayPadmapar 1950 Beder Meye 1951 Modhumala 1951 Pallibodhu 1956 Gramer Maya 1959 Ogo Pushpodhonu 1968 Asman Shingho 1968 NovelBoba Kahini 1964 MemoirsJader Dekhachi 1951 Thakur Barir Anginay 1961 Jibonkotha 1964 Smritipot 1964 Smaraner Sarani Bahi 1978 TraveloguesChole Musafir 1952 Holde Porir Deshe 1967 Je Deshe Manush Boro 1968 Germanir Shahare Bandare 1975 Music booksRangila Nayer Majhi 1935 Padmapar 1950 Gangerpar 1964 Jari Gan 1968 Murshidi Gan 1977 Rakhali Gan Baul OthersDalim Kumar 1986 Bangalir Hasir Galpa Part 1 1960 and part 2 1964 Song titles Kajol vromora re Amar sonar moyna pakhi Amar golar har khule ne Amar har kala korlam re Amay bhashaili re Amay eto raate Kemon tomar mata pita Nodir kul nai kinar nai O bondhu rongila Rangila nayer majhi Nishte Jaio Phul bane O Bhomora O bajan Chal jai mathe langol baite Prano shokhi re oi shone kodombo tole O amar dorodi age janle Bashari Amar Harai Giache Balu Charer Meya Badol Bashi Ore Bandhu Ganger Kulre Gelo Bhangia O Tui Jare Aghat Hanlire Mone O Amar Gahin Ganer Naya Amar Bandhu Binodia 7 Gallery Edit House of Jasimuddin Kumar canal in front of the house Wide open field where spent most of his childhood Shojon Badiyar GhatSee also Edit Poetry portalList of Bangladeshi PoetsReferences Edit a b Khan Salimullah 14 March 2015 Modernity s many lineages A tribute to Jasimuddin The Daily Star Dhaka Transcom Group Retrieved 1 April 2018 Polli Kobi Jasimuddin is widely acclaimed as one of the best representatives of Bangladesh s folkloric tradition Famous litterateur Dr Dineshchandra Sen once wrote that His Jasimuddin poetry appears like the breeze from the countryside that cools the sighs and sweat of urban living He is congratulated for creating a new school of poetry জস ম উদ দ ন ক ব য ও কব ত in Bengali Retrieved 11 July 2022 Khan Salimullah 14 March 2015 Modernity s many lineages A tribute to Jasimuddin The Daily Star Dhaka Transcom Group Retrieved 1 April 2018 On poet Jasim Uddin s 103rd birthday The Daily Star 1 January 2008 Retrieved 15 May 2018 a b c d e f g h i Guha Bimal 2012 Jasimuddin In Islam Sirajul Jamal Ahmed A eds Banglapedia National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh 2nd ed Asiatic Society of Bangladesh Bangla Academy to launch Palli Kabi Jasim Uddin award The Daily Observer a b Jasimuddin org sos arsenic net Retrieved 13 October 2017 Kamal Nashid 17 March 2015 Jasimuddins criticism of Abbasuddin Archived from the original on 17 March 2015 Retrieved 13 October 2017 a b Palli Kabi Jasimuddin s wife passes away bdnews24 com 13 January 2006 Retrieved 13 October 2017 Palli Kabi Jasimuddin s wife buried bdnews24 com Retrieved 7 October 2019 Jasim Mela in Faridpur The Daily Star 13 January 2013 Retrieved 13 October 2017 External links EditOfficial website of Jasimuddin foundation An article on the Jasimuddin s centenary Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jasimuddin Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jasimuddin amp oldid 1170976372, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
