1. Ferdous Ara is a Bangladeshi Nazrul Sangeet singer and winner of the Ekushey Padak, the second highest civilian award in Bangladesh.
13 Facts About Ferdous Ara
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Ferdous Ara has three sisters, Jannat Ara, Nur-e-Jannat and Hur-e-Jannat.
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Ferdous Ara completed her bachelor's and master's in History from the University of Dhaka.
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In 1973, Ferdous Ara started her career as a regular vocal artist in Bangladesh Radio and afterward in Bangladesh Television.
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Ferdous Ara has released numerous albums of Nazrul Sangeet, contemporary and patriotic songs.
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Ferdous Ara became the first person in Bangladesh whose music video of Nazrul Sangeet was released.
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Ferdous Ara teaches Nazrul songs at the Nazrul Institute, University of Dhaka and Dhaka Music College.
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Ferdous Ara founded a music school, Sur Saptak in 2000.
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Ferdous Ara contributed as a background vocal in films, documentaries, and drama.
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Ferdous Ara sang in a movie titled Meher Nigar by Impress Telefilm.
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Ferdous Ara sang at the Gala Concert at Royal Albert Hall, London on an invitation of Inner London Education Authority in 1986.
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Ferdous Ara authored the books Sangeet Bhubaney Nazrul and Sanchitar Katha Barta.
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Ferdous Ara is married to Rafiqul Mohammed, a government officer.