Poila Boithak Season 5
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Red FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network, proudly presents the fifth season of Poila Boithak. This grand event, scheduled for April 20, 2025, at Nazrul Mancha Auditorium, expresses Bengal’s essence with music, art, and food. The festival celebrates Poila Boishak, also known as the Bengali New Year, and offers an immersive experience of nostalgia. This cultural extravaganza offers live performances and traditional activities.
Music is the soul and spirit of Poila Boithak, and this year, attendees can look forward to electrifying performances from some of Bengal’s most celebrated artists. The stage is set, and Somlata & The Aces will enchant the audience with Somlata’s honey-like voice and hurricane-force personality. Next in line, we have Fakira, a folk-fusion-rock band that blends Baul music with contemporary sounds, ready to bring their unique energy to the stage along with Ananya and the Bohemian Baul, a musical collective reimagining Baul with a modern, eclectic twist.
At Poila Boithak, a plethora of unique cultural and interactive experiences will be offered, from live painting on greeting cards to the sweet start with Mishti Mukh, where every guest is greeted with traditional Bengali sweets. You can pen down your wishes for the new year on the larger-than-life Halkhata Installation, which will travel across the city, the final stop for this installation being the Nazrul Mancha Auditorium. The event also offers Aalta for the Ladies so that women can adorn their feet and hands with traditional Aalta motifs. At the same time, men can sport stylish chandan teekas, bringing a modern twist to age-old customs.
Speaking about the festivity, Nisha Narayanan, COO and Director of Red FM & Magic FM, shared:
“Poila Boithak is a deeply immersive and emotional celebration of new beginnings. It touches our hearts, minds, and souls, allowing us to truly feel each moment with gratitude. At Red FM, we’re honoured to pay tribute to Bengal’s timeless spirit through music, art, and tradition.
As a brand that embraces inclusion and diversity, this celebration reflects our core values. We’re thrilled and humbled to carry forward this legacy into its fifth season. This season stands on the foundation of strong roots and powerful intent, guiding us through the essence and soul of Bengal.
From phenomenal performances and soulful voices to tearful eyes in the audience—this tradition moves us deeply. It invites us to reconnect with our heritage and reflect inward. The Bengali New Year is a beautiful reminder to honour our past and embrace the present with joy, nostalgia, and hope.
We warmly welcome everyone to join this celebration and begin their own journey of renewal and inspiration.”
–Press release
