"Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" is a song from the 1999 Bangladeshi film Srabon Megher Din. The lyricist of this folk music[1] was Humayun Ahmed. Subir Nandi sang this song to the tune with music arrangement of Maksud Jamil Mintu.[2] The song is considered to be the most popular song used in the film.[3] The song was released under label of Sangeeta Music along with other songs from the audio album.[4] Mahfuz Ahmed lip-synced in the scene of this song in the film.[5][6] Maksud Jamil Mintu and Subir Nandi won the National Film Award for music arrangement and vocals.[7]
| "Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" | |
|---|---|
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| Song by Subir Nandi | |
| from the album Srabon Megher Din | |
| Language | Bengali |
| Released | 1999 |
| Recorded | 1998 |
| Studio | Sustain Recording Studio |
| Venue | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genre |
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| Length | 4:17 |
| Label | Sangeeta Music |
| Composer(s) | Maksud Jamil Mintu |
| Lyricist(s) | Humayun Ahmed |
| Producer(s) | Maksud Jamil Mintu |
| External media | |
|---|---|
| Audio | |
 "Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" on YouTube | |
| Video | |
 "Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" on YouTube |
Background edit
Humayun Ahmed made his debut as the lyricist of the film[8] through Srabon Megher Din, but did not compose the song "Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" for use in the film.[9] The song was included in the film due to its consistency with the story.[10] Humayun Ahmed had earlier nominated Subir Nandi to sing the song. After writing the song, Maqsood Jamil was provided with the song to compose, but according to Maksud Jamil, he forgot to compose the song.[9]
Record and release edit
The song "Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" was recorded in 1998 at the Sustain Recording Studio in Shantinagar, Dhaka.[2] Usually the song is recorded in the artist's voice after the music director's melody. Maksud Jamil did not pre-arrange the vocals for the song. The melody and vocals of the song were composed at the same time. Subir Nandi's throat was held and recorded after Maksud's recitation in each verse.[9]
The song was released from Sangeeta Music as part of the audio album of the film Srabon Megher Din. Sangeeta Music released the song as a solo music on YouTube on 11 May, 2019.[4] Earlier, Laser Vision released the video of the song on YouTube on 26 December, 2016.[11]
Achievement edit
The song "Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya" was the first joint work of composer Maksud Jamil Mintu and Subir Nandi.[9] For this song, Maksud Jamil and Subir Nandi won the awards for "Best Music Director" and "Best Male Vocalist" at the 24th Bangladesh National Film Awards.[2]
| Year | Award | Nomination | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | National Film Awards | Maksud Jamil Mintu | Best Music Director | Won | [7] |
| Subir Nandi | Best Male Playback Singer | Won |
References edit
- ^ "সুবীর নন্দীর সেরা গানের গল্প" [The story of Subir Nandi's best song]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). 7 May 2019. Archived from the original on 27 November 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b c "'একটা ছিল সোনার কন্যা' গানের অজানা কথা" [Unknown tale of the song 'Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya']. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 13 November 2020. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "হুমায়ূন আহমেদের লেখা সিনেমার জনপ্রিয় ১০ গান" [10 popular songs of the movie written by Humayun Ahmed]. The Daily Star (in Bengali). 19 July 2020. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ a b "একটা ছিল সোনার কন্যা" [Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya]. Sangeeta Music (YouTube). 11 May 2019. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "ঢাকাই সিনেমা সমৃদ্ধ করা শ্রাবণ মেঘের দিনের ২০ বছর আজ" [Today is the 20th anniversary of Srabon Megher Din, which enriched Dhaka cinema]. Jago News 24 (in Bengali). 31 March 2020. Archived from the original on 3 April 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "গানের হুমায়ূন, হুমায়ূনের গান" [Humayun of Song, Song of Humayun]. Channel i Online (in Bengali). 12 November 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কার প্রাপ্তদের নামের তালিকা (১৯৭৫-২০১২)" [List of National Film Award winners (1985-2012)]. fdc.gov.bd. Bangladesh Film Development Corporation. Archived from the original on 23 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "ঈদের তৃতীয় দিনে হুমায়ূনের 'শ্রাবণ মেঘের দিন'" [Humayun's 'Srabon Megher Din' on the third day of Eid]. Channel i Online (in Bengali). 26 May 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d Noor, Nice (7 May 2019). "সোনার কন্যা ও উড়াল পঙ্খী এলো যেভাবে" [The way the Sonar Konya and Ural Ponkhi came]. NTV (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "হুমায়ূন আহমেদ : সঙ্গীতসাহিত্যে" [Humayun Ahmed: In music literature]. Bhorer Kagoj. 20 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2 September 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "একটা ছিল সোনার কন্যা" [Ekta Chilo Sonar Konya]. Laser Vision (YouTube). 26 December 2017. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.