About Bijoy Sarkar
Lived 1903 – 1985 (aged 82). Bijoy Sarkar was a Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani lyricist and writer.
Bijoy Sarkar (born Bijay Krishna Adhikari; 20 February 1903 – 4 December 1985) was a Bengali poet, baul singer, lyricist, and composer.
Biography Sarkar was born in Dumdi village, Jessore District, British India (now Narail District, Bangladesh).
He studied at Tabra Primary School, taught there briefly, later worked as a rent collector, and participated in stage performances and folk songs. In 1925, he joined Manohar Sarkar from Gopalganj and Rajendranath Sarkar.
Recordings Bengali folk songs, Bijoy Sarkarer gaan (2004)
Awards Sarkar was awarded the Ekushey Padak, Bangladesh's highest civilian award for contribution in the field of arts, posthumously in 2013.
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Who was Bijoy Sarkar?
Bangladeshi poet,lyricist,musician (1903-1985)
When was Bijoy Sarkar born?
Bijoy Sarkar was born on 16 February 1903 in Narail.
When did Bijoy Sarkar die?
Bijoy Sarkar died on 4 December 1985 in Belur, West Bengal, Howrah, West Bengal.
What was Bijoy Sarkar's occupation?
Bijoy Sarkar was a lyricist and writer.
What nationality was Bijoy Sarkar?
Bijoy Sarkar was Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani.
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