Happy Akhand
Bangladeshi singer (1960-1987)
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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.[1][2] 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.[1]
12 October 1960
- Singer-songwriter
- musician
- composer
- record producer
Happy Akhand | |
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হ্যাপি আখন্দ | |
| Born | জিয়া হাসান আখন্দ হ্যাপী 12 October 1960 |
| Died | 28 December 1987 (aged 27) Bangladesh |
| Other names | Prince of Bangladeshi Music |
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| Years active | 1975–1987 |
| Relatives | Lucky Akhand (brother) |
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Early life
Happy Akhand was born on 12 October 1960[1] 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
Filmography
| Film | Year | Character | |
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| 1 | Ghuddi | 1980 | Happy, Ghuddi's friend (Not as himself) |