Kanailal Shil
Kanailal Shil (5 September 1895 – 1974) was a Bangladeshi dotara player, songwriter, composer, and collector of folk songs.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1987 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
Kanailal Shil | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 September 1895 |
| Died | 1974 (aged 78–79) |
Early life and education
Shil was born in Kairal village, Nagarkanda Upazila, Faridpur District. His father was Ananda Chandra Shil.
Career
Poet Jasimuddin took Shil to Calcutta in 1930. At Kolkata he met Abbasuddin Ahmed, who helped him to join the Gramophone Company. He played the dotara with the songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam.[1]
In 1947 he moved to Dhaka. He then joined the Dhaka centre of Radio Pakistan and worked there until his death.[1]
References
- Mobarak Hossain Khan. "Shil, Kanailal". Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- "Homage to Kanai Lal Shil". The Daily Star. Nov 1, 2007. Retrieved Aug 7, 2015.
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