Rajib Ashraf Explained

Rajib Ashraf (December 17, 1982 - September 1, 2023^[1]) was a Bangladeshi writer, Lyricist, filmmaker and actor.

Career

Ashraf was best known for his collaboration with musician Arnob. Ashraf wrote "Hok Kolorob", the title track of Arnob's second studio album,^[2] and they co-wrote the songs 'Prokrito Jol', 'Naam Chilo Na', 'Ghum', 'Dhushor Megh', 'Rod Boleche Hobe', 'Prtoddhoni', 'Ekta Meye' and others.^[2] He wrote lyrics for Airtel telefilms, as well as jingles for Banglalink, Mojo and others.^[3]

Ashraf was also an actor, appearing in plays and television shows.^[4] As a filmmaker he made Mirror Game (2016), Bahattor Ghonta (2011) and IceCream (2016).^[3]

Ashraf died on September 1, 2023, at Dhaka Medical College Hospital after a severe asthma attack.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lyricist Rajib Ashraf dies. May 20, 2024. www.newagebd.net.
2. Web site: 'Hok Kolorob' lyricist, Rajib Ashraf, passes away. 2 September 2023. The Business Standard.
3. Web site: 'Hok Kolorob' famed lyricist Rajib Ashraf no more. September 1, 2023. Prothomalo.
4. Web site: Rajib Ashraf: A wordsmith’s journey and legacy. Dowel. Biswas. September 5, 2023. The Daily Star.
5. Web site: 'Hok Kolorob'-famed lyricist Rajib Ashraf passes away. The Financial Express.