Chhayanat (Kolkata) is a non-profit cultural organisation, extensively working on the timeless creations of Kazi Nazrul Islam for over a decade now. Some 350 members of the organisation are engaged in encouraging the young generation to value and treasure Bengali culture, literature and music. The first-ever Nazrul Mela 2017 was organised by the organisation in Kolkata, West Bengal. The city witnessed the grand success of the four-day-long cultural festival with the enthusiastic participation of artists, singers, dancers, musicians and scholars from West Bengal and Bangladesh.