Playback Emperor Andrew Kishore has returned home after being treated for cancer at the Singapore General Hospital. After a long nine months, he returned from Singapore at 2:30 am on June 11.
About returning to the country, the popular musician said, “I have returned to the country, at the moment I am at my home in Mirpur. However, the condition of my health is not good now. I am following the strict instructions of the doctor to stay free from clamour.”
It was heard that he might return home during the middle of last month. But he could not come back because of the coronavirus situation in the country.
Andrew Kishore went to Singapore on September 9 last year for advanced treatment. He was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma on September 18. His treatment was supervised by Lim Sun Thai, a physician at the Singapore General Hospital. He was given a total of 24 chemotherapies in different stages.
Andrew Kishore won the National Film Award eight times for his contribution to Bengali film songs. Among his popular songs are- Jiboner Golpo Achhe Baki Alpo, Haire Manush Ronger Fanush, Dak Diyachhen Doyal Amare, Amar Sara Deho Kheye Go Mati, Amar Buker Moddhe Khane, Amar Babar Mukhe Prthom Jedin Shunechhilam Gan, Bhengeche Pinjor Melechhe Dana, Shobai To Bhalobasha Chae Probhriti.