Nazrul Islam Babu | |
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নজরুল ইসলাম বাবু | |
Born | |
Died | 14 September 1990 | (aged 41)
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Occupation | Lyricist |
Nazrul Islam Babu (17 July 1949 – 14 September 1990) [1] was a Bangladeshi lyricist. His notable songs include "Sob Kota Janala Khule Dao Na", "O Amar Aat Koti Phul" and "Ekti Bangladesh Tumi Jagroto Janotar". [1] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991). [2]
Babu was born to Bazlul Kader and Rezia Begum. [3] He was the eldest among four brothers and five sisters. [3] Babu studied in Brojomohun College and Ashek Mahmud College in Jamalpur. [3]
On 22 January 2022, Babu was awarded the Ekushey Padak, the second most important award for civilians in Bangladesh. [4]
Babu married Shahin Akhter on 23 November 1984. They had two daughters, Nazia and Nafia. [3]