Syed Shahidul Islam ( bn, সৈয়দ শহীদুল ইসলাম) is a
Bangladeshi
Bangladeshis ( bn, বাংলাদেশী ) are the citizens of Bangladesh, a South Asian country centered on the transnational historical region of Bengal along the eponymous bay.
Bangladeshi citizenship was formed in 1971, when the ...
musician and
composer. Generally known as Shahid and for his band
Doorbin. He worked in 26 mixed album and released his three solo album.
Early life
Syed Shaidul Islam was born and raised in
Chittagong
Chittagong ( /ˈtʃɪt əˌɡɒŋ/ ''chit-uh-gong''; ctg, চিটাং; bn, চিটাগং), officially Chattogram ( bn, চট্টগ্রাম), is the second-largest city in Bangladesh after Dhaka and third largest city in B ...
, where he learned music, studying the
harmonium
The pump organ is a type of free-reed organ that generates sound as air flows past a vibrating piece of thin metal in a frame. The piece of metal is called a reed. Specific types of pump organ include the reed organ, harmonium, and melodeon. T ...
under Soumyo Didi. None of his family members liked music, so he had to practiced his singing secretly. Shahid first got recognised as a singer as a student of Al Khan High School, when he won the first prize in an inter district 'Nazrul' song competition. Afterwards he studied music at Shilpokola Academy while he was a student at
Chittagong City College
Govt. City College Chittagong is a higher secondary and undergraduate level college in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is located in Ice Factory Road (near New Market), 4000 Chittagong, in the Nalapara area of the city.
It was established in 1954. It o ...
. He formed a band named 'Lohitto' when he was a graduate student in economics. Later, he moved to
Dhaka
Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city ...
. In 2004 he formed the band
Doorbin with Sabbir and Noyon.
Career
Shahid is the chief vocalist of the band Doorbin. In 2008, Shahid released his first solo album ''Brishtir Gaan''. In 2011, he released his second solo album ''Nilambori'' from which Ek Jibon was nominated for
Meril Prothom Alo Awards
''Meril Prothom Alo Awards'' or ''Prothom Alo Awards'' is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers' Choice and Critics' Choice. The a ...
. He released a sequel Ek Jibon 2 in 2012. The music video of the album Nilambori was scripted by Zahid Akbar and directed by Arfin Rumi. He joined the collaborative album ''Bappi Featuring-3'' in 2012. ''Nil Chowa'', his third solo album, was released in 2013. He collaborated with
Porshi for the soundtrack of the movie ''Na Bola Bhalobasa''.
Solo album
* ''Bristir Gaan'' (2008)
* ''Nilambori'' (2011)
* ''Nil Chowa'' (2013)
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Bangladeshi composers
21st-century Bangladeshi male singers
21st-century Bangladeshi singers