Kuddus Boyati
Kuddus Boyati | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abdul Kuddus 1947 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | folk singer |
Abdul Kuddus Boyati (born 1947) is a Bangladeshi folk singer.[1][2] He is often mentioned as Folk Superstar by Bangladeshi media.[3][4]
Early life[edit]
Kuddus was born in 1947 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[edit]
Kuddus collaborated with other musicians including Kangalini Sufia, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.[6]
Awards[edit]
- Bijoy Dibosh Podok (1995)[7]
- Rifles Week award (2005)[7]
- Foundation of Saarc Writers and Literature award (2011)[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Abdul Kuddus Boyati in need of help". The Daily Star. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Kuddus Boyati's condition unchanged". New Age. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "PM stands by Prabir Mitra, Nutan and Kuddus Boyati". The News Today. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ ছেলের বিয়ে দিলেন কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Somoy News. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ a b c শিল্পীদের যৌবন থাকলে কদর থাকে : কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ a b c "Folk singer Abdul Kuddus Boyati in hospital". Dhaka Tribune. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.