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'''Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul''' (1 January 1956 – 22 January 2019) | '''Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul''' (1 January 1956 – 22 January 2019)<ref>{{cite news |title=Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passes away |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/ahmed-imtiaz-bulbul-passes-away-1691179 |work=The Daily Star |accessdate=22 January 2019}}</ref> was a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, active since the late 1970s. He was a freedom fighter who joined the [[Bangladesh Liberation War]] at the age of 15.<ref name=star>{{cite news |title=Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul seeks security |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/beta2/news/imtiaz-bulbul-seeks-security/ |date=10 March 2013 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]}}</ref> He won [[Ekushey Padak]] and [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director]] twice for the films ''[[Premer Taj Mahal]]'' | ||
(2001) and ''[[Hajar Bachhor Dhore]]'' (2005). | (2001) and ''[[Hajar Bachhor Dhore]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/story.php?nid=15609 |first=Ershad |last=Kamol |work=The Daily Star |title=Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul talks about his Liberation War days |date=2007-12-16}}</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Bulbul was born on 1 January 1956 in Dhaka. He studied at [[West End High School (Dhaka, Bangladesh)|West End High School]] in [[Azimpur, Dhaka|Azimpur]], Dhaka. | Bulbul was born on 1 January 1956 in Dhaka. He studied at [[West End High School (Dhaka, Bangladesh)|West End High School]] in [[Azimpur, Dhaka|Azimpur]], Dhaka.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Bulbul's compositions include a number of works for films, beginning with 1978's ''Megh Bijli Badol''. | Bulbul's compositions include a number of works for films, beginning with 1978's ''Megh Bijli Badol''.<ref name="star2">{{Cite news |first=Ershad |last=Kamol |url=http://www.thedailystar.net/2006/11/06/d611061401111.htm |work=The Daily Star |title=Seasoned music composer on his kaleidoscopic journey |date=6 November 2006}}</ref> | ||
He has also released independent albums and created works for a number of Bangladeshi performers, including [[Samina Chowdhury]], [[Kanak Chapa]], [[Khalid Hassan Milu]] and [[Andrew Kishore]]. | He has also released independent albums and created works for a number of Bangladeshi performers, including [[Samina Chowdhury]], [[Kanak Chapa]], [[Khalid Hassan Milu]] and [[Andrew Kishore]].<ref name="star2"/> | ||
He was a judge on the talent show ''[[CloseUp1|Closeup 1 Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh]]'' for three seasons.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}} | He was a judge on the talent show ''[[CloseUp1|Closeup 1 Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh]]'' for three seasons.{{citation needed|date=January 2019}} | ||
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Bulbul joined the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971 when he was 15 years old. He served in a [[Mukti Bahini]] base in Zinzira. His older brother, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed Tutul, served in the [[Crack Platoon]] of the Mukti Bahini. He trained in India and fought in [[Lalbagh Thana]] and [[New Market Thana]] of Dhaka. | Bulbul joined the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971 when he was 15 years old. He served in a [[Mukti Bahini]] base in Zinzira. His older brother, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed Tutul, served in the [[Crack Platoon]] of the Mukti Bahini. He trained in India and fought in [[Lalbagh Thana]] and [[New Market Thana]] of Dhaka. | ||
In October, he was captured by the Pakistan military and Razakars while returning to India for more training. | In October, he was captured by the Pakistan military and Razakars while returning to India for more training.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=https://bdnews24.com/entertainment/2019/01/22/musician-ahmed-imtiaz-bulbul-dies-at-62 |title=Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul dies |work=bdnews24.com |access-date=2019-01-22}}</ref> He was transferred to a jail in Mymensingh, where he was tortured and witnessed the mass execution of 39 [[Mukti Bahini]] prisoners by the Pakistan military. He was transferred to the residence of Dana Miah, which served as the local office of the [[East Pakistan Central Peace Committee]]. He was tortured there along with other members of the Mukti Bahini. He was able to escape from the camp.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
===War crime witness=== | ===War crime witness=== | ||
Bulbul testified against convicted former Jamaat chief [[Ghulam Azam]] in the [[International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]]. Following the testimony as a witness, Bulbul's younger brother was killed, and his dead body was found near the Kuril overpass in Dhaka. Bulbul urged the government to ensure his security after the murder of his brother. He said that he had received death threats several times. | Bulbul testified against convicted former Jamaat chief [[Ghulam Azam]] in the [[International Crimes Tribunal (Bangladesh)|International Crimes Tribunal]]. Following the testimony as a witness, Bulbul's younger brother was killed, and his dead body was found near the Kuril overpass in Dhaka. Bulbul urged the government to ensure his security after the murder of his brother. He said that he had received death threats several times.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/ahmed-imtiaz-bulbuls-brother-found-dead-in-city |title=Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul's brother found dead in city |date=2013-03-10 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=2019-01-22}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life and death== | ==Personal life and death== | ||
Bulbul was married to Suborna Imtiaz, a film producer and music video director. They eventually got divorced. They have a son named Samir Imtiaz (born September 30, 1996). After Bulbul's divorce, Samir stayed with Bulbul. Bulbul never remarried after his divorce. According to Samir's Facebook post, Surborna died from [[COVID-19]] in August 2021 after being at [[Evercare Hospital Dhaka|Evercare Hospital]] for 2 months. | Bulbul was married to Suborna Imtiaz, a film producer and music video director. They eventually got divorced. They have a son named Samir Imtiaz (born September 30, 1996). After Bulbul's divorce, Samir stayed with Bulbul. Bulbul never remarried after his divorce. According to Samir's Facebook post, Surborna died from [[COVID-19]] in August 2021 after being at [[Evercare Hospital Dhaka|Evercare Hospital]] for 2 months. | ||
Bulbul was taken to Universal Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka around 6:15 am, where the doctors declared him dead. | Bulbul was taken to Universal Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka around 6:15 am, where the doctors declared him dead.<ref name="Died">{{cite news |title=Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passes away |url=https://en.prothomalo.com/entertainment/news/190049/Ahmed-Imtiaz-Bulbul-passes-away |work=Prothom-Alo |access-date=22 January 2019}}</ref> He had suffered from cardiac arrest.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
{{Further|List of awards and nominations received by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul}} | {{Further|List of awards and nominations received by Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul}} | ||
* [[Ekushey Padak]] (2010) | * [[Ekushey Padak]] (2010)<ref name=":0" /> | ||
* [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director]] (2001, 2005) | * [[Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director]] (2001, 2005) | ||
* President's Award | * President's Award | ||
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Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul | |
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| Born | 1 January 1956 Dhaka, Pakistan |
| Died | 22 January 2019 (aged 63) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation | Lyricist, composer and music director |
| Spouse(s) | Suborna Imtiaz (divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul (1 January 1956 – 22 January 2019)[1] was a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, active since the late 1970s. He was a freedom fighter who joined the Bangladesh Liberation War at the age of 15.[2] He won Ekushey Padak and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director twice for the films Premer Taj Mahal (2001) and Hajar Bachhor Dhore (2005).[3]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Bulbul was born on 1 January 1956 in Dhaka. He studied at West End High School in Azimpur, Dhaka.[4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Bulbul's compositions include a number of works for films, beginning with 1978's Megh Bijli Badol.[5]
He has also released independent albums and created works for a number of Bangladeshi performers, including Samina Chowdhury, Kanak Chapa, Khalid Hassan Milu and Andrew Kishore.[5]
He was a judge on the talent show Closeup 1 Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh for three seasons.[citation needed]
Discography[edit | edit source]
Selected composed film songs
| Film | Song | Picturised | Singer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golam | "Duti Mone Lege Geche Jura" | Shakib Khan, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Andrew Kishor | |
| Praner Cheye Priyo | "Je Prem Shorgo Theke Ashe" | Riaz, Ravina | Kanak Chapa, Khalid Hassan | |
| Praner Cheye Priyo | "Porena Chokher Polok Ki" | Riaz, Ravina | Andrew Kishore | |
| Premer Taj Mahal | "Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna" | Riaz, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Monir Khan | |
| Hajar Bachhor Dhore | "Tumi Sutoi Bedhechho Shapla" | Riaz, Shashi | Subir Nandi, Anupoma | |
| Phool Nebo Na Ashru Nebo | "Amar Hridoy Ekta Ayna Ei" | Shakib Khan, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore | |
| Phool Nebo Na Ashru Nebo | "Bidi Tumi Bole Daw Ami Kar" | Shakib, Amin Khan, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore | |
| Biyer Phul | "Tomay Dekhle Mone Hoy" | Shakil Khan, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore | |
| Biyer Phul | "Oi Chad Mukhe Jeno Lagena" | Riaz, Shakil Khan, Shabnur | Andrew Kishore | |
| Noyoner Alo | "Amar Sara Deho Kheyore" | Zafor Iqbal | Andrew Kishore | |
| Chandan Diper Rajkonna | "Ami Tomari Premo Bhikhari" | Wasim, Anju Ghosh | Syed Abdul Hadi | |
| Shohojatri | "Prithibir Joto Shukh Ami" | Ilias Kanchan, Champa | Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore | |
| Anondo Osru | "Tumi Mor Jiboner Vabona" | Salman Shah, Shabnur, Kanchi | Kanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore | |
| Bhalobashi Tomake | "Onek Shadhonar Pore Ami" | Riaz, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Khalid Hassan | |
| Bhalobasha Bhalobasha | "Premo Ronge Rangiyechi Mon" | Riaz, Shabnur | Kanak Chapa, Monir Khan |
Bangladesh Liberation war[edit | edit source]
Bulbul joined the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971 when he was 15 years old. He served in a Mukti Bahini base in Zinzira. His older brother, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed Tutul, served in the Crack Platoon of the Mukti Bahini. He trained in India and fought in Lalbagh Thana and New Market Thana of Dhaka.
In October, he was captured by the Pakistan military and Razakars while returning to India for more training.[4] He was transferred to a jail in Mymensingh, where he was tortured and witnessed the mass execution of 39 Mukti Bahini prisoners by the Pakistan military. He was transferred to the residence of Dana Miah, which served as the local office of the East Pakistan Central Peace Committee. He was tortured there along with other members of the Mukti Bahini. He was able to escape from the camp.[4]
War crime witness[edit | edit source]
Bulbul testified against convicted former Jamaat chief Ghulam Azam in the International Crimes Tribunal. Following the testimony as a witness, Bulbul's younger brother was killed, and his dead body was found near the Kuril overpass in Dhaka. Bulbul urged the government to ensure his security after the murder of his brother. He said that he had received death threats several times.[6]
Personal life and death[edit | edit source]
Bulbul was married to Suborna Imtiaz, a film producer and music video director. They eventually got divorced. They have a son named Samir Imtiaz (born September 30, 1996). After Bulbul's divorce, Samir stayed with Bulbul. Bulbul never remarried after his divorce. According to Samir's Facebook post, Surborna died from COVID-19 in August 2021 after being at Evercare Hospital for 2 months.
Bulbul was taken to Universal Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka around 6:15 am, where the doctors declared him dead.[7] He had suffered from cardiac arrest.[4]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Ekushey Padak (2010)[4]
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director (2001, 2005)
- President's Award
- Shikha Anirban Award (the highest honour conferred by the Bangladesh Armed Forces)
- Bachsas Awards (11 times)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passes away". The Daily Star. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ↑ "Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul seeks security". The Daily Star. 10 March 2013.
- ↑ Kamol, Ershad (2007-12-16). "Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul talks about his Liberation War days". The Daily Star.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul dies". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2019-01-22.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Kamol, Ershad (6 November 2006). "Seasoned music composer on his kaleidoscopic journey". The Daily Star.
- ↑ "Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul's brother found dead in city". The Daily Star. 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2019-01-22.
- ↑ "Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passes away". Prothom-Alo. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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