Rituraj Bhowmick, (a.k.a.: Baap Ka Beta; born August 22, 2013)[2][3] is a Bangladeshi author and singer.

Rituraj Bhowmick
Rituraj Bhowmick Hriddo with his certificate of Guinness World Records
Rituraj Bhowmick Hriddo with his certificate of Guinness World Records
Native name
ঋতুরাজ ভৌমিক
BornRituraj Bhowmick Hriddo
(2013-08-22) August 22, 2013 (age 11)[1]
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupation
  • Author
  • Singer
Language
NationalityBangladeshi
CitizenshipBangladesh
Years active2022–present
Notable works"Goodwill Factory" book series
Notable awards
RelativesShuvashish Bhowmick (Father)
Website
www.baapkabeta.co

Biography

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Rituraj Bhowmick was born on August 22, 2013.[1] He lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh[1] and studies at Australian International School.[4] Rituraj's father, Shuvashish Bhowmick also sings[5] and supports his career from the beginning. He gained popularity by singing and sharing videos on social media with his father's support. Rituraj can play guitar[4] and had a keen interest in modern-day band songs from an early age.[6]

In 2019, his cover of Tahsan Rahman Khan's song went viral, leading to a good number of followers on their Facebook page and YouTube channel, Baap Ka Beta. Rituraj's talent caught the attention of a telecom company, resulting in his first TV appearance on January 11, 2020. He aspires to be an army officer like his grandfather and enjoys playing cricket.[7]

Popularity and awards

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Rituraj Bhowmick gained popularity at his tender age as a prodigious young author and musician. His creative journey began with internet fame as part of the band Baap Ka Beta. Rituraj's passion for writing flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, leading to the publication of his first book "Goodwill Factory" in 2022 at the age of 9. With age appropriateness language and moral lessons, his stories captivate readers. He received the Rokomari Bestseller Award this year.[8][9]

Later he published a sequel to his book Goodwill Factory 2. The series is filled with short stories that impart different morals.[10] He earns the Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to publish the book series in 2023.[11][12]

In addition, Rituraj Bhowmik was honored with the Diana Award in 2023 at the age of 9 for exceptional dedication to empowering underprivileged children in Bangladesh through educational initiatives, donation drives, and authoring books with proceeds solely dedicated to their education.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Delta Times || Daily Newspaper in Bangladesh". Delta Times.
  2. ^ "Meet the nine Bangladeshi recipients of the Diana Award 2023". 3 July 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Roll of Honour 2023". diana-award.org.uk.
  4. ^ a b "Rituraj Bhowmick Books - ঋতুরাজ ভৌমিক এর বই | Rokomari.com". www.rokomari.com.
  5. ^ "Baap ka beta: The Wholesome Facebook Page Spreading Happiness – the Prestige Magazine". 6 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Baap Ka Beta: Story of a Father and Son". 25 September 2021.
  7. ^ "The melodious journey of bap ka beta". 21 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Eight-year-old Rituraj writes Rokomari bestselling book". 30 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Ritu Raj's book Dividends for the Disadvantaged". 12 May 2023.
  10. ^ "ARCHIVE 21/04". BangladeshPlus.
  11. ^ "rituraj bhowmick sets world record". The Daily Star.
  12. ^ "Rituraj from 'Baap Ka Beta' sets Guinness World Record as youngest book series author". 20 April 2023.