Kuddus Boyati

Kuddus Boyati
Born
Abdul Kuddus

1949 (age 76–77)
Known forfolk singer

Abdul Kuddus Boyati (born 1949) is a Bangladeshi folk singer.[1][2] He is often mentioned as Folk Superstar by Bangladeshi media.[3][4]

Early life

Kuddus was born in 1949 at Rajibpur village, Kendua Upazila of Netrokona District during the time of the British Raj.[5] Due to financial problem, he didn't have the opportunity to study and started music practice at the age of 11.[5] Later, he came to Dhaka in search of work where he met Director Afzal Hossain and started his career by performing in the folk related music documentaries.[5]

Music

Kuddus collaborated with other musicians including Kangalini Sufia, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.[6]

Awards

  • Bijoy Dibosh Podok (1995)[7]
  • Rifles Week award (2005)[7]
  • Foundation of Saarc Writers and Literature award (2011)[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Abdul Kuddus Boyati in need of help". The Daily Star. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  2. ↑ "Kuddus Boyati's condition unchanged". New Age. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. ↑ "PM stands by Prabir Mitra, Nutan and Kuddus Boyati". The News Today. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  4. ↑ ছেলের বিয়ে দিলেন কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Somoy News. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 শিল্পীদের যৌবন থাকলে কদর থাকে : কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  6. ↑ "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  7. 1 2 3 "Folk singer Abdul Kuddus Boyati in hospital". Dhaka Tribune. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
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