Sufia Khatun (known as Kangalini Sufia; born 01 January 1961)[1] is a Bangladeshi folk singer.[2] Her real name is "Anita Halder".[1] She performed as a playback singer for the films Darodi Shatru, Agun and Raj Shinghashon.[1]
Kangalini Sufia | |
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কাঙ্গালিনী সুফিয়া | |
 Kangalini in 2019 | |
| Born | Tuni Halder 1958 or 1959 (age 65–66)[1] Ramdia village, Rajbari District, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Other names | Sufia Khatun |
| Website | kangalinisufia |
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Early life
editSufia was born in 1948/49 in greater Faridpur (now Rajbari) to Khokon Halder and Tulu Halder.[1] At the age of 14/15, she began singing at village functions. Around 1974, she converted to Islam and took on the name Sufia Khatun. Artist Mustafa Monwar christened her "Kangalini Sufia".[3]
Music
editSufia mostly performs with a five-member troupe that includes Baul Jahangir, Baul Mander Fakir, Pushpo (Sufia's daughter), Chumki Kangalini (Sufia's granddaughter) and Bilkis Banu.[3] She collaborated with other musicians including Kuddus Boyati, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.[4][5][6]
In October 2016, Sufia released her first CD album titled Ma.[6]
Notable songs
editPersonal life
editSufia first married Sudhir Halder.[1] Her second husband, Baul Sekom, is a Dotara player and lives in London where he works.[1] On the 8th December, 2018, She was admitted with severe illness to Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar. After her medical examinations Doctor said, She has several problems including irregularities of blood circulation in her brain. She also has some problems in her heart.[1][9] She is now living in Jamsing, Savar.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Kangalini Sufia: The voice of the deprived". The Daily Star. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Khaleda visits Dr Nazrul, ailing Kangalini Sufia". The Daily Star. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ a b "Noted folk singer in dire straits". The Daily Star. 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ a b "Kangalini Sufia pays tribute to late Boyati Abdur Rahman Boyati". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ a b "First CD album of Kangalini Sufia released". The Independent. Dhaka. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ a b "Saying 'No' to corruption on International Women's Day". The Daily Star. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Baul 'n Beyond A trance inducing concert". The Daily Star. 2010-02-23. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Kangalini Sufia hospitalised". Prothomalo. 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2024-01-10.