On Sunday morning, film director and lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar passed away. He was the author of countless songs, including “Joy Bangla Banglar Joy,” “Ektara Tui Desher Kotha Bol Re Ebar Bol,” “Ekbar Jete De Na Amar Chotto Shonar Gai,” “Ganeri Khatai Sworolipi Likhe,” and “Aakasher Hate Ache Ekrash Neel
How did Legendary lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar die?
His son Sarfaraz Anwar confirmed the news to Prothom Alo, stating that the renowned lyricist passed away at around 6.30 am.
He tripped going to the bathroom after waking up in the morning, it was discovered. Later, after being brought to the hospital, he passed away there.
He will be laid to rest after his daughter returns to the nation, according to Sarfaraz Anwar.
Cause of death Gazi Mazharul Anwar
His reason of death hasn’t been made public as of yet. Daily info express have made an effort to get in touch with the family and close friends to ask them about the incident. There have been no answers as of yet. Once we get enough data, we’ll update this page.
We’ll soon publish more details about Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s cause of death.
A son and a daughter survive Gazi Mazharul Anwar. Dithi Anwar, his daughter, is a singer who currently resides abroad.
About renowned lyricist and film director Gazi Mazharul Anwar
(22 February 1943 – 4 September 2022) Gazi Mazharul Anwar was a director, producer, lyricist, screenwriter, and music director from Bangladesh. For the movies Tit for Tat (1992), Ajante (1996), Churiwala (2001), Lal Dariya (2002), Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti (2003), and Meyeti Ekhon Kothay Jabe, he won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyricist a record six times (2016).
He was employed by the “Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra” as a lyricist. The Bangladeshi government presented him with the Ekushey Padak in 2002 and the Independence Day Award in 2021.
Gazi Mazharul Anwar Career in 1960s
(22 February 1943 – 4 September 2022) Gazi Mazharul Anwar [1][2] was a director, producer, lyricist, screenwriter, and music director from Bangladesh. For the movies Tit for Tat (1992), Ajante (1996), Churiwala (2001), Lal Dariya (2002), Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti (2003), and Meyeti Ekhon Kothay Jabe, he won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyricist a record six times (2016).
He was employed by the “Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra” as a lyricist. The Bangladeshi government presented him with the Ekushey Padak in 2002 and the Independence Day Award in 2021.
Gazi Mazharul Anwar Career in 1980s and 90s
For Rajnigandha, Ronger Manush, Bhat De, and Desh Pardesh in 1982, he wrote the lyrics. He composed “Ami Rajnigandha Phuler Moto” (sung by Yasmin) for Rajnigandha, which became a big hit. For Door Desh, he composed the song “Jeona Saathi” (performed by Yasmin).
The latter earned Andrew Kishore a National Film Award. Andrew Kishore’s rendition of Gazi’s “Sobai To Bhalobasa Chai” became very popular. Successful songs by Yasmin included “Dhonyo Hoyechi Ami,” “Koto Sadhonay Emon Bhagyo Mele,” and “E Jibone Tumi Ogo Ele.” [1] He composed well-known songs for Mahanayak in 1984. He wrote the song “Ei Duniya Ekhon To Aar” for the Shabana-starring film Dui Poisar Alta in 1986.
For that song, Mukherjee won a National Film Award. Shammi Aktar became well-known thanks to his song “Akasher Hate Achhe Ekrash Nil,” which he penned.
He directed the 1990 movie Swadhin, which was based on a true story from the liberation. He composed “Tumi Amar Praner Cheye Priyo” and “Je Prem Swargo Theke” for Praner Cheye Priyo in 1997. The songs for the 1999 movie Biyer Phul, Ammajan, Madam Fuli, Ragi were written by him. Kishore and Kanakchapa performed the popular song “Tomay Dekhle Mone Hoy” for Biyer Phul.
Ending of Gazi Mazharul Anwar Career in 2000
He composed music for Premer Taj Mahal in 2002. The soundtrack CD enjoyed a good deal of popularity. The popular song “Chhotto Ekta Jibon Niye” was included.
For the movie, he won his fourth National Film Award for Best Lyricist. For Phul Nebo Na Osru Nebo in 2003, he penned “Kichu Kichu Manusher Jibone.” Kishore and Kanak Chapa sang it. In 2005, Yasmin won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for his song “Sukher Pakhi Re,” which was featured in the movie Dui Noyoner Alo.
Gazi Mazharul Anwar’s collaborations
He collaborated with nearly all of Dhallywood’s singers and music directors. He composed songs for Runa Laila, Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi, and Shahnaz Rahmatullah. Tondraha Noyono Amar, Ektara Tui Desher Kotha, Ekbar Jete Dena, Ek Nodi Rokto Periye, Sagorer Teer Theke, Akash hate ache ekrash nil, and Choker nozor emni koira ekdin khoiya jabe are few examples. He is most well known for his work with Yasmin.
She was responsible for several of her biggest songs, including “Prem jeno mor godhuli belar Pantho pakhir kakoli”, “Osru Diye Lekha”, “Swojon Harano Diner”, “Koto Sadhonay”, “Jibon Amar Dhonyo Holo”, “Ei Prithibir Pore”, “O Amar Rosiya Bondhure”, “Ei Mon Tomake Dilam.
Runa Laila, Andrew Kishore, Kanak Chapa, Syed Abdul Hadi, Subir Nandi, and Khurshid Alam were additional significant collaborators.
He wrote “Bhalobasar Mullo Koto,” “Ami Ekdin Tomay Na Dekhile,” “Hayre Manush Rangin Phanush,” and “Sobaito Bhalobasa Chai” for Kishore, among other songs. He was Syed Abdul Hadi’s primary author. For Kanak Chapa, Gazi composed the songs “Chhotto Ekta Jibon Niye,” “Akashe Chand Utheche,” “Onek Sadhonar Pore,” “Je Prem Swargo Theke,” and “Ki Chhile Amar.”
Legacy of Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Gazi Mazharul Anwar was the greatest lyricist in Bangladesh. Alam Khan, Sheikh Sadi Khan, Alauddin Ali, Samar Das, Satya Saha, Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, and music directors from a subsequent age like Shawkat Ali Emon, Emon Saha, and Ali Akram Shuvo were among the composers with whom he collaborated.
Along with Apel Mahmud, Govind Haldar, and Abdul Gaffar Chowdhury, he contributed lyrics to the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra in 1971. Swajan Harano Diner Smarane, Ektara Tui Desher Kotha, Ek Nodi Rokto Periye, and other songs are by him.
During the conflict, the nation was motivated by these songs. Sabina Yasmin, Runa Laila, Shahnaz Rahmatullah, Subir Nandi, Syed Abdul Hadi, Mahmudunnabi, Kanak Chapa, Andrew Kishore, Khalid Hasan Milu, Baby Nazneen, and Monir Khan all rose to greater heights as a result of his music.
Achievements of Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Anwar was given various lifetime achievement honours, such as the CJFB Lifetime Achievement Award and the Cine Film Journalist Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics (1992, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2016)
- Ekushey Padak (2002)
- Independence Award (2021)[11]
- President’s gold medal for his contribution in the liberation war, by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- Zia Gold Medal (2002)
- Desh Netri Sansrkitik Padak for his contribution in culture.
- Dev Bhattacharya and SM Sultan Memorial Award in 1994.
- Comilla-Chandpur Brahmanbaria Award in 1995.
- SI DAB Award
- Dhaka Performing Arts Award
- Nattyashaba Award
- Purbani Chalaschitra Pathak Award
- Chitrali Pathak Award
- Comilla Foundation Award
- Jahir Raihan Chalaschitra Award
- Sequence Award
- Dhaka Bishwabiddalaya Shikkhai Alo Award
- Raza Hossain Khan Smriti Award
- Bangladesh Socio Cultural Center Award, and the Film Audience Award.
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