Shah Abdul Karim Bio Height, Weight ,Wife Wiki & Family

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About Shah Abdul Karim

Shah Abdul Karim is a legendary Baul musician in Bangladesh. He is very popular musician around the country, especially in the Bhati area. Abdul Karim is famous in the remote village area for the very long time but gets popularity in city area only a few years ago when some newcomer singer established themselves by singing his song. Before death, he wrote more than 1500 songs, that is a rare case in the life of a musician. He won Ekushey Padak in 2001 for his outstanding song writings.

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Full name: Shah Abdul Karim
Birth date: on February 15, 1916 ^[1]wikiipedia
Birth place: Ujan Dhol, Derai, Sunamganj
Education: Self-Educated
Occupation: Musician
Spouse (s): Altafbunessa
Religion: Islam
Zodiac sign: Aquarius

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Personal Life

Education: Self-Educated

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Relationship & more

Karim got married with Altafbunessa, they have a son named Shah Nur Jalal. On September 12, 2009, he passed away from the physical world of respiratory problems in a hospital Sylhet.

Notable songs of Abdul Karim

Bonde Maya Lagaise
Ashi Bole Gelo Bondhu
Jil Mil Jil Mil Kore
Kano Piritee Barailarey Bondhu
Ami Koolhara Kolonkini
Agey Ki Shundor Din Kataitham
Gari Cholena Cholena
Ami Tomar Koler Gari
Shokhi Kunjo Shajao
Ailai Na Ailai Na
Boshonto Batashey
Krishno Aila Radhar Kunje
Ager Bahaduri Ekhon Gelo Koi

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Early Life:

Shah Abdul Karim was born on February 15, 1916, in remote area Ujan Dhol village, Derai, Sunamganj. The legendary musician grew up amid in the financial crisis and faced struggle from early childhood. Karim used to spend his labor in agriculture field for livelihood, but nothing did can stop him from creating music. Karim was passionate about music from early childhood and started research in singing and writing even though being a little literate. He mostly got inspiration from his wife Altafbunessa, whom he affectionately called Sarola. He has a son named Shah Nur Jalal, he is also a singer.

Abdul Karim Career:

Shah Abdul Karim wrote more than 1500 songs in career and composed the songs. He holds voice against Unfair, injustice, prejudice and communalism through his writings. Karim portraits Bhati area’s people love, wish and happiness amid the writings. He got inspiration from another legendary musician Fakir Lalon Shah. Karim wrote lots of spiritual songs including Marfati or Dehatatta. Bangla Academy has translated ten songs of his in The English languag. Karim wrote lots of spiritual songs including Marfati or Dehatatta. Bangla Academy has translated ten songs of his in The English language. ^[2]IMDB