Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Shujeo Shyam passes away

Renowned Ekushey Padak recipient and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra artiste Shujeo Shyam has passed away. The acclaimed singer died while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University hospital around 2:50 am on Friday. He was 78.

His daughter Rupa Monjuri Shyam confirmed the news of his death to media. Sujeo Shayam had long been suffering from cancer. Recently, he had a ‘pacemaker’ installed in his heart.

Later, this veteran artiste was diagnosed with an infection which spread to the blood. Plus, his diabetes had gone out of control and he had kidney complications also.

For his contribution in music he was awarded the Ekushey Padak in 2018 and Shilpakala Padak in 2015.

Sujeo Shyam was born on 14 March 1946 in Sylhet. His father Amarendra Chandra Shah was the owner of a tea estate named ‘Indreswar-Tea’. Sujeo Shyam spent his childhood in the tea estate of Sylhet. He was the sixth among ten siblings.

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