Abu Taher (composer)
Abu Taher | |
|---|---|
আবু তাহের | |
| Born | 1 November 1954 |
| Died | 14 July 1999 (aged 44) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation(s) | Music composer and director |
| Years active | 1978-1999 |
Abu Taher (1 November 1954 – 14 July 1999)[1] was a Bangladeshi music composer. He was notable for the songs like "Jalaiya Premer Batti", "Tore Putuler Moto Kore Sajiye"[2] and "Beder Meye Jyotsna Ammay Kotha Diyeche".[1] He has composed music for 20 films in his career. His repertoire includes films Beder Meye Jyotsna (1989), Khotipuron (1989), Beder Meye Jyotsna (1991), Gariyal Bhai (1992), Kkhoma (1992), Tumi Amar (1994), Rakhal Raja (1995), Buk Bhora Bhalobasha (1999) etc. [3]
Early life and career
[edit]Abu Taher was born in a musical family. He is the eldest son of Ekushey Padak-winning music director Dhir Ali Miah. Veteran composer Alauddin Ali and composer Mansur Ali are the paternal uncles of him. His younger brother is music director Ali Akram Shuvo. [3][1]
He has worked extensively with Sabina Yasmin, Runa Laila, Andrew Kishore, Kanak Chapa, Kumar Bishwajit and Dolly Sayontoni. Dolly Sayontoni has sung the maximum number of songs in her career in his films, alongside Shawkat Ali Emon and Ali Akram Shuvo. [4]
discography
[edit]He has scored music for 31 films. The following is a list of films he scored:
1980s
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Beder Meye Jyotsna | |
| Khotipuron |
1990s
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Beder Meye Jyotsna [5] | |
| 1992 | Bedenir Prem | |
| 1993 | Mayer Ashirbad [6] | composed alongside Ali Hossain |
| Meyer Adhikar | ||
| 1994 | Balika Holo Bodhu | |
| Don | ||
| Tumi Amar [7] | ||
| Stree Hotya[8] | ||
| 1995 | Agni Sontan[9] | |
| Dost Amar Dushmon[10] | ||
| 1996 | Banshiwala [11] | |
| Jibon Songsar[12] | ||
| Morjadar Lorai[13] | ||
| 1997 | Abdullah[14] | |
| Khoma Nei | ||
| 1998 | Bhalobashar Ghor | |
| Mrityur Mukhe | ||
| 1999 | Ajker Dapot[15] | |
| Buk Bhora Bhalobasha [16] | ||
| Golay Golay Pirit | ||
| Laal Badshah | ||
| Parle Thekao | ||
| Rani Keno Dakaat | ||
| Spordha [17] |
2000s
[edit]| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Heera Chuni Panna | composed alongside Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul |
| Hingsro Thaba[18] | ||
| Teji Sontan | ||
| 2001 | E Badhon Jabena Chhire [19] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "today is the 22nd death anniversary of renowned composer Abu Taher". Nirapad News. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ^ Tore Putuler Moto Kore Sajiye
- ^ a b Composer Abu Taher is immortal in his creations
- ^ Dolly Sayontoni in playback in Emon's composition after 6 years
- ^ Beder Meye Jyotsna (1991) songs
- ^ Mayer Ashirbad (1993) movie songs
- ^ Tumi Amar (1994) movie songs
- ^ Stree Hotya (1994) movie songs
- ^ Agni Sontan (1995) movie songs
- ^ Dost Amar Dushmon (1995) movie songs
- ^ Banshiwala (1996) movie songs
- ^ Jibon Songsar (1996) movie songs
- ^ Morjadar Lorai (1996) movie songs
- ^ Abdullah (1997) movie songs
- ^ Ajker Dapot (1999) movie songs
- ^ Buk Bhora Bhalobasha (1999) movie songs
- ^ Spordha (1999) movie songs
- ^ Hingsro Thaba (2000) movie songs
- ^ E Badhon Jabena Chhire (2001) movie songs