Andrew Kishore
Bangladeshi singer
Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi (4 November 1955 – 6 July 2020), widely known as Andrew Kishore, was a Bangladeshi playback singer. Often referred to as the "Playback King" of Bangladesh for his extensive contributions to the classic era of Dhalywood cinema, he was the lead playback singer for more than 100 films and recorded over 15,000 songs.
Kishore made his playback debut in the film Mail Train (1977) with the song "Ochinpurer Rajkumari Nei Je Tar Keu". He achieved his career breakthrough shortly after with the critically acclaimed track "Ek Chor Jay Chole" from Protigga (1979). He is widely remembered for his iconic tracks, including "Jiboner Golpo, Achhe Baki Olpo", "Amar Buker Moddhe Khane", "Daak Diyachhen Doyal Amare", "Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati", and "Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae". Later in his career, he served as a judge on the reality television show Bangladeshi Idol.
One of the most decorated artists in the industry, Kishore won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer a record eight times. He also received numerous other accolades throughout his career, including five Bachsas Awards and three Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.
Early life and career
At the age of six, Andrew Kishore started acquiring formal singing training from Ustad Abdul Aziz Bachchu, the then chief music director of Rajshahi Betar. He was a student of Ustad Abdul Aziz Bachchu's 'Surbani Music School' in Rajshahi.
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