Drama book 'Dasu Sardar' relaunched in Assam
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 26 2023:
A book on drama entitled 'Dasu Sardar' authored by Moirang College principle Dr Raheijuddin Sheikh alias Oja Shamu, released few days back in Imphal, was relaunched Sunday at Cachar.
The relaunch function organised by Naharol Writers' Forum, Assam at Sunrise public high school, Pailapul was attended by Natya Bhusan awardee Yumnam Indrababu from Lakhipur as chief guest while MALA Jiribam chairman F Ahmed was special guest.
Former member of Manipuri Language Advisory Board of the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi Thokchom Bishwanath Singh and late Kheiruddin Chowdhury Sahitya Award 2021 recipient Tahir Sajabam from Singerbond were guests of honour at the function, Kamini Kumar awardee Abdul Hamid Sajabam reviewed the book while Forum president Keinou Farooque Choudhury presided over the function.
Social activist Kherun Nesha also attended the function as special invitee.
The book of drama based on the supreme sacrifice of Manipuri Muslim (Meitei-Pangal) family to protect the life of Jubraj Bir Tikendrajit Singh from arrest by the British on the eve of the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 focuses on creating the sense of patriotism and oneness amongst the youngsters of all communities, indicating the need of the hour to join hands together in protecting the integrity of Manipur and restoring the peaceful coexistence.
The book is dedicated to those who sacrificed lives for the cause of Manipur.
The function was followed by a Poets' Meet (Kavi Samelan) chaired by the Tahir Sajabam.