| Kuddus Boyati | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abdul Kuddus 1947 Kendua, Netrokona District |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Known for | folk singer |
Abdul Kuddus Boyati (born 1947) is a Bangladeshi folk singer. He is often mentioned as Folk Superstar by Bangladeshi media.
Early life
Kuddus was born in 1947 at Rajibpur village, Kendua Upazila of Netrokona District during the time of the British Raj. Due to financial problem, he didn't have the opportunity to study and started music practice at the age of 11. Later, he came to Dhaka in search of work where he met Director Afzal Hossain and started his career by performing in the folk related music documentaries.
Music
Kuddus collaborated with other musicians including Kangalini Sufia, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.
Awards
- Bijoy Dibosh Podok (1995)
- Rifles Week award (2005)
- Foundation of Saarc Writers and Literature award (2011)
References
- "Abdul Kuddus Boyati in need of help". The Daily Star. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- "Kuddus Boyati's condition unchanged". New Age. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- "PM stands by Prabir Mitra, Nutan and Kuddus Boyati". The News Today. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ছেলের বিয়ে দিলেন কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Somoy News. Archived from the original on 23 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ শিল্পীদের যৌবন থাকলে কদর থাকে : কুদ্দুস বয়াতি. Risingbd.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Folk singer Abdul Kuddus Boyati in hospital". Dhaka Tribune. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.