Lokman Hossain Fakir (27 Dec 1934 – 23 April 1991) was a Bangladeshi musician.

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awarded him the first

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in 1975 for

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(1975) jointly with Debu Bhattacherjee. He was also awarded the

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in 2003 posthumously for his contribution to music.

Career

Fakir joined

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in 1960 as an artist.

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* 1934 births 1991 deaths People from Tangail District Bangladeshi film score composers Recipients of the Ekushey Padak Best Music Director National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners {{Bangladesh-bio-stub