Entertainment Report :
Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, popularly called as Nagar Baul James by the audiences of rock music in Bangladesh, turned 56 on October 2. Fans showered James with immense respect and love throughout the nation and social media platforms. The National Award winning singer, also the front-man of his iconic rock band Nagar Baul (formerly known as Feelings), has cemented his legacy to his fans since the late 80’s and till date fans eagerly await to celebrate the birthday of the rock legend.
During the corona pandemic, James celebrated his birthday eve and the rest of the day with his family members at home – however, his fans around the nation celebrated the day with pouring tribute to their beloved icon. Guru James-er Dustu Chheler Dol, the largest fan-group of James in Bangladesh, arranged a special programme on Friday at the Nirob Hotel in Old Dhaka’s Nazimuddin Road, where they cut the birthday cake and arranged prayers for the well-being of the rock-star. Similar programmes also arranged all over the country by James fans, who shared photographs and emotional posts in the social media platforms regarding their celebrations and memories of attending his concerts.
Born in 1964 in Naogaon, James was brought up in Chattogram due to his father Mojammel Haque’s work who later became the Chairman of the Dhaka Education Board. His family did not approve his wish to become a musician. Thus he left home in 1976 and started living in Aziz Boarding in Pahartali, Chattogram.
Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, popularly called as Nagar Baul James by the audiences of rock music in Bangladesh, turned 56 on October 2. Fans showered James with immense respect and love throughout the nation and social media platforms. The National Award winning singer, also the front-man of his iconic rock band Nagar Baul (formerly known as Feelings), has cemented his legacy to his fans since the late 80’s and till date fans eagerly await to celebrate the birthday of the rock legend.
During the corona pandemic, James celebrated his birthday eve and the rest of the day with his family members at home – however, his fans around the nation celebrated the day with pouring tribute to their beloved icon. Guru James-er Dustu Chheler Dol, the largest fan-group of James in Bangladesh, arranged a special programme on Friday at the Nirob Hotel in Old Dhaka’s Nazimuddin Road, where they cut the birthday cake and arranged prayers for the well-being of the rock-star. Similar programmes also arranged all over the country by James fans, who shared photographs and emotional posts in the social media platforms regarding their celebrations and memories of attending his concerts.
Born in 1964 in Naogaon, James was brought up in Chattogram due to his father Mojammel Haque’s work who later became the Chairman of the Dhaka Education Board. His family did not approve his wish to become a musician. Thus he left home in 1976 and started living in Aziz Boarding in Pahartali, Chattogram.
