Andrew Kishore facts for kids
{{Infobox person | name = Andrew Kishore | native_name = এন্ড্রু কিশোর | native_name_lang = bn | image = Andrew Kishore.jpg | caption = Andrew Kishore performing live at Rajshahi College in May 2018 | birth_name = Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi | birth_date = 4 November 1955 | birth_place = Rajshahi, East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh) | occupation = Playback singer
| spouse =
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Lipika Andrew Eti(m. 1988)
| children = 2 | nationality = Bangladeshi | alma_mater = Rajshahi Government City College, University of Rajshahi | death_date = 6 July 2020 (aged 64) | death_place = Rajshahi, Bangladesh | resting_place = Buried in Christian Cemetery of the Church of Bangladesh, Srirampur, Rajshahi, Bangladesh | website = Official website: https://www.andrewkishore.com/
| module = Musical career
Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi (born November 4, 1955 – died July 6, 2020), known as Andrew Kishore, was a very famous Bangladeshi singer. People called him the "Playback King" of Bangladesh's music world. He sang more than 15,000 songs for over 100 Bangladeshi movies.
He was known for many popular songs like "Jiboner Golpo, Achhe Baki Olpo" and "Amar Buker Moddhe Khane". His journey in the film industry started with the movie Mail Train in 1977. His first song for a movie was "Ochinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu".
Andrew Kishore became very famous after his song "Ek Chor Jay Chole" in the movie Protigga (1979). From then on, his music career was a huge success.
He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer eight times. This is a record! He also won five Bachsas Awards and three Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. He was a truly gifted singer.
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| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Genres | Folk, Film, Pop |
| Years active | 1980–2020 |
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Andrew Kishore: The Playback King
Andrew Kishore was a legendary singer in Bangladesh. His voice brought many Bengali movie songs to life for decades. Besides singing, he also helped new singers. He was a judge on 'Bangladeshi Idol', a TV show for finding new music talent.
He passed away on July 6, 2020, after battling a serious illness.
Early Life and Start in Music
Andrew Kishore was born in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, on November 4, 1955. He came from a Bengali Christian family. His father worked in Rajshahi, and his mother, Minu Baroi, was a teacher who loved music. She named him Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi because her favorite singer was Kishore Kumar.
Andrew started learning to sing formally at age six. His teacher was Ustad Abdul Aziz Bachchu in Rajshahi. In 1962, he was listed as a child artist on Rajshahi Betar (radio).
During the 1969 Mass uprising in East Pakistan, he sang protest songs in Rajshahi. When the Bangladesh Liberation War happened, he and his family went to India. He sang in refugee camps to inspire the freedom fighters. After the war, he sang different types of songs on the radio.
Andrew Kishore studied Commerce at Rajshahi Government City College and University of Rajshahi. He finished his Master's degree in 1977.
After his studies, he tried to start a grocery business. But in 1977, he moved to Dhaka and joined a talent show. He sang "Soheli O Soheli" and caught the attention of famous music directors.
His first song for a movie was "Ochinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu" in Mail Train (1977). His big break came with "Ek Chor Jay Choley" from the film Protikkha.
In 1987, Andrew Kishore started his own advertising company called Probaho Media. It made TV shows and commercials. In 2011, he also opened a music organization in Rajshahi to honor his old teacher.
He was the only Bangladeshi artist to sing for a song composed by R. D. Burman in an Indo-Bangladeshi film called Shatru (1986). He also sang in the Urdu film Ranjish (1993).
On TV and Stage
Andrew Kishore sang on Bangladesh Television before 1985. For many years, he mostly sang for movies without appearing on TV. But in 1999, he returned to TV with the song "Poddo Patar Pani". After that, he often appeared on the popular TV show Ityadi.
He was also a judge on a music reality show called Bangladeshi Idol in 2013. You can find many videos of his songs and interviews on YouTube. He sang his famous songs "Haire Manush Rongin Fanush" and "Beder Meye Josna Amay Kotha Diyeche" on the show Wind of Change (Bangladeshi TV program). These new versions were loved by younger fans.
He performed many concerts both in Bangladesh and other countries. His last TV music show was "Koto Rongo Jano Re Manush" on Channel i.
Personal Life
Andrew Kishore married Lipika Andrew (Eti) in 1988. They had a daughter named Minim Andrew (Songa) and a son named Jay Andrew (Saptok). Andrew Kishore was the youngest of three siblings.
Later Life and Passing
Andrew Kishore was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in September 2019. He also had other health issues. He received treatment in Singapore. He returned to Bangladesh in June 2020.
He passed away on July 6, 2020, in Rajshahi. His brother-in-law shared the sad news. He was buried in the Christian Cemetery of the Church of Bangladesh in Srirampur, Rajshahi, next to his parents.
Awards and Nominations
Andrew Kishore won many awards for his amazing singing. Here are some of them:
| Rewards | Years | Prize category | Selected Movies / Songs | Results |
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| National Film Awards (Bangladesh) | 1982 | Best Male Playback Singer | Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo | Won |
| 1987 | Surrender | Won | ||
| 1989 | Khotipuron | Won | ||
| 1991 | Padma Meghna Jamuna | Won | ||
| 1996 | Kabul | Won | ||
| 2000 | Aaj Gaye Holud | Won | ||
| 2007 | Saajghor | Won | ||
| 2008 | Ki Jadu Korila | Won | ||
| Bachsas Awards | 1984 | Best Male Playback Singer | Princes Tina Khan | Won |
| 1987 | Shami Stri | Won | ||
| 2001 | Premer Taj Mahal | Won | ||
| 2008 | Mone Prane Acho Tumi | Won | ||
| 2010 | Golapi Ekhon Bilate | Won | ||
| Meril Prothom Alo Awards | 1998 | Best Singer (Male) | Won | |
| 1999 | Poddo Patar Pani | Won | ||
| 2000 | Won | |||
| Ifad Film Club Award | 2012 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Andrew Kishore para niños
