"Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" is a patriotic and awakening song. Gazi Mazharul Anwar wrote this song in March 1970.[1] He composed the song by rhythmicizing the deprivation and misery and dreams and aspirations of seven and a half million Bengalis at that time. The song inspired Bengalis during the liberation war.[2] The song was ranked 13th out of 20 songs as the 'Greatest Bengali Song of All Time' in a BBC poll.[3]
| "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Shahnaz Rahmatullah and Abdul Jabbar | |
| Language | Bengali |
| Released | 1970 |
| Recorded | 1970 |
| Genre | Patriotic |
| Label | Dacca Record |
| Songwriter(s) | Gazi Mazharul Anwar |
| Composer(s) | Anwar Pervez |
Background
editIn 1970, businessman and film producer Mohammad Abul Khayer took the initiative to make a film called Joy Bangla based on the Six point movement. Cinematographer Fakrul Alam penned the screenplay for the film and Gazi Mazharul Anwar, the lyricist, wrote the song for the film.[4][5]
In March 1970, Gazi Mazharul Anwar began writing the song 'Joy Bangla, Banglardialogues' at Farmgate's recording studio.[6] Anwar Parvez was present there, and he composed the song. Shahnaz Rahmatullah and Abdul Jabbar have sung the song.
The film was submitted to the censors that year, but the then Pakistani government blocked the release of the film, but the film was released on January 26, 1972, after the independence of Bangladesh.
However, before the release of the film, 'Dhaka Records' owned by director Salahuddin released the film's songs and dialogues.[4] At that time the song 'Jai Bangla, Banglar Jai' became popular.
Influence
editThe Independent Bengal Radio Centre played an unforgettable role in stimulating the morale of freedom fighters and countrymen during the liberation war. Every day during the war, people eagerly waited to listen to the programs of Independent Bengal Radio Centre. The song "Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy" was aired first as the opening song from the station.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'জয় বাংলা, বাংলার জয়'" [Joy Bangla, Banglar Joy]. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 12 March 2016. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ a b Muhammad Nurul Qadir (1997). দুশো ছেষট্টি দিনে স্বাধীনতা [Liberation in two hundred and sixty-six days] (in Bengali). City Publishing House Ltd. p. 73.
- ^ "সর্বকালের সর্বশ্রেষ্ঠ বাংলা গান" [The greatest Bengali song of all time]. BBC (in Bengali). 3 May 2006. Archived from the original on 23 February 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ a b Mir Shamsul Alam (18 December 2014). "চলচ্চিত্রে জয় বাংলা" ['Joy Bangla' in films]. Bonik Barta (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ "আমাদের 'জয় বাংলা'" [Our 'Joy Bangla']. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 21 March 2014. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Gazi Mazharul Anwar (13 December 2018). "জয় বাংলা বাংলার জয়" [Joy Bangla Banglar Joy]. Samakal (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 20 August 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2019.