Lucki akhond biography books

In the realm of Bangla music, Lucky Akhand shines as a visionary luminary, whose soulful and innovative tunes left an enduring mark on the cultural landscape. Today, we honour his multifaceted legacy as an artist, musician, and freedom fighter, celebrating his profound impact on Bangla music.

As we journey through his life and musical endeavours, we pay homage to the trailblazer who continues to inspire and resonate with audiences long after his departure seven years ago on this day in 2017.

Born in Dhaka in 1956, Lucky Akhand's journey resonates with the echoes of his timeless melodies, shaping the musical landscape of Bangladesh. Raised in a family deeply rooted in music, his early years were infused with a love for melodies. Originally named Aminul Haq, he later adopted the name Lucky Akhand. During the Liberation War, he chose the pseudonym "Lucky Anam" to protect his family from the Pakistani occupation forces.

Under the tutelage of his father, Abdul Ali Akhand, a retired lieutenant of the British Army, Lucky Akhand's musical journey began. Immersed in the harmonium's melodies during their evening sessions, he was inspired to pursue music from a young age. By the age of 13, he had won accolades in modern music and was listed as an HMV Pakistan artist at the age of 14, marking the beginning of a stellar career.

Joining the freedom fighters during the Liberation War, Lucky Akhand lent his voice to the cause of independence. His role as a singer at Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra cemented his legacy as a musical revolutionary, penning numerous anthems of resistance.

Following independence, Lucky Akhand continued his musical journey, serving as the music director at Bangladesh Betar. His illustrious career spanned decades, producing timeless melodies that captivate audiences to this day.

Lucky Akhand released his debut album, titled "Lucky Akhand," in 1984, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his

Written by: Lubna Marium

Posted on: Saturday 23rd of July 2016 07:54:04 AM

For me, watching Naeem Mohaiemen’s expository documentary, 'Last Man in Dhaka Central', was essentially a trip down memory lane, reliving a time of hope. We are the children of the 60s who grew up amidst the great cultural movement, protesting oppression on the streets, meeting surreptitiously in study groups where professors spread the word of 'revolution', while our houses hummed with the passionate discussions of leaders of the, then, under-ground communist parties. But, Mohaiemen, as he himself asserts, specializes on the 70s and its concomitant unraveling of hope. Yet, his film exudes the ethos of optimism.
Peter Custers, the protagonist of this film, is quintessentially a romantic, symbolizing faith amidst a time of chaos. A Dutch journalist, he was jailed in Bangladesh in December 1975, accused of belonging to an underground socialist group. The documentary is based on Mohaiemen's interview of Custers. "Interviewed shortly before his death last year, 2015, at age 66, Custers reflects positively on his youthful ambition, delving into both his dreams of Marxist revolution, and the physical and psychological abuse he suffered for it." His heart full of dreams of recreating the magic of the likes of Che Guevara, Custers arrived in Bangladesh and, at some point, met up with the infamous Col. Abu Taher, who on November 7, 1975 orchestrated a socialist uprising amongst the soldiers of the Bangladesh Army. Later, Taher was arrested, tried in a secret court martial and sentenced to death. Soon after, Custers was implicated of conniving with Taher, arrested too and essentially only through diplomatic negotiations gained his freedom.
The 82 min documentary 'Last Man in Dhaka Central', echoing Scottish film theorist Grierson's account, is a 'creative treatment of actuality'. Beginning with the strains of the Lucky Akhond's 'Age jodi jantam tobe m

Bangladeshi singer (1960-1987)

Happy Akhand (12 October 1960 – 28 December 1987) was a Bangladeshi rock singer and songwriter. He was one of the pioneering rock musicians in Bangladesh. He was the founding member of the rock band Miles. He is sometimes referred to as the Prince of Bangladeshi Music. His notable songs include the title "আবার এলো যে সন্ধ্যা (The Evening is Here Again)", "কে বাঁশি বাজায় রে? (Who's Playing the Flute?)" and more. He died on 28 December 1987, at the age of 27 years.

Early life

Happy Akhand was born on 12 October 1960 in Patla Khan Lane, Dhaka, East Pakistan (now in Bangladesh). He started learning guitar at the age of 10. He started his music career with the help of his elder brother Lucky Akhand. In 1972, he joined the band Spondan as a keyboard player. In 1979, he founded the rock band Miles along with Farid Rashid.

Discography

Solo

Film score

Band (Miles)

Main article: Miles (band) § Discography

Spondan

Filmography

References

External links

Happy Akhand at IMDb

Table of contents :
Contents
Introduction
VOLUME ONE: Reminiscings and Beginning
Map
PREFACE
PART I. Memories of Childhood Times
PART II. Wanderings of Youth
VOLUME TWO: Traveling on the Horizons and in the Mind
PART I. Roaming and Getting Acquainted
PART II. Return to the Original or Solving the Problems
Translator's Postscript Translator's Postscript
Glossary
Bibliography

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PART I: Memories of Childhood Times PART II: Wanderings of Youth Chapter 1. The Flip of a Coin Chapter 2. The Greedy Eyes of