Diganto Samad Pursues Playback Singing, Honoring Late Father Tele Samads Legacy

When the curtain fell on his father’s cinematic legacy, Diganto Samad stepped into the spotlight as a singer.

The son of the late Bangladeshi comic actor Tele Samad, Diganto began formal music training at six, learning classical music and Nazrul Sangeet from home. He credits that early discipline with preparing him for a professional career.

During a difficult period for the Bangladeshi film industry, Tele Samad advised his son to pursue music rather than acting. He recalled that the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) environment was discouraging at the time and that his father preferred he stay within the arts in a way that suited the circumstances.

Samad’s musical journey has evolved from classical roots to modern genres. He describes himself as a fan of rock and pop‑rock, but he does not want to be confined to a single category. “Music has no boundaries,” he said. “Personally, my favourites are rock and pop‑rock. I used to listen to a lot of pop, and Michael Jackson was a huge favourite of mine. I actually started listening to English tracks through his songs.” He stresses that melody is the most important element of a song, regardless of genre.

In recent months, Samad has entered the playback singing arena. He contributed backing vocals to three tracks in the film Rockstar—“Amake Uriye Dao,” “Bhalobasha Dish, Bhalobasha Nish,” and “Amake Niye Jao”—after a music director, Jahid Nirob, heard his covers and reels on a new profile. He also recorded the title track for the film Malik during a casual visit to Adit Rahman’s Fatman Headquarters, although he did not know the purpose of the recording at the time.

Samad says that these opportunities arrived through informal conversations rather than formal auditions. He added, “I spent many years in the underground music scene, and now I want to work in the mainstream. This was a big opportunity for me.” He does not view his work as a departure from his father’s legacy; instead, he sees it as a continuation.

The late Tele Samad was a prolific actor who appeared in more than 600 films. Samad says he does not want his father’s name to die out and believes that Tele Samad’s contribution to Bangladeshi entertainment deserves greater national recognition. He also says that if he ever wins an award, he will dedicate it to his father.

Samad’s career path illustrates a broader trend in Bangladesh’s music scene, where artists move between underground and mainstream platforms. His background in classical and Nazrul Sangeet, combined with a modern pop‑rock sensibility, reflects the country’s diverse musical heritage. Playback singing remains a significant avenue for musicians in Dhallywood, the local film industry, and Samad’s recent work demonstrates how independent artists can transition into film music.

As of now, Samad continues to develop his career as a singer while maintaining a connection to his father’s legacy. No further announcements have been made about upcoming projects.