Pritom Ahmed is a Bangladeshi-British[1] singer-songwriter, actor[2] and music composer.[3] In Bangladesh he is the only singer with 13 solo albums of his own lyrics and composition.[4] His music focuses on class stratification, contemporary urban life,[5] socio-economic, 2013 Shahbag protests and human rights[6] of Bangladesh.[7]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pritom Ahmed |
| Also known as | Pritom |
| Born | 24 April |
| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer and actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocal, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Laser Vision, CMV, GAANWALA |
Ahmed has had several acting roles in British and Hollywood productions, including featured roles in The Crown and A Very British Scandal.[8][9]
Currently Ahmed has taken up a role teaching Media Studies at secondary level in the UK[10] he was fired from a Secondary School for not teaching and instead scrolling on his phone.
Notable Songs edit
His famous songs are Balika,[11] Red Rose,[12] Bhalo Theko,[13] Bhaiya,[14] Cholo Palai,[15] Vote for Thot,[16] Emon Keno,[17] Shongshar,[18] Ghor, Cholo Ekshathe Buro hoi, Separation, Pashanpurir Golpo, Dukkho Shari Shari, and many more.
Albums edit
Solo album edit
- Dui Inchee Shukh Chai, 2002[19]
- Cholo Palai, 2004 [20]
- Bhalobashar Michile Esho, 2006 [21]
- Hello Bondhu, 2006 [22]
- Slogaan, 2007 [23]
- Tui Ki Amar Bondhu Hobi, 2008 [24]
- Street Singer, 2009[25]
- Bhalo Theko, 2014 [26]
- Shahbag Calling Abar Ekattor 2013 [27]
- Vote For Thot 2014 [28]
- Bhaiya 2015 [29]
- Copy Paste 2017 [30]
- Soulmate 2020 [31]
Mixed album edit
- Jiboner joto chawa, 1999
- Onamika tumi, 1999
- Dour, 2004
Video album edit
- Cholo palai, 2004
- Balika, 2006
- BHAIYA, 2006
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Co-Star | Director | Note |
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| 2009 | Street Singer[32] | Rosey Siddiqui | Farhad Hossain | Telefilm[33] |
| 2019 | Obosheshe Bhalobeshe | Rafiath Rashid Mithila[34] | Farhad Ahmed | Drama |
| 2019 | Helmet[35] | Nusrat Imroz Tisha[36] | Abu Hayat Mahmud | Drama |
References edit
- ^ "Bangladeshi singer Pritom Ahmed to star in 'The Crown'". The Business Standard. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Pritom Ahmed". IMDb. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ^ "Pritom: A singer with difference". The Daily Sun. 16 March 2011. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012.
- ^ "Pritom Ahmed: A true artiste on many fronts". The Daily Star. 16 October 2009.
- ^ "আমাকে দিয়ে কিছু হচ্ছে না: প্রীতম আহমেদ". Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "নিরবের গ্রেপ্তারের বিষয়ে যা জানালেন প্রীতম আহমেদ - The Bengali Times I Bengali Newspaper in Canada" (in Bengali). 12 October 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "Songs of Shahbag". The Independent. Dhaka. 21 February 2013. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ "Bangladeshi singer Pritom Ahmed to star in 'The Crown'". The Business Standard. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ Nation, The New. "Pritom appears in BBC One's A Very British Scandal". The New Nation. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ BALIKA II বালিকা II PRITOM AHMED [ official video ], retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ RED ROSE II PRITOM AHMED, retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ Bhalo Theko - Pritom Ahmed - A tribute to HUMAYUN FARIDEE [ official video ], retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ BHAIYA - PRITOM AHMED ft HARD KAUR [ official video ], retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ CHOLO PALAI II PRITOM AHMED, retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ VOTE for THOT club mix - Pritom Ahmed [ official video ], retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ Emon Keno II এমন কেন II Pritom Ahmed, retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ Shongshar II সং সার II Pritom Ahmed [ official video ], retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ DUI INCHI SHUKH CHAI । PRITOM AHMED । 1st SOLO ALBUM- 2002, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ CHOLO PALAI II PRITOM AHMED, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ Bhalobashar Michile Esho - Pritom Ahmed, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ HELLO BONDHU by PRITOM AHMED, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ Tumi Acho Tai - Pritom Ahmed, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ TUI KI AMAR BONDHU HOBI II PRITOM AHMED, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ "142 new audio albums this Eid". Dhaka Mirror. 19 September 2009.
- ^ Bhalo Theko - Pritom Ahmed - A tribute to HUMAYUN FARIDEE [ official video ], retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ SHAHBAG CALLING abar ekattor ( আবার একাত্তর ) PRITOM AHMED, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ VOTE for THOT club mix - Pritom Ahmed [ official video ], retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ BHAIYA - PRITOM AHMED ft HARD KAUR [ official video ], retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ COPY PASTE II PRITOM ft IMRAN KHAN [ official video ], retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ Cholo Ekshathe Buro Hoi - Pritom Ahmed, retrieved 4 January 2022
- ^ Street Singer the movie, retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ STREET SINGER II PRITOM AHMED II FARHAD HOSSAIN, retrieved 3 January 2022
- ^ "বিয়ের সাজে প্রীতম-মিথিলা". Jugantor. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ Pratidin, Bangladesh (30 September 2019). "প্রীতম-তিশা 'হেলমেট'". বাংলাদেশ প্রতিদিন (in Bengali). Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "সংগীতশিল্পী প্রীতমের নতুন ইনিংস 'হেলমেট'". ডিএমপি নিউজ. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
