Andrew Kishore

Andrew Kishore

Andrew Kishore Kumar Baroi (widely known as Andrew Kishore, 4 November 1955 – 6 July 2020) was a Bangladeshi playback singer. His notable songs include Jiboner Golpo Achhe Baki Olpo, Daak Diyachhen Doyal Amare, Haire Manush Rongin Fanush, Amar Shara Deho Kheyo Go Mati, Amar Buker Moddhe Khane, Amar Babar Mukhe Prothom Jedin Shunechilam Gan, Bhengeche Pinjor Meleche Dana, and Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae.Kishore won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer a record eight times for his performance in the films Boro Bhalo Lok Chhilo (1982), Surrender (1987), Khotipuron (1989), Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991), Kabul (1996), Aaj Gaye Holud (2000), Saajghor (2007) and Ki Jadu Korila (2008).Kishore bagged the prestigious Bachsas Awards five times under the category of ‘Best Male Playback Singer for films Princes Tina Khan (1984), Shami Stri (1987), Premer Taj Mahal (2001), Mone Prane Acho Tumi (2008), and Golapi Ekhon Bilate (2010). Moreover, his golden career was embellished by Meril Prothom Alo Award for three consecutive years (1998-2000) under the ‘Best Singer Male’ category. Furthermore, in 2012, he won Ifad Film Club Award in the category of Best Playback Singer (Male). Andrew Kishore is considered as the "Playback King" of Bangladesh music industry who sang more than 15 thousands of heart touching songs. His versatile and melodious voice gave life to Bengali movie songs for several decades.

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