The death anniversary of Ekushey Padak and Independence Award-winning lyricist, filmmaker and producer Gazi Mazharul Anwar will be observed tomorrow, September 4.To pay tribute to the celebrated cultural figure, Artist Club has organised a special commemorative event titled ‘Iconic Tuesday’, scheduled to take place on September 8 at the organisation’s lounge in Banani, Dhaka.The programme will feature discussions on Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s nearly six-decade-long career in songwriting and filmmaking. Popular songs written by the legendary lyricist will also be performed during the event.His wife, Johra Gazi, and son, Sarfaraz Anwar Upol, will attend the programme as guests and share memories of his life and creative works.The memorial discussion and musical segment will begin at 7:30pm.Family welcomes the initiativeSpeaking about the initiative to honour his father, Sarfaraz Anwar Upol said Artist Club’s effort to recognise distinguished figures from the world of art and culture deserves appreciation.He said the tribute to his father is a matter of great pride and honour for their family.A six-decade careerGazi Mazharul Anwar, one of the most prominent lyricists in Bangla music, passed away on September 4, 2022.During his career spanning nearly 60 years, he wrote more than 20,000 songs. In recognition of his significant contribution to music and culture, he received the Ekushey Padak in 2002 and the Independence Award in 2021.