Cultural Arena Mourns Andrew Kishore’s Departure

Long-known as the 'King of Playback' in the Bangladeshi music industry, legendary singer Andrew Kishore passed away on Monday evening and acclaimed celebrities expressed their grief to the social media about his departure. 

Shakib Khan, Dhallywood's most celebrated superstar in recent years, who worked in most of his films with Kishore, wrote from his verified page on a Facebook post - "Bangladesh has just lost another legendary voice, with the death of our 'King of Playback' Andrew Kishore.

Another famous celebrity of Bangladeshi film, Omar Sani, said in his video tribute: "The King of Playback has departed. I don't believe we're going to have another king in the next century. I have so many thoughts about him, I've learned so many things from him. He made a lot of terrific playback scores for my movies. As I went to Singapore to see him after his first treatment, he said he was going to come here. Andrew Kishore is an epitome of Bangladesh.”

Legendary actress Subarna Mostafa wrote, "Goodbye Andrew Kishore, 'The king of playback'. Rest in peace dada... We will meet again … It is just a matter of time."

Kumar Bishwajit, another iconic country playback singer, wrote on his verified Facebook account, "Gifted singers like Andrew Kishore don't come to this planet very often. His departure is nothing more than an unimaginable loss for our industry that can never be repaired again. Honestly, I lost not only a friend, but a brother who cared for me. I sincerely cherish the utmost peace of his soul and deep condolence to his family.”

In his Facebook post, eminent singer Tapan Chowdhury wrote-" Kishore da departed. We hold thousands of memories. Hope you live in the afterlife in everlasting harmony, dada.'

Singer-music composer, Managing Director and CEO of private television channel Gaan Bangla, Taposh wrote on this official page - "If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again... No words can express our love and feelings! Rest in Peace, dearest dada."

Band legend and frontman of ‘Renaissance’, Naquib Khan wrote in his Facebook status “I am speechless... Extremely shocked.... Andrew Kishore da is no more... Nation lost a wonderful voice... a great singer… R.I.P our beloved Kishore da…”

Celebrated singer Ankhi Alamgir wrote - "So many memories, just so many of them flashing in front of my eyes. Hope you are in a better place Andrew uncle where you will no longer feel any pain. There will be no one like you. You will be remembered forever. Rest In Peace."

Since receiving the news of his departure, noted film and television directors, actors, music artists, band artists of past and present generations and people from all spheres have expressed their utmost condolence and shared the legendary singer's fond memories.

Source: UNB