Kabir Bakul
Kabir Bakul | |
|---|---|
| কবির বকুল | |
 Bakul in 2012 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| 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 five times for the films Megher Kole Rod (2008), Swami Strir Wada (2009), Nisshash Amar Tumi (2010), Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013) and Nayok (2018).[2][3][4][5] As of 2013, he wrote about 5000 songs.[1]
Early life and career
Bakul was born and grew up in Chandpur.[6][1] He learnt singing from Shital Kumar Ghoshal.[7] In 1987, he first came to Dhaka and gave thirteen lyrics to singer Tapan Chowdhury.[7] Bakul's first song, Kaal Shara Raat, was featured in Ayub Bachchu’s album, Moyna.[6] The second was sung by Nasim Ali Khan from Souls band.[7] At that time, he was a masters student at the University of Dhaka.[6] He then started working with Monowar Hossen Tutul.[7]
Bakul became a reporter for the Daily Bhorer Kagoj.[8] He has been serving as the head of Prothom Alo's Ananda page since 2004.[9]
Bakul started writing songs professionally in 1991.[6] In 1994, he wrote his first song for a feature film, Agni Shantan.[6]
Bakul hosted a musical television program titled "Sur Shambhar," aired on Bangladesh Television.[6]
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[10]
- 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)
- Citycell-Channel i Music Award[6]
- Producers' Association Award[9]
Personal life
Bakul is married to musician Dinat Jahan Munni since 1997.[11] Together they had two daughters, Prerona and Protikkha, and a son, Prochchhod.[12]
References
- ^ a b c "বিবিসির সাথে গানগল্প". BBC News বাংলা (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". 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "বকুলের হ্যাট্রিক". The Daily Prothom Alo. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
- ^ 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 "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.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
protowas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "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
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