Abida Sultana
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Abida Sultana | |
|---|---|
আবিদা সুলতানা | |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Shikha[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Relatives | Shawkat Ali Emon (brother) |
Abida Sultana is a Bangladeshi adhunik singer.[2]
Early life and career
Sultana was born to Abdus Salam and Muslima Begum.[2] She got her musical breakthrough in the 1970s.[3] In 1975, she performed as a playback singer for the film Shimana Periye, composed by Bhupen Hazarika.[4]
Sultana can render songs in 32 languages.[5]
Sultana was awarded by Bangladesh Performing Media Centre (BPMC) in 2008.[6]
Personal life
Sultana is married to the musician Rafiqul Alam since 14 April 1980.[2] Their one son, Farshid Alam, is the main vocalist of the band Bohemian.[2][7] She has four sisters, Rebeka Sultana, Rehena Sultana, Chitra Sultana and Salma Sultana, and two brothers, Shawkat Ali Emon and Mohammad Ali Shumon.[4] [8]
References
- ^ ""... I was hit on the head by a rolled out piece of paper!" --- Abida Sultana". The Daily Star. 21 March 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d "সুরের বাঁধনে আবিদা সুলতানা". Jai Jai Din. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "An evening of classics". The Daily Star. 1 July 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Initially, I was eager to be a journalist --Abida". The Daily Star. 25 January 2005. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "Rafiqul-Abida duo in Dubai". The Daily Star. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Eight artistes honoured by Bangladesh Performing Media Centre". The Daily Star. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ "Musings on Valentine's Day". The Daily Star. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ "Sultana singer duo on "Gaan-er Utshab Shorashori"". The Daily Star. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
External links
- "Up close with Abida Sultana". The Daily Star. 4 August 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- Shah Alam Shazu (14 April 2014). "Rafiqul-Abida The Baishakhi couple". The Daily Star. Retrieved 1 October 2016.