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On the occasion of the second death anniversary of the legendary Andrew Kishore, hailed as the 'Playback King' and widely regardd as one of the most iconic voices of Bangladesh, eminent media personality Hanif Sanket recalled his friendship with the late singer and asserted as much he was a great artist, he was a compassionate human being as well. “Today is the second death anniversary of my friend Andrew Kishore. It has been two years since his passing - he is undoubtedly an asset to Bangla Music whose voice was brighter than his fame. People loved him for his songs,” the host of Bangladesh’s most popular magazine programme ‘Ittyadi’ poured his emotional tribute through a Facebook post on Wednesday. Since 1989, Hanif Sanket directed-hosted satire magazine show ‘Ittyadi’ is the longest-running show in the Bangladeshi television industry and also the longest-running magazine show in the world, and Andrew Kishore was a regular cast member of the show as a singer with many solo and group songs, and popular singles such as “Padma Patar Pani Noy” and more. Sharing an old image with his late friend and another image standing beside Kishore’s grave, Hanif Sanket wrote: “A great singer who could sing with his flamboyant and melodic voice with an open heart, Kishore also had the ability to mix with people with his open soul. He was an ideal artist, a compassionate human who can only be compared with himself.” “Through all of his amazing songs, Andrew Kishore’s legacy will be carried forward from generation to generation. My dear friend, I haven't forgotten you - I won't forget - I can't forget. Be in peace, wherever you are,” Hanif Sanket wrote. Born to Khitish Chandra Baroi and Minu Baroi on November 4, 1955, at Rajshahi in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), Kishore, a Christian by birth, passed away on July 6, 2020, due to Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Kishore's great adventure 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 'Protigga' (1979), Kishore never had to look back on his great musical career. Remembered by music lovers for his iconic tracks including “Jiboner Golpo, Achhe Baki Olpo,” “Amar Buker Moddhe Khane,” “Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare,” “Hayre Manush Rongin Fanush,” “Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati,” “Amar Babar Mukhe Prothom Jedin Shunechilam Gaan,” “Bhengeche Pinjor, Meleche Dana,” “Bhalobese Gelam Shudhu,” “Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae” and more - Andrew Kishore has performed approximately 15,000 songs throughout his legendary career. For his tremendous contribution to the film industry of the country, Andrew Kishore won Bangladesh National Film Award eight times as the ‘Best Male Playback Singer’ for ‘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.

Thursday marks the 66th birth anniversary of legendary singer Andrew Kishore, widely regarded as the "Playback King" and one of the most iconic singers in Bangladesh. Born to Khitish Chandra Baroi and Minu Baroi on November 4, 1955, at Rajshahi in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), Kishore, a Christian by birth, completed his master's degree in commerce from Rajshahi University in 1977. At the age of six, Kishore started taking music lessons from Abdul Aziz Bachchu, who was the chief music director of Rajshahi Betar at that time -- and Kishore got his first break via participating in a talent hunt project organised in Dhaka by Shahidul Islam, the then director of the Transcription Service of Bangladesh Betar. Soon after recognising Kishore's potential, Bangladesh Betar (previously Radio Bangladesh) signed him as a vocalist in the areas of modern, folk, patriotic, Nazrul, and Tagore songs. Also read: Andrew Kishore's condition critical, put on life support Kishore's great adventure 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 'Protigga' (1979), Kishore never had to look back on his great musical career. Remembered for his iconic tracks, including ‘Jiboner Golpo, Achhe Baki Olpo’, ‘Amar Buker Moddhe Khane’, ‘Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare’, ‘Hayre Manush Rongin Fanush’, ‘Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati’, ‘Amar Babar Mukhe Prothom Jedin Shunechilam Gaan’, ‘Bhengeche Pinjor Meleche Dana’, ‘Bhalobese Gelam Shudhu’, and ‘Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae’, Kishore sang nearly 15,000 songs in his career. Apart from being a prolific singer with a versatile and deeply melodic voice, Kishore also tried to inspire a new generation of singers through platforms like ‘Bangladeshi Idol’ as one of its judges. For his tremendous contribution to the film industry of the country, Kishore won Bangladesh National Film Award eight times as the ‘Best Male Playback Singer’ for ‘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. Also read: Singer Andrew Kishore passes away The eminent singer passed away on July 6, 2020, due to Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.    

Tuesday marks the first death anniversary of iconic singer Andrew Kishore, often regarded as the 'Playback King' of the country. Kishore, who won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer eight times, passed away on July 6, 2020, due to Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. On the occasion of his first death anniversary, Kishore's wife Lipika Andrew distributed food among the needy in his birthplace of Rajshahi on Tuesday. Read:Andrew Kishore Biography: Life, and Work at a Glance Besides, Rajshahi Press Club and public leader Ataur Rahman Smriti Parishad will hold a short meeting later in the afternoon. Born to Khitish Chandra Baroi and Minu Baroi on November 4, 1955, at Rajshahi in Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), Kishore had two siblings -- Shikha Biswas and Peter Swapon Kumar Baroi.  A Christian by birth, Kishore completed his MCom in Management from Rajshahi University in 1977.  At the age of six, Kishore started taking music lessons from Abdul Aziz Bachchu, then chief music director of Rajshahi Betar and got his first break in a talent hunt contest organised in Dhaka by Shahidul Islam, then director of the Transcription Service of Bangladesh Betar.  Read:Cultural arena mourns Andrew Kishore’s departure Recognising his talent, Bangladesh Betar (formerly, Radio Bangladesh) enlisted Kishore as a singer in categories of modern, folk, patriotic, Nazrul and Tagore songs. With the film ‘Mail Train' (1977), Kishore began his glorious journey in Dhallywood. His first playback song was ‘Ochinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu’, composed by Saley Alam Khan. He earned critical acclaim for the song ‘Ek Chor Jay Chole’ composed by Alam Khan in ‘Protigga’ (1979) -- after which, Kishore never had to look back on his successful music career.  This has been reflected in later years for sure, as he won the Bangladesh National Film Award eight times for ‘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). Read: Andrew Kishore a ‘playback emperor': B Chy He also bagged five prestigious Bachsas Awards and three Meril-Prothom Alo Awards, just to name a few. Being a prolific singer with a versatile and deeply melodic voice, Kishore sang some 15,000 songs in his career. Remembered to the music lovers for his iconic tracks, including ‘Jiboner Golpo, Achhe Baki Olpo’, ‘Amar Buker Moddhe Khane’, ‘Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare’, ‘Hayre Manush Rongin Fanush’, ‘Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati’, ‘Amar Babar Mukhe Prothom Jedin Shunechilam Gaan’, ‘Bhengeche Pinjor Meleche Dana’, ‘Bhalobese Gelam Shudhu’, and ‘Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae’, Kishore also tried to inspire the new generation of singers through platforms like ‘Bangladeshi Idol’ as one of its judges.

Even if it were to end today, merely 207 days into the calendar, the year 2020 has probably inflicted enough misery already on humanity across all corners of the planet, such that none would object to the application of the old Latin phrase ‘Annus horribilis’ (horrible year) in describing it.

Nobel Laureate and Chairman of Grameen Communications Dr Muhammad Yunus expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of singer Andrew Kishore. 

Have you ever tried to know who is singing through the lips of your favorite hero in the movies? Andrew Kishore was the playback emperor of the country who had won the hearts of millions of people with thousands of mind-blowing hit songs. Unlike stage performers, the golden-voiced vocalist Kishore hardly appeared in front of cameras, as his songs were mostly pre-recorded and lip-synced my film actors on the silver screen. Very few of us may know about the personal life, career, and accolades of Andrew Kishore. Read this article to know a little more about this precious songster of Bangladesh.

Long-known as the ‘King of Playback’ in the Bangladeshi music industry legendary singer Andrew Kishore passed away on Monday evening and noted celebrities have expressed their grief on social media regarding his departure.

President of Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh (BDB) Dr AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of iconic playback singer Andrew Kishore.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday expressed deep shock at the death of prolific playback singer Andrew Kishore.

Popular Bangladeshi playback singer Andrew Kishore passed away on Monday evening at a clinic in Rajshahi city. He was 64.