Anjuman Ara Begum

Anjuman Ara Begum
Born (1942-01-11)January 11, 1942
Bogra, Bengal Presidency, British India
Died May 29, 2004(2004-05-29) (aged 62)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Cause of death pneumonia
Resting place Banani Graveyard
Nationality Bangladeshi
Occupation Vocalist

Anjuman Ara Begum (January 11, 1942 – May 29, 2004) was a Bangladeshi vocalist.[1] She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2003 by the Government of Bangladesh.[2]

Background and career

Begum was born on January 11, 1942 in Bogra to Kasiruddin Talukder. She started her career in playback music in 1958.[3] She sang on film, television and stage. Her notable songs include Tumi Ashbe Boley, Akasher Hatey, Key Swaraner Prantore, Khokonshona, Chadni, Brishti Johon and Shathi Ronger.[1]

Begum rendered one of the first songs telecast on Bangladesh Television in 1964.[3]

Personal life

Begum was married to Masud Alam Siddiqui. Together they had one son Tariq Masrur, and one daughter, Umana Anjalin.[1]

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Anjuman Ara passes away". The Daily Star. May 30, 2004. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  2. "একুশে পদকপ্রাপ্ত সুধীবৃন্দ". Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 "Death anniversary of Anjuman Ara today". The Daily Star. May 29, 2007. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
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