Eminent lyricist Gazi Mazharul Anwar composed more than 20,000 songs in a career spanning six decades.
Born on February 22, 1943, he had an unparalleled talent for writing songs at lightning speed. He once told Dhaka Tribune in an interview that he wrote seven songs in two hours for Zahir Raihan's film “Dui Bhai.”
He received the Ekushey Padak, Shadhinata Padak and five National Film Awards. He is also renowned as a film director and producer of more than 38 films. Three of his songs are in the list of BBC Bangla’s "20 greatest Bangla songs."
The legend passed away on September 4 at the age of 79.
Here are some of his evergreen songs that will keep his memory alive in the hearts of his listeners.
Joy Bangla Banglar Joy
Lyrics: Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Tune : Anwar Pervez
Ektara Tui Desher Kotha
Artist: Shahnaz Rahmatullah
Lyrics: Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Tune : Anwar Pervez
Bondhu Tin Din Tor Barite Gelam
Artist: Runa Laila
Music Director: Alauddin Ali
Lyricist: Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Ekbar Jete De Na
Artist: Shahnaz Rahmatullah
Lyrics: Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Akasher Haathe Achhe
Artist: Anjuman Ara Begum
Tune: Satya Saha
Lyrics: Gazi Mazharul Anwar
Film: Ayna o Oboshishto
Achen Amar Muktar
Syed Abdul Hadi
Lyric: Gazi Majharul Anowar
Tune: Alauddin Ali
Film: Golapi Ekhon Train E
