Happy Akhand

Happy Akhand
হ্যাপি আখন্দ
Born
Zia Hasan Akhand

(1960-10-12)12 October 1960
Dhaka, East Pakistan, (now Dhaka, Bangladesh)
Died28 December 1987(1987-12-28) (aged 27)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Other nameThe Prince of Bangladeshi Rock
CitizenshipBangladeshi
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • composer
  • record producer
Years active1975–1987
FatherAbdul Ali Akhand (father)
RelativesLucky Akhand (brother)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • piano
Labels
Formerly of

Happy Akhand (pronounced 'Happy Akhondo') was a Bangladeshi rock singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, keyboardist and record producer. He was one of the pioneering rock musicians of Bangladesh. He was the founding member of the rock band Miles. He is sometimes referred to as the Prince of Bangladeshi Rock. His notable songs include the title "আবার এলো যে সন্ধ্যা (The Evening is Here Again)", "কে বাঁশি বাজায় রে? (Who's Playing the Flute?)" and more. He died on 28 December 1987, at the age of 27 years.

Early life

Zia Hasan 'Happy' Akhand was born on 12 October 1960 in Patla Khan Lane, Dhaka, East Pakistan (now Dhaka, Bangladesh). He was a student of West End High School. He started learning guitar at the age of 10. He started his music career with the help of his elder brother Lucky Akhand. In 1972, he joined the band Spondan as a keyboard player. In 1979, he founded the rock band Miles along with Farid Rashid.

Discography

Solo

Album Year
1Abar Elo Je Shondha1975

Film score

Album Year
1Ghuddi1980

Band (Miles)

Album Year
1Miles1982
2A Step Farther1986

Spondan

Album Year
1Spondan Bangladesh1975

Filmography

Film Year Character
1Ghuddi1980Happy, Ghuddi's friend (Not as himself)

References

  1. 1 2 3 Zahangir Alom (12 October 2011). "Happy Akhand's romance with music". The Daily Star. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Happy Akhand". gunijon.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "Celebrating Happy Akhand with his classics". The Daily Star. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2020.

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