Munshi Wadud
Munshi Wadud is a Bangladeshi famous lyricist.[1][2] He has been writing different kinds of songs including Bengali films songs, modern Bengali songs, country related songs etc. for more than fifty two years. Apart from Bangladeshi artists,his songs have been sung by famous artists of India.Indian artists who have lent their voices to songs by Munshi Wadud are Anuradha Padhowal, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Sadhana Sargam,Heimanti Shukla,Priya Bhattacharya,Avijit,Babul Supriya and Shan are particularly noteworthy. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Saajghor (2007).[3]
Munshi Wadud | |
|---|---|
মুনশী ওয়াদুদ | |
| Born | 8 November 1954 Nakhalpara, Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship |  Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Dhaka University |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Notable work | Saajghor, Prem Deewana, Chachchu |
| Spouse | Nigar Sultana Nargis |
| Children | 3 Daughters 1.Zeba Farah Mohona 2. Deeba Farah Ridita 3.Saba Farah Anchal |
| Parent(s) | Md.Shamsul Haque(Father) Rabiya Khatun(Mother) |
| Awards | National Film Award Bachsas Award (2008,2012), BCRA Award(2009), Bangladesh Television Award (2009) |
Selected films
As a writer
- 71 Er Ma Jononi - 2014
As a lyricist
- Prem Deewana - 1993
- Hangor Nodi Grenade - 1997
- Koti Takar Kabin - 2005
- Chachchu - 2006
- Ghani - 2006
- Saajghor - 2007
- Raja Surja Kha - 2012
- Ekee Britte - 2013
- 71 Er Ma Jononi - 2014
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | National Film Award | Best Lyrics | Saajghor | Won[4] |
References
- গাজীপুরে ‘আমার বাংলাদেশ’ ছবির মহরত. Jago News 24 (in Bengali).
- ঈদের ছবি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
- Mahmud, Jamil (9 September 2008). "Passion for the words". The Daily Star.
- 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 25 March 2019.
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