Biography
Who is Ferdausi Rahman?
Early life and family background
Ferdausi Rahman was born in Cooch Behar, Bangladesh, on June 28, 1941. Her father was the folk singer Abbas Uddin. Growing up in a musical household, she was surrounded by artistic influences from a very young age. She also had two brothers named Mustafa Kamal and Mustafa Zaman Abbasi.
Musical career and television work
Ferdausi began her path in music by participating in radio programs as a child artiste. In 1955, she performed on the radio as an adult artiste for the first time. Her playback singing career in films took off with movies like Ei Desh Tomar Amar and Asiya. She also recorded songs for Pakistani films during the 1960s, working closely with music composers such as Robin Ghosh.
In addition to her film work, she became a familiar face on television. Her children's music program Esho Gaan Shikhi aired on Bangladesh Television for decades, earning her the affectionate title Gaaner Khalamoni, which translates to Aunt of Song.
Awards and honors
Throughout her long career, Ferdausi Rahman received numerous prestigious awards and honors from government bodies and cultural organizations. The government of Bangladesh awarded her the Ekushey Padak in 1977 and the Independence Award in 1995. She also received the President's Pride of Performance Award from Pakistan in 1965 and the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director for her work on the film Megher Onek Rong.
Personal life
Ferdausi Rahman was married to Rezaur Rahman, who worked as an engineer and industrialist. They were married from 1966 until his death in 2024. The couple had two sons together, named Rubaiyat Rahman and Razin Rahman.
Birthday and age
Ferdausi Rahman was born on June 28, 1941, which makes Ferdausi 85 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Ferdausi shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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