Samina Chowdhury
Samina Chowdhury সামিনা চৌধুরী | |
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| Born | 28 August Dinajpur, Bangladesh |
| Genres | Modern, classical, Rabindra Sangeet |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | vocal, keyboard, harmonium |
| Years active | 1981-present |
Samina Chowdhury (born 28 August)[1] is a Bangladeshi singer.[2] She mostly sings modern and classical songs. Her notable songs include Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago, Amar Buker Moddhyekhane, Amar Dui Chokhe Dui Nodi, Ekbar Jodi Keu, Kobita Porar Prohor and Phool Phote Phool Jhore.[3].
Early life
Chowdhury was born to Mahmudun Nabi and Rashida Chowdhury.[4] As a child, she went to Agrani School and College in Dhaka. Chowdhury's sister, Fahmida Nabi, and brother Pancham are also musicians.[5] Under guidance from her father, she developed as a playback contemporary singer. She took part in Notun Kuri song category and stood first in this competition in 1977.[6]
Career
Chowdhury started her career as a playback singer in 1981. Her debut song was Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago from the film Jonmo Theke Jolchi.[7] She continued working as a singer in the audio industry. Later, she sang the song "Saat Bhai Champa Jagore" in the film "Saat Bhai Champa". Then she took a hiatus from playback singing. She concentrated on studio albums and released songs named Kabita Porar Prohor Eseche, Ekbar Jodi Keu Bhalobasto and Oi Jhinuk Phota Sagorbelay.[8]
Chowdhury returned to playback singing through the song "Tomar Gorur Garite Ami Jabo Na", a duet with Andrew Kishore. Her another rendition was "Amar Buker Moddhyekhane". Some of her repertoires are Door Deepobasini, Hou Jodi Oi Neel Akash, "Hridoye Likhechi Tomari Naam" and Amar Majhe Nei Ekhon Ami. Her non-playback career includes adhunik song and Rabindra Sangeet. Some of her modern songs are Oi Jhinuk Phota Sagorbelai Amar Icche Kore, Kobita Porar Prohor Eseche Rater Nirjoney, Somoy Jeno Kate Na, Phool Phote Phool Jhore etc. She also released a Rabindra Sangeet album in 2009. She has sung two songs in the film Niswartha Bhalobasa : "Jamunar Jol" (with S I Tutul) and "Shopno Shopno".[8]
Chowdhury acted in radio dramas - Julius Caesar and Ei Shei. She was also used to be a news anchor.[8]
Chowdhury performs as a playback singer for film scores. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2006), Bachsas Award for Best Female Singer (1981) and Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Female Singer (2005).[3] Her father is famous music personality late Mahmudunnabi and sister famous artist Fahmida Nabi. In the year 2007, sheserved as judge of "Sera Kantha" held at Channel I. She also served as the judge of Channel i 's "Khude Gun Raj", NTV's "CloseUp1", "Valobashi Bangladesh" of Maasranga Television and others programs.[9]
Collaborations
During her career, Chowdhury has collaborated with many singers of Bangladesh. She played duets with Asif Akbar, Habib Wahid, Subir Nandi, Andrew Kishore, S. D. Rubel, S.I. Tutul, Monir Khan, Bappa Mazumder, Agun etc. She has worked with music directors and lyricists including Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, Ali Akbar Rupu, Sheikh Sadi Khan, Alam Khan, Alauddin Ali, Khan Ataur Rahman, Shawkat Ali Emon, Kabir Bakul, S.I. Tutul, Habib Wahid and Bappa Mazumder.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
She has sung in 15 studio albums
| Year | Album Title | Co-artist(s) | Music Director(s) | Lyricist(s) | Banner | Notes |
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| Phool Phote Phool Jhore | first album | |||||
| 1987 | Shoishob-er Dinguli | - | Sargam | first solo album | ||
| Saat Bhai Chompa | ||||||
| Pagol Mon | ||||||
| Durpori | ||||||
| Kobita Porar Prohor | ||||||
| Raater Kobita | ||||||
| Ei Bjhi Tumi Ele | ||||||
| Dui Choke Dui Nodi | ||||||
| 1999 | Amay Dekona | - | Lucky Akhand | solo album[10] | ||
| 2013 | Cholo Bachi | Raghab Chattopadhyay | Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakraborty | Zulfikar Rasel | Laser Vision | |
| 2014 | Pushpo Brishti | Bappa Mazumder | Md Abdul Bari | Md Abdul Bari | released on Valentine's Day 2014 | |
| Sokhi | - | Bappa Mazumder & Ibrar Tipu | based on Rabindra and Nazrul Songs[11] | |||
| 2015 | Ekta Bondhu Chai | Raghab Chattopadhyay | Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakraborty | Zulfikar Rasel | Laser Vision | [12] |
Notable songs
- Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago
- Amar Duichokhe
- Amar Buker Moddhyekhane
- Phool Phote Phool Jhore
- Ekbar Jodi Keu
- Amar Majhe Nei
- Kobita Porar Prohor
- Ami Anutapta
- Ekbar Jodi Keu
- Bondhu Amar
Playback movie songs
| Year | Movie | Music Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Jonmo Theke Jolchi | Alauddin Ali |
| 1994 | Tumi Amar | |
| 2002 | okhono Megh Kokhono Brishti | |
| 2006 | Noi No. Bipod Songket | |
| 2006 | Hridoyer Kotha | |
| 2006 | Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash | |
| 2006 | Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa | S.I. Tutul |
| 2007 | Daruchini Dwip | S.I. Tutul |
| 2007 | Ami Bacte Cai | |
| 2007 | Machine Man | |
| 2007 | Shotru Shotru Khela | |
| 2007 | Ma Amar Sorgo | |
| 2007 | Samir Songsar | |
| 2007 | Tumi Acho Hridoye | |
| 2007 | Rokto Pipasa | |
| 2007 | Saajghor | |
| 2008 | Amar Jan Amar Pran | |
| 2008 | Sontan Amar Ohongkar | |
| 2008 | Tomake Bou Banabo | |
| 2008 | Tomakei Bou Banabo | |
| 2008 | Chondrogrohon | |
| 2008 | Choto Bon | |
| 2008 | Akash Choya Valobasa | |
| 2009 | Jonmo Tomar Jonno | |
| 2010 | Bap Boro Na Shoshur Boro | |
| 2010 | Mayer Cokh | |
| 2010 | Top Hero | |
| 2010 | Takar Ceye Prem Boro | |
| 2010 | Khoj- The Search | |
| 2010 | Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay Na | S.I. Tutul |
| 2012 | Anyo Rokom Bhalobasha | |
| 2012 | The Speed | |
| 2012 | Jiddi Bou | |
| 2013 | Tobuo Valobasi | |
| 2013 | Onno Rokom Valobasa | |
| 2013 | Nisartho Valobasa | |
| 2014 | Simarekha | |
| 2015 | I Love You Priya | |
| 2015 | The Story Of Samara |
Reality show Judge
In the year 2007, Samina Chowdhury served as judge of "Sera Kantha" held at Channel I. She also served as the judge of Channel i 's "Khude Gun Raj", NTV's "CloseUp1", "Valobashi Bangladesh" of Maasranga Television.
Television appearance
Radio Program
Samina Chowdhury took part in "Julius Caesar" and "Ei shei" radio drama. She also worked as a news presenters.[8]
Awards
- Best Female Playback Singer - 2006[1]
- Best Female Singer - 1981[14]
| Year | Song Name | Categories | Result |
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| 2001 | Sat Vai Chompa | Best Female Singer | Nominated |
| 2005 | Ei Bujhi Tumi Ele | Best Female Singer | Won[15] |
| 2006 | Amar Majhe Nei | Best Female Singer | Won |
References
- ^ a b Khan Nahida Moushumi (2013-11-09). "The Compelling Sound of Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ Novera Deepita. "Samina Chowdhury: Prolific singer". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ^ a b "Through The Eyes of Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ Rafi Hossain (2014-07-05). "Samina the Songbird". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
- ^ Saurav Dey (2013-06-03). "All in the Family: Tête-à-tête with Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "Game-Changers". Amader Kotha. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "Solo performance by Samina Chowdhury today at IGCC". The Daily Star. 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ^ a b c d e Rafi Hossain (2014-07-05). "Samina Chowdhury: The nightingale of our hearts". The Daily Star.
- ^ Afroz, Mahmuda. "Samina talks about our musical identity". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
- ^ লাকী আখন্দ (in Bengali). Priyo.com. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
- ^ "Samina Chowdhury coming with three new albums". Reflection News. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "Samina to release her album this Eid". The Daily Ittefaq. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "Samina to perform at CCCL on her birthday today". The Independent. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "A Musical Evening by Mr. Partha Barua, Mrs. Samina Chowdhury, Mr. Naquib Khan and Mr. Shahbaz Khan". ahcichittagong. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ Khalid-Bin-Habib (2015-05-14). "Meril-Prothom Alo Award '05: Amidst glitz and glamour". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
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