NAZNIN

"Struggle makes success sweeter!"Fans have adoringly labelled her as "black diamond." Asked about her immense popularity, Naznin says, "I love it when my fans call me 'Black Diamond' or 'song-bird' or 'angel'. I take that as a huge compliment to my talent and beauty. I also enjoy it when the critics compare me to myself. All the love showered on me by my fans has been really amazing. And, I thank Allah for that."* **Philosophically talking about her regrets in life, Baby exclaims, "The world has so much to offer in terms of knowledge and culture. I wish I had more time to delve into life's intricate aspects. If you have the knowledge and honesty everything becomes simpler. That's the best way to earn respect. One has to maintain these good practices which are rarely found today. No one is perfect but I try my best to be sincere and honest."** ***This versatile singer has other interests besides singing/performing as well. Bebe Naznin used to be an avid volleyball player when she was younger and represented her division (Rajshahi) against other divisions. She has also taken part in many art competitions. Making sculptures is also one of her favourite pastimes, she says.*** Naznin is the eldest daughter of the noted flautist Mansur Sarkar. Her first audio cassette featuring 12 modern songs came out in 1987. She has been a successful playback singer singing for over 100 movies.Bebe Naznin comes from the small town of Sayedpur, in Rangpur. She loves the struggle behind her achievement. "If everything is laid out on a silver platter there is nothing left for you to achieve. I admire it when people achieve things on their own, fighting the odds of society. There is a sense of fulfillment in that."Some of Baby's all time favourite singers are Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Noorjehan, Ghulam Ali Khan and Rashid Khan. She loves instrumentals and piano recitals as well.Recently when French football sensation Zinedine Zidane visited Bangladesh, Baby was one of the lucky ones to perform at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre. She rendered Shurjo uthey purbo dikey, Oki garial bhai and Amar ghum bhangaiya gelo. While performing the last number, Zidane took the stage -- much to the delight of the audience. Recalls an elated Baby, "I have performed in many countries and in front of some very important personalities but the experience of performing in front of Zidane was simply great."Date of Birth: 23rd August Place of Birth: Rangpur