Binoy Bashi Joldas

Summary

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
Bornc. 1 October, 1911
East Gomdondi village, Boalkhali Upazila, Chittagong District, Bengal Presidency, British India
DiedApril 5, 2002(2002-04-05) (aged 90–91)
Instrument(s)Dhol

Background edit

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]

Personal life edit

Joldas was married to Asitipor Surbala Joldas. Together they had two sons, Shukhlal Das and Babul Das.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "আজও বাজে বিনয় বাঁশীর ঢোল". banglamail24.com (in Bengali). 5 April 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
  2. ^ একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ (in Bengali). Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Haider, Nasiruddin (5 April 2011). "বিনয় বাঁশীর ঢোল". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2016.