Today is the fifth anniversary of the death of National Film Award-winning music director Alauddin Ali.
Born on December 24, 1952 at Tongibari in Munshiganj to musician Ustad Jadob Ali and Johra Khatun, Alauddin Ali developed an interest in music from an early age.
He debuted as a music director with the film 鈥楽andhikshan鈥� at the age of 23 in 1975.
He directed music for more than 300 films and 2,000 songs. He also composed tunes for songs aired on radio and television.
Notable songs of Alauddin Ali include 鈥楶ratham Bangladesh Amar Shesh Bangladesh鈥�, 鈥楯e Chhilo Drishtir Simanay鈥�, 鈥極 Amar Bangla Maa鈥�, 鈥楶remer Agune鈥�, 鈥楨i Duniya Ekhan Toh Aar鈥�, 鈥楰iba Jadu Jano鈥�, 鈥楤halobasa Joto Boro鈥�, 鈥楢chhen Amar Moktar鈥�, 鈥楽ukhe Thako O Amar Nandini鈥�, 鈥楨kbar Jadi Keu Bhalobasto鈥�, 鈥楧uhkho Bhalobese Premer Khela鈥�, 鈥楨 Jiban Tomake Dilam鈥� and 鈥楥hokher Najar Emni Koira鈥�.
He bagged National Film Award as best music director for five times. He also won National Film Award in best music composer category for 鈥楲al Dariya鈥� and best lyrics category for 鈥楶remik鈥�.
Alauddin Ali passed away on August 9, 2020.
