Robin Ghosh | |
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রবিন ঘোষ
روبن گھوش | |
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| Born | 13 September 1939 [1] |
| Died | 13 February 2016 (aged 76)[1] |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Citizenship | Pakistani (1947–1998) Bangladeshi (1998–2016) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician, singer |
| Years active | 1961–1986 |
| Spouse | Shabnam (m. 1964-2016; his death) |
| Children | Ronnie Ghosh |
| Parent(s) | S.M Ghosh (father) Asnat Zia Ghosh (mother) |
| Awards | Won 6 Nigar Awards during his long career |
Robin Ghosh (Bengali: রবিন ঘোষ, Urdu: روبن گھوش; 13 September 1939 – 13 February 2016) was a Pakistani-Bangladeshi playback singer and film music composer, best known for singing and composing music for Lollywood films from 1961 to 1986.[2] Robin Ghosh had a notable contribution in establishing career of Playback singer Ahmed Rushdi and to his success. Ghosh gained fame in the mid-1960s when Rushdi sang his compositions in films like Chakori (1967), Jahan Tum Wahan Hum, Paisa, etc.[3]
- ^ a b c d Peerzada Salman (11 March 2016). "'His music had Bengal's sweetness'". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "An introduction to the genius of Robin Ghosh, Bangladesh's Melody King". Scroll.in website. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Renowned music composer Robin Ghosh passes away". The News International (newspaper). 13 February 2016. Retrieved 22 April 2022.