Nova (Bangladeshi band) explained

Nova
Native Name:নোভা
Origin:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Associated Acts:Ahmed Fazal - leader, frontman
Years Active:1985-2002, 2010-present
Current Members:
Past Members:
  • Shakil Khan
  • Valo
  • Tolo
  • Moy
  • Zafar
  • Charu
  • Pappu
  • Rana
  • Ruzvelt
  • Rubel
  • SRee
  • Imran
  • Antony Samiul Mashooq
  • Lukan
  • Sumon

Nova is a Bangladeshi rock band formed in Dhaka in 1986 by Ahmed Fazal. The band rose to prominence in the early 1990s, establishing themselves in Bangladesh. They were one of the most influential bands of that time.

The name of the first album of the band is, Ahoban. The album's call song became very popular then. This anti-drug song received a special award from the government at that time. The second album features a number of lyrical songs. One of them was a song titled "Rajakarer Talika Chai". The song is sung in the style of Pink Floyd's song Another Brick in the Wall. All songs by Nova, except for Didi Jai of Vaiso album and the songs of the mixed albums, are written and composed by Ahmed Fazal.[1] The band went into a hiatus in the 2000s but made a comeback with the album "Return of the Nova" released in 2010.[2] [3] [4] [5]

Their leader, frontman and lead vocalist Ahmed Fazal has released one solo album, titled, "পাশবিক" (Brutal) in 2014.[6] He wears a white head-band in public and while performing, which had become a mod throughout Bangladesh in the 90s.[7] Their ex-vocalist, Shakil Khan was inactive in music, since 1991, after leaving the band. In 2016, he released his solo album, titled "বছর পর" (pronunciation: Bachara para).[8] [9]

Discography

Mixed albums

Members

Members of the band are as follows:[12]

Current members

Past members

Nova first line-up

Notes and References

  1. https://www.facebook.com/pg/nova.band.bd/about/?ref=page_internal
  2. Web site: bn:ঘরে ঘরে উৎসবে ব্যান্ড নোভা . http://www.dainikdestiny.com/index.php?view=details&type=main&cat_id=1&menu_id=6&pub_no=109&news_type_id=1&index=8&archiev=yes&arch_date=07-03-2012 . Dainik Destiny . bn . 2 April 2013.
  3. Web site: bn:‘গানোফোন’-এ গাইবেন ব্যান্ড নোভা . http://www.justnewsbd.com/details.php?jnewsbd=MTM0NzU= . justnewsbd.com . bn . https://web.archive.org/web/20121006002110/http://www.justnewsbd.com/details.php?jnewsbd=MTM0NzU= . 6 October 2012 . 2 April 2013.
  4. News: bn:১৬ নভেম্বর এক মঞ্চে ১০ ব্যান্ড . 16 November 10 bands on one stage . http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-11-13/news/305138 . . bn . https://web.archive.org/web/20121116045956/http://www.prothom-alo.com/detail/date/2012-11-13/news/305138 . 16 November 2012 . 2 April 2013.
  5. News: bn:ঢাকার মাঠে ওল্ড ইজ গোল্ড . Old Is Gold at the field . http://www.kalerkantho.com/print_news.php?pub_no=1069&cat_id=3&menu_id=78&news_type_id=1&index=3 . . bn . https://archive.today/20130411050059/http://www.kalerkantho.com/print_news.php?pub_no=1069&cat_id=3&menu_id=78&news_type_id=1&index=3 . 11 April 2013 . 2 April 2013 . dead .
  6. Web site: Pashobik. Amazon.
  7. Web site: bn:‘গানোফোন’-এ গাইবেন ব্যান্ড নোভা . http://www.justnewsbd.com/details.php?jnewsbd=MTM0NzU= . justnewsbd.com . bn . https://web.archive.org/web/20121006002110/http://www.justnewsbd.com/details.php?jnewsbd=MTM0NzU= . 6 October 2012 . 2 April 2013.
  8. News: Nation . The Daily New . Nova's Shakil Khan renders song after 25 years . en . 2020-11-02.
  9. Web site: Bochor Por. Amazon.
  10. Web site: Nova - Practice Session - ঠিকানা (Address) . . bn . YouTube.
  11. Web site: bn:স্বপ্নের বাংলাদেশ (Dream Bangladesh) - Nova . Shopner Bangladesh-by Nova-Bangladeshi Band. Ahmed Fazal . bn . YouTube.
  12. News: Nova still making mark in Bangladeshi rock scene . en . Dhaka Courier . 2020-10-04.

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