Renowned lyricist and composer of numerous timeless songs, Abu Zafar, is no more.
His daughter, Jihan Faria, confirmed his passing. The composer had been suffering from various age-related complications for some time. He was 82 years old.
Abu Zafar will be laid to rest at Kushtia Municipal Graveyard following his Namaz-E-Janaza at the Kushtia Government College field after ASR prayers.
Born on May 15, 1943, in Kumarkhali Upazila, Kushtia, he was a regular musician and lyricist for Rajshahi and Dhaka Betar, as well as Bangladesh Television. His professional career also spanned academia, where he served as a professor of Bengali at Chuadanga Government College and Kushtia Government College. He retired from teaching in 2000.
Abu Zafar’s patriotic and modern songs stirred the hearts of millions. His creations like ‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna,’ ‘Tomra Bhulei Gecho Mallikadir Naam,’ and ‘Nindar Kata Jodi Na Bidhilo Gaaye’ remain timeless.
He also authored several books, including ‘Notun Raatri Purono Din’ (poetry), ‘Bazare Durnam Tobu Tumi Sarbosso’ (poetry), ‘Biplobotter Soviet Kobita’ (translated poetry), and ‘Tumi Raat Ami Raatjaga Pakhi.’
Among his famous works, ‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna’ was recognised as one of the top 20 greatest songs of all time in a BBC survey.
Abu Zafar not only wrote and composed these masterpieces but also sang most of them himself. He occasionally performed duets with his ex-wife, the renowned Lalon singer Farida Parveen.
Bd-Pratidin English/ARK
