Binoy Bashi Joldas (c. 1 October, 1911 – 5 April 2002) was a Bangladeshi dhol player.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to the instrumental music.[2]
Binoy Bashi Joldas বিনয় বাঁশী জলদাস | |
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Born | c. 1 October, 1911 East Gomdondi village, Boalkhali Upazila, Chittagong District, Bengal Presidency, British India |
Died | April 5, 2002 | (aged 90–91)
Instrument(s) | Dhol |
Joldas was born to Upendralal Joldas and Sarbala Joldas in 1911 in Chittagong District.[1]
Joldas played dhol with Ramesh Shil, a Bengali bard, for 35 years.[3]
Joldas was married to Asitipor Surbala Joldas. Together they had two sons, Shukhlal Das and Babul Das.[3]