The famous singer, a great composer, people's artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani diplomatic ambassador in Russia is Polad Bul-Bul Ogly. His biography is interesting, and his work is very diverse. He wrote stunning symphonic works, interesting musicals, music for various films and dramatic performances. Great fame in the musical field brought him songs that were performed by the most popular singers and himself.
Artist Biography
Polad Bul-Bul Ogly was born in 1945 in Azerbaijan. His father Murtuz Mammadov was a great Azerbaijani singer, musicologist and professor, he is considered the founder of professional vocal creativity in Azerbaijan.
In his youth, Polad was an inveterate bully, parents often had to blush in front of their neighbors because of his antics. The family lived in a prestigious house in Baku, along with the party and cultural elite. Another Polada was the nephew of the chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Muslim Magomayev. Their joint tricks outraged all the residents of the house. For example, after the release of the film “Tarzan,” the boys rushed through the streets and scared passers-by with shrill screams.
But, despite all the tricks, the boy had such a magnificent voice that he was nicknamed Bulbul, which means “nightingale”. Over time, the boy was transferred from his father to a craving for music. For many years, the name Polada fascinated all Soviet women, he was loved for his romantic roles in popular films and, of course, for his nightingale voice.
Beginning of a creative career
When he was 15 years old, he began to accompany his father in performances. Later he began to independently compose music and songs.
Polad studied at the U. Hajibeyov Conservatory , prominent people were his teachers, one of them was the composer Kara Karaev. Already in his student years, the guy began to show creative inclinations specifically for modern music, combined with national melodies.
He traveled with concerts in about 70 countries of the world, almost the entire Soviet Union, and promoted the Azerbaijani musical culture. Absolutely everyone at that time knew a man named Polad Bul-Bul Ogli, his biography became an example to follow for many musicians who are just starting to build their creative career of singers and composers.
Film career Polada Bul-Bul oglu
He starred in the movies, which later became incredibly popular. He also composed music for 20 films. It belongs to TV stars of the first magnitude; in 2000, a plate with his name was put on the Moscow “Star Square”, and this is the first star in honor of a representative of Azerbaijani culture.
Great role as a film actor brought him a role in the musical adventure film "Do not be afraid, I'm with you!" directed by Julia Guzman. He got into this film quite unexpectedly, he was asked first to write music for the film, then to sing, and then to play the role of the singer Teymur in love, since they could not choose a more suitable artist for this romantic role.
CEO and Professor Emeritus
But not only Polad Bul-Bul Oglu is known as a singer and composer , his biography is also noted in activities in culture as a leader. In 1994, he became director general of the international organization TURKSOY, she was a community for the development of culture and art of the Turkic-speaking people. At the initiative of Polad, books of classical literature of Turkic-speaking countries were published, as well as magazines, calendars and encyclopedias about the monuments of culture and art of this ancient few people.
In 2000, he was awarded the title of Honorary Professor of the University of Culture and Art of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Today, he is a doctor of art history at the National Academy of Creativity of the Republic of Azerbaijan and a member of the International Academy under the name "Europe-Asia."
Minister of Culture and Ambassador of Azerbaijan Polad Bul-Bul Oglu
Biography Polad Bul Bul bio is filled with service in government posts. During the collapse of the Soviet Union, Polad was offered the position of Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan. In the 1980-1990s, only thanks to its high authority, the cultural values of Azerbaijan were preserved.
In 2006, he became the Russian ambassador to Polad Bul-Bul Ogly in Russia. The biography marks a new surge in creativity - new songs are born. Also in 2013, he starred in the continuation of the film “Do not be afraid, I'm with you!” 1919. " His singing popularity helps establish friendships between countries.
At his already mature age, he still remains handsome, with a proud posture, kind smile and eyes radiating warmth. Bulbul Oglu Polad is really a talented person, a great composer, singer and actor, the one you want to follow.