Ali Hossain
Ali Hossain (23 March 1940 – 17 February 2021)[1] was a Bangladeshi music composer. He was notable for the songs like "Osru Diye Lekha E Gaan", and "Holud Bato Mendi Bato".[2] He has composed music for 42 films in his career. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director for his music direction in the 1989 film Byathar Daan.[3] He was honored at 12th Channel-i Music Awards (2017) for his contribution to Bangladeshi music.[4]
Ali Hossain | |
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আলী হোসেন | |
Born | |
Died | 17 February 2021 80) Boston, United States | (aged
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation(s) | Music composer and director |
Early life and career
Hossain was born in Comilla in the then Bengal Presidency, British India.[5]
Hossain got his breakthrough by composing the song "Osru Diye Lekha A Gaan", sung by Sabina Yasmin in the 1972 film Osru Diye Lekha.[4]
Notable songs
Hossain's notable music compositions include:
- ”Koto je tomake beshechi bhalo”
- "Chaturi Jane na Mor Bodhua"
- "Arey O Praner Raja Tumi Je Amar"
- "E Akash K Shakkhi Rekhe E Batash K Shakkhi Rekhe"
- "O Duti Noyone Shopone Choyone Nijere Je Bhule Jay Tulona Khuje Na Pay"
- "Kehoi Kore Bechakena"
- "Ke Tumi Ele Go Amar E Jibone"[2]
Hossain composed Urdi songs for the films "Chhote Saheb", "Daag", "Anari", "Coolie", and others.[2]
Hossain died on 17 February 2021 at a hospital in Boston, United States.[1]
Filmography
- Juari
- Tiger
- Shilpi
- Sneho
- Kaliya
- Mayer Ashirbad
- Rajar Meye Bedeni
- Mayer Doa
- Apon Ghar
- Byathar Daan
- Altabanu
- Chandralekha
- Bijoyini Sonavan
- Angaar
- Badshah
- Osru Diye Lekha
- Chowdhury Bari
- Ekee Onge Eto Rup
- Anari (as Ali Hussain)
- Daagh (as Ali Hussain)
- Chotey Sahab
- Kuli (as Ali Hussain)
- Daak Bangla
- Daak Babu
- Mala (bangla version)
discography
References
- "Music composer Ali Hossain dies". New Age. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- "Noted composer Ali Hossain passes away". The Daily Star. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- "জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২)" [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Government of Bangladesh (in Bengali). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- "Alauddin Ali, Alam Khan and Ali Hossain honored at 12th Channel i music awards". Independent. 2017-10-01. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- "'অশ্রু দিয়ে লেখা' গানের সুরকার আলী হোসেন আর নেই". ittefaq. Retrieved 2021-02-18.