Shujeo Shyam Explained

Shujeo Shyam
Native Name:সুজেয় শ্যাম
Native Name Lang:bn
Birth Date:14 March 1946
Birth Place:Sylhet, Bengal Province, British India
Death Place:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Occupation:Singer, composer, music director
Awards:Full list

Shujeo Shyam (14 March 1946 – 18 October 2024) was a Bangladeshi singer, composer, and music director.[1] He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director four times for the films Hason Raja (2002), Joyjatra (2004), Obujh Bou (2010) and Joiboti Konyar Mon (2021).[2] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh.[3]

Life and career

Shyam was born in Sylhet, Bengal Province, British India on 14 March 1946.[4]

From April 1971, he was involved with Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra.[1] His work at the radio station included "Rokto Diye Naam Likhechi," "Rokto Chai Rokto Chai," "Aha Dhonno Amar Jonmobhumi," and "Ayre Chashi Mojur Kuli".

Shyam directed and composed the song "Bijoy Nishan Ureche Oi," - lyrics written by Shahidul Amin and sung by Ajit Roy.[5]

Shyam had a daughter, Rupa Manjuri Shyam.[5] Shujeo Shyam died on 17 October 2024, while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University in Dhaka. He was 78.[6] [4]

Awards

Discography

See also: Shujeo Shyam discography.

Notes and References

  1. News: Shujeo Shyam reminisces on the glorious days. Novera Deepita. March 26, 2005. January 19, 2017. The Daily Star.
  2. Web site: http://www.fdc.gov.bd/site/page/f3bb17fe-d9ad-4b61-bd8a-5824262691ad/১৯৭৫-২০১২. bn:জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২). bn. List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012). Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Government of Bangladesh. March 25, 2019.
  3. News: February 9, 2018. 21 named for Ekushey Padak. August 21, 2020. The Daily Star. en.
  4. https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/music/news/shujeo-shyam-passes-away-3730426 Shujeo Shyam passes away
  5. News: 2024-10-15 . Shujeo Shyam in critical condition, family seeks prayers . 2024-10-15 . The Daily Star . en.
  6. News: bn:একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত শিল্পী সুজেয় শ্যাম আর নেই . https://www.rtvonline.com/entertainment/295907?fbclid=IwY2xjawF-7YpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWfIQ6NwbCNq7EWO17VhE2ey6n-rMDnMkIRriop0MFG02I40P50c9P6K_g_aem_HHbrOVFJgKJpVu6DMdqU9g . 2024-10-18 . RTV . bn-BD.
  7. News: Seven get Shilpakala Padak 2015. May 4, 2016. January 19, 2017. New Age.