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Dilshad Karim Elita, better known as Elita Karim, is a Bangladeshi singer, journalist, versatile performer, anchor and voice artist. She is the vocalist of Raaga.


Early life

Karim was born on 4 September 1982. She graduated in English literature from
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Career

In 2001, Karim released her first song in a band mixed album "Amar Prithibi" (). In 2009, she released a song entitled "Ontohin" with singer Mahadi Faisal. On 24 May 2015 her first solo studio album ''Elita'' was released. Karim made her debut as an actor in a serial ''Mukim Brothers'' which was broadcast on
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's story, written and directed by Ashfaque Nipun. Her acting in the drama was praised. She is working as a journalist in a Bangladeshi English daily named '' The Daily Star''. In 2021, Karim earned Humphrey Fellowship at
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Personal life

Karim married Ashfaque Nipun on 29 May 2015. Her brother Imrul Karim Emil is also a popular singer in Bangladesh. He is the vocalist of the Bangladeshi pop rock band Shunno.


Albums


Original


Mixed

Akash Ebong Tumi (featured by Joy Shahriar) - 2015


References


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