Nazrul Islam Babu (lyricist)
Nazrul Islam Babu (17 July 1949 – 14 September 1990)[1] was a Bangladeshi lyricist. His notable songs include "Sob Kota Janala Khule Dao Na", "O Amar Aat Koti Phul" and "Ekti Bangladesh Tumi Jagroto Janotar".[1] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991).[2]
Nazrul Islam Babu | |
|---|---|
নজরুল ইসলাম বাবু | |
| Born | 17 July 1949 |
| Died | 14 September 1990 (aged 41) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
Biography
Babu was born to Bazlul Kader and Rezia Begum.[3] He was the eldest among four brothers and five sisters.[3] Babu studied in Brojomohun College and Ashek Mahmud College in Jamalpur.[3]
On 22 January 2022, Babu was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh.[4]
Babu married Shahin Akhter on 23 November 1984. They had two daughters, Nazia and Nafia.[3]
Works
- Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991)
- Shuvoda (1986)
- Mohanayok (1985)
- Dui Poisar Alta (1982)
References
- "Nazrul Islam Babu remembered". New Age. 2017-10-31. Retrieved 2019-06-25.
- জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- নজরুল ইসলাম বাবুকে মনে রাখেনি রাষ্ট্র!. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2020-10-06.
- "24 personalities to get Ekushey Padak". jagonews24.com. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
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