Saidur Rahman Boyati (born 1931) is a Bangladesh folk singer of Baul genre.[1] He was awarded Shilpakala Padak in 2013 and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 1995.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
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Saidur Rahman Boyati | |
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Born | 1931 (age 90–91) West Hashli village, Manikganj District, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation | folk singer |
Saidur Rahman Bayati started his education at Paschim Hasli Primary School in Manikganj. [9] In 1959, he failed the matriculation examination. After that he did not study anymore.[8]
The war of liberation for independence started in 1971. Saidur Rahman joined the war of liberation. He used to write various songs and poems to give courage to his comrades.[9]
At a reception given to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1972, Saidur Rahman Bayati sang a song he had written about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was very happy and gave him a watch.
Saidur Rahman married Saleha Begum in 1986. The couple gave birth to 3 sons and 1 daughter. Their eldest son Abul Bashar Abbasi is also a musician. He sings on radio and television.
Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer | |
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1981–2000 |
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2001–present |
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