Abdur Rahman Boyati
Abdur Rahman Boyati | |
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| Born | 1 January 1939 |
| Died | 19 August 2013 (aged 74) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Resting place | Sutrapur Panchayet Graveyard |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak, (2015) |
Abdur Rahman Boyati (1 January 1939 – 19 August 2013)[1] was a Bangladeshi folk singer. He was also a lyricist, music composer, director and poet.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2] He is most notable for the hits "Mon Amar Deho Ghori Sondhan Kori", "Ei Prithibi Jemon Ache, Temni Pore Robe" and "Din Gele Ar Din Pabi Na".
Career
[edit]Boyati started to sing professionally in 1956. In 1982 he formed a group named Abdur Rahman’s Group.[1]
He was also an actor. He acted in Ashati, directed by Hafiz Uddin, in 1989.
Honors and awards
[edit]Boyati was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2015. He was invited to a cultural show at the dinner party of George Bush Sr. held in the White House in 1990.[1] For his contribution to the music of Bangladesh, Boyati won six national awards in total.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Abdur Rahman Boyati no more". The Daily Star. August 20, 2013.
- ^ "15 selected for Ekushey Padak". Dhaka Tribune. February 8, 2015.
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