Shithi Saha is a Bangladeshi singer. She has done playback in Projapoti (2011) film with veteran Ferdous Wahid. She sings Tagore songs, folk and also film songs. She has made four studio albums.[1]
Early life edit
Shithi learned music from her mother. Shithi's mentors were Ashok Saha and Late Ohaidul Huq. She learnt classical, folk and modern styles of music from Chhayanaut and Shommelon Parishad. She has won more than 100 Awards in that years, including four National Awards given for Rabindra Sangeet.[1]
Career edit
In 2005, Shithi debuted with the album Kichu Bolbo Bole, a compilation of Tagore songs. It gained popularity. In 2009, she published her second album Kolpona, containing 12 songs. She received national recognition with her first solo and third overall album Golpo Patay. In 2015, she published her fourth album Mon Balika. On 13 March 2016, she was given a special honour at Indo-Bangladesh cultural festival, held in Auckland, New Zealand for her contribution in Bengali music.[1][2] A musical programme, Shithir Otithi, is premiered on Maasranga Television.[3]
Discography edit
Filmography edit
- Projapoti ('Taka' song with Ferdous Wahid)
- Pushpa ('Saami Saami' song in Bengali)
Awards edit
- Bangladesh National Awards - Best Tagore Singer (4 times)
- Special honour at Indo-Bangladesh Cultural Festival, 2016 [1]
- Winner: Bachsas Award for Best Female Playback Singer - 2016 for Bhola To Jayna Tare
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Concert pays tribute to Indo-Bangla culture". indiannewslink.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ "Nirjher Chowdhury & Shithi Saha". Eaglemusicbd.com. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ a b c Joya, Sharmin (14 March 2022). "Shithi's subcontinental ventures". The Daily Star. Retrieved 14 March 2022.