Biography
Who is Habib Wahid?
Early life and education
Habib Wahid was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 15, 1979. His father, Ferdous Wahid, is a well-known pop singer in the country. His mother is Roksana Wahid. The family roots trace back to South Paiksha in the Srinagar area of Munshiganj, also known as Bikrampur. As a child, he received his education at the South Breeze School located in Dhanmondi.
Musical debut and breakthroughs
In 2003, Habib Wahid released his first album, titled Krishno. He produced the music while collaborating with a vocalist named Kaya, who was a Sylheti restaurant owner he met while living in London. The album introduced a new genre to the Dhaka music scene by mixing traditional folk melodies with modern electronic and pop elements. This unique sound proved successful in both Britain and Bangladesh.
Film work and collaborations
Habib has composed extensive soundtracks for the Bangladeshi film industry. His work appears in movies such as Hridoyer Kotha, Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa, Chandragrohon, and the 2012 film I Love You. Other well-known contributions include music for Eito Prem, Third Person Singular Number, and Amar Ache Jol. In 2011, he received the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director for his work on the film Projapoti.
Shift to singles and recent projects
Around 2015, Habib shifted his focus from full-length albums to releasing individual singles. He noted that the changing music market, where listeners frequently purchase songs for ringtones, made single releases more profitable. His debut single in this format was the R&B soul track Hariye Fela Bhalobasha. Later that year, he released the world music track Mon Ghumay Re, which blended rock, folk, and electronic styles.
Personal life and family
Habib Wahid has been married twice. He married Rehana Chowdhury in 2011, and the couple had a son named Alim Wahid, born in 2012. This marriage ended in divorce in 2017. Following his divorce, there were rumors regarding his relationship with actress Tanjin Tisha.
Birthday and age
Habib Wahid was born on October 15, 1979, which makes Habib 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Habib shares the date with 70 other famous people.
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