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{{Use dmy dates|date= | {{Short description|Bangladeshi singer (1952–2024)}} | ||
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{{infobox musical artist | {{infobox musical artist | ||
| name = | | name = Papia Sarwar | ||
| native_name | | image = File:Dhaka Ekushey Padak 2021 Award Ceremony Papiya Sarwar, 2021-02-20 (PID-0030873) (cropped).jpg | ||
| native_name_lang = bn | | caption = Sarwar in 2021. | ||
| birth_date | | native_name = পাপিয়া সারোয়ার | ||
| birth_place | | native_name_lang = bn | ||
| | | birth_name = Papia Rahman | ||
| genre | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1952|11|21|df=y}} | ||
| years_active = | | birth_place = [[Barisal]], [[Khulna Division]], [[East Bengal]], [[Dominion of Pakistan|Pakistan]] | ||
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|12|12|1952|11|21|df=y}} | |||
| death_place = [[Dhaka]], Bangladesh | |||
| genre = [[Rabindra Sangeet]] | |||
| years_active = 1966–2024 | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Papia Sarwar''' ( | '''Papia Sarwar''' ({{nee|Rahman}}; 21 November 1952 – 11 December 2024) was a Bangladeshi singer. She was an exponent of [[Rabindra Sangeet]], the songs written and composed by [[Rabindranath Tagore]]. She earned the [[Bangla Academy#Rabindra Award|Rabindra Award]] from the [[Bangla Academy]] in 2013, the Bangla Academy Fellowship in 2015, and the [[Ekushey Padak]] in 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/days-in-shantiniketan |title=Days in Shantiniketan |date=8 May 2013 |accessdate=25 July 2017 |newspaper=The Daily Star |last=Alom |first=Zahangir}}</ref><ref name=fellow>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/seven-eminent-citizens-awarded-bangla-academy-fellowship-192904 |title=Seven eminent citizens awarded Bangla Academy fellowship |date=27 December 2015 |accessdate=25 July 2017 |newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 February 2021 |title=21 eminent personalities named for Ekushey Padak |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/21-named-ekushey-padak-2039389 |access-date=7 February 2021 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> | ||
Sarwar's notable songs include "Nai Telephone Nai Re Peon Nai Re Telegram".<ref name=life/> | |||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Sarwar was born in [[ | Papia Sarwar was born in [[Barisal]] to Sayed Bazlur Rahman and Fatema Rahman on 21 November 1952.<ref name=":0" /> Papia was the fifth of their eight children. She took music lessons from Atiqul Islam, [[Waheedul Haq]], [[Sanjida Khatun]], and [[Zahidur Rahim]] at [[Chhayanaut]] in 1966 and later at [[Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts]].<ref name=birthday/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.bd-pratidin.com/entertainment-news/2016/11/21/186431 |script-title=bn:আজীবন সম্মাননায় পাপিয়া সারোয়ার |language=bn |date=21 November 2016 |accessdate=26 July 2017 |newspaper=Bangladesh Pratidin |trans-title=Papia Sarwar gets lifetime achievement award}}</ref> She was a student of the Department of Zoology at the [[University of Dhaka]]. In 1973, she received a scholarship from the [[Government of India]] to study [[Rabindra Sangeet]] at [[Visva-Bharati University]] in [[Santiniketan]]. At Visva-Bharati University, she was trained in classical music under Dhrubotara Joshi and in Rabindra Sangeet under [[Santidev Ghosh]], [[Subinoy Roy]], [[Kanika Banerjee]], and [[Nilima Sen]].<ref name=birthday>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/birthday-celebrations-for-papia-sarwar |title=Birthday celebrations for Papia Sarwar |date=21 November 2013 |accessdate=12 December 2024 |work=The Daily Star}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Sarwar established a musical troupe named | Sarwar established a musical troupe named Geetoshudha in 1996.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/interview/geetosudha-celebrates-21-years-1517431 |title=Geetosudha celebrates 21 years |date=10 January 2018 |work=The Daily Star |access-date=9 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Her published albums include ''Purna Chander Mayay'' (2013)<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-267678 |title=Papia Sarwar's new album hits the market |date=4 February 2013 |accessdate=25 July 2017 |newspaper=The Daily Star}}</ref> and ''Chokher Dekha Praner Katha'' (2014).<ref name=venture>{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/papia-and-jishas-musical-venture-5841 |title=Papia and Jisha's musical venture |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=8 January 2014 |access-date=25 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
==Personal life and death== | |||
Papia Sarwar married Mohammed Sarwar-E-Alam in 1978.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.jaijaidinbd.com/?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=25-11-2013&feature=yes&type=single&pub_no=667&cat_id=3&menu_id=70&news_type_id=1&index=8 |script-title=bn:পাপিয়া সারোয়ার |date=25 November 2013 |accessdate=26 July 2017 |newspaper=Jai Jai Din |language=bn}}</ref><ref name=fellow/> Together they had two daughters, Zaara Sarwar, an assistant professor of biology at [[The College of New Jersey]], and Jisha Sarwar, a public executive at the [[Department of Finance Canada|Canadian Ministry of Finance]].<ref name=venture/> | |||
As of 2008, Sarwar lived in [[Dhanmondi Thana|Dhanmondi]], [[Dhaka]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mia |first=Sajeeb |date=6 May 2015 |title=Prim and proper Papia |url=https://en.prothomalo.com/lifestyle/Prim-and-proper-Papia |access-date=13 December 2024 |work=Prothom Alo |language=en}}</ref> | |||
Sarwar was diagnosed with cancer in 2021.<ref name=life>{{Cite news |title=Papia Sarwar on life support |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/showtime/367872/papia-sarwar-on-life-support |access-date=12 December 2024 |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=12 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> She was placed on ventilator support on 11 December 2024,<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 December 2024 |title=Papia Sarwar in critical condition, placed on life support |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/music/news/papia-sarwar-critical-condition-placed-life-support-3773856 |access-date=12 December 2024 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref> and died from the disease on 12 December, at the age of 72.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Rabindra Sangeet icon Papia Sarwar passes away |url=https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/people/367888/rabindra-sangeet-icon-papia-sarwar-passes-away |access-date=12 December 2024 |work=Dhaka Tribune |date=12 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2024 |title=Papia Sarwar no more |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/obituary/news/papia-sarwar-no-more-3774396 |access-date=13 December 2024 |work=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | |||
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{{Rabindra Sangeet}} | {{Rabindra Sangeet}} | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:1952 births]] | ||
[[Category:2024 deaths]] | |||
[[Category:20th-century Bangladeshi women singers]] | |||
[[Category:20th-century composers]] | |||
[[Category:20th-century women composers]] | |||
[[Category:21st-century Bangladeshi women singers]] | |||
[[Category:Deaths from cancer in Bangladesh]] | |||
[[Category:Honorary Fellows of Bangla Academy]] | |||
[[Category:People from Barisal]] | [[Category:People from Barisal]] | ||
[[Category:Rabindra Sangeet exponents]] | [[Category:Rabindra Sangeet exponents]] | ||
[[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak]] | [[Category:Recipients of the Ekushey Padak]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Visva-Bharati University alumni]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:21, 21 December 2025
Papia Sarwar পাপিয়া সারোয়ার | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Sarwar in 2021. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Papia Rahman |
| Born | 21 November 1952 Barisal, Khulna Division, East Bengal, Pakistan |
| Died | 12 December 2024 (aged 72) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genres | Rabindra Sangeet |
| Years active | 1966–2024 |
Papia Sarwar (née Rahman; 21 November 1952 – 11 December 2024) was a Bangladeshi singer. She was an exponent of Rabindra Sangeet, the songs written and composed by Rabindranath Tagore. She earned the Rabindra Award from the Bangla Academy in 2013, the Bangla Academy Fellowship in 2015, and the Ekushey Padak in 2021.[1][2][3]
Sarwar's notable songs include "Nai Telephone Nai Re Peon Nai Re Telegram".[4]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Papia Sarwar was born in Barisal to Sayed Bazlur Rahman and Fatema Rahman on 21 November 1952.[5] Papia was the fifth of their eight children. She took music lessons from Atiqul Islam, Waheedul Haq, Sanjida Khatun, and Zahidur Rahim at Chhayanaut in 1966 and later at Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.[6][7] She was a student of the Department of Zoology at the University of Dhaka. In 1973, she received a scholarship from the Government of India to study Rabindra Sangeet at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. At Visva-Bharati University, she was trained in classical music under Dhrubotara Joshi and in Rabindra Sangeet under Santidev Ghosh, Subinoy Roy, Kanika Banerjee, and Nilima Sen.[6]
Career[edit | edit source]
Sarwar established a musical troupe named Geetoshudha in 1996.[8] Her published albums include Purna Chander Mayay (2013)[9] and Chokher Dekha Praner Katha (2014).[10]
Personal life and death[edit | edit source]
Papia Sarwar married Mohammed Sarwar-E-Alam in 1978.[11][2] Together they had two daughters, Zaara Sarwar, an assistant professor of biology at The College of New Jersey, and Jisha Sarwar, a public executive at the Canadian Ministry of Finance.[10]
As of 2008, Sarwar lived in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.[12]
Sarwar was diagnosed with cancer in 2021.[4] She was placed on ventilator support on 11 December 2024,[13] and died from the disease on 12 December, at the age of 72.[5][14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Alom, Zahangir (8 May 2013). "Days in Shantiniketan". The Daily Star. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Seven eminent citizens awarded Bangla Academy fellowship". The Daily Star. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ↑ "21 eminent personalities named for Ekushey Padak". The Daily Star. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Papia Sarwar on life support". Dhaka Tribune. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rabindra Sangeet icon Papia Sarwar passes away". Dhaka Tribune. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Birthday celebrations for Papia Sarwar". The Daily Star. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ↑ আজীবন সম্মাননায় পাপিয়া সারোয়ার [Papia Sarwar gets lifetime achievement award]. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 21 November 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ "Geetosudha celebrates 21 years". The Daily Star. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ↑ "Papia Sarwar's new album hits the market". The Daily Star. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Papia and Jisha's musical venture". The Daily Star. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ↑ পাপিয়া সারোয়ার. Jai Jai Din (in Bengali). 25 November 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
- ↑ Mia, Sajeeb (6 May 2015). "Prim and proper Papia". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ↑ "Papia Sarwar in critical condition, placed on life support". The Daily Star. 11 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ↑ "Papia Sarwar no more". The Daily Star. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Papia Sarwar on IMDb