Joglul, the interpreter of sound, on a journey of silence
I came to know of him much later as a "theatre person". Well that is the expression by which most of us are known. The chronology of not so long a career would reflect his being in Padatik, Theatre Art, Theatre group et al. He also acted and directed some of our successful stage productions. But that was not his mainstay. He loved music and sound. He would love to use the most deserving piece of music or sound for a piece of deserving text. And what is more, he loved to create music.
I met him on some occasions in some of the leading production houses, quietly sitting and playing with the key board. One would think that; that was his way of relaxing. Yes it was but it was more than just meaningless travesty with fingers. What would come out at the end is a remarkable piece. I was taken aback when a lead singer of an up and coming youth band came up to me asking about the condition of Joglul. He was visibly distressed. Quietly Joglul contributed to the work and passion of many that we know and many that we don't.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. It is very painful to speak of him in the past tense when we know that he is still very much there. But then he is languishing in a healing home with a terminal illness. His treatment is expensive. He needs support. Therefore we are putting together a fund raising theatre festival from the February 1 to 10. I am sure that all sensitive people of the country would be drawn towards this festival automatically and/or contribute as much as they could for Joglul.
Signing this off I can only feel that if Joglul knew about what we are trying to do for him he would protest silently through his expressive eyes. Because his searching fingers and his constantly ideating mind are not capable of protesting at the moment.
Come back to our world as soon as possible Joglu! We are all waiting for you!