Shahid Mahmud Jangi
Shahid Mahmud Jangi | |
|---|---|
| শহীদ মাহমুদ জঙ্গী | |
| Born | Shahid Mahmud Jangi Chowdhury 6 February |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Education | Masters in Management |
| Alma mater | University of Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, author |
| Years active | 1977–present |
Shahid Mahmud Jangi Chowdhury (born 6 February) is a Bangladeshi lyricist and author.
Early life and education[edit]
Jangi was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh to father L.A Chowdhury and mother Hamida Chowdhury. He graduated from the University of Chittagong with a bachelor's degree in management (Honors) and a Master of Management. He was very active in school, organizing and playing the lead role in plays and participating in school radio programs.
Career[edit]
After earning a master's degree in management, Jangi joined as a lecturer at Omergani M E S College Chittagong. He started his own business with an advertising firm and simultaneously started another business in the service industry.
Works[edit]
Author[edit]
Jangi used to write articles and lyrics from an early age and released his first song “Alo chayte” composed by Naquib Khan in 1978, telecast on Bangladesh Television (BTV). Jangi has published numerous articles in national and local newspapers.
Publications[edit]
Nilamborir Shari Pore
Ekdin Ghum Bhanga Shohore
Lyricist[edit]
Jangi started writing songs in 1977. He has carved a niche for himself in the field of songwriting with a number of hit songs for many pioneering Bangladeshi bands and soloists. Jangi shared his thoughts on the state of music in Bangladesh.[1]
Jangi penned the songs Mukto Manik, Protidin Protiti, Harano Bikeler Golpo, Tomake Diye Gelam, Anobik Aghate, Tumi Ami Noy Aj, Eri Majhe & Chayer Cupe for Souls.[2]
Jangi also wrote songs like Aj Je Shishu Prithibir Aloye Eshechhe, Tritiyo Bishwa Emoni Ek Bishwa, Hey Bangladesh, Tomar Boyosh Holo Koto and many others for Renaissance.
He has also written all the songs for Pilu Khan's upcoming solo album, Tomra Bhalo Acho To?[3] Having penned captivating songs for multiple renowned artists over the years, Jangi aspires to keep doing what he loves."ঘুম ভাঙ্গা শহরে (In the Woke Up City)" was also the first rock song of Bangladesh and the song was written by legendary lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi.[4]
Over the years, he has gained success in songwriting, emerging as a legendary lyricist of Bangladesh. Besides traditional and colloquial songs, he has whelmed many patriotic anthems in the pop and rock genres. His topics of songs comprise love, hardships, as well as songs about growing up in Bangladesh. Music lovers have called him a lyricist with a different style. Many renowned singers and composers have acknowledged and accredited him for his contributions to their careers.
There are many article published about him in several newspapers and online portals.[5][6][7]
Discography[edit]
- Aj Je Shishu (Renaissance)
- Amar Golpo (Pilu Khan)
- Anobik Aghate (Souls)
- Bhabona (Naseem Ali Khan)
- Chayer Cupe (Souls)
- Dokhina Hawa (Partha Barua)
- Elam (Pilu Khan & Fahmida Nabi)
- Eri Majhe (Souls)
- Ghum Bhanga Shohore (Love Runs Blind)[8]
- Harano Bikeler Golpo (Souls)
- Hridoy Kadamati (Renaissance)[9]
- Kolahol (Naseem Ali Khan)
- Jotin Sirer Classe (Naseem Ali Khan)
- Mon Bhenge Jay (Naseem Ali Khan)
- Mukto Manik (Souls)
- Ohe Nodi (Naseem Ali Khan)
- Phul Phote Phul Jhore (Samina Chowdhury)
- Protidin Protiti (Souls)
- Shei Kobe (Partha Barua)
- Shomoy Jeno Katena (Samina Chowdhury)
- Tomake Diye Gelam (Souls)
- Tritio Bishsho (Renaissance)
- Tumi Ami Noy Aj (Souls)
References[edit]
- ^ Raaga.com. "Shahid Mahmud Jangi songs, Shahid Mahmud Jangi hits, Download Shahid Mahmud Jangi Mp3 songs, music videos, interviews, non-stop channel". www.raaga.com. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ Raaga.com. "Shahid Mahmud Jangi songs, Shahid Mahmud Jangi hits, Download Shahid Mahmud Jangi Mp3 songs, music videos, interviews, non-stop channel". www.raaga.com. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ ""The current generation of musicians is extremely talented" – Shahbaz Khan Pilu". The Daily Star. 2019-08-16. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Love Runs Blind
- ^ "Shahid Mahmud Jangi". দৈনিক আজাদী. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "asif akbar_ Shahid Mahmud Jangi – srijonmusicbd". Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Geetikobi Songho and Music Composers Society vow to work together". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "Shahid Mahmud Jangi: The celebrated lyricist". প্রিয়.কম. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Shahid Mahmud Jangi: The celebrated lyricist". The Daily Star. 2019-08-24. Retrieved 2021-06-18.