Dilshad Nahar Kona
| Dilshad Nahar Kona | |
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Dilshad Nahar Kona in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Native name | দিলশাদ নাহার কনা |
| Birth name | Dilshad Nahar Kona |
| Born | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Origin | Dhaka |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musical Artist |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 1999–Present |
| Labels | G-Series |
| Associated acts | Angel 4, Fuad al Muqtadir, Iraj Weeraratne |
Dilshad Nahar Kona, better known by her nickname Kona, is a Bangladeshi singer. She is an acclaimed singer[1] and she was one of member of First Bangladeshi Female Band namely 'Angel 4' which was formed in the year 2003.
Early life
Her childhood was with her parents, one brother and one sister. She was a student of Moghbazar Girls High School and Lalmatia College, Dhaka.[2] She used studied Nazrul Geeti in Nazrul Academy.[3]
Music career
Kona's first album was released in 1999, although she prefers to claim that her debut album is Jamitik Bhalobasha, which was released in 2006,[4] thus, "Jametic Bhalobasha is her second solo album. Her third solo album Fuad featuring Kona was released in 2008 named Kona. Her fourth solo album, Simply Kona,was launched on August 18, 2011.[5] She was declared the Showbiz Style Icon on 20th February 2016.[6] She was one of the seven singers of the official song of International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014.[7][8]
Jingle
Kona sang over 500 Jingle for Local and International Products and has given Voice over for more than 150 Local and International Products.
Playback
Kona also did Playback in over 100 Bangladeshi Films.
Live Stage Shows
Kona did perform in more than 20 Live Musical Events in Abroad. And has performed in over 1,000 Live Stage Shows in Bangladesh.[9]
TV Host & MC
Kona is also a very famous TV Host & MC in Bangladesh. Kona hosted over 10 regular TV Shows on Music based Program on Bangladeshi Satellite TV Channels.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2006: Jemitik Bhalobasha
- 2008: Fuad ft Kona
- 2011: Simply Kona
Compilation albums
- 2009: Priyotomeshu
- 2011: Shihoron
- 2012: Nari
- 2014: Shomonnoy
songs list
- "Shunno Theke" with Imran - Chuye Dile Mon (2015)
- "Shunno Theke (remix)" with Imran - Chuye Dile Mon (2015)
- "Jodi Swapnei Thaki Magno" - Laltip (2013)
- "Badla Dine Mone Pore" - Noy Number Bipod Sangker (2008)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | U Turn | Herself | Alvi Ahmed | Special Appearance | [10] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Album/Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Meril Prothom Alo Awards | Best Singer (female) | Amor Kabyo | Nominated[11] |
References
- ↑ "Kona's music, now on Walton | Dhaka Tribune". www.dhakatribune.com. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ http://newagebd.com/supliment.php?sid=70&id=385
- ↑ "Dukhu Mia's Melody". The Daily Star. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ http://news.priyo.com/entertainment/2011/08/10/it-s-all-about-simply-kona-34177.html
- ↑ ""Simply Kona" launched at Cafe 33". Priyo News. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ "Style Icon - KONA". The Daily Star. 2016-02-19. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ "Official event song for ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014 unveiled | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ "ICC launches official song of T20 World Cup". The News Tribe. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ "The Secret of Kona's Amazing Voice". The Daily Star. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ↑ "চলচ্চিত্রে কনা!". Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ↑ "মেরিল—প্রথম আলো পুরস্কার ২০১৩".