Kabir Bakul
Kabir Bakul | |
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কবির বকুল | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Alma mater | University of Dhaka[citation needed] |
Occupation(s) | 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 has written 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 Naseem 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]
Filmography
- Dorodi Sontan (1997)
- Ke Aporadhi (1997)
- Noropishach (1997)
- Andho Ain (1998)
- Kalo Choshma (1998)
- Matribhumi (1998)
- Ruti (1998)
- Shanto Keno Mastan (1998)
- Asha Amar Asha (1999)
- Bhoyonkor Bishu (1999)
- Ke Amar Baba (1999)
- Kodom Ali Mastan (1999)
- Praner Priyotoma (1999)
- Dujok Dujonar (2000)
- Kukkhato Khuni (2000)
- Mone Pore Tomake (2000)
- Biplobi Jonota (2001)
- Hridoyer Bandhon (2001)
- Kothin Shasti (2001)
- Kothin Bastob (2001)
- Shikari (2001)
- Arman (2002)
- Bou Hobo (2002)
- Juddhe Jabo (2002)
- Swami Streer Juddho (2002)
- Baba (2003)
- Big Boss (2003)
- Chai Khomota (2003)
- Dui Bodhu Ek Swami (2003)
- Gundar Prem (2003)
- Khuner Porinam (2003)
- Rustom (2003)
- Stree Keno Shotru (2003)
- Satyer Bijoy (2003)
- Shotrur Mokabela (2003)
- Top Somrat (2003)
- Villain (2003)
- Baap Betar Lorai (2004)
- Bachelor (2004)
- Dhor Shoytan (2004)
- Jiboner Guarantee Nai (2004)
- Kothin Purush (2004)
- Teji Purush (2004)
- Agun Amar Naam (2005)
- Bishakto Chokh (2005)
- Char Sotiner Ghor (2005)
- Chhotto Ektu Bhalobasha (2005)
- Molla Barir Bou (2005)
- Amar Shopno Tumi (2005)
- Tak Jhal Mishti (2005)
- Banglar Hero (2006)
- Hira Amar Naam (2006)
- Hridoyer Kotha (2006)
- Koti Takar Kabin (2006)
- Mayer Morjada (2006)
- Pitar Ason (2006)
- Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash (2006)
- Amar Praner Swami (2007)
- Jomoj (2007)
- Machine Man (2007)
- Shotru Shotru Khela (2007)
- Swamir Songsar (2007)
- Tomar Jonyo Morte Pari (2007)
- Tui Jodi Aamar Hoiti Re (2007)
- Tumi Acho Hridoye (2007)
- Ulta Palta 69 (2007)
- Amar Jaan Amar Praan (2008)
- Amader Chhoto Saheb (2008)
- Ek Takar Bou (2008)
- Chandragrohon (2008)
- Mone Prane Acho Tumi (2008)
- Koti Takar Fokir (2008)
- Mukhomukhi (2008)
- Priya Amar Priya (2008)
- Tumi Shopno Tumi Sadhona (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)
- Tumi Amar Swami (2009)
- 5 Takar Prem (2010)
- Amar Buker Modhyekhane (2010)
- Bhalobashlei Ghor Bandha Jayna (2010)
- Bolona Tumi Amar (2010)
- Chachchu Amar Chachchu (2010)
- Nisshash Amar Tumi (2010)
- Mayer Chokh (2010)
- Preme Porechi (2010)
- Takar Cheyeo Prem Boro (2010)
- Top Hero (2010)
- Ek Cup Cha (2010)
- Anko (2011)
- Ek Takar Denmohor (2011)
- Goriber Bhai (2011)
- King Khan (2011)
- Moner Jala (2011)
- Projapoti (2011)
- Tor Karone Beche Achhi (2011)
- Ek Mon Ek Pran (2012)
- My Name Is Sultan (2012)
- Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013)
- Nishpap Munna (2013)
- Bhalobasa Aaj Kal (2013)
- Premik Number One (2013)
- Judge Barrister Police Commissioner (2013)
- Hero: The Superstar (2014)
- Big Brother (2015)
- Warning (2015)
- Bojhena Se Bojhena (2015)
- Sweetheart (2016)
- Bossgiri (2017)
- Dulavai Zindabad (2017)
- Apon Manush (2017)
- Ekti Cinemar Golpo (2018)
- Bissowsundori (2021)
- Gorom Mosla
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). November 2013. 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