Mehreen Mahmud

Mehreen
Background information
Native name মেহরীন মাহমুদ
Birth name Mehreen Mahmud
Born Dhaka, Bangladesh
Origin Bangladesh
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments vocals
Years active 1993–present

Mehreen Mahmud mostly known by her stage name Mehreen, is a Bangladeshi singer.

Career

Mehreen was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She sings Bangla jazz-fusion-pop.[1]

Mehreen began her career in 1994, and her debut album Anari was released in 2000. In 2008 she was a judge on band hunt reality show "The Band Wagon". She released a song about cricket Bangladesh National Cricket Team during 2011 Cricket World Cup titled Cup Kintu Ektai. Since 2013 she has been a judge on reality television talent hunt Bangladeshi Idol.[1][2]

She completed her masters in English Literature from the University of Dhaka.

Discography

Tumi Acho Boley
Tumi Acho Boley by Mehreen

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As of 2015, she has released seven solo albums:[3]

  • Anari (2000)
  • Dekha Hobe (2002)
  • Mone Pore Tomae (2004)
  • Bhalobashar Gaan A Romantic Compilation (2005)
  • Don’t Forget Me (2006)
  • Tumi Acho Boley (2008)
  • SE7EN (2015)

Other

She worked as an MC for the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in 1992–2004, and as a news caster on BTV and national radio, Bangladesh Betar from 1992-2000.

Concerts

Mehreen performed on 6th Citycell Channel I Music Award at Lalbagh Fort on December 3, 2010 along with many other Bangladeshi artists.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bangladeshi Idol launches today". The Daily Star. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  2. Malik, Shadma (30 September 2013). "Mehreen’s takes on Bangladeshi Idol and more". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  3. "Mehreen releases 7th solo album". The New Nation. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  4. News on The Independent

External links

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