Kuddus Boyati | |
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Born | Abdul Kuddus 1947 |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Known for | folk singer |
Abdul Kuddus Boyati (born 1947) is a Bangladeshi folk singer. [1] [2] He is often mentioned as Folk Superstar by Bangladeshi media. [3] [4]
Kuddus was born in 1947 at Rajibpur village, Kendua Upazila of Netrokona District during the time of the British Raj. [5] Due to financial problem, he didn't have the opportunity to study and started music practice at the age of 11. [5] Later, he came to Dhaka in search of work where he met Director Afzal Hossain and started his career by performing in the folk related music documentaries. [5]
Kuddus collaborated with other musicians including Kangalini Sufia, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil. [6]
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