Amanul Haque

Amanul Haque
Nationality Bangaladeshi
Occupation Dancer

Amanul Haque is a Bangladeshi dancer. He was awarded Ekushey Padak award in 2016 by the Government of Bangladesh in the category of arts (dance).[1]

Career

Haq took dance lessons of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi and Manipuri dance from Ghanashyam Das Lakshman Bijoy and his wife Nileema. [2] In 1959, he started his career as a dancer in Ghanashyam Anjariya in Karachi, Pakistan. He is the convenor of Bangladesh Nrityashilpi Sangstha (BNSS).[3]

In 1963, Haque joined the Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan while continuing his practice of music and dance.[2]

In 1964, Haque became the first person from East Pakistan to appear as a dancer on Karachi Television. He became the dance director of his debut film titled Neela Parbat. In 1966, he joined Barin Mazumder's music college. Later, he joined a cultural organization Kranti.[2]

Works

  • Jolche Agun Khete Khamare (1967)
  • Mukhi Matara
  • Kaberi Teere
  • Kushumer Shopno
  • Bikhubdho 7 June
  • Battle of Bangladesh
  • Ei Desh Ei Mati Amar[2]

Awards

  • Ekushey Padak (2016)
  • Shilpakala Padak (2013)[4]
  • Bulbul Chowdhury Memorial Award (2013)[5]
  • BACHSHASH Award for music composition of Dahan and Annyajibon
  • Shanta Marium University Award
  • Nrittyadhara Award
  • Benuka Sangeet Academy Award[2]

References

  1. ↑ "PM hands Ekushey Padak 2016". The Daily Star. February 20, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Kamal, Nashid. "Life's Lyrics : Amanul Huq". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. ↑ ""Dancers in the country should work collectively"". The Daily Star. April 28, 2008. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  4. ↑ "President for evaluating rural talents". The Daily Star. December 31, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  5. ↑ "A blend of classical, contemporary and folk dance". The Daily Star. January 3, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
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