Hold onto your guitars, folks – Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, Bangladesh’s eternal rock guru, just dropped his most unexpected hit yet: fatherhood at 62!
Yes, while we were all humming “Taray Taray Ratiye Debo” and reminiscing about the golden era of rock, James was busy changing diapers in New York. The man who once ruled stages with sweat-soaked passion and electric riffs has swapped his mic stand for a baby bottle — and honestly, he’s never looked cooler.
The rock maestro and his wife, Namia Amin — an American-born beauty of Bangladeshi descent — quietly welcomed their baby boy, Gibran Anam, on June 8, 2025, at Huntington Hospital, New York. The couple then pulled off a move worthy of a spy thriller: they slipped back into Dhaka completely under the radar, not a whisper to the press or even their closest friends.
Classic James: mysterious, magnetic, and masterfully private.
A love story straight out of a Netflix rom-com
James met Namia in the US in June 2023 – and here’s the kicker – she reportedly had no idea who he was. Imagine meeting the country’s most legendary rock icon and saying, “James who?” Instant chemistry followed. One year later, in June 2024, they tied the knot in an intimate Dhaka ceremony. No fanfare. No paparazzi. Just pure rockstar romance.
Namia isn’t just a pretty face, though. She’s a Criminal Justice graduate from John Jay College, sharp, stylish, and confident — the perfect modern muse to a man who’s seen it all.
And James? Well, he’s living proof that love and life don’t come with an expiration date.
The rockstar, the reboot
When asked about his late-in-life fatherhood, James got unexpectedly sentimental.
“This feeling is extraordinary,” he said. “I can’t find the words… All I can say is, thank God, He gave me a healthy child. Everyone should pray for the mother and the child.”
Aww. Cue the collective “aww” from fans across generations.
But also… James, why the secrecy? Privacy, maybe. Protection, possibly. Or maybe it’s just his signature flair for dramatic timing. You know him – he loves a surprise drop more than anyone.
Rockstar résumé check
Let’s recap James’s life like a greatest-hits album:
Act I: Married actress Rothi (1991–2003) → one son, one daughter.
Act II: Married Benazir Sajjad (2000–2014) → one daughter.
Act III: Married Namia Amin (2024–present) → baby Gibran, born 2025.
At 62, when most men are thinking about retirement plans and pension checks, James is thinking about lullabies, late-night feedings, and toy guitars. Talk about a rock ‘n’ roll rebirth!
Still the legend, just louder
From stadium lights to nursery nights, James continues to defy expectations. He’s the same rebel soul – just with softer shoulders and a tiny pair of hands grabbing his hair during rehearsals.
So, raise your lighters, Bangladesh — the legend just added “new dad” to his ever-iconic legacy.
If his music gave you chills, wait till you see James in a baby carrier.
Rock on, Rockstar Dad.