Minar Rahman
| Minar Rahman | |
|---|---|
| Native name | মিনার রহমান |
| Born |
Minar December 26 Chittagong |
| Occupation | Singer, composer, songwriter, and cartoonist |
| Years active | 2008–Present |
Minar Rahman, simply known as Minar,[1] is a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer, singer, actor and cartoonist.[2]
Early life and education
Minar was brought up on Dhaka as well as on Chittagong. He started learning piano when he was studying in standard 7. Minar started working as a cartoonist when he was studying in standard 10. He joined one of the most popular satire magazine of Bangladesh "Unmad" as a cartoonist in the year of 2008.[3]
Personal life
Minar was born on 26 December. His father is Late Mohammad Azharul Islam and mother is Nilufar Islam. He is the youngest son of his family.
Career
Minar started his musical life by the inspiration of his father. When he was in class four, he wrote his first poem. In class eight, he learned playing keyboard. As a student of class ten, he started composing. He thought that, the lyric is the major part of a song.Minar got famous after releasing his song "Shada", which was composed by Tahsan. His first solo album "Danpitey", composed by Tahsan released in 2008, and second solo album "Aari" got released in 2011. His last solo album is "Aha Re",[4] which was released on 6 June 2015. In 2013 he worked on a mixed album named "The Hit Album 4". Minar also worked for some Teleflims, Bengali Cinemas etc.
Works
Single albums
- 2008: Danpitey
- 2011: Aari
- 2015: Aha Re
Other works
- 2009: Karo Karo - (The Hit Album 2)
- 2010: Neel - (FnF)
- 2010: Charchina Ar Pichu - (Click Click)
- 2013: Biporite - (The Hit Album 4)
- 2013: Opekkha - (Neelpori Neelanjona)
- 2013: Cholo Harai - (Impossible 5)[5]
- 2013: Vul Shohore - (Neel Projapoti)
- 2014: Aahare - (Life and Fiona)[6]
Most popular tracks
- Shada
- Jani
- Bondhu
- Duur
- Prodip Jalo
- Danpitey
- Aha ree
- Jhoom
Recent hits
- Ahare (Single track)
- Karo Karo (The Hit Album 2 )
- Cha khabo na (lyrics by Anik Khan)
- Aro Ektu Duure Duure (Lyrics by Tahsan)
- Jhoom (Single Track)
- Deyale Deyale (Single Track)
Other works
Minor also worked at Grameenphone IT department. The theme song and background of "FnF" by Redoan Rony was composed by him. He performed some songs of James Blunt, Coldplay,Bryan Adams, Sting, Switchfoot, Eagles and many others as well as his own tracks at live programmes.
References
- ↑ "1 Minute Please". The Daily Star. 16 January 2015.
- ↑ ডানপিটের পর মিনার. Prothom Alo (in Bangla).
- ↑ মিনারের কমিকসের বই. Prothom Alo (in Bangla).
- ↑ আসছে মিনারের তৃতীয় অ্যালবাম. bdnews24.com (in Bangla).
- ↑ এবার ‘ইম্পসিবল ৫’. Prothom Alo (in Bangla). 27 July 2013.
- ↑ "Life & Fiona(লাইফ এন্ড ফিওনা) - নাটের গুরু". নাটের গুরু – Beta.