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Altaf Mahmud(1933-1971)

  • Composer
  • Music Department
  • Actor
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Altaf Mahmud
Altaf Mahmud was born on 23 December 1933 in Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Barishal, Bangladesh]. He was a composer and actor, known for The Day Shall Dawn (1959), Tanha (1964) and Anowara (1967). He was married to Sara Ara Mahmud. He died on 30 August 1971 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
BornDecember 23, 1933
DiedAugust 30, 1971(37)
BornDecember 23, 1933
DiedAugust 30, 1971(37)
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Known for

The Day Shall Dawn (1959)
The Day Shall Dawn
7.2
  • Music Department
  • 1959
Tanha
  • Composer
  • 1964
Razzak and Suchanda in Anowara (1967)
Anowara
7.8
  • Composer
  • 1967
Kuchbaran Konna
  • Composer
  • 1968

Credits

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Composer



  • Sonali Akash
    • Composer
    • 1973
  • Razzak, Shabana, and Sujata in Obujh Mon (1972)
    Obujh Mon
    8.6
    • Composer
    • 1972
  • Modhumilon
    • composer
    • 1970
  • Kabori Sarwar, Razzak, Anwar Hossain, Hashmot, Raju Ahmed, Rahima, and Nazneen in Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo (1970)
    Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo
    7.4
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Razzak and Bobita in Taka Ana Pai (1970)
    Taka Ana Pai
    8.4
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Boro Bou
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Aka Baka
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Adorsho Chhapakhana
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Mishor Kumari
    • Composer
    • 1970
  • Azim, Rosy Samad, and Sujata in Beder Meye (1969)
    Beder Meye
    • Composer
    • 1969
  • Songsar
    • Composer
    • 1968
  • Shuorani Duorani
    • Composer
    • 1968
  • Soptodinga
    • Composer
    • 1968
  • Kuchbaran Konna
    • Composer
    • 1968
  • Dui Bhai
    • Composer
    • 1968

Music Department



  • Kabori Sarwar, Razzak, Anwar Hossain, Hashmot, Raju Ahmed, Rahima, and Nazneen in Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo (1970)
    Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo
    7.4
    • playback singer
    • 1970
  • Aka Baka
    • playback singer
    • 1970
  • Azim and Sultana Zaman in Bhanumoti (1969)
    Bhanumoti
    • composer: theme music
    • 1969
  • Kabori Sarwar and Razzak in Banshori (1968)
    Banshori
    • playback singer
    • 1968
  • Shuorani Duorani
    • playback singer
    • 1968
  • Kuchbaran Konna
    • playback singer
    • 1968
  • Razzak and Suchanda in Anowara (1967)
    Anowara
    7.8
    • playback singer
    • 1967
  • Razzak, Sumita Devi, and Suchanda in Behula (1966)
    Behula
    7.0
    • playback singer
    • 1966
  • Nadi O Nari
    7.6
    • title song
    • 1965
  • Tanha
    • playback singer
    • 1964
  • The Day Shall Dawn (1959)
    The Day Shall Dawn
    7.2
    • playback singer
    • 1959

Actor



  • Kabori Sarwar, Razzak, Anwar Hossain, Hashmot, Raju Ahmed, Rahima, and Nazneen in Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo (1970)
    Ka Kha Ga Gha Umo
    7.4
    • Singer (as Altaf)
    • 1970
  • Aka Baka
    • 1970

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site - Shahid Altaf Mahmud
  • Alternative name
    • Altaf
  • Born
    • December 23, 1933
    • Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India [now in Barishal, Bangladesh]
  • Died
    • August 30, 1971
    • Dhaka, Bangladesh(tortured and killed by Pakistan Army)
  • Spouse
    • Sara Ara MahmudOctober 16, 1966 - August 30, 1971 (his death, 1 child)
  • Relatives
    • Tanzir Islam Britto(Niece or Nephew)

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  • Nickname
    • Jhilu

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