Samina Chowdhury

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Samina Chowdhury
সামিনা চৌধুরী
Samina Chowdhury.jpg
Born28 August
Dinajpur, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationSinger, musician
Parents
Relatives
AwardsFull list
Musical career
GenresModern, Classical, Rabindra Sangeet
InstrumentsVocals, , Harmonium
Years active1981-present
Websitesaminachowdury.com

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[]

Concert of opening ceremony of Channel 71

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 Kobita 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 Sagorbelay, Amar Icche Kore, Kobita Porar Prohor Eseche Rater Nirjone, 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.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
Phool Phote Phool Jhore Shahid Mahmud Jangi first album
1987 Shoishob-er Dinguli - Sargam first solo album
Saat Bhai Chompa
Pagol Mon
Durpori
Kobita Porar Prohor
Raater Kobita
Ei Bujhi 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 Zulfiqer Russell 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 Zulfiqer Russell Laser Vision [12]

Notable songs[]

  • "Somoy Jeno Kate Na" written by renowned lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi
  • "Phool Phote Phool Jhore" written by renowned lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi
  • 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 Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti
2006 Noy Number Bipod Sanket
2006 Hridoyer Kotha
2006 Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash
2006 Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa S.I. Tutul
2007 Daruchini Dwip S.I. Tutul
2007 Ami Bachte 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
2020 Punch Naquib Khan[13]

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[]

  • Drama - Midnight Black Coffee aired on NTV[14]

Radio program[]

Samina Chowdhury took part in "Julius Caesar" and "Ei shei" radio drama. She also worked as a news presenters.[8]

Awards[]

National Film Awards

  • Best Female Playback Singer - 2006[1]

Bachsas Awards

  • Best Female Singer - 1981[15]

Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Year Song Name Categories Result
2001 Sat Vai Chompa Best Female Singer Nominated
2005 Ei Bujhi Tumi Ele Best Female Singer Won[16]
2006 Amar Majhe Nei Best Female Singer Won

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Khan Nahida Moushumi (2013-11-09). "The Compelling Sound of Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  2. ^ Novera Deepita. "Samina Chowdhury: Prolific singer". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Through The Eyes of Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  4. ^ Rafi Hossain (2014-07-05). "Samina the Songbird". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Game-Changers". Amader Kotha. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  7. ^ "Solo performance by Samina Chowdhury today at IGCC". The Daily Star. 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Rafi Hossain (2014-07-05). "Samina Chowdhury: The nightingale of our hearts". The Daily Star.
  9. ^ Afroz, Mahmuda. "Samina talks about our musical identity". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
  10. ^ লাকী আখন্দ (in Bengali). Priyo.com. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  11. ^ "Samina Chowdhury coming with three new albums". Reflection News. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  12. ^ "Samina to release her album this Eid". The Daily Ittefaq. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  13. ^ Ashley Shoptorshi Samaddar (2020-09-20). "Naquib Khan, Samina Chowdhury reunite after years for film song". The Daily Star.
  14. ^ "Samina to perform at CCCL on her birthday today". The Independent. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  15. ^ "A Musical Evening by Mr. Partha Barua, Mrs. Samina Chowdhury, Mr. Naquib Khan and Mr. Shahbaz Khan". ahcichittagong. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  16. ^ 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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