Samina Chowdhury

Samina Chowdhury (born 28 August)[1] is a Bangladeshi singer.[2] She mostly sings modern and classical songs. Her notable songs include Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago, Amar Buker Moddhyekhane, Amar Dui Chokhe Dui Nodi, Ekbar Jodi Keu, Kobita Porar Prohor and Phool Phote Phool Jhore.[3]

Samina Chowdhury
সামিনা চৌধুরী
Born28 August
Dinajpur, Bangladesh
NationalityBangladeshi
OccupationSinger, musician
Parents
Relatives
AwardsFull list
Musical career
GenresModern, Classical, Rabindra Sangeet
InstrumentsVocals, Keyboard, Harmonium
Years active1981-present
Websitesaminachowdury.com

Early life

Chowdhury was born to Mahmudun Nabi and Rashida Chowdhury.[4] As a child, she went to Agrani School and College in Dhaka. Chowdhury's sister, Fahmida Nabi, and brother Pancham are also musicians.[5] Under guidance from her father, she developed as a playback contemporary singer. She took part in Notun Kuri song category and stood first in this competition in 1977.[6]

Career
Concert of opening ceremony of Channel 71

Chowdhury started her career as a playback singer in 1981. Her debut song was Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago from the film Jonmo Theke Jolchi.[7] She continued working as a singer in the audio industry. Later, she sang the song "Saat Bhai Champa Jagore" in the film "Saat Bhai Champa". Then she took a hiatus from playback singing. She concentrated on studio albums and released songs named Kobita Porar Prohor Eseche, Ekbar Jodi Keu Bhalobasto and Oi Jhinuk Phota Sagorbelay.[8]

Chowdhury returned to playback singing through the song "Tomar Gorur Garite Ami Jabo Na", a duet with Andrew Kishore. Her another rendition was "Amar Buker Moddhyekhane". Some of her repertoires are Door Deepobasini, Hou Jodi Oi Neel Akash, "Hridoye Likhechi Tomari Naam" and Amar Majhe Nei Ekhon Ami. Her non-playback career includes adhunik song and Rabindra Sangeet. Some of her modern songs are Oi Jhinuk Phota Sagorbelay, Amar Icche Kore, Kobita Porar Prohor Eseche Rater Nirjone, Somoy Jeno Kate Na, Phool Phote Phool Jhore etc. She also released a Rabindra Sangeet album in 2009. She has sung two songs in the film Niswartha Bhalobasa : "Jamunar Jol" (with S I Tutul) and "Shopno Shopno".[8]

Chowdhury acted in radio dramas - Julius Caesar and Ei Shei. She was also used to be a news anchor.[8]

Chowdhury performs as a playback singer for film scores. She won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer (2006), Bachsas Award for Best Female Singer (1981) and Meril Prothom Alo Award for Best Female Singer (2005).[3] Her father is famous music personality late Mahmudunnabi and sister famous artist Fahmida Nabi. In the year 2007, sheserved as judge of "Sera Kantha" held at Channel I. She also served as the judge of Channel i 's "Khude Gun Raj", NTV's "CloseUp1", "Valobashi Bangladesh" of Maasranga Television and others programs.[9]

Collaborations

During her career, Chowdhury has collaborated with many singers of Bangladesh. She played duets with Asif Akbar, Habib Wahid, Subir Nandi, Andrew Kishore, S. D. Rubel, S.I. Tutul, Monir Khan, Bappa Mazumder, Agun etc. She has worked with music directors and lyricists including Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul, Ali Akbar Rupu, Sheikh Sadi Khan, Alam Khan, Alauddin Ali, Khan Ataur Rahman, Shawkat Ali Emon, Kabir Bakul, S.I. Tutul, Habib Wahid and Bappa Mazumder.[8]

Discography

Studio albums

She has sung in 15 studio albums

YearAlbum TitleCo-artist(s)Music Director(s)Lyricist(s)BannerNotes
Phool Phote Phool Jhorefirst album
1987Shoishob-er Dinguli-Sargamfirst solo album
Saat Bhai Chompa
Pagol Mon
Durpori
Kobita Porar Prohor
Raater Kobita
Ei Bujhi Tumi Ele
Dui Choke Dui Nodi
1999Amay Dekona-Lucky Akhandsolo album[10]
2013Cholo BachiRaghab ChattopadhyayNaquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Indrajit Dey & Tamal ChakrabortyZulfiqer RussellLaser Vision
2014Pushpo BrishtiBappa MazumderMd Abdul BariMd Abdul Barireleased on Valentine's Day 2014
Sokhi-Bappa Mazumder & Ibrar Tipubased on Rabindra and Nazrul Songs[11]
2015Ekta Bondhu ChaiRaghab ChattopadhyayIndrajit Dey & Tamal ChakrabortyZulfiqer RussellLaser Vision[12]

Notable songs
  • Jonmo Theke Jolchi Mago
  • Amar Duichokhe
  • Amar Buker Moddhyekhane
  • Phool Phote Phool Jhore
  • Ekbar Jodi Keu
  • Amar Majhe Nei
  • Kobita Porar Prohor
  • Ami Anutapta
  • Ekbar Jodi Keu
  • Bondhu Amar

Playback movie songs
YearMovieMusic Director
1981Jonmo Theke JolchiAlauddin Ali
1994Tumi Amar
2002Kokhono Megh Kokhono Brishti
2006Noy Number Bipod Sanket
2006Hridoyer Kotha
2006Rani Kuthir Baki Itihash
2006Akash Chhoa BhalobasaS.I. Tutul
2007Daruchini DwipS.I. Tutul
2007Ami Bachte Cai
2007Machine Man
2007Shotru Shotru Khela
2007Ma Amar Sorgo
2007Samir Songsar
2007Tumi Acho Hridoye
2007Rokto Pipasa
2007Saajghor
2008Amar Jan Amar Pran
2008Sontan Amar Ohongkar
2008Tomake Bou Banabo
2008Tomakei Bou Banabo
2008Chondrogrohon
2008Choto Bon
2008Akash Choya Valobasa
2009Jonmo Tomar Jonno
2010Bap Boro Na Shoshur Boro
2010 Mayer Cokh
2010Top Hero
2010Takar Ceye Prem Boro
2010Khoj- The Search
2010Bhalobaslei Ghor Bandha Jay NaS.I. Tutul
2012Anyo Rokom Bhalobasha
2012The Speed
2012Jiddi Bou
2013Tobuo Valobasi
2013Onno Rokom Valobasa
2013Nisartho Valobasa
2014Simarekha
2015I Love You Priya
2015The Story Of Samara
2020PunchNaquib Khan[13]

Reality show Judge

In the year 2007, Samina Chowdhury served as judge of "Sera Kantha" held at Channel I. She also served as the judge of Channel i 's "Khude Gun Raj", NTV's "CloseUp1", "Valobashi Bangladesh" of Maasranga Television.

Television appearance
  • Drama - Midnight Black Coffee aired on NTV[14]

Radio Program

Samina Chowdhury took part in "Julius Caesar" and "Ei shei" radio drama. She also worked as a news presenters.[8]

Awards

National Film Awards

  • Best Female Playback Singer - 2006[1]

Bachsas Awards

  • Best Female Singer - 1981[15]

Meril Prothom Alo Awards

Year Song Name Categories Result
2001 Sat Vai Chompa Best Female Singer Nominated
2005 Ei Bujhi Tumi Ele Best Female Singer Won[16]
2006 Amar Majhe Nei Best Female Singer Won

References
  1. Khan Nahida Moushumi (2013-11-09). "The Compelling Sound of Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  2. Novera Deepita. "Samina Chowdhury: Prolific singer". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
  3. "Through The Eyes of Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. 2018-06-02. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
  4. Rafi Hossain (2014-07-05). "Samina the Songbird". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
  5. Saurav Dey (2013-06-03). "All in the Family: Tête-à-tête with Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  6. "Game-Changers". Amader Kotha. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  7. "Solo performance by Samina Chowdhury today at IGCC". The Daily Star. 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2013-03-13.
  8. Rafi Hossain (2014-07-05). "Samina Chowdhury: The nightingale of our hearts". The Daily Star.
  9. Afroz, Mahmuda. "Samina talks about our musical identity". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2011-02-04.
  10. লাকী আখন্দ (in Bengali). Priyo.com. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  11. "Samina Chowdhury coming with three new albums". Reflection News. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  12. "Samina to release her album this Eid". The Daily Ittefaq. 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  13. thedailystar.net/arts-entertainment/news/naquib-khan-and-samina-chowdhury-record-the-first-song-punch-1964489
  14. "Samina to perform at CCCL on her birthday today". The Independent. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  15. "A Musical Evening by Mr. Partha Barua, Mrs. Samina Chowdhury, Mr. Naquib Khan and Mr. Shahbaz Khan". ahcichittagong. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
  16. Khalid-Bin-Habib (2015-05-14). "Meril-Prothom Alo Award '05: Amidst glitz and glamour". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
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