Sharmin Sultana Sumi
Sharmin Sultana Sumi শারমিন সুলতানা সুমি | |
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 Sumi performing at Rajshahi College,Bangladesh | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 September 1975 Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genres | Pop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Sharmin Sultana Sumi (born 16 September) is a Bangladeshi singer, songwriter, composer, playback singer. She is a lead vocalist and founding member of the band Chirkutt.[1][2] She started the band in 2002. Sumi was the first Bangladeshi invited to participate in the Womex 21 music summit.[3]
Early life
[edit]Sumi was born in Khulna.[4] She moved to Dhaka to study where she completed graduation from Dhaka University.
Career
[edit]Sumi formed Chirkutt in 2002. In addition to being the band's main vocalist, she is the writer and composer of most of their songs.[5] She has written lyrics and music for other artists.[6] She is also known as playback singer[7] for doing playback for the film Aynabaji.
She wrote a tribute song for heavy metal guitarist Zeheen Ahmed, who died suddenly in 2017.[8]
She also wrote the song Dhire Dhire for Habib and Nancy which has received over two million YouTube views.
Discography
[edit]Playback movies
[edit]| Year | Movies | Music Director | Singer | Song | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aynabaji | Chirkutt | Sharmin Sultana Sumi | "Duniya" | |
| 2016 | Ice Cream[9] | "Valo Thaka Mondo Thaka" | |||
| 2017 | Doob | Chirkutt | Sharmin Sultana Sumi | "Ahare Jibon" | Nominations for Best Female Singer and Best Lyrics for 3rd East Filmfare Award[10][11] |
| 2017 | Voyonkor Sundor | Chirkutt | Sharmin Sultana Sumi | "Ei Shohore Kaktao Jene Geche" |
Personal life
[edit]Sumi's mother, Shelley Maqbul, she died on 17 January 2022 due to cervical cancer.[12]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Sumi was honored with Anannya Top Ten Awards by the Bangla Academy.[13] The award was given to 10 people including Sumi by Ananya Magazine on behalf of Bangla Academy for their special contribution to the society.[14] She also received nominations from 3rd Filmfare Awards East for Best Playback Singer and Best Lyrics.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ আকাশে দিয়েছি টিপ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). April 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "চিরকুট ব্যান্ডের সুমির জন্মদিন আজ". Dbc News (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Chirkutt's Sumi becomes first-ever Bangladeshi to participate in Womex 21". The Business Stand. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ স্টার ওমেন. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 8 March 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Chirkut's new music video 'Ontore Bahire' released". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ তুই-তো-মেয়েদের-ব্যান্ডে-আছিস. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
- ^ "A talk with melody queen Sumi". The Daily Observer. 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Precious friend, don't say goodbye..." Dhaka Tribune. 23 July 2017.
- ^ "❝IceCream❝ | OFFICIAL TRAILER | A Redoan Rony Film | RAZZ, TUSHI & UDAY by Tiger Media".
- ^ "Best Song Lyrics 2017 Nominees | Filmfare Awards". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Chirkut earns nominations for Filmfare Awards". The Financial Express. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ বিনোদন প্রতিবেদক (17 January 2022). "মা হারালেন চিরকুট ব্যান্ডের সুমী". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Femme Fabulous -Sharmin Sultana Sumi". The Daily Star. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Chirkutt's Sumi receives Ananya Shirsha Dosh award". Dhaka Tribune. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "Filmfare Awards East 2018 Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
External links
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