Dilshad Nahar Kona
Dilshad Nahar Kona দিলশাদ নাহার কনা | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dilshad Nahar Kona |
Born | April 15, 1981 Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Origin | Dhaka |
Genres | Pop |
Occupation | playback singer |
Instrument | Vocal |
Years active | 1999–Present |
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Dilshad Nahar Kona, better known by her nickname Kona, is a Bangladeshi singer.[1] She was one of member of a Bangladeshi female band namely 'Angel 4' which was formed in the year 2003.
Early life
Her childhood was with her parents, one brother and one sister. She was a student of Moghbazar Girls High School and Lalmatia College, Dhaka.[2] She used studied Nazrul Geeti in Nazrul Academy.[3]
Music career
Kona's first album was released in 1999,[citation needed] though she prefers to say that her debut album is Jamitik Bhalobasha, which was released in 2006,[4] thus, Jamitik Bhalobasha is her second solo album.[citation needed] Her third album Fuad featuring Kona, with Fuad, was released in 2008. Her fourth solo album, Simply Kona, was launched on August 18, 2011.[5] She was declared the Showbiz Style Icon on February 20, 2016.[6] She was one of the seven singers of the official song of International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014.[7][8]
Jingle
Kona sang in jingle and gave voice over for products.[citation needed]
Playback
Kona also did playback in Bangladeshi films.[citation needed]
Live stage shows
Kona did perform in live musical events.[9]
TV host and MC
Kona is also a TV host & MC in Bangladesh. Kona hosted TV shows on music based program on Bangladeshi TV channels.
Discography
Studio albums
Year | Album | Label | Ref(s) |
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2008 | Fuad featuring Kona (with Fuad) | Agniveena | |
2011 | Simply Kona | Deadline Music | [5] |
2014 | Fuad Introduces Kona | Qinetic Music | [10] |
2016 | Rhythmic Kona | CMV | [11] |
Compilation albums
Year | Album | Label | Ref(s) |
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2009 | Priyotomeshu | ||
2011 | Shihoron | ||
2012 | Nari | ||
2014 | Shomonnoy |
Singles
Year | Song | Album | Label | Ref(s) |
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2013 | Dheem Tana | Simply Kona | IRAJ | [12] |
2014 | "Char Chokka Hoi Hoi" (Fuad featuring Kona1) | Non-Album Single | ICC | [7][8] |
2015 | "Jani Tumi" (with Fahim Islam) | Bolchi Tomai | Deadline Music | |
2016 | "Cheep Nouko" (with Tahsan) | Kheyal Poka | G-Series | |
"Reshmi Churi" | Non-Album Single | Qinetic Music | [13] | |
"Amader Golpo" (with Shawon Gaanwala) | eTunes Entertainment | [14] | ||
"Kotha Dao Tumi Thakbe Pashe" (with Imran) | Rhythmic Kona | CMV | [11] | |
"Cholonay" (Tanjib Sarowar) | Hridmohini | CD Choice | [15] | |
2017 | "Boishakher Bikel Balay" (with Akassh) | Non-Album Single | Unlimited Audio Video | |
"Icche Gulo" (with Akassh) | Icche Gulo | CMV |
- Char Chokka Hoi Hoi also features Rahul Dev Kumar Pilli, Dilshad Karim Elita, Pantha Kanai, Johan Alamgir, Sanvir Huda, Badhon Sarkar Puja and Kaushik Hossain Taposh
Film soundtracks
Year | Film | Song | Music | Co-Singer(s) | Label | Ref(s) |
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2015 | Aashiqui | "Meyeder Mon Bojha" | Savvy Gupta | Jaaz Music, Eskay Music | ||
Chhuye Dile Mon | "Shunno Theke" | Sajid Sarkar | Imran | Girona Music | [16] | |
2016 | Niyoti | "Hai Allah" | Savvy Gupta | Jaaz Music | ||
Ami Tomar Hote Chai | "Heila Duila Nach" | Akassh | Akassh | Unlimited Audio Video | ||
Bossgiri | "Dil Dil Dil" | Shouquat Ali Imon | Imran | Lollipop | [17] | |
2017 | Shopno Bari | "Tomar Alo" | Sajid Sarkar | Tahsan | CD Choice | |
Valobasha Emoni Hoy | "Chumuke Chumuke Koro Pan" | Habib Wahid | Jaaz Music | |||
Dhat Teri Ki | "Rongila Rongila" | Shouquat Ali Imon | Imran | |||
Jhorer Pore | "Paglami" | Ahmmed Humayun | Belal Khan | CD Choice | ||
Nabab | "O DJ" | Akassh | Akassh | Jaaz Music, Eskay Music | ||
2018 | Super Hero | "Ek Poloke" | Ali Akram Shuvo | Imran Mahmudul |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2015 | U Turn | Herself | Alvi Ahmed | Special Appearance | [18] |
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Album/Song | Result | |
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2013 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Singer (Female) | Amor Kabyo | Nominated[19] | [14] |
2017 | "Dil Dil Dil" | Won | [17] |
References
- ^ "Kona's music, now on Walton". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ Islam, Tehreen (2012-04-05). "Kona: When dream meets devotion". New Age. Dhaka. Archived from the original on 2013-01-30.
- ^ "Dukhu Mia's Melody". The Daily Star. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ "It's all about Simply Kona". Priyo. 2011-08-10. Archived from the original on 2012-04-04.
- ^ a b ""Simply Kona" launched at Cafe 33". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 2014-02-03. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ "Style Icon - KONA". The Daily Star. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ a b "Official event song for ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 unveiled | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ a b "ICC launches official song of T20 World Cup". The News Tribe. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ "The Secret of Kona's Amazing Voice". The Daily Star. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^ "Fuad Introduces Kona". YouTube. 2014-12-25. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ a b "Rhythmic Kona". GP Music. 2016-06-29. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ "Dheem Tana - Single by Kona on Apple Music". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ^ "Reshmi Churi - Single by Kona on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ a b Amader Golpo, 2016-09-12, retrieved 2017-06-18
- ^ "Hridmohini". GP Music. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
- ^ Chuye Dile Mon (2015), retrieved 2017-06-18
- ^ a b "Meril-Prothom Alo awards the best in TV and film". The Daily Star. 2017-04-24. Retrieved 2017-06-19.
- ^ "চলচ্চিত্রে কনা!". Archived from the original on October 20, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^ "মেরিল—প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০১৩".