Lyricist Tafazzul Ali passes away By Our Correspondent GUWAHATI, July 5 – Legendry lyricist and music director of the Assamese music industry, Tafazzul Ali (79) breathed his last at his residence in Chandmari's Nabagiri area around 11:30 this morning owing to old-age ailments. He leaves behind his wife and a son. His last rites were performed at the Hazi Musafir Khana around 9 pm.
Born to Dr Mehboob Ali and J Begum on October 16, 1929 in Bhutiachang Tea Estate of Mongoldoi district, Ali completed his graduation from the Cotton College and later joined Gauhati University, where he did his Masters in Assamese. Ali also served the Kanoi College and the Gauhati Commerce College as Head of the Department (Assamese). Apart from continuing his academic career, the musical icon, who has more than 1,000 compositions to his credit, had a strong penchant for music since his childhood and is credited to have penned his first song at the tender age of eight. His best works as lyricist were compiled in the form of book titled *Bahudin Bokulor Gondha Poa Nai* recently. His other major contributions came in his other compilations like Sonali Sorai, Mandakranta and Aghori Kokaidewor Geet. As music director, Ali's most acclaimed contributions were witnessed in Putola Ghar, Sonor Harin, Mrityuhin Jeevan and Anal, among others. He also scored music for the top mobile theatre group, Kohinoor Theatre and earned fame as a talented playwright as well. He was also the founder secretary of the Asom Natya Sanmilan and was actively associated with the All India Radio and the Jyoti Chitraban Film Society. The maestro was honoured with the Bishnu Prasad Rabha Award in the year 1995. Condoling the death of Ali, noted singer Amar Hazarika said, "His death has certainly created a void in the music industry and his contributions would be remembered till music is heard." A host of distinguished personalities of the music industry including singer Pulok Banerjee turned out at the residence to pay tributes to his mortal remains. Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi also condoled the death of the musical icon. _______________________________________________ assam mailing list [email protected] http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
