Kabir Bakul
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Kabir Bakul | |
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| কবির বকুল | |
 Bakul in 2012 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist and lyricist |
| Years active | 1988-present |
| Spouse |
Dinat Jahan Munni (m. 1997) |
Kabir Bakul is a Bangladeshi lyricist. He is also a journalist.[1] He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics four times for the films Megher Kole Rod (2008), Swami Strir Wada (2009), Nisshash Amar Tumi (2010) and Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013).[2][3][4] As of 2013, he wrote about 5000 songs.[1]
Early life and career
Bakul was born and grew up in Chandpur.[5][1] He was a student at the University of Dhaka.[5]
Bakul was a reporter for Bhorer Kagoj.[6] He has been serving as the head of Prothom Alo's Ananda page since 2004.[7]
In 1988, Bakul got his breakthrough with the help of musician Tapan Chowdhury. His first song Kaal Shara Raat was featured in Ayub Bachchu's first solo album Moina.[5] He started writing songs professionally in 1991.[5] In 1994, he wrote his first song for a feature film, Agni Shantan.[5]
Bakul hosted a musical television programme titled "Sur Shambhar," aired on Bangladesh Television.[5]
Works
- 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)
- Citycell-Channel i Music Award[5]
- Producers' Association Award[7]
Personal life
Bakul is married to musician Dinat Jahan Munni since 1997.[8] Together they had two daughters, Prerona and Protikkha, and a son, Prochchhod.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "বিবিসির সাথে গানগল্প". BBC News বাংলা (in Bengali). Retrieved 2018-09-26.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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
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