Dhaka, June 13 -- A documentary on the life of mystic bard Ukil Munshi has been screened at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka, marking the folk poet's 141st birth anniversary.

"Ektarar Imam"was screened on Thursday, jointly organised by production houses Cinehaat and Motion Bangla, according to a media statement.

Following the screening, Mohammad Azam, director general of Bangla Academy, discussed the film.

The film, he said, seamlessly navigated through an analytical journey while simultaneously portraying the lives of those who embody music in their everyday existence.

The contemporary relevance of the bard, he added, was beautifully captured within the title itself.

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