Rubayyat Jahan (Bengali: রুবায়াত জাহান; born 26 February 1979) is a Bangladeshi-born British singer.
Rubayyat Jahan রুবায়াত জাহান | |
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| Born | 26 February 1979 Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Origin | London, England |
| Occupation | Singer |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Movie Box |
Early life
editJahan was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh and spent her formative years growing up in Kushtia, Khulna Division, Bangladesh. Her late father, AKM Shamsuddin, a chemistry graduate from University of Dhaka, would take her to the Lalon akra in Kushtia where she watched musical performances.[1] Her mother, Jainab Chaudhury, is a graduate from the University of Chittagong.[2]
Music career
editJahan started singing from the age of eight. She has sung and performed at Asian festivals in the UK and has featured on British Asian television channels and other media. Since, 2008, She has performed regularly in London and other cities.[1][2] In 2010, Jahan reached the final round of Brit Asia TV's Asian Superstars.[3]
Jahan met Raja Kaasheff at a music festival and, in February 2013, they formed a musical partnership. They have collaborated on songs such as "Meri Pardesi Babu", "Srabone", "Koh Jaon" and "Sathe Robe Tumi". They have performed live music together in UK and abroad.[1][2]
On 14 March 2013, Jahan's debut single "Meri Pardesi Babu" was released. The song was produced by Rishi Rich.[4][5][6] On 17 July 2014 her second single "Donno Ami Dhonno Mago" was released.[7] On 26 March 2015, her third single "Tomake Balobashe – O Amar Desh" was released in commemoration of 44 years of Bangladesh independence. It was composed by Raja Kaasheff[3] and written by Dilu Nasir.[7]
In August 2013, Jahan along with Kaasheff was interviewed by Gagan Grewel on BBC Asian Network.[8] In April 2012 she was interviewed by Shawkat Hashmi on BBC Radio Sheffield.[9] In February 2015, Jahan and Kaasheff were interviewed on BBC World's Impact focusing on International Mother Language Day.[1]
In July 2014, she performed at the Palace of Westminster.[10] In May 2015, she performed at the Boishakhi Mela.[11][12] In July of the same year, two songs "Tumake Balobashi – O Amar Desh" and "Jaavidan", co-recorded with Raja Kaasheff, were launched at the Houses of Parliament.[13][14][15][16][17]
In 2015, Jahan and Kaasheff worked on an original soundtrack for Habibul Islam's film Rathrir Jathri.[1][2][18][19][20][21][22] In April 2015, a song released by Conservative Friends of India about Prime Minister David Cameron. It featured Jahan and Navin Kundra, and is written by Pandit Dinesh.[23]
In 2015, she worked with Bangladeshi actor and model Amaan Reza on a music video.[24][25]
Jahan is signed to Movie Box.[3] She writes and sings songs in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and English.[10]
Awards and nominations
editIn September 2013, she was nominated for Best Female Act at the Brit Asia TV Music Awards.[26]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album |
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| 2013 | "Mere Pardesi Babu" | ||
| 2013 | "Kho Jaon" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2014 | "Akhiyon Se Door" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2014 | "Shathe Robe Tumi (Promise Me)" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2014 | "Bangladesh" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2014 | "Srabone" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2014 | "Teri Jawani Hai Masti" (with Raja Kaasheff, featuring Tania) | ||
| 2014 | "Nazroon (Duet)" (with Raja Kaasheff, featuring Tania) | ||
| 2014 | "Tanhaiyaan " (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2015 | "Raat" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2015 | "Jaavidaan" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2015 | "Ami Shundori Nari" (with Raja Kaasheff) | ||
| 2015 | "Tomake Bhalobeshe – O Amar Desh" (with Raja Kaasheff) |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e Shahid, A (26 March 2014). "Raja and Rubayyat, creating music-breaking barriers!". Sylhet Mirror. Sylhet. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ a b c d Shahid, A (26 March 2015). "Raja and Rubayyat, creating music-breaking barriers!". Bangla Mirror. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "Singing sensation Rubayyat". Bangla Mirror. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Ahsan (7 March 2013). "Introducing Rubayyat Jahan with 'Mere Pardesi Babu' via Moviebox & ChilliStars – Out Now!". Chakdey.com. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Rubayyat Jahan ft Rishi Rich – Mere Pardesi Babu". The Times of India. India. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Rubayyat Jahan ft Rishi Rich – Mere Pardesi Babu (Full Video)". Bhangra Releases. 14 March 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ a b "New song for Bangladesh". Bangla Mirror. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Singers Raja Kasheff and Rubayyat Jahan". BBC Asian Network. 31 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Shawkat's Show". Sheffield: BBC. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Parliament celebrates modern British culture". Sylhet Mirror. Sylhet. 14 June 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Shahid, A (20 March 2015). "Parliament celebrates modern British culture". Bangla Mirror. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Shahid, A (20 June 2015). "Parliament celebrates modern British culture (video)". GBNews24.com. Retrieved 1 August 2014.
- ^ "Runa Laila inspiration to many cultures". London: Prothom Alo. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Islam, Tobarukul (3 July 2015). বহু সংস্কৃতির অনুপ্রেরণা রুনা লায়লা. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Islam, Tobarukul (3 July 2015). রুনা যখন হাউস অব কমন্সে. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Bangladesh. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Shahid, A (16 July 2015). "Raja and Rubayyat with Runa Laila". Bangla Mirror. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Singer Raja Kaasheff Promotes Bond of Friendship by a Song in Bengali". The Asians. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ প্রবাসী শিল্পীর গানে নাচবেন নায়লা. Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ 'রাত্রির যাত্রী'তে রুবাইয়েত জাহানের গান. The Manobkantha (in Bengali). 2 February 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ রুবাইয়েতের গান লায়লা নাঈমের নাচ. SwadeshNews24.com (in Bengali). 3 February 2015. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ রুবাইয়েতের গান লায়লা নাঈমের নাচ. Amader Shomoy (in Bengali). 1 February 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ রুবাইয়েতের গান লায়লা নাঈমের নাচ. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). 3 February 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ Smith, Mikey (28 April 2015). "David Cameron has got his own election theme song – and it's in HINDI". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ রাজা ক্যাাসিফ ও রুবাইয়েতের গানে আমান. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). Bangladesh. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ রাজা ক্যাসিফ ও রুবাইয়েতের গানের ভিডিও মডেল আমান. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). Bangladesh. 12 August 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2015.
- ^ "Brit Asia TV Music Awards 2013 finalists". Asian Image. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2015.