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Renowned music composer Robin Ghosh passes away  

By Web Desk
February 13, 2016

DHAKA: Renowned musician and music composer of South Asia, Rabin Ghosh died of protracted illness here Saturday at the age of 76.

Robin Ghosh was husband of former Pakistani film actress Shabnam. Ghosh and Shabnam were among the successful couples of film industry.

Famous playback singer Ahmed Rushdi has a notable contribution to Ghosh's success. Ghosh gained fame in the mid-1960s when Rushdi sang his compositions in films like Chakori, Jahan tum wahan hum, Paisa, etc.

Ghosh, who had moved to Karachi in the 1980s, also contributed greatly to the Pakistani film industry. He composed songs for the film Aaina, one of the greatest films ever made in the Pakistan film Industry.