Khoda Box


Khoda Box was a Bangladeshi Baul singer and composer. He was awarded Ekushey Padak by the Government of Bangladesh in 1990 for his contribution to Baul music.

Career

Box began singing at the age of ten. He was a regular singer of Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television. He spent most of his life at Lalon's shrine. He took part in establishing Lalon's shrine at Cheuriya in Kushtia.
Box composed around 900 Baul songs.

Personal life and legacy

Box was married to Rahela Khatun. They had a son Baul Abdul Latif Shah. In 1997, Khondokar Riazul Huq edited a book Moromi Kobi Khoda Box Shahconsisting 148 songs by Box.

Awards