Andrew Kishore performing live at Rajshahi College in May 2018
Born
Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi
(1955-11-04)4 November 1955
Rajshahi, East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh)
Died
6 July 2020(2020-07-06) (aged 64)
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Resting place
Buried in Christian Cemetery of the Church of Bangladesh, Srirampur, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Nationality
Bangladeshi
Education
MComm (Management)
Alma mater
Rajshahi Government City College, University of Rajshahi
Occupation
Playback singer
Spouse
Lipika Andrew Eti
(m. 1988)
Children
2
Musical career
Origin
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Genres
Folk, Film, Pop
Years active
1980–2020
Labels
Sangeeta
Anupam Recording Media
Soundtek
Chenasur
Protune
Website
Official website (Archived)
Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi (widely known as Andrew Kishore, 4 November 1955 – 6 July 2020)[1] was a Bangladeshi playback singer. He is considered as the "Playback King" of Bangladesh music industry who sang more than 15 thousands songs.[2] He sang for more than 100 Bangladeshi films. He was also one of the judges of 2013 Bangladeshi Idol.
Kishore's debut in Dhallywood began with the film Mail Train (1977). "Ochinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu", composed by Saley Alam Khan, was his debut playback song. After receiving critical recognition for the song "Ek Chor Jay Chole", penned by Alam Khan in the film Protigga (1979), Kishore had his breakthrough. Remembered for his iconic tracks, including "Jiboner Golpo, Achhe Baki Olpo", "Amar Buker Moddhe Khane", "Daak Diyachhen Doyal Amare", "Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati" and "Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae".[3]
For his contribution to the music, Kishore won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer a record eight times for his performance in the films Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Surrender (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991), Kabul (1996), Aaj Gaye Holud (2000), Saajghor (2007), and Ki Jadu Korila (2008), alongside five prestigious Bachsas Awards and three Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, to name a few.[4]
The eminent singer died on July 6, 2020, due to cancer.[5]
^"I never do anything special on birthday: Andrew Kishore". The Independent. Dhaka. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
AndrewKishore Kumar Baroi (widely known as AndrewKishore, 4 November 1955 – 6 July 2020) was a Bangladeshi playback singer. He is considered as the "Playback...
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