The poetic side of Putul

Former Closeup One star Putul rose to fame with her melodious chords, and has branched out in her career as a television host as well. However the talented artiste is also a poet at heart, and this year her second book of poetry “Putul Kabbo, Ditiyo Oddhaye” has been published at this month's Ekushey Boi Mela. In a recent conversation with The Daily Star, Putul elaborates on her writing ventures:

When did you begin writing?

Putul: I began writing from an early age, ever since I started singing. Initially I used to compose lyrics, before delving into poetry. When I was in eighth or ninth grade, I discovered a passion for reading poetry as well as writing. I grew up reading poems of Rabindranath Tagore, Jibanananda Das, Buddhadeb Basu and Humayun Azad, to name a few.

What was the name of your first book?

Putul: My first book was titled “Putul Kabbo, Upokromonika,” and was published by Priyo Mukh.

Where do you find inspiration in writing poetry?

Putul: When writing a song, you cannot express all your feelings and thoughts, and have to leave things out as lyric composition is a more streamlined writing. However, in poetry, there is more freedom in elaboration and that is where my interest in writing poems stems from. My poetry is inspired by the everyday situations people encounter in life and the society they live in, as well as the love and losses we face throughout the years. My poetry is a culmination of my most innermost thoughts regarding a myriad of issues.