Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury

Ustad
Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury
নিয়াজ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরী
Born (1952-10-25) 25 October 1952 (age 72)
Narsingdi, East Pakistan
GenresBengali Modern, Ghazal, Classical, Nazrul Geeti, Bangla Kheyal
Occupation(s)singer-songwriter, music composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Harmonium
Years active–present
LabelsG-Series
WebsiteNiazMohammadChowdhury.music

Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury (born 25 October 1952) is a Bangladeshi classical and modern singer.[1][2]

Early life

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Chowdhury was born on 25 October 1952 (13 January; according to certificate) at Khayinakut village at Shibpur Upazila in Narsingdi District of the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).[3][4] He completed his Secondary School Certificate from Nabakumar Institution in 1967 and Higher Secondary School Certificate from Dhaka College in 1969.[3] He graduated from Dhaka University.[3]

Chowdhury received his first training from Ustad Ayatullah Khan at his young age.[3] Later on he was trained by the Ustad Amanat Ali Khan and Ustad Bade Fateh Ali Khan at Patiala gharana.[3]

Career

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Chowdhury performed for the first time in 1985 at Bangladesh Television in a live program titled Amar joto gaan by Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal.[3] He performed in Singapore and Malaysia in March 1979.[3] His first song as a playback singer was in the film Gahi Kahi Sangit Kahi directed by Ehtesham.[3]

Students

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Discography

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  • Jibanananda
  • Adhonik Bangla Gaan-1[6]
  • Shapane[7]
  • Ustad Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Ustad Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury's solo album launched". The Daily Star. 25 August 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. ^ নিয়াজ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরীর অ্যালবাম ২৩ বছর পর. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 August 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h শ্রোতাদের জন্যই গান করি এবং তারাই আমার গানের সমালোচক. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Ustad Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury's birthday today". The New Nation. 13 January 2014.
  5. ^ "Realism vs Romance". The Daily Star. 4 August 2011.
  6. ^ Shaon, Rashed; ডটকম. স্বনামে নিয়াজ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরী. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  7. ^ নিয়াজ মোহাম্মদ চৌধুরীর অ্যালবাম ২৩ বছর পর. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Ustad Niaz Mohammad Chowdhury's solo album launched". The Daily Star. 25 August 2013.
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