Fakir Alamgir ফকির আলমগীর | |
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_(cropped).JPG) Alamgir in February 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 21 February 1950 Pakistan |
| Died | 23 July 2021 (aged 71) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Years active | 1966–2021 |
Fakir Alamgir (Bengali: ফকির আলমগীর; 21 February 1950 – 23 July 2021) was a Bangladeshi folk and pop singer.[1][2]
Life[edit | edit source]
After the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, he emerged as a Gono Sangeet (inspiration songs for the masses) singer. Some of his notable songs are "O Sokhina", "Shantahar", "Nelson Mandela", "Naam Tar Chhilo John Henry" and "Banglar Comrade Bondhu".[3] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1999 by the Government of Bangladesh.[3][4]
Career[edit | edit source]
Alamgir started his music career in 1966. He played his role as a singer in 1969 uprising in East Pakistan.[5]
Alamgir worked with Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Liberation War.[citation needed]
Alamgir is the founder of the cultural organization "Wrishiz Shilpi Gosthi" in 1976.[6] He served as the president of Gono Sangeet Shamanya Parishad (GSSP) .[citation needed]
Alamgir was also a writer. He published his first book Chena China in 1984. His next two publications were Muktijuddher Smriti Bijoyer Gaan and Gono Sangeeter Otit O Bortoman. In 2013 he published three books - Amar Kotha, Jara Achhen Hridoy Potey and Smriti Alaponey Muktijuddho. He authored nine books.[7]
Death[edit | edit source]
On 14 July 2021, Alamgir was admitted to United Hospital in Dhaka with COVID-19 related complications. He suffered a heart attack on 23 July while in ventilation at the COVID-19 unit. He died later on the same day.[8]
Works[edit | edit source]
- Desh Deshantor
- Shadhinota Sangram Laal Shobujer Potakay
- Shongskritite Amader Muktijuddho
- Mayer Mukh
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Ekushey Padak
- Bhashani Padak
- Sequence Award of Honour[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Fakir Alamgir's 67th birthday today". The Daily Star. 29 September 2022.
- ↑ "Folk singer Fakir Alamgir no more". Dhaka Tribune. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Fakir Alamgir performs live on Rtv". The Daily Star. 25 February 2010. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ↑ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ [Ekushey Padak winners list] (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Wrishij celebrates Fakir Alamgir's 40 years in music". The Daily Star. 1 August 2005. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ↑ Harun ur Rashid (23 February 2005). "Fakir Alamgir: A singer of the masses". The Daily Star. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
- ↑ "Fakir Alamgir turns to fine print". The Daily Star. 16 February 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ↑ চলে গেলেন গণসংগীত শিল্পী ফকির আলমগীর. Bangladarpan (in Bengali). 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.