The name of this singer and actor was known to all citizens of the Soviet Union. With his work, Rashid Behbudov glorified the kindness and hard work of the people with whom he lived. A cheerful, sociable, cheerful person - this is how he remained in the memory of grateful descendants.
Starting conditions
The future People's Artist of the Soviet Union was born on December 14, 1915 in the famous Tiflis. Today this city is called Tbilisi and is the capital of Georgia. The boy's father, Kurd by nationality, was a famous Azerbaijani singer-khanende. He became famous for performing folk songs and ballads in the mugham genre. Mother, originally from the nobility, taught Russian at a local gymnasium, and ran a theater studio in one of the city's clubs. Rashid grew up as a cheerful and sociable child, demonstrating his musical abilities from an early age.
Beibutov studied easily at school. All items were given to him without much effort. At the same time, Rashid devoted most of his time to amateur performances. Parents did not really want their son to become an artist. A man should have a reliable profession in his hands. Not daring to argue with his elders, Rashid, after graduating from school, entered the railway technical school. However, the temperament and creativity of the talented young man did their job. Beibutov, already in his first year, organized an amateur student ensemble.
Professional activity
Rashid did not manage to get his diploma in railway transport. He was drafted into the ranks of the armed forces. In the army, Beibutov was immediately assigned to the army ensemble. The time spent in this team was not wasted. The young performer sang popular songs of Soviet composers and folk songs of the Transcaucasian republics - Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia. Returning to civilian life, Rashid passed a creative competition and became a soloist of the State Jazz Orchestra of Armenia. During the war, Beibutov gave concerts in front of soldiers on the Crimean front.
Despite the war years, it was decided to shoot the film "Arshin Mal-Alan" at the Baku Film Studio. Beibutov was approved for the main role. This cheerful and upbeat picture was an overwhelming success. The tape was dubbed in eighty-six languages. In the postwar years, Rashid served in the Baku Philharmonic Society, and then in the Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet Theater. Possessing a unique tenor-altino voice, the singer won love and recognition from audiences from different countries. Beibutov was not at home. He regularly toured various cities of the Soviet Union and foreign countries.
Recognition and privacy
The homeland appreciated the talent of the singer and actor. Rashid Behbutov was awarded the honorary title of Hero of Socialist Labor and People's Artist of the USSR. He was awarded many orders and medals.
The actor's personal life has developed happily. He lived his entire adult life married to Jeyran Khanum. The husband and wife raised and raised their daughter. Rashid Behbudov died in June 1989.
