Mobarak Hossain Khan
Mobarak Hossain Khan | |
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| Born | 27 February 1938 |
| Died | 24 November 2019 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Master of Arts (History) |
| Alma mater | University of Dhaka |
| Spouse | Fauzia Yasmin |
| Children | Reenat Fauzia, Tareef Hayat Khan, Tanim Hayat Khan |
| Website | www |
Mobarak Hossain Khan (27 February 1938 – 24 November 2019) was a Bangladeshi musicologist, musician, and writer. He played the surbahar, a bass version of the sitar.
Background
Khan was born on 27 February 1938.
Career and awards
Khan was the Director General of National Academy of Fine and Performing Arts (
He visited many countries including USA, U. K., China, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, North Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, Kuwait, Iran, India, Pakistan, and Australia
Mobarak Hossain Khan and his wife Fauzia Khan were involved in planning, research and hosting a popular TV musical program on
Academics
Khan was a visiting lecturer of College of Music, Dhaka, Bangladesh, and associated with the Department of Drama and Music of
Books
Mobarak Hossain Khan wrote a total of 137 books, 3 of them are in English. He also contributed to the 'Banglapedia' (the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh) published by the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.[4]
His three books on Music in English are:
- —— (1988). Music and Its Study. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. ISBN 978-8120707641.
- —— (1992). Islamic Contribution to South Asia's Classical Music. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. ISBN 978-8120713499.
- —— (2002). Ustad Alauddin Khan: The Legend in Music. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. ISBN 978-8120723115.
Among his 137 books, 30 are original research books on Music in Bangla, and the 3 mentioned above are his original research books on Music in English. Besides, he has published 19 more books on Music for juveniles. He started with translations, and he had published 20 of them, and later he had translated 23 more books for Juveniles. There were 34 more books on Juvenile stories. He had published 2 novels and 2 autobiographical books. Another notable contribution is his 4 books on Bangladesh Liberation War.[5]
Personal life
Khan was married to Fauzia Yasmin. They had one daughter, Reenat Fauzia, and two sons, Dr. Tareef Hayat Khan, and Tanim Hayat Khan.
Honors and awards
- Ekushey Padak (1986)
- Independence Day Award(1994)
- Bangla Academy Literary Award (2002)
- Nazrul Gold Medal
- Moulana Akram Khan Gold Medal
- Atish Dipankar Gold Medal
Death
Khan died on 24 November 2019 at the age of 81.[1][6][7]
References
- ^ a b সংগীত ব্যক্তিত্ব মোবারক হোসেন খান আর নেই. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 24 November 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ "Mobarak Hossain Khan honored in Sydney".
- ^ "Bajo ebong Bajao". Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
- ^ Khan, Mobarak Hossain (2012). "Khan, Ustad Abed Hossain". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
- ^ Books, Mobarak Hosssain Khan. "Mobarak Hossain Khan". Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ চলে গেলেন সংগীতজ্ঞ ওস্তাদ মোবারক হোসেন. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 24 November 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ মোবারক হোসেন খান আর নেই. Bhorer Kagoj (in Bengali). 24 November 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
Notes
- Marcus, Scott L. (1 November 1990). "Book reviews – South Asia". Journal of Asian Studies. 47 (4). Berlin: Springer-Verlag: 974–975. JSTOR 2058313.
External links
- Mobarak Hossain Khan: Official Home page
- Khan, Mobarak Hossain (16 September 2005). "Ustad Alauddin Khan: Monarch in the realm of music". New Age. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 6 March 2008.
- Ahmed, Afsar (8 September 2004). "Remembering the musical legend Ustad Alauddin Khan". The Daily Star.
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