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Bhawaiya Bhaskar Bhupati Bhushan Barma | |
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ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা | |
| Born | October 28, 1958 |
| Citizenship |  Bangladesh |
| Education | BSc, BEd |
| Alma mater | Kurigram Government College |
| Years active | Teacher (1982–2018) Singer |
| Known for | Bhawaiya singer |
| Spouse | Sadhana Roy (deceased) |
| Parents |
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Bhupati Bhushan Barma (born October 28, 1958) is a Bangladeshi Bhawaiya music artist, and known as "Bhawaiya Bhaskar" for his role in preserving and promoting Bhawaiya music.[1] His influence extends beyond Bangladesh, particularly in West Bengal, India. His biography is included in the "Introduction to Indigenous Instruments Related to Bhawaiya" course at Panchanan Barma University in Cooch Behar, West Bengal.[2]
In 1993, Barma founded the Bangladesh Bhawaiya Academy in Ulipur, Kurigram, with the objective of promoting Bhawaiya music, conducting research, documenting the biographies of Bhawaiya musicians, preserving the regional language, and presenting the history and heritage of Bhawaiya music in various forums.[3] He is also the publisher of the quarterly magazine Bhawaiyalok, which is widely read among Bengali-speaking audiences.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Bhupati Bhushan Barma was born in the village of Atharo Paika in Ulipur Upazila, Kurigram District, in a middle-class family.[5] His father, Narendra Nath Barma, was a schoolteacher, and his mother, Kamakhyamoyi, was a homemaker. He was the second child among seven in the family.[3]
He completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in 1975, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) in 1979, and obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1981. In 1982, he began his career as a teacher at Durga Pur High School in his village. He later earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in 1993 and continued his teaching career until his retirement in 2018.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Barma was married to Sadhana Roy, who passed away from cancer in 2007. He has two daughters.[2]
Musical career
[edit]Bhupati Bhushan Barma began singing and playing music at the age of 12 and served as the lead singer of his village’s Leela Kirtan group. While he is primarily known for his contributions to Bhawaiya music, he has also performed Baul, Bhatiali, Jari, Sari, and Pala songs. Alongside his musical career, he has been actively involved in social work, supporting struggling artists and providing financial assistance in various capacities.[2]
In 1982, Barma was enlisted as a Bhawaiya artist at Rangpur Betar (Radio Rangpur). Currently, he performs as a special-grade artist. In 2007, he was enlisted as an artist at Bangladesh Television, where he currently holds the highest "Category A" rank as a Bhawaiya artist. Over the course of his career, he has recorded more than 500 songs.[4][6]
Achievements and honors
[edit]Bhupati Bhushan Barma has received 35 awards and medals for his contributions to Bhawaiya music at both national and international levels.[2]
Among his notable recognitions is the Abbas Uddin Medal, awarded by the Bhawaiya Academy, Rangpur, for his contributions to the genre.[7] Other honors include recognition from the West Bengal Manishi Panchanan Smriti Raksha Committee, the Prachchhad Kurigram Distinguished Artist Honor Medal, and the Centennial Anniversary Honor Medal from Rangpur Kshatriya Samiti. Additionally, he has been recognized by institutions such as the Ustad Momtaz Ali Khan Academy, Bangladesh Lok Sangeet Parishad, and Solidarity Kurigram.[4]
In 2019, a commemorative book titled Nidan Kaler Bandhob was published in honor of Barma’s contributions to Bhawaiya music. Edited by folk culture researcher Dr. Ershadul Haque, the book was released to mark his 62nd birthday. It serves as a significant documentation of Bhawaiya music and a tribute to his life and work.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ ভারতের লোক-সংগীত অনুষ্ঠানে ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা. ABNEWS24. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Kurigram's Bhawaiya Bhaskar's biography taught in Indian university". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 27 February 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b লোকসঙ্গীতের ভাস্কর ॥ ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা. Janakantha. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b c ভাওয়াইয়ার জীবন্ত কিংবদন্তি ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা. Ulipur (in Bengali). 28 October 2016. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ কুড়িগ্রাম জেলা কিসের জন্য বিখ্যাত. Gyan Bitan. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ দক্ষিণ কোরিয়ার সাংস্কৃতিক উৎসবে যোগ দিতে যাচ্ছেন ভাওয়াইয়া শিল্পী ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা (in Bengali). 21 September 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ আব্বাস উদ্দীন স্মৃতি পুরস্কার পেলেন ভূপতিভূষণ বর্মা. Daily Janakantha. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ ভাওয়াইয়া গানের কথকতা. 1 March 2023. Archived from the original on 1 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ 'জরীফ উদ্দীন' এর ভাষ্যে 'ড. মো. এরশাদুল হক' সম্পাদিত ভাওয়াইয়া ভাস্কর ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা সংবর্ধনগ্রন্থ "নিদান কালের বান্ধব". Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ মরণসাগরপারে ভাওয়াইয়ার 'রাজা'. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 March 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ রংপুরের ভাওয়াইয়া গান. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ ভারতে সম্বর্ধিত হলেন বাংলাদেশের গুণি শিল্পী ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ মানব ভ্রূণতত্ত্ব - ভূপতি ভূষণ বড়ুয়া. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ শিল্পী : ভূপতি ভূষণ বর্মা, পর্ব ৬১. NTV (Bangladesh). 22 July 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2025.