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Anjuman Ara Begum
Bangladeshi vocalist (1942-2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anjuman Ara Begum (11 January 1942 – 29 May 2004) was a Bangladeshi vocalist.[1] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2003 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]
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Background and career
Begum was born on January 11, 1942, in Bogra to Kosiruddin Talukder and Begum Ziaunnahar Talukder.[3] She was the youngest of her two brothers and five sisters.[3] After completing a BA (hons) and MA in sociology at the University of Dhaka,[3] Begum started her career in playback music in 1958.[4] Her performances spanned film, television and stage. Her notable songs include Tumi Ashbe Boley, Akasher Hatey, Key Swaraner Prantore, Khokonshona, Chadni, Brishti Johon and Shathi Ronger.[1]
Begum rendered one of the first songs telecast on Bangladesh Television in 1964.[4]
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Personal life
Begum was married to Masud Alam Siddiqui. Together they had one son Tariq Masrur, and one daughter, Umana Anjalin.[1] Her eldest sisters were Begum Zabunnesa Jamal, a lyricist and educationist and Mahbub Ara, a singer of radio and television. Her niece, Zeenat Rahana, is a vocal artiste and Runa Laila was her cousin sister.[3]
Film songs
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (2003)
- Tarokalok Award
- Gunijan Award from Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy
- Koloddhani Padak[4]
References
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