Polad Bulbuloglu is a prominent Azerbaijani singer, actor, politician and diplomat. He gained widespread fame in the Soviet Union for his jazz-influenced songs, which incorporated rich Azerbaijani folk elements and were known to be sung in both Azerbaijani and Russian.
Throughout his career, Bulbroglu not only composed music but also performed his own songs. He achieved great success in the late 1990s with rearranged versions of classic hits Gəl Ey Səhər (Come on, good morning!)produced by acclaimed arranger Paul Buckmaster.
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- Full name: Pollard Murtuza Oglu Mamedov
- Stage name: Pollard Bulbuloglu
- Date of birth: February 4, 1945
- Age: 79 years old
- Place of birth: Baku, Azerbaijan
- Nationality: Azerbaijani, Soviet Union
- Occupation: Azerbaijani singer, actor, politician and diplomat
- Height: unknown
- Parents: Bülbül and Adelaida Mammadova
- Siblings: Sefulla Mamedov
- Spouse: Leila Aliyeva
- Children: Teimur Polad oghlu Bulbul
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1 million
early life and education
Polad Murtuza oghlu Mammadov was born on February 4, 1945 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He is the famous Azerbaijani opera singer Murtuza Rza oglu Mammadov (1897-1961) and Adelaida Mammadova (née Gasi Mova (1922-2015), who served as director of the Bulbul Museum until his death. While he may have siblings, their names are not known to the public.
Bulbroglu began his musical education by studying piano at a music school and later entered the British Conservatory of Music in Baku, specializing in composition under the tutelage of Gala Garayev.
He continued his education and received a doctorate in art history from the Azerbaijan State Academy of Culture. He also serves as an honorary professor at the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts. He is of Azerbaijani origin and believes in Islam.
Profession
Polad Bulbuloglu began his career at the age of 17, composing songs and sung by professionals, including his friend Muslim Magomayev. His vocal talent was discovered during a trip to Moscow with Magomayev, where he recorded his own songs in Azerbaijani.
Bulbuloglu blended modern music with traditional Azerbaijani styles to create a unique sound that became popular throughout the Soviet Union. He has toured extensively and performed internationally, receiving recognition for his contributions to music.
In 1982, Bulbuloglu was appointed National Artist of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. He was four times awarded the first prize for Song of the Year on Soviet television programs. His songs were sung by such famous artists as Muslim Magomayev, Joseph Kobzon and Lev Leshchenko.
In addition, he became a member of the Union of Soviet Composers and Cinematographers in 1969, composed music for more than 20 films, and played leading roles in several of them.
Bulbuloglu also played an important role in the cultural landscape of Azerbaijan. He managed the Stage Orchestra of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic from 1976 and the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Orchestra from 1987.
In 1988, he was appointed Minister of Culture of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. He later entered politics, joining the National Assembly of Azerbaijan in 1995 and continuing his career in public service.
In 2006, Polad Bulbroglu resigned as Minister of Culture and went to Moscow to serve as Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the Russian Federation.
In 2017, he ran for the post of Director-General of UNESCO but withdrew after receiving only two votes in the first round of the election. Despite the setback, he continued to serve as Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Russia.
In August 2024, Bulbroglu announced his decision to resign as ambassador to Russia. He plans to run for a seat in Azerbaijan’s parliament from the city of Shusha in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, where he spent his childhood. His career continued to combine his artistic and political pursuits.
social media
- Instagram account: @1poladbulbuloglu)
personal life
Pollad Bulbuloglu’s husband is Leila Aliyeva, the daughter of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Their relationship was marked by mutual support both personally and professionally. They have two children: Teimur Polad oghlu Bulbul and another child whose name is unknown.
discography
EP
- music technology (1998) starring “Gel Esseh” and its remixes.
album
- “Gəl Ey Səhər”
- “Çiçək Tapa Bilmədim”
film chronology
composer:
- the last night of childhood (1968)
- Babak (1979)
- Val Oren, Gizlar (1973)
- Yarimczyk xatirälär (2015)
- dolu (2012)
actor:
- Don’t worry, I’m with you (1981, 2013)
- Soviet era park (2006)
net worth
Polad Bülbüloğlu is a famous Azerbaijani singer, songwriter and politician with an estimated net worth of approximately $1 million.
His wealth stems primarily from his successful music career and various political roles, including serving as Minister of Culture and Azerbaijan’s ambassador to Russia.
