Kabir Bakul
Kabir Bakul | |
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কবির বকুল | |
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Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
Occupation | Lyricist and journalist |
Years active | 1988-present |
Spouse | Dinat Jahan Munni (m. 1997) |
Kabir Bakul is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist.[1] He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics 6 times for the films Megher Kole Rod (2008), Swami Strir Wada (2009), Nisshash Amar Tumi (2010), Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013), Nayok (2018) and Bishwoshundori (2020).[2][3][4][5][6] As of 2013, he wrote about 5000 songs.[1]
Early life and career
Bakul was born and grew up in Chandpur.[7][1] He learnt singing from Shital Kumar Ghoshal.[8] In 1987, he first came to Dhaka and gave thirteen lyrics to singer Tapan Chowdhury.[8] Bakul's first song, Kaal Shara Raat, was featured in Ayub Bachchu’s album, Moyna.[7] The second was sung by Nasim Ali Khan from Souls band.[8] At that time, he was a masters student at the University of Dhaka.[7] He then started working with Monowar Hossen Tutul.[8]
Bakul became a reporter for the Daily Bhorer Kagoj.[9] He has been serving as the head of Prothom Alo's Ananda page since 2004.[10]
Bakul started writing songs professionally in 1991.[7] In 1994, he wrote his first song for a feature film, Agni Shantan.[7]
Bakul hosted a musical television program titled "Sur Shambhar," aired on Bangladesh Television.[7]
Works
- Songs
- Keno Ei Nishongota
- Bestota Amake Dei Na
- Chandrima Ratri Te
- Akash Chuyeche Matike
- Deewana Deewana
- Akta Chad Chara Rat
- Prithibir Moto Hridoy Thake
- Jodi Bhul Kore
- Priyar Moner Kotha
- Eto Valobesho Na Amay
- Lajuk Patar Moto
- Preme Poreche Mon[8]
- Films
- Hridoyer Bandhon (2001)
- Bachelor (2004)
- Molla Barir Bou (2005)
- Amar Shopno Tumi (2005)
- Koti Takar Kabin (2006)
- Mayer Morjada (2006)
- Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash (2006)
- Tui Jodi Aamar Hoiti Re (2007)
- Mone Prane Acho Tumi (2008)
- Ek Takar Bou (2008)
- Chandragrohon (2008)
- Megher Koley Rod (2008)
- Mone Boro Kosto (2009)
- Shaheb Name Golam (2009)
- Shubho Bibaho (2009)
- Bolbo Kotha Bashor Ghore (2009)
- Swami Strir Wada (2009)
- Nisshash Amar Tumi (2010)
- Ek Cup Cha (2010)
- Moner Jala (2011)
- Projapoti (2011)
- Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013)
- Nishpap Munna (2013)
- Bhalobasa Aaj Kal (2013)
- Judge Barrister Police Commissioner (2013)
- Big Brother (2015)
- Warning (2015)
- Bojhena Se Bojhena (2015)
- Sweetheart (2016)
- Dulavai Zindabad (2017)
- Apon Manush (2017)
Awards
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics (2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2020)
- Citycell-Channel i Music Award[7]
- Producers' Association Award[10]
Personal life
Bakul is married to musician Dinat Jahan Munni since 1997.[11] Together they have two daughters, Prerona and Protikkha, and a son, Prochchhod.[12]
References
- ^ a b c বিবিসির সাথে গানগল্প. BBC News (in Bengali). Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "National Film Award winners announced". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার ২০০৮ ঘোষণা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কারে 'মৃত্তিকা মায়া'র জয়জয়কার. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ বকুলের হ্যাট্রিক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ "Winners of National Film Awards 2020 announced". The Daily Star. 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
- ^ a b c d e f g "The power of lyrics". The Daily Star. 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Kabir Bakul". The Daily Star. 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
- ^ "In Perfect Tune". The Daily Star. 2011-12-29. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ a b ""One can't take songwriting as profession in Bangladesh"". The Daily Star. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "Dinat Jahan: An artiste of many dimensions". The Daily Star. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "Munni From Folk To Film". The Daily Star. 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
External links
- Kabir Bakul at IMDb
- CS1 uses Bengali-language script (bn)
- CS1 Bengali-language sources (bn)
- Articles with short description
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- Living people
- People from Chandpur District
- University of Dhaka alumni
- 20th-century Bangladeshi male singers
- Bangladeshi lyricists
- Best Lyricist National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
- Year of birth missing (living people)
- 21st-century Bangladeshi male singers