Deshantor (দেশান্তর)

A Journey Through Migration, Identity & Belonging

About the Event

Presented by Anandadhara Arts, Deshantor was a multidisciplinary cultural production exploring the experiences of migration, displacement, identity and the enduring human search for belonging.

Bringing together poetry, music, theatre and documentary film, the programme reflected on the emotional and social realities of leaving one’s homeland, adapting to unfamiliar surroundings and preserving cultural identity across borders.

Conceptualised and presented by Dr Shahaduzzaman, with musical direction by Dr Imtiaz Ahmed, Deshantor combined different forms of artistic expression to explore the meaning of home, memory and identity.

A central attraction of the programme was a theatrical adaptation of Shahaduzzaman’s short story Udbastu (উদ্বাস্তু), directed and performed by expatriate theatre artist Hira Chowdhury.

The programme also featured Who Am I, a documentary produced by Mukul and Ghetto Tigers, exploring the experiences of second-generation South Asian migrants in Britain.

Through its combination of storytelling, performance and visual narratives, Deshantor reflected Anandadhara Arts’ commitment to presenting culturally meaningful productions that encourage dialogue, artistic collaboration and reflection on contemporary human experiences.

Event Details

Event: Deshantor (দেশান্তর)
Presented by: Anandadhara Arts UK
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Methodist Church Auditorium
Address: 305 The Drive, Redbridge, Essex, IG1 3PW

Creative Team

Concept & Presentation: Dr Shahaduzzaman
Musical Direction: Dr Imtiaz Ahmed

Featured Productions

Theatre: Udbastu (উদ্বাস্তু)
A theatrical adaptation of Shahaduzzaman’s short story, directed and performed by Hira Chowdhury.

Documentary: Who Am I
A documentary produced by Mukul and Ghetto Tigers, exploring the experiences of second-generation South Asian migrants in Britain.

Artistic Disciplines

Music | Poetry | Theatre | Documentary Film | Storytelling