About Me
BIO: Though Shabnam Mushtari’s forte is Nazrul Geeti or Nozrul Sangeet (the Songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam) she is equally known for her “raga†based Semi-Classical Songs, Ghazals (Lyric Songs) and “Adhunik†(Classic Standard Pop) Songs.
Her hard work in the field of Nazrul Geeti has not only earned her fame but also has also given her a national iconic status. Shabnam has been honored with the highest state award - Ekushey Padak for her contribution to the field of music.
Born to a well-respected family that is considered elite – they were always socially aware and active in social works, with rich cultural heritage, deeply philosophical… Her father the late Poet Talim Hossain (Founder of Nuzrul Academy, Dhaka) and mother Editor Begum Mafruha Chowdhury are both eminent in the fields of literature and journalism, are the main architects of Shabnam Mushtari’s career.
Ms. Mushtari has studied English and Bangla literature at the University of Dhaka. She has been actively associated with the Nazrul Academy, Dhaka and member of the executive committee of this noble institution.
She has traveled widely carrying the treasure of golden music of national poet of Bangladesh Qazi Nazrul Islam.
She has performed a lot of concerts home and aboard. The singer has had the privilege of performing solo in the house of commons in England. People have enjoyed her interviews with BBC, VOA, AsiaNet, DorDarshan of India…
Shabnam believed that being a singer is like being a cultural embassador, she has visited many countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Iraq, Oman, India, Pakistan, Mayanmar etc.
Her hobbies are listening music, reading books and cooking delicious foods.Contact: Address - 21 West Malibug, Dhaka-1217 *
Phone/Fax - (880-2) 9331666 / 9338899
