Gazi Alimuddin Mannan | |
|---|---|
গাজী আলিমুদ্দিন মান্নান | |
| Born | 1930 |
| Died | 1 March 1990 (aged 59–60) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Manish Kumar |
| Occupation | Dancer |
Gazi Alimuddin Mannan (also known as GA Mannan; c. 1930 – 1 March 1990) was a Bangladeshi dancer and choreographer.[1]
Early life and career
Mannan got his dance training in Bombay under Shantibardhan.[2] In Bombay, he adopted the stage name Manish Kumar.[1] He returned to Dhaka in the 1950s and joined Bulbul Lalitakala Academy in Dhaka and created some dances including peacock dance, spring dance, fishermen's dance, harvest dance, Santal dance and tea-garden dance.[1] Later he established a new forum called Nikkon Lalitkala Academy.[1] He also worked as the dance director of the Bangladesh Performing Arts Academy and Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.[1]
Zeenat Barkatullah was one of Mannan's students.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Mannan, Gazi Alimuddin". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ↑ "HISTORY OF RHYTHM, IN PIXELS". The Daily Star. 2016-06-11. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- ↑ "Dancer, actress Zinnat Barkatullah moved to intensive care in 'critical condition'". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
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