Iffat Ara Dewan Explained

Iffat Ara Dewan
Native Name:	ইফফাত আরা দেওয়ান
Native Name Lang:	bn
Nationality:	Bangladeshi
Alma Mater:	University of Dhaka
Education:	economics

Iffat Ara Dewan is a Bangladeshi singer and painter.^{[1] [2]} She was awarded the Bangla Academy Rabindra Award in 2012.^[3]

Early life and career

Dewan took formal training in music at Chhayanaut during 1963–1968. She was trained by Waheedul Haq and Sanjida Khatun.^[1] She completed her bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Dhaka in 1975.^[4] She attended an art course at Byam Shaw School of Art in London in 1992.^[4]

Dewan's first record by EMI, at 45 rpm featured two Rabindra Sangeet songs from Dhaka and Kolkata in 1970 – "Ami Rupey Tomai Bholabo Na" and "Probhu Bolo Bolo Kobey".^[1]

Dewan started painting in 1990 and her first solo exhibition was held in 1992 at the German Cultural Center in Dhaka.^[5] She showcased her work in multiple solo exhibitions,^{[6] [7]} including one in Paris, France.^[8]

Dewan is a member of the executive committee of Chhayanaut.^[4]

Works

Albums

• Hoytho Tomar-i Jonno (2012)^[9]
• Tumi Ami Dui Teer (2013)^[10]

Awards

• Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Award (2007)
• Citycell – Channel I Music Award for Rabindra Sangeet (2011)^[4]
• Bangla Academy Rabindra Award (2012)^[3]

Notes and References

1. News: Iffat Ara: A passionate follower of Tagore. 11 May 2007. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star. Kavita. Charanji. 31 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170731235425/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2007/05/11/d705111402104.htm. dead.
2. News: Iffat Ara Dewan: Bringing gems of Bangla songs to Delhi. 12 June 2009. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star. Kavita. Charanji.
3. Web site: http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315. bn:পুরস্কারপ্রাপ্তদের তালিকা. bn. Winners list. 31 July 2017. Bangla Academy. 6 June 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170606222807/http://banglaacademy.org.bd/?page_id=1315. dead.
4. Web site: About Iffat Ara Dewan. Official site of Iffat Ara Dewan. 31 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20161022231541/http://iffataradewan.com/about.html. 22 October 2016. dead.
5. News: Iffat Ara Dewan's solo at Shilpangan. 23 July 2004. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star. Fayza. Haq. 31 July 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170731233938/http://archive.thedailystar.net/2004/07/23/d407231401105.htm. dead.
6. News: In quest of beauty. 17 April 2014. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star. https://web.archive.org/web/20170801000736/https://dev.thedailystar.net/in-quest-of-beauty-20321. 1 August 2017. dead.
7. News: Subtlety and Minimalism. 11 May 2011. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star. Takir. Hossain.
8. News: Iffat Ara's artistic tribute to Tagore. 1 July 2010. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star. Takir. Hossain.
9. News: Iffat Ara Dewan's latest album launched. 19 April 2012. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star.
10. News: Boithoki Gaan on second day of music fest. 9 February 2013. 31 July 2017. The Daily Star.