Mahbuba Rahman (; born 3 March 1935) is a Bangladeshi singer. She worked in the film industry during 1950s and 1960s. She was the playback singer of ''

Mukh O Mukhosh ''Mukh O Mukhosh'' () was the first Bengali-language feature film to be made in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). It was produced by Iqbal Films and directed by Abdul Jabbar Khan. Nuruzzaman (d. 1975) was the founder producer of Iqbal Films. The ...

'' (1956), the first

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feature film produced in erstwhile

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(now Bangladesh). She was awarded

Ekushey Padak Ekushey Padak () is the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh, introduced in memory of martyrs of the Bengali language movement of 1952. The award is given to recognize contributions in a number of fields, including culture, education, and e ...

in 1998 by the

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for her contribution to music.

Career

Rahman started singing at the age of eight. She was mentored by Shambhu Pal. In 1946, she recorded her first song at

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by the music composition of

Samar Das Samar Das (; 10 December 1929 – 25 September 2001) was a Bangladeshi musician and composer. He became one of the most important music directors in Pakistan and subsequently Bangladesh and was the composer of over 2,000 songs. Early life Samar ...

. Rahman released a music album ''"Mahbuba Rahman er Kaaljoyee Gaan"'' in 2015.

Filmography

List of playback songs recorded by Rahman – *

(1956) * ''Amar Golar Haar'' in

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(1960) * ''Agun Jalaish Na Amar Gaye'' in

Saat Bhai Champa Saat Bhai Champa (Bengali language, Bengali: সাত ভাই চম্পা, ''Sāt Bhāi Champā'') or Sat Bhai Chompa is a popular Folklore, folk tale in the Bengal region in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. The story was first ...

(1968) * ''Moner Bon-e Dola Lagey'' in the film Shurjo Snan * Jago Hua Savera * ''Kokhono Asheni'' * ''E Desh Tomar Amar'' * ''Sonar Kajol'' * ''Je Nodi Morupothe'' * ''Raja Sannasi'' * ''Nabab Sirajuddowlah''

Personal life

Rahman was married to actor-filmmaker

Khan Ataur Rahman Khan Ataur Rahman (known as Khan Ata; 11 December 1928 – 1 December 1997) was a Bangladeshi film actor, director, producer, screenplay writer, music composer, and singer, best known for his role in the film '' Jibon Theke Neya'' (1970). He ...

. Musician Rumana Islam is their daughter.

Awards

(1998) * Samar Das Sangeet Padak (2004) * Golden Jubilee Film Audience award (2006) for the 50s Best Singer

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rahman, Mahbuba Living people 1935 births 20th-century Bangladeshi women singers 20th-century Bangladeshi singers Bangladeshi playback singers Recipients of the Ekushey Padak