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Abdul Jabbar
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Background information
Native name
আব্দুল জব্বার
Born (1938-02-10)10 February 1938
Kushtia, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died 30 August 2017(2017-08-30) (aged 79)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Genres Playback singing
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1971–2017

Mohammad Abdul Jabbar (born 10 February 1938 – died 30 August 2017) was a very famous singer from Bangladesh. He was known for his amazing voice. Some of his most popular songs include "Tumi Ki Dekhechho Kobhu Jiboner Porajoy", "Salam Salam Hajar Salam", and "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy". These songs were so popular that in 2006, BBC Bangla listed them among the top 20 all-time Bangla songs.

Abdul Jabbar received important awards from the Government of Bangladesh. He was given the Ekushey Padak in 1980 and the Independence Day Award in 1996. These awards honor people who have made great contributions to the country.

Early Life and Music Career

Abdul Jabbar was born in a place called Kushtia. He finished his high school education in 1956. He started learning music at a young age. His first music teacher was Muhammad Osman in Kushtia. Later, he learned from other teachers like Moksed Ali Shai and Lutfel Haque in Kolkata.

In 1958, a songwriter named Azizur Rahman helped him become a singer for the radio station. He started singing for movies, which is called playback singing, in 1962. His first movie song was with music director Robin Ghosh. By 1964, he was also singing on TV.

Role in the Liberation War

In 1969, Abdul Jabbar started a music group called Bangabandhu Shilpagosthi. This group played an important role during the Bangladesh Liberation War. On 25 March 1971, he went to India. There, he joined many other artists at the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. This was a radio station that broadcasted patriotic songs and news to inspire people during the war.

After Bangladesh became independent, he continued to sing for films. He had a long career of over five decades.

Later Works

In 2008, Abdul Jabbar began working on his only album, named Kothay Amar Neel Doriya. This album was released in 2017. The songs on this album were written by Md Amirul Islam and composed by Md Golam Sarwar.

In the same year, he started another album with songs about the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Sadly, he became very ill before he could finish singing all the songs for this album.

Abdul Jabbar also served as the president of the Bangladesh Sangskritik Parishad. This is a cultural organization in Bangladesh.

Personal Life

Abdul Jabbar was married to Halima Jabbar. They had three children together: two sons named Mithun Jabbar and Babu Jabbar, and one daughter named Jasmin Jabbar.

Awards and Recognition

Abdul Jabbar received many awards for his contributions to music. These awards show how much he was loved and respected.

  • Bangabandhu Padak (1973)
  • Ekushey Padak (1980)
  • Independence Day Award (1996)
  • Bachsas Awards (2003)
  • Citycell-Channel i Music Awards – Lifetime Achievement Award (2011)
  • Zahir Raihan Chalachchitra Purashkar
  • Mother Teresa Award

Film Songs

Abdul Jabbar sang many popular songs for Bangladeshi films. Here are some of them:

Year Film Song Composer(s) Songwriter(s) Co-artist(s)
1970 Chhoddobeshi "Khelaghor Bare Bare Keno Bhange" Satya Saha Syed Shamsul Haque solo
Deep Nebhe Nai "Akash Bhenge Jodi Ase Jhor" Satya Saha Gazi Mazharul Anwar solo
"Prithibi Tomar Komol Matite"
"Amar Dadu Lokkhi Dadu"
Ghurnijhor "Ekti Moner Ashish Tumi" Omar Faruk S. M. Hedayet solo
Je Agune Puri "Nirob Prithibi Duare Tomar" Khandaker Nurul Alam Gazi Mazharul Anwar solo
Jibon Theke Neya "O Amar Shopno Jhora" Khan Ataur Rahman Khan Ataur Rahman Sabina Yasmin, Mahmudun Nabi, Khandaker Faruk Ahmed, Nilufar Yasmin
Koto Je Minoti "Tumi Saat Sagorer Opar Hote" Anwar Parvez Gazi Mazharul Anwar Shahnaz Rahmatullah
"Ei Tanpurar Taar Gulo Aaj" solo
Peech Dhala Poth "Rode Pure Peech Gole" Robin Ghosh Mohammad Moniruzzaman solo
"Peech Dhala Ei Pothtare" Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury
1973 Jibon Trishna "Ei Andhar Kokhono Jabena Muchhe" Khandaker Nurul Alam Kazi Aziz Nilufar Yasmin
1974 Beiman "Ami Bondhu Matal Noi" Anwar Parvez Gazi Mazharul Anwar solo
1975 Sadhu Shoytan "Mukh Dekhe Bhool Koro Na" Sujeyo Shyam, Raja Hossain Khan Gazi Mazharul Anwar solo
1976 Surjogrohon "Nil Nil Nilanto Akasher Niche" Raja Shyam Gazi Mazharul Anwar Sabina Yasmin
1977 Aguner Alo "Mon Tui Bujhli Na Re" Alam Khan Gazi Mazharul Anwar solo
Trishna "Ghum Neme Aayre" Satya Saha Gazi Mazharul Anwar Anjuman Ara Begum
1978 Maa "Biday Dao Go Bondhu Tomra" Satya Saha Zia Haider Sabina Yasmin
Sareng Bou "Ore Neel Doriya" Alam Khan Mukul Chowdhury solo
1979 Songini "Duti Mon Jokhon Nithur Holo" Azad Rahman Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury solo
1980 Sokhi Tumi Kar "Tumi Achho Sobi Achhe" Alam Khan Mukul Chowdhury solo
"Ek Deshe Chhilo Ek Badshah" Lucy Rahman

Musical Albums

Abdul Jabbar released one special music album during his career.

Name Lyricist Music Director Genre Year of Recording Year of Release Notes/Sang for
Kothay Amar Neel Doriya Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar Classic Album 2008-2009 2017

Songs from Kothay Amar Neel Doriya

Here are the songs included in his album Kothay Amar Neel Doriya:

SL. No. Song Title Lyricist Music Director Genre Banner Notes/Sang for
1 Ami Apon Gharer Janlam Na Khabor Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar Modern/Folk Mom Music center Title song
2 Ekhane Amar Padma Meghna Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar
3 Maa Amar Masjid Maa Amar Mandir Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar
4 Premer Bishkanta Bindheche Amay Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar
5 Nayone Mekhona Kajol Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar
6 Amake Tomader Bhalo Na Lagleu Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar
7 Ami Dukkho Ke Bolechi Md Amirul Islam Md Golam Sarwar

Death

Abdul Jabbar became very ill in August 2017. He was admitted to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) hospital on August 1, 2017. He had problems with his kidneys, heart, and prostate. His health got worse, and he was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Sadly, he passed away on August 30, 2017, while he was still receiving treatment at the hospital.

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