Kaushik Hossain Taposh

Kaushik Hossain Taposh
Taposh in 2013
Born 1983/1984 (age 33–34)[1]
Nationality Bangladeshi
Occupation Music composer
Spouse(s) Farzana Munny

Kaushik Hossain Taposh is a Bangladeshi music composer. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Composer for the film Purno Doirgho Prem Kahini (2013).[2] He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 for Best Singer and Music Composer in Bangladesh.[3][4]

He is serving as the managing director and CEO of the television channel Gaan Bangla.[5]

Background

At the age of eight, Taposh released his first music album, Pakihder Pathshala (Birds' School), at Ekushey Book Fair.[6] He studied at Bangladesh Institute of Broadcasting art (BIBA).[6] He took singing course at Shishu Academy and folk music at Chhayanaut.[6]

Career

In 2015, Taposh worked with Indian music director Salim Merchant.[7]

Taposh formed three companies, Zero Technologies, The Fuel Station label and TM Production.[1]

Personal life

Taposh is married to Farzana Munny, is a beautician and fashion designer.[6][8] Together they have three children.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Rani Singh (2015-10-28). "Taposh: The story of an inventive fundraiser". Virgin. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  2. "Mrittika Maya". The Daily Star. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  3. 1 2 "Taposh receives Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  4. "Taposh wins India's prestigious Dadsaheb Phalke Award". The Daily Star. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  5. "Gaan Bangla". www.gaanbangla.tv. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Kaushik Hossain Taposh Melody In Motion". The Daily Star. 2013-12-14. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  7. "Taposh to work with Bollywood music director Salim". theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
  8. "Taposh & Munny - The Power Couple". The Daily Star. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
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