Milton Khondokar

Milton Khondokar
মিল্টন খন্দকার
Born (1967-06-25) 25 June 1967[1]
Kushtia, Khulna, Bangladesh[2]
OccupationsMusic director, film lyricist.
Years active1988–present
Notable workKhodar Pore Ma
Children2 daughters
AwardsNational Film Award (1st time)[3]

Milton Khondokar (born 25 June 1967) is a Bangladeshi film lyricist, music director, and film director.[4][5][6] He has written songs, composed music, and contributed to many films and albums in Bangladesh. He won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Khodar Pore Ma (2012).[7][8]

Early life

Khondokar was born on 25 June 1967 in Kushtia, Bangladesh. He became interested in music and the arts from a young age and later studied music formally.

Career

Khondokar began his career in the Bangladeshi music and film industry in the late 1980s. He has written lyrics and composed music for many songs used in films, albums, radio, and television. Over his long career, he has worked with many noted singers and musicians, and his songs are popular across Bangladesh. He has also worked as a music director in films, including composing music for the 2005 film Taka. In addition to his songwriting and music direction, Khondokar has been involved in film direction and has contributed creatively to the film industry.[9]

Selected films

  • Utthan Poton - 1992
  • Ghatok - 1994
  • Commander - 1994
  • Papi Shatru - 1995
  • Ei Ghor Ei Songsar - 1995
  • Shilpi - 1995
  • Bichar Hobe - 1996
  • Priyojon - 1996
  • Nirmom - 1996
  • Palabi Kothae - 1997
  • Madam Fuli - 1997
  • Pagla Ghonta - 1999
  • Ononto Bhalobasa - 1999
  • Joddha - 2000
  • Karagar - 2000
  • Tyag - 2004
  • Lal Sobuj - 2005
  • Chehara: Vondo-2 - 2010
  • Evabey Bhalobasha Hoi - 2010
  • Loknayok Kangal Harinath - 2010
  • Khodar Pore Ma - 2012

Notable songs

  • Khub Kasakasi Tumi Ami Achi
  • Rongchata Jinser Pant Pora
  • Ami Pathore Ful Fotabo
  • O Sathire Jeona Kokhono Dure
  • Ami Je Ke Tomar Kashe Ese
  • Tomra Kauke Bolona
  • Akashete Lakkho Tara
  • Tomar Kono Dosh Nai
  • Krishtan Hoile Kofine
  • Chal Nei Chula Nei
  • Jani R Konodin Amar Hobena
  • Sukhe Thaka Holona Amar
  • Laal Benarashi
  • Ajke Tomar Gaye Halud
  • O Priyojon Boro Ayojon Kore
  • Ma Tumi Amar Age Jeyonago More
  • Ami Jassi Baba
  • Sabujer Buke Laal Urbei Chirokal

Awards and nominations

National Film Awards

Year Award Category Film Result
2012 National Film Award Best Lyrics Khodar Pore Ma Won[10]

References

  1. ^ মিল্টন খন্দকারের ৪৯. U71 News (in Bengali). 24 June 2016.
  2. ^ আজ শিল্পী, সঙ্গীত পরিচালক, গীতিকার এবং সুরকার মিল্টন খন্দকারের জন্মদিন । | রংপুরের কন্ঠ (in Bengali). June 25, 2019. Archived from the original on July 11, 2019. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  3. ^ মিল্টন খন্দকারের কণ্ঠে নতুন গান. Daily Janakantha (in Bengali).
  4. ^ চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাণ করবেন গীতিকার মিল্টন খন্দকার. Jago News 24 (in Bengali).
  5. ^ বহু জনপ্রিয় গানের স্রষ্টা মিল্টন খন্দকার. www.newsg24.com (in Bengali).
  6. ^ মনির মিল্টন জুটির ১৪তম অ্যালবাম. Prothom Alo (in Bengali).
  7. ^ একসঙ্গে মিল্টন খন্দকার ও মুন্নি. Risingbd.com (in Bengali).
  8. ^ চার দশকে আমাদের সেরা চলচ্চিত্রগুলো (in Bengali). ঢালিউড ইনফোটেইনমেইন্ট. 24 October 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2017.
  9. ^ "National Film Award to be distributed today". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
  10. ^ জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২) [List of the winners of National Film Awards (1975-2012)]. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 25 March 2019.