Pilu Momtaz
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Pilu Momtaz | |
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Born | c. 1953 |
Died | Dhaka Bangladesh | 23 May 2011(aged 58)
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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Years active | – |
Spouse | Lieutenant Colonel Anwaruzzaman |
Children | Homayra Zaman Mou |
Father | Ustad Momtaz Ali |
Musical career | |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Labels | Sargam Records |
Pilu Momtaz (c. 1953 – 23 May 2011)[1] was a Bangladeshi singer.[2]
Background and career
[edit]Momtaz was born in Dhaka. She was the third of seven children born to the Bangladeshi singer Ustad Momtaz Ali.[2] She launched her career in the years immediately following Bangladesh's independence in 1971.[2] Her songs included "Ekdin Tho Choley Jabo", "Chara Gaachh-e Phool Phuitachhey", and "Majhi Nao Chhaira Dey," a song written by Bangladeshi songwriter and poet, Jasimuddin.[2]
Her final public performance took place at the 2010 Citycell-Channel i Music Awards.[2] Momtaz took the stage at the awards show with Fakir Alamgir and Ferdous Wahid to perform the song, "Ek Second-er Nai Bhorosha," as a tribute to the late singer, Firoz Shai.[2]
Personal life and death
[edit]Momtaz had a sister named Dipu Momtaz. Out of 7 sisters, Momtaz was the third sister. She was married to Lieutenant Colonel Anwaruzzaman. Together they had a daughter, Homayra Zaman Mou.[2] Momtaz died from a heart attack at Apollo Hospital in Dhaka on 23 May 2011, at the age of 58.[2]
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