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Dhir Ali Miah (1 January 1920 – 1984) was a Bangladeshi flute player, composer, director and orchestra conductor.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1986 by the Government of Bangladesh.
Dhir Ali Miah | |
|---|---|
ধীর আলী মিয়া | |
| Born | 1 January 1920 |
| Died | 1984 (aged 63–64) |
| Spouse | Late Sahera Khatun |
| Children | Six sons and one daughter |
Education and career edit
Miah studied in Sonarang High School. He took lessons to play flute from musician Sadeq Ali.[1] He joined the Dhaka station of Radio Pakistan as a staff artist in 1948. He retired in 1983 as Deputy Chief Music Producer.[1]
Miah worked as assistant music director of the first Bengali language full-length film Mukh O Mukhosh. Later he directed music of films like Nachghar, Ujala, Joyar Elo, Kavchanmala, Abar Banabase Rupbhan, Dasyurani, and Kajalrekha.[1]
Awards edit
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (1965)
- Ekushey Padak (1984)
References edit
- ^ a b c d Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Miah, Dhir Ali". In Islam, Sirajul; Khan, Mobarak (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.