Syed Jahangir facts for kids
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Syed Jahangir
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| সৈয়দ জাহাঙ্গীর | |
Syed Jahangir, Dhaka (2016)
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| Born | 2 January 1935 Satkhira, Bengal Presidency, British India
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| Died | 29 December 2018 (aged 83) Dhaka, Bangladesh
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| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Syed Jahangir (born January 2, 1935 – died December 29, 2018) was a famous painter from Bangladesh. He was known for his beautiful artworks. In 1985, he received a very important award called the Ekushey Padak from the Government of Bangladesh. This award is given to people who have made great contributions to their country. Syed Jahangir also led the Arts Faculty at Shilpakala Academy in 1977. Some of his well-known paintings are Attmar Ujjibon, Ullas, Dhoni, Ojana-Oneshya, and Osoni-Sangket.
Syed Jahangir's Life and Art Journey
Syed Jahangir was born in Satkhira on January 2, 1935. He studied Fine Arts at the Government Art Institute of Arts and Crafts. This school is now known as the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
He painted for more than 55 years! During this time, he created over 9,000 artworks. These included paintings made with oil, watercolors, and other mixed materials.
Throughout his career, Jahangir showed his art in many places. He had 35 solo exhibitions, which means his art was the only art shown. He also participated in one group exhibition with other artists. For example, on February 22, 2007, some of his paintings were shown at the Chitrak Gallery. Other famous painters like Nitun Kundu and Rafiqun Nabi also had their art there.
Awards and Honors
Syed Jahangir received many awards for his amazing contributions to art. Here are some of them:
- 2011 Hamidur Rahman Award
- 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award by Berger Bangladesh
- 2005 Shashi Bhushan honourable award
- 2005 Sultan Smrity Gold Medal
- 2000 Michael Madhusudan Academy Award
- 1992 Bangladesh Charushilpi Sangsad Honour, Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin Birth Anniversary, Dhaka
- 1988 Satkhira Press Club Award
- 1985 Ekushey Padak
- 1975 Honorable mention Award at the National Art Exhibition, Dhaka
- 1958 Leaders' and Specialists' Exchange grant by the US Education Foundation
