Honoring the legendary "Puppet Man" Mustafa Monwar, Bangladesh mourns the iconic artist behind BTV’s beloved show Moner Kotha. His timeless puppetry united generations, leaving an enduring cultural legacy of profound nostalgia, simple joy, and artistic inspiration.

Today would have marked the 91st birthday of Mustafa Monwar. The eminent artist and cultural personality passed away at the age of 90 on June 29 this year. Affectionately known as the "Puppet Man", Monwar's work touched generations of Bangladeshis. On his birthday, we revisit this article, originally published on his last birthday, celebrating the legendary artist's enduring legacy.