A week-long art exhibition celebrating the 80-year creative journey of writer, painter, singer and entrepreneur Sheikh Rabiul Haque was inaugurated yesterday at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

He became the “uncrowned Nawab” of Bangladeshi cinema after his iconic performance as the titular character in Nawab Sirajuddaula, directed by Khan Ataur Rahman. His deeply emotional portrayal of the doomed Nawab captivated audiences, particularly during the character’s tragic death. The role became so closely associated with Hossain that audiences everywhere began calling him the “uncrowned Nawab”.

The Federation of Bangladeshi Associations in North America (FOBANA) presented her with the honour at the Don Valley Hotel and Suites in Toronto, Canada.

The broad theme of the exhibition allows the artists to approach life and society from their own perspectives.

She is currently in Bangladesh and will travel to the United States on September 22. She plans to return after two months, after which she will complete the remaining preparations and officially announce the academy.

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Rabindra Sangeet exponent Laisa Ahmed Lisa then performed “Modhur Tomar Shesh Je Na Pai” and “Bajao Amare Bajao”. Singer Imtiaz Ahmed followed with “Adhora Madhuri Dhorechhi” and “Modhur Modhur Dhoni Baje”.