Mahbuba Rahman Explained
| Mahbuba Rahman |
| Birth Date: | 3 March 1935 |
| Occupation: | Singer |
| Nationality: | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse: | Khan Ataur Rahman |
Mahbuba Rahman (; born 3 March 1935)[1] is a Bangladeshi singer. She worked in the film industry during 1950s and 1960s. She was the playback singer of Mukh O Mukhosh (1956), the first Bengali language feature film produced in erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).[2] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1998 by the Government of Bangladesh for her contribution to music.[3]
Career
Rahman started singing at the age of eight.[4] She was mentored by Shambhu Pal. In 1946, she recorded her first song at All India Radio by the music composition of Samar Das.[4]
Rahman released a music album "Mahbuba Rahman er Kaaljoyee Gaan" in 2015.[3]
Filmography
List of playback songs recorded by Rahman –
Personal life
Rahman was married to actor-filmmaker Khan Ataur Rahman.[1] Musician Rumana Islam is their daughter.[5]
Awards
- Ekushey Padak (1998)
- Samar Das Sangeet Padak (2004)[6]
- Golden Jubilee Film Audience award (2006) for the 50s Best Singer[3] [7]
Notes and References
- News: http://www.prothom-alo.com/entertainment/article/567196/. bn:নিভৃতচারী এক শিল্পীর কথা. July 2, 2015. April 26, 2016. Prothom Alo. Kabir Bokul.
- News: Remembering Mukh O Mukhosh and Abdul Jabbar Khan. August 12, 2005. Karim Waheed. April 26, 2016. The Daily Star.
- News: Mahbuba Rahman releases her evergreen songs. October 4, 2015. April 26, 2016. The Daily Star.
- News: Down memory lane with Mahbuba Rahman. July 2, 2009. April 26, 2016. The Daily Star.
- News: Carrying on a musical legacy. October 2, 2007. April 26, 2016. The Daily Star.
- News: Rich tributes paid to music maestro Samar Das. September 27, 2004. April 26, 2016. The Daily Star. Afsar Ahmed.
- News: Golden Jubilee Film Audience Award '06 : Celebrating excellence in Bangladeshi cinema. July 23, 2006. April 26, 2016. The Daily Star.
