Partha Barua

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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 active1989–present
Labels CD Choice, G-Series, Soundtek, Sargam
Member ofSouls (band)

Partha Barua is a Bangladeshi singer and actor. He is a member of the rock band Souls. [1]

Contents

Early life

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.

Career

Music

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]

Acting

Barua made his first movie appearance in Aynabaji in 2016. [3]

Discography

Band

Souls

  • E Emon Porichoy (1993)
  • Aj Din Katuk Gane (1995)
  • Oshomoyer Gaan (1997)
  • Mukhorito Jibon (2000)
  • Tarar Uthone (2003)
  • Jhut Jhamela (2006)
  • Jam (2011)

Solo

Filmography

Dramas

  • 50 50
  • A Journey by Love
  • Ami Bhule Jai Tumi Amar Nou
  • Cinema
  • Hello Yellow
  • Illusion
  • Khutinati Khunshuti
  • Lov U Krishtina
  • Made in Chittagong
  • Made in Chittagong A Journey of Love
  • Made in Chittagong Super Model
  • Noakhali to Chittagong A Journey of Marriage
  • Obak Bhalobashay
  • P.O Box
  • Shada Alo Shada Kalo
  • Shesh Dui Din
  • Shohortolir Alo
  • Shukhi Atma [4]
  • Sraboner Brishti
  • The Fortune
  • Tomay Bhebe Lekha

Film

YearTitleRole
2016 Aynabaji
2021Shohore Tukro Roud [5]
Alibaba Chalichar
Mr.K [5]
2022 Made in Chittagong [6]

Web series

YearTitleRole
2020 Taqdeer
2021 Ladies & Gentleman
Aura

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References

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  4. Partha, Barua. "Mithila reunites with Partha Barua after 8 years". Dhaka Tribune .
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