Farida Yasmin (3 February 1940 – 8 August 2015)[1] was a Bangladeshi playback singer.[2]
Farida Yasmin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 February 1940 |
| Died | 8 August 2015 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Playback singer |
| Spouse | Qazi Anwar Hussain |
| Relatives | Fauzia Yasmin (sister) Sabina Yasmin (sister) Nilufar Yasmin (sister) Nazma Yasmin (sister) |
Early life
editYasmin was born in Murshidabad at her maternal grandparents' house.[1] Yasmin took lessons from her mother, Mouluda Khatun and from Durgaprasad Roy, and Ustad Moti Miya.
In 1959 she debuted her playback singer career in the film "E Desh Tomar Amar".[1]
Personal life
editYasmin was married to writer Qazi Anwar Hussain.[3] She has four sisters – Nilufar Yasmin, Fauzia Yasmin, Nazma Yasmin, and Sabina Yasmin, all of them are notable singers.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Fahmim Ferdous (August 10, 2015). "In Transition: Farida Yasmin (1940-2015)". The Daily Star. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ a b "Singer Farida Yasmin passes away". The Daily Star. August 8, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ "Farida Yasmin no more". Prothom Alo. August 8, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.