Ava Alam (1947–1976) was a Bangladeshi

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and music teacher. She was awarded

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in 1978 by the

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Early life and career

Ava was born in Madaripur town in the 26 December 1947. Her father name Haripada De. Her real name Ava De. When she married Tariqul Alam, a reputed lyricist in 1964 then she became known as Ava Alam. Ava took music lesson from Mithun De and her father. Since 1959 when she was student of class eight she took part in classical music programs at the Dhaka center of

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. When the television service was launched in Dhaka, she was praised for playing classical music on TV. Surprised all the audience by performing one-hour long "''Puria Dhaneshri''"

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while she attending the All Pakistan Music Conference. She also performed on different occasions in

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and

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. Ava was the Principal of Atik Music Academy, Co-Principal of Cantonment Music Academy and one of the Examiners of the Classical Music Examination of Dhaka University.

Award

* Ekushey Padak Award (Posthumously, 1978).

Death

Ava died on 21 November 1976.

References

1947 births 1976 deaths People from Madaripur District Recipients of the Ekushey Padak in arts 20th-century Bangladeshi women singers 20th-century Bangladeshi singers {{Bangladesh-singer-stub