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Dhir Ali Miah
ধীর আলী মিয়া
Born(1920-01-01)1 January 1920
Died1984 (aged 63–64)
Spouse(s)Late Sahera Khatun
ChildrenSix sons and one daughter

Dhir Ali Miah (1 January 1920 – 1984) was a Bangladeshi flute player, composer, director and orchestra conductor.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1986 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Education and career

Miah studied in Sonarang High School. He took lessons to play flute from musician Sadeq Ali.[1] He joined the Dhaka station of Radio Pakistan as a staff artist in 1948. He retired in 1983 as Deputy Chief Music Producer.[1]

Miah worked as assistant music director of the first Bengali language full-length film Mukh O Mukhosh. Later he directed music of films like Nachghar, Ujala, Joyar Elo, Kavchanmala, Abar Banabase Rupbhan, Dasyurani, and Kajalrekha.[1]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Miah, Dhir Ali". In Islam, Sirajul; Khan, Mobarak (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.