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Kuddus Boyati

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Kuddus Boyati
Born
Abdul Kuddus

1947
NationalityBangladeshi
Known forfolk singer

Abdul Kuddus Boyati (born 1947) is a Bangladeshi folk singer.[1][2] He is often mentioned as Folk Superstar by Bangladeshi media.[3][4]

Early life

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Kuddus was born in 1947 at Rajibpur village, Kendua Upazila of Netrokona District during the time of the British Raj.[5] Due to financial problem, he didn't have the opportunity to study and started music practice at the age of 11.[5] Later, he came to Dhaka in search of work where he met Director Afzal Hossain and started his career by performing in the folk related music documentaries.[5]

Music

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Kuddus collaborated with other musicians including Kangalini Sufia, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.[6]

Awards

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  • Bijoy Dibosh Podok (1995)[7]
  • Rifles Week award (2005)[7]
  • Foundation of Saarc Writers and Literature award (2011)[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Abdul Kuddus Boyati in need of help". The Daily Star. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Kuddus Boyati's condition unchanged". New Age. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. ^ "PM stands by Prabir Mitra, Nutan and Kuddus Boyati". The News Today. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  4. ^ ছেলের বিয়ে দিলেন কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Somoy News. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  5. ^ a b c শিল্পীদের যৌবন থাকলে কদর থাকে : কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  7. ^ a b c "Folk singer Abdul Kuddus Boyati in hospital". Dhaka Tribune. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
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