Tapan Chowdhury (singer)

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Tapan Chowdhury
তপন চৌধুরী
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Chowdhury in 2015
Background information
Born7 January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonium
Years active1979–present

Tapan Chowdhury (born 7 January) [1] is a Bangladeshi singer. [2] [3] He is a former member of the musical group Souls [4] [5] and is known for his modern (Adhunik) songs. He won Best Male Singer in 1st Meril-Prothom Alo Awards in 1998. [6]

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Career

Chowdhury was trained by Ustad Priyadaranjan Sen, Ustad Mihirlala and Pandit Sanjit Dey. [7] He started his career with Souls towards the end of 1973 and worked for the band for 22 years. He was one of the biggest contributor to Souls, being the main vocalist of the first five albums. Later, he started to work as a solo singer. [7] He performed as a playback singer for more than 300 films. [7] [8]

Discography

Band

Souls

Song NameTune & MusicLyricistAlbum
Mon Shudhu Mon Chuyeche Naquib Khan Naquib Khan Super Souls (1980)
Dorjay Moum JeleZilu KhanHena Islam
Bhule Geche Tumi Naquib Khan Abdullah Al Mamun
Nodi Eshe Poth Naquib Khan Khalid Ahsan
Amra Je Bhalobashi
Shukh Pakhi
Mukhorito Jibon Naquib Khan Abdullah Al Mamun
Aicha Pagol Monre
Kando Kene Mon
Khujish JahareTajul ImamColleger Corridore (1982)
Mone KoroHena Islam
Mukto Manik Shahid Mahmud Jangi
Protidin Protiti Shahid Mahmud Jangi
Amader Ei GaanRaleigh Penheiro & Tapan Chowdhury
Forest HillHena Islam
Ek KirtinashaTajul Imam
Colleger CorridoreHena Islam
Eito Ekhane Brishti Shahid Mahmud Jangi Manush Matir Kachakachi (1987)
Muthor Bhetor Poddo
Bidhire
Rojonigondha
Chan Mukhe Modhur Hashi
Shaotali Meyera
Ekhon Ami Shukhe Achi
Shagor Belai Ele
Tumi Ami Noy Aj Shahid Mahmud Jangi East & West (1988)
Dukkho Amar Chiro Shathi
Chad Eshe UkiHena Islam
Ara Chatgaiya Nojoan
E Emon PorichoySalauddin SajalE Emon Porichoy (1993)
Keu Nei CorridoreSalauddin Sajal
Krishan JemonLiton Odhikari Rintu
Kichu Kotha KichukhonSalauddin Sajal
Kuheli Jane Ki Ajo Kabir Bakul
Jalaiya Gela

Solo

Tapan Chowdhury

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist
Mone Koro
Alo Bhebe
Onabil Ashshashe
Hariye Jawa
Dalete Lorichori
Hothat Dekhe
Roshik Amar
Harano Diner

Arajita

Anushochona

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist
Tomar Jonno ShobPronob GhoshAshik Mahmud
OnushuchonaPronob Ghosh Kabir Bakul
Jake Niye ShopnoPronob Ghosh
Akasher MegherPronob KhanMilon Khan
Jiboner GolpoPronob Ghosh Kabir Bakul
Monto Shei KobePronob GhoshKamruzzaman Kajol
Aroggo NiketonPronob GhoshLiton Odhikari Rintu
Buker BhitorPronob GhoshMilon Khan
Ami More GelePronob Ghosh Kabir Bakul
Kal Ami BhulPronob GhoshAhmed Rizvi
Ami ShukhePronob GhoshSalim Kamal
Ami EshechilamPronob GhoshOnjon Chowdhury

Tumi Nil Akash

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist
Akasher Buk Theke
Jodi Pathore Ghoshe
Bhule Jete Pari
Amar Shukher
Shob Kichutei Bhejal
Sraboner Meghgulo
Jodi Shondeho Bashq Badhe
Tumi Nil Akash
Amar Akashe
Ekhon Onek Ratri
Fuler Kache
Deho Theke Mon
Amar Shurjo Sathi
O Rosher Kaliya

Sritir Chinnoh

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist
Majhi Ar Gayna Kono
Jokhon Amar Chithi
Batash Jeno Dehe Amar Pran
Tumi Shukher Moto
Chokher Kone Jomlo Kali
Agune Poraleo
Ek Jiboner Golpo Tumi
Tomar Goriye Pora Chokher Jole
Din Rat Tomake Bhebechi
Prithibita Gol
Ratrir Kanna Shishir
Buker Bhitor Rakbo Dhore

Amar Prithibi

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist
Tomake Dekhar Chokh
Je Pakhir Nir
Jotobar Dip Jole
Gacher Patar Moto
Tumi Ontor Bahire
Shobder Pore Shobdo Diye
Prithibir Moto Hridoytake
Shob Kichu Charte Pari
Matir Engine Ei Dehota
Tumi Aral Kore Roile
Raat Kete Jay
Jodi Dekho Oi Nilima

Biroho

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist
Pathor Kalo Raat
Ami Ki Beche Achi
Deho Theke Mon Gele
Jete Jete Keno Pore
Kotha Hote Ele
Polash Futeche Shimul Futeche
Ami Onek Bethar
Ekhon Onek Raatri
Kotha Keuna Dekha Deuna
Amar Golpo Shune
Fuler Moto Amar
Bhule Jete Pari
Ekhon Fuler Bone
Bhule Gecho Durer Shore

Hiyar Majhe Praner Manush

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist

Jete Hobe Bohudur

Song NameTune & MusicLyricist

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