Ali Mortoza Polash

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Mortoza Polash
মুরতজা পলাশ
Born
Ali Mortoza Polash

(1978-10-25) 25 October 1978 (age 47)
Manikganj, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active2000–present
Known for Khodar Pore Ma
Awards Bangladesh National Film Awards (2012 – Best Male Playback Singer)

Mortoza Polash (born 25 October 1978), also known as Ali Mortoza Polash, is a Bangladeshi actor, singer, director, producer, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his performance and music in the film Khodar Pore Ma , for which he received the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer in 2012. [1] [2] [ failed verification ]

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Career

Polash began his career in the 1990s with a music band named Orbit and released his first solo album Prem Adree. He has released over 38 solo albums and contributed vocals to more than 1,500 film songs. [3]

His 2002 song "Ma Tumi Aamr Age Jeyo Nako More" from the album Phol Khey Lovebese gained national attention when it was featured in the film Khodar Pore Ma, which won him the National Film Award in 2012. [4] [5] [ failed verification ]

Media Recognition

Polash has been widely featured in Bangladeshi English and Bengali media as a multifaceted figure—described as a business tycoon, spiritual leader, musician, and philanthropist. [6] [7] [8]

Entrepreneurial Work

In 2013, Polash founded the JP Group, a multinational conglomerate that has operations in real estate, fashion, education, fisheries, media, agriculture, and renewable energy. The group has extended operations in Bangladesh, Dubai, and Singapore. [9]

Cultural Preservation

In 2024, he released a track titled “Mortoza Polash: Where Heritage Meets Harmony” under Joy Pagol Multimedia. The track was launched in Dubai and promoted as a revival of 19th-century Bengali spiritual music. [10]

Education

Polash completed his SSC from Shibalaya Govt. School and HSC from Terosri Degree College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Debendra College in 2001.

Awards

References

  1. Shazu, Shah Alam (2014-05-13). "And the winners are ..." The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  2. "National Film Award 2012 in Bangladesh | Cine Jalsha". cinejalsha.com. Archived from the original on 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
  3. "Mortoza Polash, A rewarding Entrepreneur and a Verified musical artist in Bangladesh". The Bangladesh Today. Retrieved 2025-07-22.[ dead link ]
  4. "National Film Award 2012 announced". New Age. 8 February 2014. Archived from the original on 2021-08-26.
  5. পলাশের সেরা ৫. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 26 September 2019.
  6. "From Business Tycoon to Renaissance Man: Mortoza Polash's Multifaceted Empire Takes Center Stage". The Daily Observer. 2024-02-05. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  7. "Mortoza Polash: A rising star in business, entertainment and philanthropy". Dhaka Tribune. 2023-12-22. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  8. "Musician Mortoza Polash releases new song with Joy Pagol Multimedia". Jago News 24. 2024-03-16. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  9. "Mortoza Polash Successful Entrepreneur and Businessman". The Asian Age. 2023-12-19. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  10. "Musician Mortoza Polash releases new song with Joy Pagol Multimedia". The Business Standard. 2024-03-18. Retrieved 2025-07-22.