Mehreen Mahmud
Mehreen | |
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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
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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 2 "Bangladeshi Idol launches today". The Daily Star. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ Malik, Shadma (30 September 2013). "Mehreen’s takes on Bangladeshi Idol and more". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ "Mehreen releases 7th solo album". The New Nation. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
- ↑ News on The Independent
External links
- Official website
- Nadia Ali interviews Mahreen (27 April 2014). Bangladesh Idol judge Mehreen (Radio broadcast). BBC Radio.