Zulfiqer Russell
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Background information | |
Birth name | Zulfiqer Russell |
Born |
Bangladesh | November 13, 1977
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, poet, journalist |
Website |
zulfiqerrussell |
Zulfiqer Russell (born November 13, 1977)[1] is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist.
Career
Zulfiqer Russell is a professional journalist. Presently he is the acting editor of popular news online The Bangla Tribune (www.banglatribune.com). Previously he worked for Maasranga Television and Bangla newspapers Daily Amader Shomoy, Ajker Kagoj and Banglabazar Patrika. He is also extensively involved and earned reputation and popularity as a lyricist. He is also well known for his lyrics in West Bengal, India. Russell has written the official welcome song "o prithibi ebar eshe Bangladesh nao chiney" of ICC world cup cricket 2011 held in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka.[2][3][4][5][6] His film The Distant Sky (আকাশ কত দূরে) was selected for national film grants by the Bangladeshi government in 2010. He has written more than 1000 songs since 1996. Many eminent and popular singers have sung songs written by him. Russell is also a poet. His first publication is 'kofine ojoggo purush'.
Family
His spouse Worda Ahmed is a fashion designer. They have a daughter, Parisa Russell.
Films
- Akash Koto Durey, 2013, Director: Samia Zaman
Albums
- Ekta Bondhu Chai, Artist: Samina Chowdhury & Raghab, Tune: Raghab Chatterjee, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2015
- Neel Jhinuker Kham, Artist: Fahmida Nabi & Rupankar Bagchi, Tune: Rupankar Bagchi, Music: Indrajit Dey, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: February 2015
- Benche Thakar Jonne, Artist: Rupankar Bagchi, Tune: Rupankar Bagchi, Music: Indrajit Dey, Production Company: Girona Bangladesh, Released Time: August 2014
- Aaj Ki Brishti Hobe, Artist: Tina, Tune: Raghab Chatterjee, Ibrar Tipu, Belal Khan, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2014
- Bari Ferar Tara,Artist: Raghab Chatterjee, Tune: Raghab Chatterjee, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2014
- Aaraley, Artist: Kanakchapa, Tune: Naquib Khan, Moinul Islam Khan, Pilu Khan, Music: Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2014
- Cholo Baanchi, Benche Thakar Moto, Type: Soft Melody, Artist: Samina Chowdhury, Tune: Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Rupankar, Raghab, Music: Indrajit Dey, Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: October 2013
- Ichchhe Hoy, Artist: Fahmida Nabi, Tune: Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Music: Tamal Chakrabarty, Production Company: Laser Vision, Released Time: July 2013
- Poroshpor-2, Artist: Samina Chowdhury, Kumar Bishwajit, Sonu Nigam (India) and Javed Ali (India), Tune: Joy Sarker, Pilu Khan & Rupankar, Music: Joy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Production Company: Agniveena, G Series, Released Time: August 2012
- Akash Debo Kaakey, Artist: Tareen, Tapan Chowdhury, Raghab, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu, Tune: Joy Sarker, Bappa Mazumder, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu, Belal Khan, Music: Joy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Bappa Mazumder, Ibrar Tipu, Mushfiq Litu, Production Company: Agniveena, GSeries, Released Time: July 2012
- Poroshpor –Artist : Samina Chowdhury, Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder & Rupankar which was Tune & Music by Bappa Mazumder Released on August 2010
- Ek Mutho Gaan- Artist : Bappa Mazumder & Fahmida Nabi, Tune & Music: Bappa Mazumder Released Time on February 2010
- Phoring - Artist Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder, Mahadi, Bishwajit Composed by Bappa Mazumder Released Time on September 2009
- Kheyal - Artist Bappa, S I Tutul & Arnob, Released Time: on September 2008
- Bhango Moner Dana, Artist: Bappa Mazumder, Jewel & Indranil Sen (India), Released Time on April 2008
- Abar Pothe Dekha, Artist: Anjan Dutt (India), Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul Released Time on September 2007
- Aanchor, Artist: Fahmida Nabi, Shakila Zafar, Jewel, Tipu, Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul. Released Time: on January 2006
- Ichchhe Korei Ekshathey, Artist: Anjan Dutt (India) & Bappa Mazumder Released Time on April 2005
- Swapnorani, Artist: Asif & Kaniz Suborna, Released Time on February 2005
- Du' Poshla Brishti, Artist: Indranil Sen (India) & Bappa Mazumder Released Time: May 2004
- Chhelemanushi, Artist: Asif, Agoon & Bappa, Released Time: February 2004
- Firti Pothey, Artist: Jewel, Released Time: 2003
- Aaj Brishti Namuk, Artist: Baby Naznin, Fahmida Nabi, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Biplob, Bappa, Asif, Pancham, Amitav Kaisar. Released Time: 2002
- Apekhkhay Theko, Artist: Kumar Bishwajit, Baby Naznin, Samina Chowdhury, Kanakchapa, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Bappa Mazumder, Asif & Kaniz Suborna, Released Time: February 2002
- Ekoi Shohore, Artist: Bappa Mazumder & Jewel, Released Time: 2001
- Onnorokom Bhalo, Artist: Ahmed Faisal, Released Time: 1997
Awards
- Best Lyricist- Citycell-Channel i Music Awards 2008, 2010, 2013 [7][8]
- Best Lyricist- Bangladesh Cultural Reporters Association `08
- Best Lyricist- Dhaka Cultural Reporters Unity '09
- Concord Fellowship for Environment Journalism ‘03
- Best Lyricist Nomination- Fizz-up CJFB Performance Award `05
References
- ↑ "Russell Zulfiqer". Zulfiqer Russell.
- ↑ "Shaju Khadem and Proitee". The Daily Star.
- ↑ Daily Amader Shomoy
- ↑ Daily Naya Diganta
- ↑ Bangladesh Pratidin
- ↑ Daily Prothom Alo
- ↑ "Nominations for 6th Citycell-Channel i Music Awards announced". The Daily Star.
- ↑ Bangla Music
External links
- http://www.zulfiqerrussell.com
- https://www.facebook.com/zulruss
- http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zulfiqer+russell&aq=f
- http://www.dhakatribune.com/profiles/2015/jun/25/when-words-spell-magic
- http://www.banglatribune.com/others/news/77895/%E0%A6%9C%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B2-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%82%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%9F%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%AD%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AA%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AA%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A6%95