About Pagla Kanai
Lived 1809 – 1889 (aged 80). Pagla Kanai was an Indian musician and poet.
Pagla Kanai (8 March 1809 – 12 July 1889) was a Bengali mystic folk singer. His songs were in the genre of Jari, Dhua, Pala Gaan, Kobi Gaan, Murshidi, Marfati and Islamic. He was notable for developing a Jari form, called Dhuajari, in which an incident is narrated in a rhythmic tone.
Early life Kanai was born as Kanai Sheikh to Kuron Sheikh and Momena Khatun in Jhenaidah District. He had two younger siblings, Uzzal Sheikh and Shornari.
A 3-day folk festival is held on Kanai's birth anniversary, organized by Pagla Kanai Smriti Shangrakkhan Shangshad (PKSSS) in Berbari village, Jhenaidah District.
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Who was Pagla Kanai?
Bengali philosopher and mystic poet (1803-1892)
When was Pagla Kanai born?
Pagla Kanai was born on 18 March 1809 in Bengal Presidency, British India, Jhenaidah District.
When did Pagla Kanai die?
Pagla Kanai died on 12 July 1889.
What was Pagla Kanai's occupation?
Pagla Kanai was a musician and poet.
What nationality was Pagla Kanai?
Pagla Kanai was Indian.
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