Pioneer of modern contemporary pop music in Bangladesh, Azam Khan holds a significant value in Bangladeshi music history. Not one to shy away from carving out a revolutionary presence in the music scene of Bangladesh, Azam khan introduced modern western instruments and infused it with compositions based on the Bangladeshi society of his time.
Azam Khan’s birth anniversary today
Photo: Collected
Today marks the 71
st birthday of the legendary pop guru, Azam Khan. He was born in Azimpur on this day in 1950.
The name guru surfaced as a result of the love for him which was very well deserved and befitting. His songs were synonymous to youth s exuberance. Millions of youngsters were inspired by his songs.
He was a freedom fighter. He clutched onto weapons and fought during our liberation war. Before setting out for the war his father told him, Go to the war if you will, but do not return if you are not victorious. He returned, triumphant. He was one of the many freedom fighters, a guerilla fighter.