Abdur Rahman Boyati

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Abdur Rahman Boyati
Born(1939-01-01)1 January 1939
Died19 August 2013(2013-08-19) (aged 74)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Resting placeSutrapur Panchayet Graveyard
NationalityBangladeshi
AwardsEkushey 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]

  1. ^ a b c d "Abdur Rahman Boyati no more". The Daily Star. August 20, 2013.
  2. ^ "15 selected for Ekushey Padak". Dhaka Tribune. February 8, 2015.