History

Apurbo Sarkar Apu is from Sirajgonj. He is studying Bangla Literature in Titumir College, Dhaka. His father is a music teacher and Apu learned music from him. He was brought up in a music friendly atmosphere at home. From his childhood, he took part in numerous cultural competitions and won more than 50 prizes. He is the eldest child of his parents and has one sister.

Journey in Closeup1

“Apurbo, your singing is apurbo, too”, Closeup 1 Judge Fahmida Nabi gave this complement after listening the song ‘Din jaye kotha thake’ in Avijatra round. Apu’s music training from his father and his hard work showed its true colour when he got accolade from judges after singing only one song. He dared to sing Nazrul Sangeet ‘Shurer o banir mala’ in the Audition Round in Rajshahi and snatched the attention as well as the ‘Yes Card’ from the judges. He sang ‘Paharer kanna dekhe’ in Selection Round and Judge Fahmida Nabi said, “he has a sweet voice.”

When he performed the song ‘Chader kolongko achey’ in Instrument Round, Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul expressed his satisfaction and shared a very rare experience with him. In 1971 our National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam came to Dhaka and Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul got the rare scope to pass some time with him and kiss the legs of the poet. Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul made Apu fifty percent owner of this extraordinary gift. This was really an excellent achievement for Apu in Closeup 1.

‘Maa janani’ was the song Apu sang in the Track round and according to Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, he (Apu) is blessed by mothers around the world. In Shadhin Bangla Betar Kebdro round, he sang ‘Purbo digonte shurjo uthechey’ and Partha Barua remarked ‘Durdhorsho Singing’. In Moulik Gaan round the lyricist and composer of his song were Robiul Islam Jibon and Shawkat Ali Emon. Apu said these two persons are really genius.

His challenge was in Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul special round when he got the song ‘Shei rail liner pashey’ sung by Sabina Yasmin. He presented it in new style, different from Sabina Yasmin and his attempt was quite praiseworthy. Apu’s most memorable incident was the dance with Rakhain girls in Avijatra round and his saddest incident is the moments of separation with the other four participants.

Apu’s dream is to secure a special space for Bangla Songs in the world of global music. This is only the beginning and he is very much thankful to Closeup 1 and Unilever Bangladesh Limited for creating the platform for new talents.