Mahbuba Rahman (née Hasnat; born 3 March 1935)[1] is a Bangladeshi singer. She worked in the film industry during 1950s and 1960s.[2] She was the playback singer of Mukh O Mukhosh (1956), the first Bengali language feature film produced in erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).[3] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1998 by the Government of Bangladesh for her contribution to music.[4]
Mahbuba Rahman | |
|---|---|
মাহবুবা রহমান | |
| Born | 3 March 1935 |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Spouse | Khan Ataur Rahman |
| Children | Rumana Islam |
Career
editRahman started singing at the age of eight.[2] She was mentored by Shambhu Pal. In 1946, she recorded her first song at All India Radio by the music composition of Samar Das.[2]
Rahman released a music album "Mahbuba Rahman er Kaaljoyee Gaan" in 2015.[4]
Filmography
editList of playback songs recorded by Rahman –
- Mukh O Mukhosh (1956)
- Amar Golar Haar in Asiya (1960)[2]
- Agun Jalaish Na Amar Gaye in Saat Bhai Champa (1968)
- Moner Bon-e Dola Lagey in the film Shurjo Snan[4]
- Jago Hua Savera
- Kokhono Asheni
- E Desh Tomar Amar
- Sonar Kajol
- Je Nodi Morupothe
- Raja Sannasi
- Nabab Sirajuddowlah[1]
Personal life
editRahman was married to actor-filmmaker Khan Ataur Rahman.[1] Musician Rumana Islam is their daughter.[5]
Awards
edit- Ekushey Padak (1998)
- Samar Das Sangeet Padak (2004)[6]
- Golden Jubilee Film Audience award (2006) for the 50s Best Singer[4][7]
References
edit- ^ a b c Kabir Bokul (July 2, 2015). নিভৃতচারী এক শিল্পীর কথা. Prothom Alo. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Down memory lane with Mahbuba Rahman". The Daily Star. July 2, 2009. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ Karim Waheed (August 12, 2005). "Remembering Mukh O Mukhosh and Abdul Jabbar Khan". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Mahbuba Rahman releases her evergreen songs". The Daily Star. October 4, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ "Carrying on a musical legacy". The Daily Star. October 2, 2007. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ Afsar Ahmed (September 27, 2004). "Rich tributes paid to music maestro Samar Das". The Daily Star. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ^ "Golden Jubilee Film Audience Award '06 : Celebrating excellence in Bangladeshi cinema". The Daily Star. July 23, 2006. Retrieved April 26, 2016.