Andrew Kishore

Andrew Kishore (born 4 November)[1] is a Bangladeshi playback singer. His notable songs include "Jiboner Golpo Achhe Baki Olpo", "Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare", "Haire Manush Rongin Fanush", "Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati", "Amar Buker Moddhe Khane", "Amar Babar Mukhe Prothom Jedin Shunechilam Gan", "Bhengeche Pinjor Meleche Dana", and "Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae".[2]

Andrew Kishore
এন্ড্রু কিশোর
Kishore at Rajshahi College in May 2018
Background information
Born4 November
Rajshahi, Bangladesh
GenresFolk, film
Occupation(s)Playback singer
Years active1980–present

Kishore won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer eight times for the films Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Surrender (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991), Kabul (1996), Aaj Gaye Holud (2000), Saajghor (2007) and Ki Jadu Korila (2008).[3]

Early life and career

Kishore studied at the University of Rajshahi.[4] He started taking music lessons at the age of six under Abdul Aziz Bachchu, the then chief music director of Rajshahi Betar.[5] After the 1971 Liberation War, he was enlisted in the radio in Nazrul, Tagore, modern, folk and patriotic songs categories.[5]

In 1977, Kishore came to Dhaka to participate in a talent hunt project initiated by Shahidul Islam, the then director of Transcription Service of Bangladesh Betar.[5] At the programme, he rendered the song Soheli O Soheli, composed by Debu Bhattacherjee.[5]

Kishore debuted in playback singing in the film Mail Train (1977) where he sang Ochinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu, composed by Saley Alam Khan.[2] Introduced by A.H.M. Rafique, Kishore made his breakthrough by the song Ek Chor Jay Choley from the film Protikkha, composed by Alam Khan.[5]

Kishore works in his Probaho Media, a production house, which produces television plays, commercials and other productions.[6]

Personal life

Kishore is married to Lipika Andrew Eti.[7] They have a daughter, Minim Andrew Songa, and a son, Jay Andrew Saptok.[8]

Filmography
  • Protigga (1979)
  • Ronger Manush (1982)
  • Ustad Sagred (1984)
  • Kanchonmala (1985)
  • Noyon'er Alo (1985)
  • Shotru - Hindi (1986)
  • Tin Konna (1986)
  • Dui Poysar Alta (1986)
  • Nondini (1987)
  • Neetiban (1987)
  • Jibon Porikkha (1988)
  • Jhinuk Mala (1988)
  • Beder Meye Josna (1989)
  • Mehman (1989)
  • Surrender
  • Baba Keno Chakar (1990)
  • Chondrokotha (1990)
  • Fire Fire Asi (1991)
  • Bheja Chokh (1991)
  • Premer Nam Bedona (1992)
  • Rohim Rupban (1992)
  • Keyamat Theke Keyamat (1993)
  • Tomake Chai (1994)
  • Sajan (1994)
  • Bikkhobh (1994)
  • Chawa Theke Pawa (1994)
  • Sojon (1994)
  • Banglar Nayok (1995)
  • Moha Milon (1995)
  • Sontrash (1994)
  • Sotter Mrittu Nei (1995)
  • Anondo Oshru (1995)
  • Sopner Prithibi (1995)
  • Sopner Thikana (1995)
  • Sujon Sokhi (1996)
  • Praner Cheye Priyo (1997)
  • Biyer Phul (1997)
  • Tumi Amar (1997)
  • Tumi Shudhu Tumi (1997)
  • Bhalobasi Tomake (1998)
  • Prithibi Tomar Amar (1998)
  • Meyerao Manush (1998)
  • Modhur Milon (1999)
  • Bhondo (1999)
  • Madam Fuli (1999)
  • Tomar Jonno Pagol (1999)
  • Aj Gaye Holud (2000)
  • Asha Amar Asha (2000)
  • Shesh Thikana (2000)
  • Narir Mon (2000)
  • E Badhon Jabena Chhire (2000)
  • Nissase Tumi Bissase Tumi (2000)
  • Buk Chera Bhalobasa (2000)
  • Sami Chhintai (2000)
  • O Priya Tumi Kothay (2001)
  • Meghla Akash (2001)
  • Milon Hobe Koto Dine (2001)
  • Hridoyer Badhon (2001)
  • Itihas (2001)
  • Premer Tajmahal (2002)
  • Matir Phul (2003)
  • Phul Nebo Na Oshru Nebo (2003)
  • Sopner Basor (2004)
  • Sopner Bhalobasa (2004)
  • Moyna Sundori (2004)
  • Khairun Sundori (2004)
  • Wrong Number (2004)
  • Megher Opare Megh (2004)
  • Bolona Bhalobasi (2004)
  • Prem Songeet (2005)
  • Taka (2005)
  • Noyon Bhora Jol (2005)
  • Bini Sutar Mala (2005)
  • Dhakaiya Pola Borishaler Maiya (2005)
  • Hajar Bochhor Dhore (2005)
  • Molla Barir Bou (2005)
  • Meher Nigar (2005)
  • Dui Noyoner Alo (2005)
  • Hridoyer Kotha (2006)
  • Koti Takar Kabin (2006)
  • Mayer Morjada (2006)
  • Kheyaghater Majhi (2006)
  • Mayer Hate Behester Chabi (2006)
  • Amar Praner Sami (2007)
  • Ek Takar Bou (2007)
  • Chhoto Ekta Bhalobasa (2007)
  • Sami Strir Wada (2008)
  • Amar Praner Priya (2008)
  • Tomake Bou Banabo (2008)
  • Chachchu (2008)
  • Dadima (2008)
  • Meye Sakkhi (2008)
  • Bolbo Kotha Basor Ghore (2009)
  • Shubho Bibaho (2009)
  • Mon Bosena Porar Tebile (2009)
  • Chader Moto Bou (2010)
  • Bodhu Tumi Kar (2010)
  • Ora Amay Bhalo Hote Dilona (2010)
  • Bhalobaslei Ghor Badha Jay Na (2011)
  • Pran Sojoni
  • Ekbar Bolo Bhalobasi (2011)
  • Mayer Hate Behester Chabi (2011)
  • Priya Amar Jan (2011)
  • Piritir Agun Jole Digun (2011)
  • Moner Ghore Bosot Kore (2012)
  • Ek Takar Kabin (2012)
  • Nishpap Munna (2013)
  • Number One Shakib Khan (2013)

References
  1. "I never do anything special on birthday: Andrew Kishore". theindependentbd.com. 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  2. "Andrew Kishore diagnosed with cancer, getting treatment in Singapore". Dhaka Tribune. 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  3. Shah Alam Shazu. "There Is No Alternative To Learning". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  4. "Ēnḍru kiśōra" এন্ড্রু কিশোর [Andrew Kishore]. gaankhobor.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2018-02-22. Retrieved 2018-02-21. পড়ালেখা করেছেন রাজশাহী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে। [He has studied at the University of Rajshahi]
  5. "Music trends: Then and now". The Daily Star. 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  6. Novera Deepita (2005-09-09). "Andrew Kishore - The regaling voice". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2012-12-25.
  7. "এন্ড্রু কিশোরের চিকিৎসার জন্য প্রয়োজন আরও ২ কোটি টাকা". The Daily Star Bangla (in Bengali). 2019-11-24. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  8. "Chōṭabēlāra baṛadinēra kathā ēkhanō manē haẏa" ছোটবেলার বড়দিনের কথা এখনো মনে হয় (in Bengali). Prothom Alo. 2012-12-25. Archived from the original on 2012-12-30.
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