Zulfiqer Russell
Zulfiqer Russell | |
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জুলফিকার রাসেল | |
Born | Dhaka, Bangladesh | 13 November 1977
Alma mater | Dhaka City College |
Occupation |
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Known for | Journalist and lyricist |
Notable work | Written the official ICC world cup song O Prithibi Ebar Ese Bangladesh Nao Chine |
Spouse(s) | Tina Russell[citation needed] |
Awards |
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Website | www |
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Zulfiqer Russell (Bengali: জুলফিকার রাসেল; born 13 November 1977) is a Bangladeshi journalist and lyricist. He is currently the editor of the popular online news site, The Bangla Tribune. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Putro (2018).[1] He was the winner of the Citycell-Channel i Music Award in 2008, 2010, and 2013[2] and also received the Mirchi Music Awards (Bangla) award for the Song of the Year in the Modern Song category for, "Shabuj Chilo".[3] On 2020 he was awarded CJFB Performance Award 2019 as best lyricist.[4]He had also worked with renowned Indian singers and composers including Grammy and Academy Award (Oscar) winner musician A. R. Rahman. He wrote the official theme song ‘Ektai Achhe Desh[5][6]’ of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Independence sang by fifty renowned singers of Bangladesh.
Early life and education[]
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Zulfiqer Russell was born on 13 November 1977, in the Dhaka District of Bangladesh. He is the son of Abdus Salam (father) and Saleha Begum (mother). He studied at the Muslim Modern Academy, and graduated from Dhaka City College.
Career[]
At the beginning of 1993, Russell's poems were featured in a number of publications including Ajker Kagoj. His first poem was "Kofine Ojoggo Purush". He also started writing songs both independently, and with other lyricists and musicians such as Moni Zaman from the band , and Bappa Mazumder.[7] In addition to working with fellow Bangladeshi artists, he also worked with singers and composers of West Bengal including Nachiketa, Palak Muchhal, Rupankar Bagchi, Indrajit Dey, Tunai Debasish Ganguly and is now well known for his lyrics among Indian audiences.[8] He wrote the official welcome song "O Prithibi Ebar Ese Bangladesh Nao Chine" for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.[2][9] He has written more than 500 songs since 1994, many of which were sung by prominent artists. He was one of the top lyricists of the year 2011.[10]
Russell is currently the editor of the Bangla Tribune, and has previously written for publications such as The Daily Ittefaq and The Daily Janakantha. He has also worked for Maasranga Television and Bangla newspapers, Daily Amader Shomoy, Ajker Kagoj and Banglabazar Patrika.[citation needed]
In addition to working with fellow Bangladeshi artists, He has also worked with renowned Indian singers and composers including Grammy and Academy Award (Oscar) winner musician A R Rahman, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Javed Ali, Palak Muchhal, Benny Dayal, Zubin Garg, Nachiketa, Anjan Dutt, Indranil Sen, Rupankar Bagchi, Raghab Chatterjee, Anwesha, Chinmoyee, Iman Chakrabarty. Zulfiqer Russell wrote the official theme song ‘Ektai Achhe Desh[11][12]’ of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Independence sang by fifty renowned singers of Bangladesh. He wrote a theme song 'Joy Bangabandhu' in the Hindi language for the state ceremony on the hundred-year celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This song is composed and sung by Academy award winner A. R. Rahman. Zulfiqer Russell wrote another theme song ‘Hoyeche ki Sonar Bangla’ for the state ceremony on the hundred-year celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He places himself as Publicity and Publication Secretary of Music Alliance Bangladesh (Sangeet Oikko Bangladesh[13]).
He is also active in a various organisation like the Lyricists Association of Bangladesh (Geetikobi Shongho) where he places himself as Organizing Secretary.[14][15] By this platform they want amendments on copyright law to stop the unauthorized use of lyrics.[16]
Film appearance[]
- Akash Koto Durey, 2013. Director: Samia Zaman
Discography[]
hideReleased | Album | Artist | Tune/Composition | Music Arrangements | Production Company |
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January 1997 | Onnorokom Valo | Ahmed Faisal | Moni Zaman | Moni Zaman | Sangeeta |
December 1999 | Akash Chhoa | Shampa Reza | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
December 2001 | Ekoi Shohore | Bappa Mazumder & Jewel | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
February 2002 | Apekhkhay Theko | Kumar Bishwajit, Baby Naznin, Samina Chowdhury, Kanakchapa, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Bappa Mazumder, Asif & Kaniz Suborna | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
May 2002 | Aaj Brishti Namuk | Baby Naznin, Fahmida Nabi, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Biplob, Bappa, Asif, Pancham, Amitav Kaisar | Bappa Mazumder, Biplob, Pancham, Apu | Bappa Mazumder, Biplob, Pancham, Apu | Soundtek |
November 2003 | Firti Pothey | Jewel | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder |
February 2004 | Chhelemanushi | Asif, Agoon & Bappa | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
May 2004 | Du' Poshla Brishti | Indranil Sen (India) & Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
February 2005 | Swapnorani | Asif & Kaniz Suborna | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
April 2005 | Ichchhe Korei Ekshathey | Anjan Dutt (India) & Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
January 2006 | Aanchor | Fahmida Nabi, Shakila Zafar, Jewel, Tipu, Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul | Aarshi, Agnivenna & G Series |
September 2007 | Abar Pothe Dekha | Anjan Dutt (India), Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul | Soundtek |
April 2008 | Bhango Moner Dana | Bappa Mazumder, Jewel & Indranil Sen (India) | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | Soundtek |
September 2008 | Kheyal | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul & Arnob | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul | Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul | ATN Music |
September 2009 | Phoring | Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder, Mahadi & Bishwajit | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | ATN Music |
February 2010 | Ek Mutho Gaan | Bappa Mazumder & Fahmida Nabi | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | ATN Music |
August 2010 | Poroshpor | Samina Chowdhury, Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder & Rupankar | Bappa Mazumder | Bappa Mazumder | ATN Music |
July 2012 | Akash Debo Kaakey | Tareen, Tapan Chowdhury, Raghab, Rupankar & Ibrar Tipu | Joy Sarker, Bappa Mazumder, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu & Belal Khan | Joy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Bappa Mazumder, Ibrar Tipu & Mushfiq Litu | |
August 2012 | Poroshpor-2 | Samina Chowdhury, Kumar Bishwajit, Sonu Nigam (India) & Javed Ali (India) | Joy Sarker, Pilu Khan & Rupankar | Joy Sarker & Indrajit Dey | Agniveena & G Series |
July 2013 | Ichchhe Hoy | Fahmida Nabi | Naquib Khan & Pilu Khan | Tamal Chakrabarty | |
October 2013 | Cholo Baanchi, Benche Thakar Moto, Type: Soft Melody | Samina Chowdhury | Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Rupankar & Raghab | Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty | |
July 2014 | Aaj Ki Brishti Hobe | Tina | Raghab Chatterjee, Ibrar Tipu & Belal Khan | Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty | Laser Vision |
Bari Ferar Tara | Raghab Chatterjee | Raghab Chatterjee | Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty | ||
Aaraley | Kanakchapa | Naquib Khan, Moinul Islam Khan & Pilu Khan | Tamal Chakrabarty | ||
August 2014 | Benche Thakar Jonne | Rupankar Bagchi | Rupankar Bagchi | Indrajit Dey | |
February 2015 | Neel Jhinuker Kham | Fahmida Nabi & Rupankar Bagchi | Rupankar Bagchi | Indrajit Dey | |
July 2015 | Ekta Bondhu Chai | Samina Chowdhury & Raghab | Raghab Chatterjee | Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty | Laser Vision |
September 2016 | Amar Ichchhe Kothay | Imran & Palak Muchhal | Imran Mahmudul | Imran Mahmudul | Soundtek |
June 2017 | Benche Thakar Maane | Nachiketa | Nachiketa | Tunai Debasish Ganguly | Aasha Audio |
November 2017 | Lage Buke Lage | Imran Mahmudul & Anwesshaa | Imran Mahmudul | Imran Mahmudul | Dhruba Music |
January 2018 | Bhalo Theko | Jayati Chakraborty | Nachiketa | Tunai Debasish Ganguly | Aasha Audio |
February 2019 | Shesh Din | Tahsan & Tina Russell | Tahsan Khan | Sajid Sarker | CD Choice |
December 2019 | Keno Eto Bhabcho | Imran & Palak Muchhal | Imran Mahmudul | Imran Mahmudul | Soundtek |
December 2020 | Chokher Bhetor | Tina Russell | Ridwan Nabi Pancham | Ridwan Nabi Pancham | ZuTi Music |
February 2021 | Parbo Na[17][18] | Tina Russell | Tunai Debasish Ganguly | Tunai Debasish Ganguly | ZuTi Music |
Awards[]
hideYear | Award | Category | Outcome |
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2008 | Bangladesh Cultural Reporters Association | Best Lyricist | Won |
Citycell-Channel i Music Awards | Won | ||
2009 | Dhaka Cultural Reporters Unity | Won | |
2010 | Citycell-Channel i Music Awards | Won | |
2013 | Won | ||
2017 | Mirchi Music Awards Bangla | Song of the year (Modern song) | Won |
2018 | Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics | Best Lyricist | Won |
2019 | CJFB Performance Award | Best Lyricist | Won |
References[]
- ^ "National Film Award winners announced". Dhaka Tribune. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "5th Citycell-Channel i Music Awards". The Daily Star. 14 January 2010. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Zulfiqer Russell receives Mirchi Music Award". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
- ^ "This time those who received the Euro-CJFB Performance Award". 27 July 2020.
- ^ "A R Rahman composes and sings for Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "'Music is an universal phenomenon'". The Asian Age. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Fahmida Nabi, Zulfiqar Russell at Aamar Ami". The New Nation. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ Russell, Zulfiqer (31 March 2018). "A Cup of Coffee with Zulfiqer Russell". The Daily Star (Interview). Interviewed by Sadi Mohammad Shahnewaz. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ বিশ্বকাপ ক্রিকেটের স্বাগত সংগীত [World Cup Cricket Welcome Music.]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ Shazu, Shah Alam (5 January 2012). "2011 In Music". The Daily Star. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
- ^ "A R Rahman composes and sings for Bangladesh". The Daily Star. 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- ^ "'Music is an universal phenomenon'". The Asian Age. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- ^ "Geetikobi Songho calls for amendments to copyright law". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ গীতিকবি সংঘের কার্যনির্বাহী কমিটিতে যাঁরা আছেন [Those who are in the executive committee of the Lyricists Association of Bangladesh.]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "'Geeti Kobi Shongho' starts journey". Daily Sun. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "Geetikobi Songho calls for amendments to copyright law". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Tina Russell drops music video for Valentine's Day". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ মুম্বাইয়ে চিত্রায়িত টিনার ‘পারব না’. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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- Living people
- 1977 births
- 21st-century Bangladeshi singers
- 21st-century male singers
- Bangladeshi journalists
- Bangladeshi lyricists
- Bangladeshi male musicians
- Bangladeshi male singers
- Best Lyricist National Film Award (Bangladesh) winners
- People from Dhaka District