Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul

Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul (1 January 1956 – 22 January 2019)[1] was a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, active since the late 1970s. He was a freedom fighter who joined the Bangladesh Liberation War at the age of 15.[2] He won Ekushey Padak and Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director twice for the films Premer Taj Mahal (2001) and Hajar Bachhor Dhore (2005).[3]

Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul
Born(1956-01-01)1 January 1956
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Died22 January 2019(2019-01-22) (aged 63)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationLyricist, composer and music director
Relatives
  • Iftekharuddin Ahmed (brother)
  • Ahmed Miraz (brother) Samir Imtiaz (son)
AwardsFull list

Early life

Bulbul was born on 1 January 1956 in Dhaka. He studied at West End High School in Azimpur, Dhaka.[4]

Career

Bulbul's compositions include a number of works for films, beginning with 1978's Megh Bijli Badol.[5]

He has also released independent albums and created works for a number of Bangladeshi performers, including Samina Chowdhury and Andrew Kishore.[5]

He was a judge on the talent show Closeup 1 Tomakei Khujchhe Bangladesh for three seasons.

Discography

Selected composed film song

Film Song Picturised Singer Notes
Golam"Duti Mone Lege Geche Jura"Shakib Khan, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Andrew Kishor
Praner Cheye Priyo"Je Prem Shorgo Theke Ashe"Riaz, RavinaKanak Chapa, Khalid Hassan
Praner Cheye Priyo"Porena Chokher Polok Ki"Riaz, RavinaAndrew Kishore
Premer Taj Mahal"Ei Buke Boichhe Jamuna"Riaz, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Monir Khan
Hajar Bachhor Dhore"Tumi Sutoi Bedhechho Shapla"Riaz, ShashiSubir Nandi, Anupoma
Phool Nebo Na Ashru Nebo"Amar Hridoy Ekta Ayna Ei"Shakib Khan, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore
Phool Nebo Na Ashru Nebo"Bidi Tumi Bole Daw Ami Kar"Shakib, Amin Khan, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore
Biyer Phul"Tomay Dekhle Mone Hoy"Shakil Khan, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore
Biyer Phul"Oi Chad Mukhe Jeno Lagena"Riaz, Shakil Khan, ShabnurAndrew Kishore
Noyoner Alo"Amar Sara Deho Kheyore"Zafor IqbalAndrew Kishore
Chandan Diper Rajkonna"Ami Tomari Premo Bhikhari"Wasim, Anju GhoshSyed Abdul Hadi
Shohojatri"Prithibir Joto Shukh Ami"Ilias Kanchan, ChampaSabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore
Anondo Osru"Tumi Mor Jiboner Vabona"Salman Shah, Shabnur, KanchiKanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore
Bhalobashi Tomake"Onek Shadhonar Pore Ami"Riaz, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Khalid Hassan
Bhalobasha Bhalobasha"Premo Ronge Rangiyechi Mon"Riaz, ShabnurKanak Chapa, Monir Khan

Bangladesh Liberation war

Bulbul joined the Bangladesh Liberation war in 1971 when he was 15 years old. He served in a Mukti Bahini base in Zinzira. His older brother, Iftekhar Uddin Ahmed Tutul, served in the Crack Platoon of the Mukti Bahini. He trained in India and fought in Lalbagh Thana and New Market Thana of Dhaka.

In October, he was captured by the Pakistan military and Razakars while returning to India for more training.[4] He was transferred to a jail in Mymensigh, where he was tortured and witnessed the mass execution of 39 Mukti Bahini prisoners by the Pakistan military. He was transferred to the residence of Dana Miah, which served as the local office of the East Pakistan Central Peace Committee. He was tortured there along with other members of the Mukti Bahini. He was able to escape from the camp.[4]

War crime witness

Bulbul testified against convicted former Jamaat chief Ghulam Azam in the International Crimes Tribunal. Following the testimony as a witness, Bulbul's younger brother was killed, and his dead body was found near the Kuril overpass in Dhaka. Bulbul urged the government to ensure his security after the murder of his brother. He said that he had received death threats several times.[6]

Death

Bulbul was taken to Universal Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka around 6:15 am, where the doctors, after necessary tests, declared him dead.[7] He had suffered cardiac arrest.[4]

Awards

References
  1. "Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passes away" (Press release). The Daily Star, Bangladesh. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  2. "Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul seeks security". The Daily Star. March 10, 2013.
  3. Kamol, Ershad (2007-12-16). "Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul talks about his Liberation War days". The Daily Star.
  4. "Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul dies". bdnews24.com. Retrieved 2019-01-22.
  5. Kamol, Ershad (6 November 2006). "Seasoned music composer on his kaleidoscopic journey". The Daily Star.
  6. "Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul's brother found dead in city". The Daily Star. 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2019-01-22.
  7. "Musician Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul passes away" (Press release). Prothom-Alo. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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