Rathindranath Roy is a Bangladeshi musician. He was a performer in Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra. Roy sang Bhawaiya songs from the Rangpur area. He is also a playback singer. He has won awards like BACHSHASH (Bangladesh Cine Journalists Society) Award in 1979 and 1981, and Ekushey Padak in 1994.[1]
Rathindranath Roy | |
|---|---|
রথীন্দ্রনাথ রায় | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | Dhaka College Dhaka University |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Parent | Horolal Roy |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Early life and education edit
Roy passed SSC examination in 1966 and passed HSC from Dhaka College.[2] He then enrolled into department of Bengali Literature in the University of Dhaka in 1968.
Career edit
Roy began his career as an artist in 1960. He became a regular singer on radio and television. He learnt music from his father Harolal Roy and PC Gomez. He performed in programs when he was a student of Dhaka University.[3]
In 2002 he founded the Bhawaiya Academy in Rangpur. Now the institution has branches in Gaibandha, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat.[3]
Awards edit
- BACHSHASH (1979, 1981)
- Ekushey Padak (1994)
- Popular Folk Song Award in the World Youth Festival (East Germany, 1973)
Personal life edit
Roy has been married to Sondhya Roy, a singer. They have two sons and a daughter, Chandra Roy, who is a singer as well. As of 2011 Roy has been living with his family in New York.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Rathindranath Roy makes a TV appearance after a hiatus". The Daily Star. March 4, 2010. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ Zahangir Alom (October 29, 2011). "Music in his blood (part 1)". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ a b ""Cultural contribution in 1971 deserves proper evaluation" -- Rathindranath Roy". The Daily Star. December 13, 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ Zahangir Alom (October 29, 2011). "Music in his Blood (part 2)". The Daily Star. Retrieved June 15, 2015.