Legendary singer Abdul Jabbar, who breathed his last on August 30, was a trendsetter of modern Bangla music. Throughout his career, Jabbar has influenced many of his contemporaries and successors with his unique style of singing and composition. Many of Jabbar’s tracks eventually turned into yardsticks for modern Bangla music for its artistic affluence and are equally applauded till date. Most of his popular numbers were created during the 60’s and 70’s, yet the endurance of his sonorous voice managed to reach even millennials.
In order to pay tribute to the legendary artist, Showtime decided to feature some of Abdul Jabbar’s best tracks.
Tumi ki dekhecho kobhu jiboner porajoyAbdul Jabbar voiced the number for 1968’s popular film Etotuku Asha, directed by Narayan Ghosh Mita which also featured the recently demised veteran actor Nayak Raj Razzak, Sujata, Hasmot, Altaf and others. The song was later enlisted as one of the best Bengali songs of all time in a 2006 BBC survey.
Salam salam hajar salamFirst aired on the Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Liberation War, the song was written by Fazal A Khoda and was tuned by Abdul Jabbar himself. “Salam salam hajar salam” inspired thousands of Bengalis during the turbulence of the Liberation War and eventually turned into one of the sounds of the war.
Ore neel doriyaFirst recorded for 1978’s popular film Sareng Bou, over the years, the song “Ore neel doriya” has managed to appeal to the audience regardless of their age, race or taste in genres. The song, lip-synced by Farook, is still popular among listeners and has been rendered by numerous artists from within and beyond the borders of Bangladesh. The song is also considered to be one of the main reasons behind the success of the film Sareng Bou.
Pich dhala ei poth“Pich dhala ei poth” is yet another popular playback number of Jabbar, who lent his voice for the Razzak-Babita starrer of the same title. Tuned by Rabin Ghosh and written by Jaman Chowdhury, the enticing bohemianism of the track is yet another testament to how timeless his tracks are.
Biday dao go bondhu tomra The emotionally captivating lyrics of the track, “Biday dao go bondhu tomra” turned it into one of Abdul Jabbar’s best playback ventures ever.
Ek buk jwala niye bondhu tumiFirst sung for 1975’s film Mastan, the song “Ek buk jwala niye bondhu tumi” was written by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury and tuned by Azad Rahman. Upon the release of the film, the playback number become very popular and sustained in the hearts of Bangla music aficionados.
Shotru tumi bondhu tumi The melancholic song was sung by the singer for Anurag (1979) which starred the hit on-screen duo of Razzak-Shabana. Abdul Jabbar poured his heart out in the song composing it on beautiful lyrics which was highly appreciated by all.
Tumi acho, shobi acheSung for Shabana-Farooque starrer film Shokhi tumi kar, the alluring lyrics of the track added an extra dimension to the number. If you are looking to experience the vintage flavour of romantic Bangla tracks, listening to “Tumi acho shobi ache” is a must.
Tara bhora raateLast but surely not the least, his track “Tara bhora raate” is undoubtedly one of Jabbar’s best works in the list of his finest playback tracks. Jabbar voiced the number based on Azizur Rahman’s tune and Muslehuddin’s lyrics in 1961. The lyrics tuned with the talented voice of Jabbar is still able to drown listeners into a state of melancholy, anywhere, anytime.
Ore neel doriyaFirst recorded for 1978’s popular film Sareng Bou, over the years, the song “Ore neel doriya” has managed to appeal to the audience regardless of their age, race or taste in genres. The song, lip-synced by Farook, is still popular among listeners and has been rendered by numerous artists from within and beyond the borders of Bangladesh. The song is also considered to be one of the main reasons behind the success of the film Sareng Bou.Pich dhala ei poth“Pich dhala ei poth” is yet another popular playback number of Jabbar, who lent his voice for the Razzak-Babita starrer of the same title. Tuned by Rabin Ghosh and written by Jaman Chowdhury, the enticing bohemianism of the track is yet another testament to how timeless his tracks are.Biday dao go bondhu tomra The emotionally captivating lyrics of the track, “Biday dao go bondhu tomra” turned it into one of Abdul Jabbar’s best playback ventures ever.
Ek buk jwala niye bondhu tumiFirst sung for 1975’s film Mastan, the song “Ek buk jwala niye bondhu tumi” was written by Ahmed Zaman Chowdhury and tuned by Azad Rahman. Upon the release of the film, the playback number become very popular and sustained in the hearts of Bangla music aficionados.Shotru tumi bondhu tumi The melancholic song was sung by the singer for Anurag (1979) which starred the hit on-screen duo of Razzak-Shabana. Abdul Jabbar poured his heart out in the song composing it on beautiful lyrics which was highly appreciated by all.Tumi acho, shobi acheSung for Shabana-Farooque starrer film Shokhi tumi kar, the alluring lyrics of the track added an extra dimension to the number. If you are looking to experience the vintage flavour of romantic Bangla tracks, listening to “Tumi acho shobi ache” is a must.Tara bhora raateLast but surely not the least, his track “Tara bhora raate” is undoubtedly one of Jabbar’s best works in the list of his finest playback tracks. Jabbar voiced the number based on Azizur Rahman’s tune and Muslehuddin’s lyrics in 1961. The lyrics tuned with the talented voice of Jabbar is still able to drown listeners into a state of melancholy, anywhere, anytime.