Sharmin Sultana Sumi
Sharmin Sultana Sumi শারমিন সুলতানা সুমি | |
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.jpg) Sumi in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 16 September Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Member of | Chirkutt |
Sharmin Sultana Sumi is a Bangladeshi singer, songwriter, composer, and playback singer. She is the lead vocalist and founding member of the band Chirkutt,[1][2] which she started in 2002. Sumi was the first Bangladeshi invited to participate in the Womex 21 music summit.[3]
Early life
Career
Sumi formed Chirkutt in 2002. In addition to being the band's main vocalist, she is the writer and composer of most of their songs.[5] She has written lyrics and music for other artists.[6] She is also known as playback singer[7] for doing playback for the film Aynabaji.
She wrote a tribute song for heavy metal guitarist Zeheen Ahmed after his sudden death in 2017.[8]
She also wrote the lyrics for the song "Dhire Dhire" for Habib and Nancy which has crossed four million YouTube views.[9]
Discography
Playback movies
| Year | Movies | Music director | Singer | Song | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aynabaji | Chirkutt | Sharmin Sultana Sumi | "Duniya" | |
| 2016 | Ice Cream[10] | "Valo Thaka Mondo Thaka" | |||
| 2017 | Doob | Chirkutt | Sharmin Sultana Sumi | "Ahare Jibon" | Nominations for Best Female Singer and Best Lyrics for 3rd East Filmfare Award[11][12] |
| 2017 | Voyonkor Sundor | Chirkutt | Sharmin Sultana Sumi | "Ei Shohore Kaktao Jene Geche" |
Personal life
Sumi's mother died of cervical cancer on 17 January 2022.[13]
Awards and nominations
Sumi was honored with Anannya Top Ten Awards by the Bangla Academy.[14] The award was given to 10 people including Sumi by Ananya Magazine on behalf of Bangla Academy for their special contribution to the society.[15] She also received nominations from 3rd Filmfare Awards East for Best Playback Singer and Best Lyrics.[16]
References
- ↑ আকাশে দিয়েছি টিপ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). April 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "চিরকুট ব্যান্ডের সুমির জন্মদিন আজ". Dbc News (in Bengali). Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ "Chirkutt's Sumi becomes first-ever Bangladeshi to participate in Womex 21". The Business Stand. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ↑ স্টার ওমেন. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 8 March 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "Chirkut's new music video 'Ontore Bahire' released". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ তুই-তো-মেয়েদের-ব্যান্ডে-আছিস. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali).
- ↑ "A talk with melody queen Sumi". The Daily Observer. 9 September 2018.
- ↑ "Precious friend, don't say goodbye..." Dhaka Tribune. 23 July 2017.
- ↑ G Series Music (18 April 2017). Dhire Dhire | ধীরে ধীরে | Habib | Nancy | Tumi Shandhar O Megho Mala | Bangla Song. Retrieved 9 March 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "❝IceCream❝ | OFFICIAL TRAILER | A Redoan Rony Film | RAZZ, TUSHI & UDAY by Tiger Media".
- ↑ "Best Song Lyrics 2017 Nominees | Filmfare Awards". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "Chirkut earns nominations for Filmfare Awards". The Financial Express. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ বিনোদন প্রতিবেদক (17 January 2022). "মা হারালেন চিরকুট ব্যান্ডের সুমী". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ "Femme Fabulous -Sharmin Sultana Sumi". The Daily Star. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "Chirkutt's Sumi receives Ananya Shirsha Dosh award". Dhaka Tribune. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards East 2018 Nominations". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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