Suzana Ansar
Suzana Ansar সুজানা আনসার | |
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Born | 14 February Leyton, Waltham Forest, London, England |
Origin | Woodford Green, London, England |
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Years active | 1998–present |
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Website | www |
Suzana Ansar (
Early life
Ansar was born London, England to Bangladeshi expatriate parents. Her mother, (Jenney) Syeda S Karim, is a community activist and her father, Mohamed Ansar Uddin, is a chartered accountant and businessman. She is the eldest of two children.[citation needed] Her mother was one of the founders of Bengali International.[1][2] She has a younger brother, Syed Saadi Ansar.
She grew up in
Ansar's grandparents are originally from Mymensingh, Brahmanbaria, and Chandpur, however, they are settled in Dhaka. Her aunt is current Bangladeshi foreign minister Dipu Moni.[3]
Music career
Ansar's parents encouraged her to connect with both her eastern and western cultures thus taking up
In 2006, a case study was written about Ansar in the book A Tale of Three Generations.[5] Ansar has collaborated with State of Bengal on the track "Burn Your Toes" from his 1999 album Visual Audio[6] and the track "Sukno Patar" from his 2007 album Skip-IJ.[7][8] She has also collaborated with Clottaire K. In November 2009, Ansar's solo debut album Suzana Ansar with Khansar was released by Bangladeshi record label G-Series/Agniveena featuring her band which is made up of herself, her brother Syed Shahdin Ansar (Saadi), tabla player Yamin Chowdhury (Shagor), and Imran Khan.[3][9]
In February 2013, Ansar's second album Mehvashaa, co-recorded with Raja Kaasheff, was launched at the House of Commons.[3] The album features tracks Ansar sang in Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Persian.[citation needed]
In March 2011, Ansar was interviewed by Anwarul Hoque on BBC Asian Network.[10]
In December 2013, she performed live on BBC Asian Network's Saima Ajram Show.[11] In March 2014, Islam was interviewed by Nadia Ali on BBC Asian Network.[12]
Ansar's music has represented the works of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.[8][13] She has toured U.S, Spain, France, Italy, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Bangladesh and India. She has performed alongside Bangladeshi singers Ayub Bachchu, Baby Naznin, Runa Laila, Asif Akbar, Momtaz Begum, James Nagar Baul and Habib as well as Indian singer Sonu Nigam.
Television career
Ansar has been on television several times, sometimes working as a presenter. The programs are Poboner Boytha, Valentines Special and Series Rupban on
Acting career
Ansar has appeared in UK television films in Sylheti and Bengali dialects, including Mayar Taney, Friends 1 and 2, and Projonmo.
She has also appeared in Bangladesh television serials, including Fifty Fifty on Banglavision; The Graduate on NTV; Life Partner, Borishaila Mama Bhaigna, Aite Shaal Jaite Shaal and Colours of Cambridge on ATN Bangla; and Dead End- 30 days.[citation needed]
In 2012, she played the role of Suzanne in BBC educational game show BBC Janala Mojay Mojay Shekha for a segment titled "Raisa in Bangladesh".[citation needed]
Personal life
On 1 August 2014, Ansar married Yamin "Shagor" Chowdhury. His father is the Mukti Juddha, teacher and artiste
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details | Chart positions | Certifications |
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Suzana Ansar with Khansar |
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Mehvashaa |
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See also
- British Bangladeshi
- List of British Bangladeshis
References
- ^ a b c Iqbal, Jamil (17 May 2006). "Ms. Suzana Ansar". Swadhinata Trust. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "Music". Suzana Ansar. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Launching of music album 'Mehvashaa'". The Asians. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ "Raja Kaasheff and Suzana Ansar, launching "Mehvashaa"". TVapex. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ISBN 978-0-9528824-1-1.
- ^ Iqbal, Jamil (28 March 2006). "Mr. Sam Zaman". Swadhinata Trust. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
- ^ K, Sanj (20 May 2015). "Sam Zaman / State of Bengal dies (1965-2015)". Nada Brahma. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Skip-Ij by State of Bengal". iTunes. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ^ "Suzana Ansar with Khansar". Bangladesh: The Daily Ittefaq. 14 December 2009. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ^ "Singer Suzana Ansar". BBC Asian Network. 13 March 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "British Bangladeshi Singer Suzana Ansar". BBC Asian Network. 9 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "Bangladesh Independence Day celebrations". BBC Asian Network. 24 March 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "About". Suzana Ansar. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
- ^ "Suzana Ansar with KHANSAR". A Baishakhi Mela in Banglatown, Brick Lane. 23 May 2010. Archived from the original on 26 May 2010. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
External links
- Official website
- Suzana Ansar at IMDb
- Suzana Ansar discography at Discogs
- Iqbal, Jamil. Suzana Ansar. Swadhinata Trust. 17 May 2006