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| birth_place = [[Chandpur District]], [[Bangladesh]]
| birth_place = [[Chandpur District]], [[Bangladesh]]
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| nationality = Bangladeshi
| occupation = Lyricist and journalist
| occupation = [[Lyricist]], journalist
| years_active = 1988-present
| years_active = 1988-present
| alma_mater = [[University of Dhaka]]{{citation needed|date=April 2023}}
| alma_mater = [[University of Dhaka]]{{citation needed|date=April 2023}}
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== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Bakul was born and grew up in [[Chandpur District|Chandpur]].<ref name=power/><ref name=bbc>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bengali/multimedia/2013/11/131101_mb_gaangolpo_kabir_bakul.shtml|script-title=bn:বিবিসির সাথে গানগল্প|work=BBC News |date=November 2013 |language=bn-IN|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> He learnt singing from Shital Kumar Ghoshal.<ref name=prom>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/through-the-eyes/kabir-bakul-prominent-lyricist-and-journalist-1799545|title=Kabir Bakul|date=2019-09-14|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-09-15}}</ref> In 1987, he first came to [[Dhaka]] and gave thirteen lyrics to singer [[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]].<ref name=prom/> Bakul's first song, ''Kaal Shara Raat'', was featured in [[Ayub Bachchu]]’s album, ''Moyna''.<ref name=power>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-77728|title=The power of lyrics|date=2009-02-28|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref> The second was sung by Naseem Ali Khan from [[Souls (band)|Souls]] band.<ref name=prom/> At that time, he was a masters student at the [[University of Dhaka]].<ref name=power/> He then started working with Monowar Hossen Tutul.<ref name=prom/>
Bakul was born and grew up in [[Chandpur District|Chandpur]].<ref name=power/><ref name=bbc>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/bengali/multimedia/2013/11/131101_mb_gaangolpo_kabir_bakul.shtml|script-title=bn:বিবিসির সাথে গানগল্প|work=BBC News |date=November 2013 |language=bn-IN|access-date=2018-09-26}}</ref> He learnt singing from Shital Kumar Ghoshal.<ref name=prom>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/showbiz/through-the-eyes/kabir-bakul-prominent-lyricist-and-journalist-1799545|title=Kabir Bakul|date=2019-09-14|work=The Daily Star|language=en|access-date=2019-09-15}}</ref> In 1987, he first came to [[Dhaka]] and gave thirteen lyrics to singer [[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]].<ref name=prom/> Bakul's first song, ''Kaal Shara Raat'', was featured in [[Ayub Bachchu]]’s album, ''Moyna''.<ref name=power>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-77728|title=The power of lyrics|date=2009-02-28|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref> The second was sung by Naseem Ali Khan from [[Souls (band)|Souls]].<ref name=prom/> At that time, he was a masters student at the [[University of Dhaka]].<ref name=power/> He then started working with Monowar Hossen Tutul.<ref name=prom/>


Bakul became a reporter for the Daily [[Bhorer Kagoj]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-216052|title=In Perfect Tune|date=2011-12-29|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref> He has been serving as the head of [[Prothom Alo]]'s Ananda page since 2004.<ref name=pro>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/interview/%E2%80%9Cone-cant-take-songwriting-profession-bangladesh%E2%80%9D-576316|title="One can't take songwriting as profession in Bangladesh"|date=2016-02-23|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref>
Bakul became a reporter for the Daily [[Bhorer Kagoj]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-216052|title=In Perfect Tune|date=2011-12-29|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref> He has been serving as the head of [[Prothom Alo]]'s Ananda page since 2004.<ref name=pro>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/interview/%E2%80%9Cone-cant-take-songwriting-profession-bangladesh%E2%80%9D-576316|title="One can't take songwriting as profession in Bangladesh"|date=2016-02-23|work=The Daily Star|access-date=2018-09-26|language=en}}</ref>
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==Works==
==Works==
===Songs===
=== Songs ===
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
* ''Nishongota''
* ''Tomar Oi Chokh'' ([[Bappa Mazumder]])
* ''Bestota Amake Dei Na''
* ''Mon Dabaru'' ([[Dalchhut]])
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* ''Chandrima Ratri Te''
* ''Aj Din Katuk Gane'' ([[Souls (band)|Souls]])
* ''Akash Chuyeche Matike''
* ''Pothe Jete Jete'' (Naseem Ali Khan)
* ''Deewana Deewana''
* ''Nishongota'' ([[Souls (band)|Souls]])
* ''Akta Chad Chara Rat''
* ''Bestota'' ([[Souls (band)|Souls]])
* ''Prithibir Moto Hridoy Thake''
* ''Nirmalendu Goon'' ([[Souls (band)|Souls]])
* ''Jodi Bhul Kore''
* ''Kuheli Jane Ki Ajo'' ([[Souls (band)|Souls]])
* ''Priyar Moner Kotha''
* Kalo Maiya Kalo Boila (Chime)
* ''Eto Valobesho Na Amay''
* Prithibir Moto Hridoytake ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* ''Lajuk Patar Moto''
* Priyar Moner Kotha ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* ''Preme Poreche Mon''<ref name="prom" />
* Dekhe Tomay ([[Doly Shaontoni]])
* Phul Joto Shundor (Pronob Ghosh)
* Bhabte Parina (Shuvro Dev)
* Tomake Dekhle ([[Shakila Zafar]])
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* Chandrima Rate (Kajal)
* Amar Ek Noyon ([[Salma Akhter]])
* Boishakh ([[Asif Akbar]])
* Baje Re Baje Dhol Ar Dhak
* Akasher Buk Theke ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Onushuchona ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Tumi Megh Dekhecho ([[Kanak Chapa]])
* Tomar Poth Amar Poth Bhinno Hote Pare ([[Runa Laila]] & [[Sabina Yasmin]])
* Ekhono Hoy Bhor ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Chad Tara Nodi Ful Akash Bole ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Hridoy Ekta Ayna ([[Dilshad Nahar Kona]] & [[Imran Mahmudul]])
* Jodi Pathore Ghoshe ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Deho Theke Mon ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* O Rosher Kaliya ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Jiboner Golpo ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
* Ami More Gele ([[Tapan Chowdhury (singer)|Tapan Chowdhury]])
}}


===Filmography===
===Filmography===

Latest revision as of 12:43, 18 September 2024

Kabir Bakul
কবির বকুল
Bakul in 2012
Born (1966-11-21) 21 November 1966 (age 58)
Chandpur District, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka[citation needed]
Occupation(s)Lyricist, journalist
Years active1988-present
Spouse
Dinat Jahan Munni
​
(m. 1997)​
Children3

Kabir Bakul (born 21 November 1966) is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist.[1] He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics 6 times for the films Megher Kole Rod (2008), Swami Strir Wada (2009), Nisshash Amar Tumi (2010), Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013), Nayok (2018) and Bishwoshundori (2020).[2][3][4][5][6] As of 2013, he has written about 5000 songs.[1]

Early life and career

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Bakul was born and grew up in Chandpur.[7][1] He learnt singing from Shital Kumar Ghoshal.[8] In 1987, he first came to Dhaka and gave thirteen lyrics to singer Tapan Chowdhury.[8] Bakul's first song, Kaal Shara Raat, was featured in Ayub Bachchu’s album, Moyna.[7] The second was sung by Naseem Ali Khan from Souls.[8] At that time, he was a masters student at the University of Dhaka.[7] He then started working with Monowar Hossen Tutul.[8]

Bakul became a reporter for the Daily Bhorer Kagoj.[9] He has been serving as the head of Prothom Alo's Ananda page since 2004.[10]

Bakul started writing songs professionally in 1991.[7] In 1994, he wrote his first song for a feature film, Agni Shantan.[7] He teamed up with Shakib Khan in Abu Sayeed Khan's romance drama Dujon Dujonar in 1999.[11]

Bakul hosted a musical television program titled "Sur Shambhar," aired on Bangladesh Television.[7]

Works

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Songs

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Filmography

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Awards

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Personal life

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Bakul is married to musician Dinat Jahan Munni since 1997.[12] Together they have two daughters, Prerona and Protikkha, and a son, Prochchhod.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c বিবিসির সাথে গানগল্প. BBC News (in Bengali). November 2013. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  2. ^ "National Film Award winners announced". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
  3. ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার ২০০৮ ঘোষণা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2010-02-12. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  4. ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কারে 'মৃত্তিকা মায়া'র জয়জয়কার. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  5. ^ বকুলের হ্যাট্রিক. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  6. ^ "Winners of National Film Awards 2020 announced". The Daily Star. 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-03-07.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g "The power of lyrics". The Daily Star. 2009-02-28. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  8. ^ a b c d "Kabir Bakul". The Daily Star. 2019-09-14. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
  9. ^ "In Perfect Tune". The Daily Star. 2011-12-29. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  10. ^ a b ""One can't take songwriting as profession in Bangladesh"". The Daily Star. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  11. ^ "দুজন দুজনার (Dujon Dujonar) - বাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজ | BMDb". বাংলা মুভি ডেটাবেজ (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ^ "Dinat Jahan: An artiste of many dimensions". The Daily Star. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
  13. ^ "Munni From Folk To Film". The Daily Star. 2013-11-02. Retrieved 2018-09-26.
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