Rajib Ashraf

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Rajib Ashraf (December 17, 1982 - September 1, 2023 [1] ) was a Bangladeshi writer, lyricist, filmmaker and actor.

Career

Ashraf was best known for his collaboration with musician Arnob. Ashraf wrote "Hok Kolorob", the title track of Arnob's second studio album, [2] and they co-wrote the songs 'Prokrito Jol', 'Naam Chilo Na', 'Ghum', 'Dhushor Megh', 'Rod Boleche Hobe', 'Prtoddhoni', 'Ekta Meye' and others. [2] He wrote lyrics for Airtel telefilms, [3] as well as jingles for Banglalink, Mojo and others. [4]

Ashraf was also an actor, appearing in plays and television shows. [3] As a filmmaker he made Mirror Game (2016), Bahattor Ghonta (2011) and IceCream (2016). [4]

Ashraf died on September 1, 2023, at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after a severe asthma attack. [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Lyricist Rajib Ashraf dies". www.newagebd.net. May 20, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "'Hok Kolorob' lyricist, Rajib Ashraf, passes away". The Business Standard. 2 September 2023.
  3. 1 2 Biswas, Dowel (September 5, 2023). "Rajib Ashraf: A wordsmith's journey and legacy". The Daily Star.
  4. 1 2 "'Hok Kolorob' famed lyricist Rajib Ashraf no more". Prothomalo. September 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ "'Hok Kolorob'-famed lyricist Rajib Ashraf passes away". The Financial Express.
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