Tapan Chowdhury
তপন চৌধুরী
Chowdhury in 2015
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]

Career

Chowdhury was trained by Ustad Priyadaranjan Sen, Ustad Mihirlala and Pandit Sanjit Dey.[7] He started his career with Souls and worked for the band for 22 years. Later, he started to work as a solo singer.[7] He performed as a playback singer for more than 300 films.[7]

Souls

Chowdhury joined Souls towards the end of 1973, after Naquib Khan joined the band. Tapan Chowdhury was one of the biggest contributor to Souls, being the main vocalist of the first five album, rendering his voice to countless hits, Mon Shudhu Mon Chuyeche, E Emon Porichoy and more.[8]

Discography

Band

Souls

Song Name Tune Lyricist Album
Mon Shudhu Mon ChuyecheNaquib KhanNaquib KhanSuper Souls (1980)
Dorjay Moum JeleZilu KhanHena Islam
Bhule Geche TumiNaquib KhanAbdullah Al Mamun
Nodi Eshe PothNaquib KhanKhalid Ahsan
Amra Je Bhalobashi
Shukh Pakhi
Mukhorito JibonNaquib KhanAbdullah Al Mamun
Aicha Pagol Monre
Kando Kene Mon
Khujish JahareTajul ImamColleger Corridore (1982)
Mone KoroHena Islam
Mukto ManikShahid Mahmud Jangi
Protidin ProtitiShahid Mahmud Jangi
Amader Ei GaanRaleigh Penheiro & Tapan Chowdhury
Forest HillHena Islam
Ek KirtinashaTajul Imam
Colleger CorridoreHena Islam
Eito Ekhane BrishtiShahid Mahmud JangiManush Matir Kachakachi (1987)
Muthor Bhetor Poddo
Bidhire
Rojonigondha
Chan Mukhe Modhur Hashi
Shaotali Meyera
Ekhon Ami Shukhe Achi
Shagor Belai Ele
Tumi Ami Noy AjShahid Mahmud JangiEast & West (1988)
Dukkho Amar Chiro Shathi
Chad Eshe UkiHena Islam
Ara Chatgaiya Nojoan
E Emon PorichoyPartha BaruaSalauddin SajalE Emon Porichoy (1993)
Keu Nei CorridorePartha BaruaSalauddin Sajal
Krishan JemimaPartha BaruaLiton Odhikari Rintu
Kichu Kotha KichukhonPartha BaruaSalauddin Sajal
Kuheli Jane Ki AjoPartha BaruaKabir Bakul
Jalaiya Gela

Solo

Tapan Chowdhury

Arajita

Anushochona

Song Name Tune Lyricist
Tomar Jonno Shob
Onushuchona
Jake Niye Shopno
Akasher Megher
Jiboner Golpo
Monto Shei Kobe
Aroggo Niketon
Buker Bhitor
Ami More Gele
Kal Ami Bhul
Ami Shukhe
Ami Eshechilam

Tumi Nil Akash

Song Name Tune Lyricist
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 Name Tune Lyricist
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

Biroho

Hiyar Majhe Praner Manush

References

  1. শুভ জন্মদিন তপন চৌধুরী (in Bengali). Daily Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  2. "Joyous depiction of the mentally challenged". The Daily Star. 3 August 2003. Retrieved 26 October 2009.
  3. ফিরছেন তপন চৌধুরী. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  4. "Tapan Chowdhury, Sharalipi's new duet released". Daily Sun. September 2018. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  5. অস্ট্রেলিয়ায় তপন চৌধুরীর গান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  6. Shazu, Shah Alam (27 September 2010). "Music is now global". The Daily Star.
  7. 1 2 3 "Tapan Chowdhury performs at IGCC". The Daily Star. 5 December 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  8. "Looking back at the pioneering bands of Bangladesh". hifipublic.com. Archived from the original on 17 September 2020.
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