Apel Mahmood
Bangladeshi singer and freedom fighter
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Apel Mahmood (born 22 December 1947) is a Bangladeshi singer and fighter.[1] He is one of the performers of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra during the Independence War of Bangladesh in 1971 and best known for the song "Mora Ekti Phulke Bachabo Bole Juddho Kori".[2][3] He was awarded Ekushey Padak, Bangladesh's second highest civilian award, in 2005 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution in music.[4]
Apel Mahmood | |
|---|---|
| আপেল মাহমুদ | |
| Born | Abu Sattar Mohammad Shah Zaman 22 December 1947 |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Known for | Singer of Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak (2005) |
Early life
Mahmood was born on 22 December 1947 in what is now Meghna Upazila, Comilla District, Bangladesh, to MA Rahman and Amina Rahman.[citation needed]
Career
Mahmood was the deputy director general of programme at Bangladesh Betar.[5] He was the vice-president of Jatiyatabadi Samajik Sangskritik Sangstha, the cultural wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[5]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (2005)