Legendary Lucky Akhand exits the stage…

Lucky Akhand is a name synonymous with modern trends in Bangla songs. He was a soul that serenaded the saga of refined melody during his lifetime. He created timeless songs and inspired generations. Noted musicians and singers remember the contributions of the pioneer of post liberation adhunik Bangla music.

Naquib Khan, singer-musician and the frontman of Renaissance

Lucky Bhai (Lucky Akhand) was a proud singer of Shadheen Bangla Betar Kendra and instituted the modern trend of adhunik Bangla song. We find a fine melodic sync of both Eastern and Western music in his compositions. His simple musical works touch many hearts. We are followers of the genre he created and try to carry forward his musical legacy. It is a wonder that composing less songs for film, how a person can create several popular songs? He ruled the realm of Bangla music so silently and will remain forever as one of the brightest stars in the sky of Bangla music.

Shafin Ahmed, singer-musician and the frontman of Miles

As I evolved as a musician, I gradually understood Lucky Bhai's (Lucky Akhand) musical genius. I felt a deep respect for him whenever I met him. He was the creator of many timeless songs like “Jekhaney Seemanto Tomar”, “Ei Neel Monihar”, “Agey Jodi Jantam”, “Abar Elo Je Sondhya”, “Amaye Dekona” and more.I came to know that many of my favourite songs were his compositions. His contributions to Bangla music are immense. The audience will remember him forever. The striking characteristics of his songs are: so mellifluous and a simple flow of melody. Lucky Akhand had an outstanding partnership with renowned lyricist Kawsar Ahmed Chowdhury. A deep  understanding between them helped create  artistic fulfilment. His younger brother Happy Akhand was a founding member of Miles and continued with us till his last. I can recall that I played bass with the original record of the song “Ei Neel Monihar”. Only a true artiste can understand and measure his profound influence on music. My hat's off to him. May he forever remain in peace! Deep down, I would like to do something for his bereaved family.       

Fahmida Nabi, noted singer

Starting from the renaissance period of Bangla songs, Lucky Akhand constructed a new era in the history of adhunik Bangla music. He took the responsibility of creating good music. His heart was a fine canvas; a refined diary…where melody would fascinate with lyrics. An artiste never dies. He beautifies the culture and the heritage of civilisation. As a clean soul, Lucky Chacha did it perfectly. He never ran after fame and material gain. He had immense mental strength and an indomitable passion for music; even at such a critical stage of life, he played the keyboard just the day before he died. Timeless artistes like Lucky Akhand are rarely born. It is our duty to immortalise his memory by revisiting his contributions. The cultural fraternity, TV channels and his large fan following and forthcoming artistes should perform his songs with precise emotion and depth.

Bappa Mazumder, singer-musician and the frontman of Dalchhut

The works that Lucky Akhand accomplished during his lifetime are daily assignments and regular curriculum for us. They will remain so in future. Lucky Bhai and his contemporary musicians are our preceptors. We are blessed to have you as our mentor.

Agun, noted singer

The realm of Bangla music received a jolt with the departure  of legendary singer Lucky Akhand. The audience will remember him for his great contributions to Bangla music. Eminent musicians -- Alauddin Ali, Alam Khan and Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul -- composed various types of songs, but Lucky Akhand composed songs that evoke a unique homogeneity.