Kumar Bishwajit

Kumar Bishwajit

Kumar Bishwajit performing in San Francisco Bay Area (April 2014)
Background information
Born June 1[1]
Sitakunda, Chittagong, Bangladesh[1]
Occupation(s) Singer, composer
Instruments Vocal
Years active 1981–present
Website http://kumarbishwajit.com/

Kumar Bishwajit (born June 1) is a Bangladeshi singer and composer.[2]

Early life

Also known by his nickname "Tultul", Kumar is born to Sadhan Ranjan Dey and Sova Rani Dey in Chittagong, Bangladesh.[1] He started his music career by performing on a radio show in 1977.[3] He was first associated with the band Rhythm-77 for 2 years. Then he founded his own band Feelings in 1979. He performed his first television show on BTV in 1980.[3]

Career

As of April 2014, Kumar has released 28 solo music albums.[4]

Works

Studio Albums

  1. Best Hits of Kumar Bishwajit (Bengali songs)
  2. Swargochhaya
  3. Bishader shorolipi
  4. Jekhane shimanto tomar
  5. Du fota Chokher jol
  6. Onubhobe
  7. Hridoyer Moina Todonto
  8. Root
  9. Gontobbo
  10. Dirghoshwash
  11. Othoi nil
  12. Prohori
  13. Ek mutho jochhona
  14. Shikari
  15. Obosheshe
  16. Rongdhonu Ronge (Duet with Asha Bhoshle)
  17. Rodela Dupur (2009)
  18. Priyo Onubhob (2014)

Personal life

Kumar is married to Naima Sultana.[1] They have a son named Kumar Nibir.

Awards

He has earned Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2010 for 'Swani Strir Wada'. He also earned National Film Award for best melodist and best music director also for that film and he has earned another national award for best male playback singer for the movie"Projapoti"..[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "ABOUT KUMAR BISHWAJIT".
  2. ↑ "Kumar Bishwajit".
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sheuli Shabnam (January 2, 2011). "সৃষ্টিশীল মানুষের ৩০০ বছর বাঁচা উচিত : কুমার বিশ্বজিত".
  4. ↑ "পাঁচ বছর পর কুমার বিশ্বজিত". banglanews24.com. April 4, 2014.
  5. ↑ http://www.observerbd.com/2014/08/24/38848.php