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{{Short description|Bangladeshi Singer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2022}}
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{{COI|date=April 2017}}
{{BLP sources|date=June 2011}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mehreen
| name = MEHREEN
| image =
| native_name = মেহরীন
| native_name_lang = bn
| native_name = মেহরীন মাহমুদ
| origin = Bangladesh
| native_lang = [[Bangla]]
| birth_date = [[30th Oct]]
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Folk fusion]],
| birth_place = [[Dhaka]], Bangladesh
| occupation = Freelance Singer
| origin = Bangladesh
| years_active = 2000–present
| genre = [[Pop]]
| website = {{url|mehreenofficial.com}}
| occupation = [[Singer]], [[Anchor]]
| instrument = [[Vocals]]
| years_active = [[1993–present]]
}}
}}
'''Mehreen Mahmud''' mostly known by her stage name '''Mehreen''', is a Bangladeshi singer.
'''Mehreen Mahmud''', known by her stage name '''Mehreen''', is a Bangladeshi singer.


==Career==
==Biography==
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Mehreen studied in [[Viqarunnisa Noon School and College|Viqarunnisa Noon School]] and [[Holy Cross College, Dhaka|Holy Cross College]]. She completed her master's degree in [[English literature]] from the [[University of Dhaka]], after 3 years of Honours.<ref>{{Cite news |script-title=bn:বাংলাদেশের তরুণ প্রজন্মের প্রিয় শিল্পী মেহরীনের সাক্ষাৎকার |url=https://www.voabangla.com/a/3945748.html |access-date=1 August 2021 |work=VoA |date=16 July 2017 |language=bn}}</ref>
[[Mehreen]] was born in [[Dhaka]], [[Bangladesh]]. She is known for her iconic contribution in Bangla Pop. She is a multy genre artist ranging her repertoire from [[Bangla]] [[jazz]]-[[fusion]]-[[folk]] to [[Tagore]] and [[Nazrul]] and other languages namely [[Japanese]], [[Maldivian]], [[Nepalese]], [[Chinese]], [[Hindi]], [[English]]. She has been Bangladeshi [[Idol]] Judge for season 1 in 2012. She has been musically associated with [[Ayub Bachchu]], [[Bickram Ghosh]], [[Fuad Ibn Rabbi]], [[Bappa Majumdar]], [[Manam Ahmed]], [[pdt. Tanmoy Bose]], [[Djamel Bin Yellis]], Grammy winner [[AR Rahman]]. She has recently released a 22 year old song composed by [[Lucky Akhand]] 6 years after his demise on 07 June [[2022]] .<ref name="ds28Jun2013">{{Cite news |date=28 June 2013 |title=Bangladeshi Idol launches today |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladeshi-idol-launches-today |access-date=1 August 2021 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>


Mehreen's debut album, ''[[Anari (Mehreen Album)|Anari]]'', was released in 2000, Dekha Hobe in 2002, Mone Pore Tomae in 2004, Don't Forget Me 2006, Tumi Acho Bole 2008, Bondhuta 2018 and singles such as Jajabor in 2019, Prothom Shurjodoy (Mujib's Bangladesh Theme song) in April 1, 2022, Shey Ganeri Pakhi June 7, 2022. <ref name="ds28Jun2013" /> Her unique voice and performance style has given the audience signature songs like, "Anari", " Tumi Acho Bole", "Rajkumar", "Cup Kintu Ektai", " Dekha Hobe", "Shunnota", "Dhol", " Aj Ek Notun Din", "E Ki Aloy Rangaley", " Jajabor". <ref name="ds28Jun2013" /><ref>{{cite news |last=Malik |first=Shadma |date=30 September 2013 |title=Mehreen's takes on Bangladeshi Idol and more |url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/entertainment/2013/sep/30/mehreen%E2%80%99s-takes-bangladeshi-idol-and-more |newspaper=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=8 February 2016}}</ref>
Mehreen's debut album, ''Anari'', was released in 2000. <ref>{{cite news |last=Malik |first=Shadma |date=30 September 2013 |title=Mehreen's takes on Bangladeshi Idol and more |url=https://archive.dhakatribune.com/uncategorized/2013/09/30/mehreens-takes-on-bangladeshi-idol-and-more |newspaper=Dhaka Tribune |access-date=8 February 2016}}</ref> She participated as a [[Idols (franchise)|Bangladeshi Idol]] judge for season 1 in 2012.<ref name="ds28Jun2013">{{Cite news |date=28 June 2013 |title=Bangladeshi Idol launches today |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladeshi-idol-launches-today |access-date=1 August 2021 |work=The Daily Star |language=en}}</ref>


In July 2023, Mehreen was awarded ''"Bongonari Shommanona"'' at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in Kolkata.<ref name=strive>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-12 |title=I strive to embrace everything that is new and good: Mehreen |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/i-strive-embrace-everything-new-and-good-mehreen-663974 |access-date=2024-02-05 |work=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-02 |title=Mehreen honored in Kolkata |url=https://www.daily-sun.com/post/698529 |access-date=2024-02-05 |work=Daily Sun |language=en}}</ref> In August, she was awarded with ''"Attojon Srity Shommanona"'' at the 104th-anniversary program of [[East Bengal FC]] held in [[Kolkata]], India. It was given by [[Aroop Biswas]], West Bengal sports minister, and [[Firhad Hakim]], the [[Mayors of Kolkata|mayor of Kolkata]].<ref name=atmajan>{{Cite web |title=Mehreen honoured with 'Atmajan Smriti' award |url=https://businesspostbd.com/entertainment/mehreen-honoured-with-atmajan-smriti-award |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=businesspostbd.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Mehreen bags award in Kolkata |url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/208504/mehreen-bags-award-in-kolkata |access-date=2024-02-05 |work=New Age |language=en}}</ref>
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She completed her master's degree in [[English literature]] from the [[University of Dhaka]], after 3 years Honours. She studied in [[Viqarun Nisa Noon School]] and [[Holy Cross College]] <ref>{{Cite web |script-title=bn:বাংলাদেশের তরুণ প্রজন্মের প্রিয় শিল্পী মেহরীনের সাক্ষাৎকার |url=https://www.voabangla.com/a/3945748.html |access-date=1 August 2021 |website=VoA |language=bn}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
As of 2024, she has released eight solo albums:
===Solo===
As of 2022, she has released Eight solo albums:<ref>{{cite news |title=Mehreen releases 7th solo album |url=http://thedailynewnation.com/news/59594/mehreen-releases-7th-solo-album.html |newspaper=The New Nation |date=12 July 2015 |access-date=8 February 2016}}</ref>
* ''Anari'' (2000)<ref name="nn12Jul2015">{{cite news |title=Mehreen releases 7th solo album |url=http://thedailynewnation.com/news/59594/mehreen-releases-7th-solo-album.html |newspaper=The New Nation |date=12 July 2015 |access-date=8 February 2016}}</ref>
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* ''Dekha Hobe'' (2002)<ref name=nn12Jul2015/>
* ''[[Anari (Mehreen Album)|Anari]]'' (2000)
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* ''Mone Pore Tomaye'' (2004)<ref name=nn12Jul2015/>
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* ''[[Dekha Hobe]]'' (2002)
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* ''Bhalobashar Gaan: A Romantic Compilation'' (2005)<ref name=nn12Jul2015/>
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* ''[[Mone Pore Tomaye]]'' (2004)
* ''Don't Forget Me'' (2006)<ref name=nn12Jul2015/>
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* ''[[Bhalobashar Gaan: A Romantic Compilation]]'' (2005)
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* ''Tumi Acho Boley'' (2008)<ref name=nn12Jul2015/>
* ''[[Don't Forget Me (Mehreen Album)|Don't Forget Me]]'' (2006)
* ''SE7EN'' (2017)<ref name=nn12Jul2015/>
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* ''[[Tumi Acho Boley]]'' (2008)
* '' Bondhuta '' (2019)<ref name=strive/>
* ''[[SE7EN (Mehreen Album)|SE7EN]]'' (2017)
* ''[[Bondhuta (Mehreen Album)|Bondhuta]]'' (2018)
===Latest Singles===
[[Jajabor]] 2019 - Composer Fuad Ibn Rabbi Lyric and Tune by Jahangir Hyder Dipon
[[Prothom Shurjodoy]] 2022, April 1 - Tune by Kishore Das, Composer Kishore Das Lyric by Kabir Bakul
[[Shey Ganeri Pakhi]] 2022, June 7 - Tune by Lucky Akhand, music by Rupok, Lyric by Golam Murshed.

===Film scores===
* ''[[Wrong Number (2004 film)|Wrong Number]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Putro#Music|Putro]]'' (2018)

{{citation needed|date=October 2017}}

==Other==
She worked as an MC for the [[Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy]] in 1992–2004, and as a newscaster on [[Bangladesh Television|BTV]] and national radio, [[Bangladesh Betar]] from 1992 to 2000.

==Concerts==
Mehreen has been performing at all major concerts for more than two decades. Recently she rocked at the 100 years celebration of Dhaka University. She has a versatile calibre to enthrall the audience for hours together with a lovable attitude and unforgettable smile. <ref>[http://www.theindependentdigital.com/index.php?opt=view&page=27&date=2010-12-06/ News on The Independent]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official Website|mehreen.net/}}
* {{IMDb name|5119343}}
* {{IMDb name|5119343}}
* {{cite AV media |people=Nadia Ali interviews Mahreen |date=27 April 2014 |title=Bangladesh Idol judge Mehreen |medium=Radio broadcast |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0420x0h |work=BBC Radio}}
* {{cite AV media |people=Nadia Ali interviews Mahreen |date=27 April 2014 |title=Bangladesh Idol judge Mehreen |medium=Radio broadcast |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0420x0h |work=BBC Radio}}
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Latest revision as of 19:49, 18 November 2024

MEHREEN
মেহরীন
OriginBangladesh
GenresPop, Folk fusion,
OccupationFreelance Singer
Years active2000–present
Websitemehreenofficial.com

Mehreen Mahmud, known by her stage name Mehreen, is a Bangladeshi singer.

Biography

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Mehreen studied in Viqarunnisa Noon School and Holy Cross College. She completed her master's degree in English literature from the University of Dhaka, after 3 years of Honours.[1]

Mehreen's debut album, Anari, was released in 2000. [2] She participated as a Bangladeshi Idol judge for season 1 in 2012.[3]

In July 2023, Mehreen was awarded "Bongonari Shommanona" at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations in Kolkata.[4][5] In August, she was awarded with "Attojon Srity Shommanona" at the 104th-anniversary program of East Bengal FC held in Kolkata, India. It was given by Aroop Biswas, West Bengal sports minister, and Firhad Hakim, the mayor of Kolkata.[6][7]

Discography

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As of 2024, she has released eight solo albums:

  • Anari (2000)[8]
  • Dekha Hobe (2002)[8]
  • Mone Pore Tomaye (2004)[8]
  • Bhalobashar Gaan: A Romantic Compilation (2005)[8]
  • Don't Forget Me (2006)[8]
  • Tumi Acho Boley (2008)[8]
  • SE7EN (2017)[8]
  • Bondhuta (2019)[4]

References

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  1. ^ বাংলাদেশের তরুণ প্রজন্মের প্রিয় শিল্পী মেহরীনের সাক্ষাৎকার. VoA (in Bengali). 16 July 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. ^ Malik, Shadma (30 September 2013). "Mehreen's takes on Bangladeshi Idol and more". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Bangladeshi Idol launches today". The Daily Star. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "I strive to embrace everything that is new and good: Mehreen". The Business Standard. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Mehreen honored in Kolkata". Daily Sun. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Mehreen honoured with 'Atmajan Smriti' award". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Mehreen bags award in Kolkata". New Age. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g "Mehreen releases 7th solo album". The New Nation. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2016.
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