Binoy Bashi Joldas


Binoy Bashi Joldas was a Bangladeshi dhol player. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to the instrumental music.

Background

Joldas was born to Upendralal Joldas and Sarbala Joldas in 1911 in Chittagong District.
Joldas played dhol with Ramesh Shil, a Bengali bard, for 35 years.

Personal life

Joldas was married to Asitipor Surbala Joldas. Together they had two sons, Shukhlal Das and Babul Das.