Fakir Alamgir
| Fakir Alamgir | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Alamgir (Feb 2014) | |
| Born | February 25, 1950[1] |
| Occupation | Folk singer, writer |
| Years active | 1966 – present |
Fakir Alamgir (born February 14) is a Bangladeshi folk singer. After 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".[1]
Career
Alamgir started his music career in 1966. He played his role as a singer in 1969 uprising in East Pakistan.[2]
Alamgir has worked with Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Liberation War.
Alamgir is the founder of the cultural organization "Wrishiz Shilpi Gosthi" in 1976.[3] He serves as the president of Gono Sangeet Shamanya Parishad (GSSP) .
Alamgir is 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 3 books - Amar Kotha, Jara Achhen Hridoy Potey and Smriti Alaponey Muktijuddho. So far, he has authored nine books.[4]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak[2]
- Bhashani Padak
- Sequence Award of Honour
References
- 1 2 "Fakir Alamgir performs live on Rtv". The Daily Star. Feb 25, 2010. Retrieved Nov 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "Wrishij celebrates Fakir Alamgir's 40 years in music". The Daily Star. August 1, 2005.
- ↑ Harun ur Rashid (February 23, 2005). "Fakir Alamgir: A singer of the masses". The Daily Star. Retrieved Nov 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Fakir Alamgir turns to fine print". The Daily Star. February 16, 2013. Retrieved Nov 2, 2015.