Partha Barua পার্থ বড়ুয়া | |
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 Barua performing in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, keyboard,vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | CD Choice, G-Series, Soundtek, Sargam |
Partha Barua is a Bangladeshi singer and actor. He is a member of the rock band Souls. [1]
Barua was born and raised in Chittagong, Bangladesh to father Bimal Kanti Barua and mother Ava Barua. His mother was a teacher of Bagmoniram S.K City Corporation School. Barua was introduced to music at a very early age. He had a music teacher at home and also used to perform regularly at school programmes. He completed his SSC from Nasirabad Government High School and graduation from University of Chittagong.
While studying in Chittagong University, Barua sang for Sangskritik Chattro Sangha. Later, he became a member of a local band Message and began to learn playing guitar and keyboard. Barua started his singing career with Souls in 1989. Barua released his first solo album Mukhosh in 2020. [2]
Barua made his first movie appearance in Aynabaji in 2016.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2016 | Aynabaji | |
| 2021 | Shohore Tukro Roud | |
| Alibaba Chalichar | ||
| Mr.K | ||
| 2022 | Made in Chittagong [4] |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Taqdeer | |
| 2021 | Ladies & Gentleman | |
| Aura |
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