Anjuman Ara Begum


Anjuman Ara Begum was a Bangladeshi vocalist. She was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2003 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Background and career

Begum was born on January 11, 1942, in Bogra to Kosiruddin Talukder and Begum Ziaunnahar Talukder. She was the youngest of her two brothers and five sisters. After completing a BA and MA in sociology at the University of Dhaka, Begum started her career in playback music in 1958. Her performances spanned film, television and stage. Her notable songs include Tumi Ashbe Boley, Akasher Hatey, Key Swaraner Prantore, Khokonshona, Chadni, Brishti Johon and Shathi Ronger.
Begum rendered one of the first songs telecast on Bangladesh Television in 1964.

Personal life

Begum was married to Masud Alam Siddiqui. Together they had one son Tariq Masrur, and one daughter, Umana Anjalin. Her eldest sisters were Begum Zabunnesa Jamal, a lyricist and educationist and Mahbub Ara, a singer of radio and television. Her niece, Zeenat Rahana, is a vocal artiste and Runa Laila was her cousin sister.

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