Bangladesh remembers playback legend Andrew Kishore on his birth anniversary today, with his family preparing to pay tribute to the singer at his grave in Rajshahi.
Born on 3 November 1955 in Rajshahi, Kishore earned the title ‘Playback Emperor’ through a career that produced countless memorable songs. He rarely celebrated his birthday during his lifetime, preferring to spend the occasion with his family. This year marks the fifth birth anniversary observed since his death.
Family members will remember the late singer and offer prayers at his grave in Rajshahi.
Kishore began his playback career in 1977 with ‘Achinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu’, a song composed by Alam Khan for the film ‘Mail Train’.
He went on to become one of the most celebrated voices in Bangla film music.
His repertoire includes enduring favourites such as ‘Amar Sara Deho Kheyo Go Mati’, ‘Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare’, ‘Hayre Manush Rongin Fanush’, ‘Jiboner Golpo Ache Baki Olpo’, ‘Tumi Amar Jibon’ and ‘Sobai To Bhalobasha Chay’.
The singer received the National Film Award eight times in recognition of his contribution to music.
Music was part of Kishore’s life from an early age. His mother, Minu Baroi, loved music and admired Indian singer Kishore Kumar.
Inspired by her favourite artiste, she named her son Kishore. He received his initial musical training from Abdul Aziz Bachchu before joining Rajshahi Betar as a singer.
After battling cancer for 10 months, Andrew Kishore died on 6 July 2020.
His songs continue to resonate with generations of listeners, preserving his legacy as one of the defining voices of Bangla playback music.
