Shahnaz Rahmatullah
| Shahnaz Rahmatullah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Years active | 1962 - 1985 |
| Relatives | Zafar Iqbal (brother) |
| Awards | Ekushey Padak |
Shahnaz Rahmatullah (née Begum; born 1952[1]) is a Bangladeshi singer.[2] Her notable songs are “Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhe” “Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan”, Ekbar Jete De Na Amar Chotto Sonar Gaye, Je Chilo Drishtir Shimanay and Ek Tara Tui Desher Kotha.[3]
Career
Shahnaz sang in Bangladeshi and Pakistani films. Her main area of singing entails modern songs (Adhunik Gaan) and patriotic songs. She emerged as a singer in Dhaka in the mid-1960s. In late the 1960s and early 1970s, she sang patriotic songs such as Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhe and Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan.[4] She has released an album with Samina Chowdhury called Megh Roddur on which she sings six songs composed by Shafiq Tuhin .
Personal life
Actor Zafar Iqbal and music director Anwar Parvez are Rahmatullah's brothers.[1]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (1992)
- National Film Award
- Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award
- Bangladesh Chalachitra Sangbadik Samity Award
References
- 1 2 "Shahnaz Rahmatullah at 'Bela Obela Sarabela'". Priyo. September 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Citibank pays tribute to Shahnaz Rahmatullah". The Daily Star. January 19, 2008.
- ↑ "Shahnaz Rahmatullah honoured". Dhaka Tribune. September 21, 2013.
- ↑ YouTube recordings of Shahnaz Begum/Rahmatullah's songs