Age, Biography and Wiki
Azam Khan (Mahbubul Haque Khan) was born on 28 February, 1950 in Dhaka, East Pakistan, Dominion of Pakistan, is a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, composer and freedom fighter. Discover Azam Khan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Mahbubul Haque Khan |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter · record producer · actor |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
28 February 1950 |
| Birthday |
28 February |
| Birthplace |
Dhaka, East Pakistan, Dominion of Pakistan |
| Date of death |
5 June, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Nationality |
Bangladesh
|
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Azam Khan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Azam Khan height not available right now. We will update Azam Khan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Azam Khan's Wife?
His wife is Sahida Begum (m. 14 January 1981-1993)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sahida Begum (m. 14 January 1981-1993) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Azam Khan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Azam Khan worth at the age of 61 years old? Azam Khan’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer-songwriter. He is from Bangladesh. We have estimated Azam Khan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer-songwriter |
Azam Khan Social Network
Timeline
Mahbubul Haque Khan (28 February 1950 – 5 June 2011), known as Azam Khan, was a Bangladeshi singer-songwriter, record producer, and lead singer for the pop-rock band Uccharon.
Khan was born on 28 February 1950 in Azimpur, Dhaka to Aftabuddin Khan and Jobeda Begum.
They used to live in the No. 10 Government Quarter Colony.
His father was the administrative officer of Secretariat Home Department, as well as a homeopathic doctor.
His mother was a singer, a source of his passion for music.
He had three brothers — Sayeed Khan, Alam Khan, Leyakot Ali Khan and a sister – Shamima Akhter Khanom.
In 1956, his father built a house in Kamalapur.
He was admitted to Motijheel Provincial School.
In 1965, he was admitted to Siddheswari Boys' High School in the commercial division, from where he passed the SSC exam in 1968.
Born and raised in Dhaka, he had been interested in music since childhood and would later begin his music career with Trinity Artist Group in 1967.
He took part in the 1969 mass uprising, against the Pakistani army which would eventually result in the resignation of Pakistan's president, Ayub Khan among other concessions to protesters.
In 1969, Khan took part in the mass uprising in East Pakistan (Public Awakening, গণঅভ্যুত্থান) against the West Pakistan government.
He was a member of the Trinity Artist Group (ক্রান্তি শিল্পী গোষ্ঠী).
He would compose songs against Pakistani leaders.
Releasing more hit songs in the 1970s, like "Alal ar Dulal", "Saleka Maleka" and "Papri Keno Bojhena".
He then attended T & T College in 1970, but his studies were hindered by the Liberation War in which he partook with his father and siblings.
He was also a freedom fighter, taking part in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.
He is considered to be one of the greatest artists in the history of Bangladeshi folk music
In 1971, inspired by his father, he and his brothers took part in the liberation war of Bangladesh.
He was trained in Meghaloy, India.
In mid-December, 1971 he came back from the camps and restarted his music career.
He founded the pioneering rock band "Uchcharon", along with his friends Nilu (lead guitar) and Mansoor (rhythm guitar), and Sadek (drums).
In 1971, his father Aftabuddin became the senior officer of the secretariat.
His father inspired him and his brothers to join the war.
He went traveled to Agartala on foot with his two friends.
He took part in the war at the age of 21.
He went to Melaghar Camp in India for training.
At the end of his training, he fought against the Pakistani army in Comilla.
He first fought after some time in Saldah, after that he returned to Agartala again.
He was then sent to Dhaka to take part in the ongoing guerrilla war against Pakistan.
Khan was in charge of a section of two sectors.
In Dhaka, he took part in several guerrilla attacks in Dhaka and the areas around it as a section commander.
Khan was responsible for managing guerrilla operations within the Jatrabari-Gulshan area.
The most notable of these was "Operation Titas" under his leadership.
They first appeared on Bangladesh Television in 1972.
They achieved commercial success with the hit "Rail Liner Oi Bostite" in 1975.
His contribution to the music industry brought him the second highest civilian honour award, "Ekushe Padak", which he was awarded posthumously in 2019, and also earned him the honorific nicknames "The Pop Samrat" (The Pop Emperor) and "The Rock Guru".
