Abida Sultana

Abida Sultana
আবিদা সুলতানা
NationalityBangladeshi
Other namesShikha[1]
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1980)​
RelativesShawkat Ali Emon (brother)

Abida Sultana is a Bangladeshi adhunik singer.[2]

Early life and career

Sultana was born to Abdus Salam and Muslima Begum.[2] She completed her bachelor's in political science.[3] She got her musical breakthrough in 1974.[3][4] She performed as a playback singer for the films Abar Tora Manush Ho (1973), Alo Tumi Aleya and Yea Kore Biye. She was one of the playback singers of the film Simana Periye (1977), composed by Bhupen Hazarika.[5]

Sultana can render songs in 32 languages.[6]

Sultana was awarded by Bangladesh Performing Media Centre (BPMC) in 2008.[7]

Personal life

Sultana is married to the musician Rafiqul Alam since 14 April 1980.[2] Their one son, Farshid Alam, is the main vocalist of the band Bohemian.[2][8] She has four sisters, Rebeka Sultana,[9] Rehena Sultana, Chitra Sultana and Salma Sultana, and two brothers, Shawkat Ali Emon and Mohammad Ali Shumon.[5][10] Salma (d. 2016) was a singer.[11]

Notable songs
  • Tumi Cheyechile Ogo Jante
  • Eki Badhone Bolo Jorale
  • Ami Sath Sagor Pari Diye
  • Bimurto Ei Ratri Amar
  • Noyone Rekhe Noyon Kore
  • Ekta Dolna Jadi
  • Hiroyer Duri Achena Nadi
  • Harjit Chirodini Thakbe
  • Hate Thak Duti Haath
  • Madhu Chandrimar Ai Raat
  • Rongila Pakhire
  • Ami Jotishir Kase Jabo

References
  1. ""... I was hit on the head by a rolled out piece of paper!" --- Abida Sultana". The Daily Star. 21 March 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. "সুরের বাঁধনে আবিদা সুলতানা". Jai Jai Din. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. Rahman, Shawreen (30 September 2017). "Through the eyes of Abida Sultana". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  4. "An evening of classics". The Daily Star. 1 July 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. "Initially, I was eager to be a journalist --Abida". The Daily Star. 25 January 2005. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  6. "Rafiqul-Abida duo in Dubai". The Daily Star. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. "Eight artistes honoured by Bangladesh Performing Media Centre". The Daily Star. 9 March 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. "Musings on Valentine's Day". The Daily Star. 14 February 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  9. Independent, The (31 July 2016). "Siblings Rebeka, Abida Sultana on one stage today after 20 yrs". Siblings Rebeka, Abida Sultana on one stage today after 20 yrs. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
  10. "Sultana singer duo on "Gaan-er Utshab Shorashori"". The Daily Star. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  11. Kamal, Nashid (8 October 2016). "Bidding adieu to a star- Salma Sultana". The Daily Star. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
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