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Biography of Sabina Yasmin
Bengali Singer
(4 September 1954 – Present)
Sabina Yasmin is one of the most prominent singers in Bangladesh. She is widely recognized as a playback singer in Bengali cinemas. This famous singer has contributed to our country with her mesmerizing voice for more than 54 years. She has achieved a record 14 times the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
Yasmin has given her melodious voice on more than ten thousand songs and recorded over 1,500 songs for films in total. In 1984, she was awarded Ekushey Padak and in 1996, the Government of Bangladesh honored her with the Independence Day Award. Yasmin achieved the Meril Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
Life of "Sabina Yasmin" At a Glance
Real Name: Sabina Yasmin
Date of Birth: 4 September 1954 (age 69)
Place of Birth: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Father Name: Lutfur Rahman
Mother Name: Begum Mouluda Khatun
Sibling:
➢ Farida Yasmin (Sister)
➢ Fauzia Yasmin (Sister)
➢ Nazma Yasmin (Sister)
➢ Nilufar Yasmin (Sister)
Relatives:
➢ Khan Ataur Rahman (Brother-in-law)
➢ Agun (Nephew)
Profession: Singer
Education: MA in Sociology (Dhaka University)
Religion: Islam
Native Language: Bangla
Spouse:
➢ Anisur Rahman (Divorced)
➢ Amir Hossain (Divorced)
➢ Kabir Suman (Present)
Children: 2
➢ Fairooz Yasmin Badhon (Daughter)
➢ Srabon (Son)
Awards and Achievements:
Won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for 14 times:
➢ Sujon Sokhi (1975)
➢ Golapi Ekhon Traine (1978)
➢ Sundari (1979)
➢ Kosai (1980)
➢ Chandranath (1984)
➢ Premik (1985)
➢ Rajlakshmi Srikanto (1987)
➢ Dui Jibon (1988)
➢ Danga (1991)
➢ Radha Krishna (1992)
➢ Aaj Gaye Holud (2000)
➢ Dui Noyoner Alo (2005)
➢ Devdas (2012)
➢ Putro (2018)
Ekushey Padak in 1984
Independence Day Award in 1996
Firoza Begum Gold Medal in 2016
Meril Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Awards in 20
Early Life
Sabina Yasmin was born on 4 September 1954 in Dhaka (East Pakistan). Her hometown is Satkhira. She spent her childhood in Dhaka with her family. Her father’s name is Lutfur Rahman she worked in the Provincial Civil Service of the British Raj. Yasmin’s mother was Mouluda Khatun, a vocal artist who learned lessons from the musician Ustaad Kader Baksh.
Yasmin has four sisters. She is the youngest among them. All of her elder sisters are well-known singers named Farida Yasmin, Fauzia Yasmin, and Nilufar Yasmin. The first song she learned was “Khokon Moni Shona” at her home with their household harmonium. At the age of 7, she performed her first ever stage show. In 1964, she started singing in a radio program named “Khela Ghor”. Her classical music mentor was P.C. Gomez.
Education
Sabina Yasmin completed her schooling at a local school in Dhaka. After finishing Intermediate, she got her admission to Dhaka University. There she finished her graduation and post-graduation in Sociology. Besides her amazing singing talent, she is also a very bright student.
Career
Sabina Yasmin started her career as a child artist at the age of thirteen. In 1967, she made her debut with the song “Modhu Jochona Dipali” for the movie titled “Agun Niye Khela” as a playback singer. The movie was directed by Zahir Raihan. Eventually, she got the opportunity of her first breakthrough through the song “Shudhu Gaan Geye Porichoy”. Because of her mesmerizing voice, she even got several awards from President Ayub Khan.
Yasmin’s melodious singing voice was even discovered by famous musician Altaf Mahmud while visiting her neighbor’s house. That’s how she got the chance to continue her career working under Altaf Mahmud. There she sang for a number of famous movies such as Nayantara, Anowara, Taka Ana Pai, and so on. Gradually, she seemed to perform with some renowned personalities like Subas Das, Alauddin Ali, Satya Saha, Khan Ataur Rahman, Gazi Mazharul Anwar, and Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul.
In the 1960s, Yasmin gave her melodious voice to several musical sectors. She has been active as a singer in films, television, radio, and gramophone companies as well.
In the 1970s, she appeared as a lead singer in a number of popular songs. “Eki Shonar Aloy” is one of the most famous songs that uplifted Yasmin’s singing career as a leading singer. Eventually, she gave her voice to some widely popular songs such as Shudhu Gaan Geye Porichoy, Tumi Je Amar Kobita, Tumi Acho, and so on.
During the Liberation War, she even encouraged our freedom fighters by singing some unforgettable patriotic songs like “Swajan Harano Diner Samarane, Sob Kota Janala, Swadhinata Tumi, Sei Rail Liner Dhare, and many more.
In the 1980s, Yasmin elevated her popularity by singing in Indian Films. She got an opportunity to work in the Indo-Bangladesh joint production film titled “Anyay Abichar”. She sang two songs directed by R. D. Burman named “Jalpari” and “Cherona Cherona Ghaat” with the legendary singer Kishore Kumar.
Later, in the 1990s to the 2010s, she came up with a lot of hit songs. She even gave her melodious voice to the new generation by singing some popular songs Preme Poreche Mon, Boroshar Prothom Dine, Dui Noyoner Alo, etc. Her song “Premiker Buk Jeno Sukher Nodi” with the winner of Channel-I Sera Kontho, Imran was featured in the top list for many weeks.
Yasmin also featured on an album named “Praticchabi” with her daughter Badhon. The mother-daughter duo has given voice on four songs in the album. Mahidul Islam and Rajesh Gosh have directed and composed the duo’s album.
Solo Songs
- Rui Katla Ilish Bhebe
- Aei Tumi Shei Tumi
- Aay Aay Re Nagini
- Koto Din Dekhini Tomay
- Aay Dekhe Ja
- Thik Jekhaaney Chaltey
- Aapon Ghorer Khobor Ne Naa
- Sab Kata Janala Khule Daona
- Kon Naditey Doob Diyaa
- Shishukal Chilo Bhalo
- Jiboner Nouka Chole
- Chhero Na Chhero Na Haath
- Amar Sara Deho Kheogo Mati
- Sakhi Kare Daake Oi Baanshi
- O Majhi Nao
- Oi Je Nadi Jayre
- Chhero Na Chhero Na Haath
- O Amar Pagla Ghora Re
- O Amar Mon
- Amangaler Chinha Jay Go Dekha
- Sajni Lo
- Amar Bhalobashar Masla
- Aamar Hridaytake Mancha Bhebe
- Barir Kache Arshi Nagar
- Pratima Boley Dakte
- Chan Miya O Chan Miya
- Priti Priti
- Rannaghare Ma Radhchey
- Sandhabelay Phire Esho Ghare
- Ore Aamar Praner Bulbul
- Uttar Dakshin
- Dukkho Je Moner Majhe
- Bandhu Aasbe Ghare
- O Rupsa Nadir Maajhirey
- Kisher Eto Garab
- Sagar Kuler Naiya
- Amar Nidarun Shyam
- Prem Jamunay
- O Rani Salam Baare Baare
- Shunun Shunun Bhai
- Amar O Lagia Bandhu
- Phalta Pekeche
- Jaa Re Pakhi Jaa
- Ki Aporadh Korechen Pita Go
- Biday Den Biday Den Pita
- Ram O Rahim Thekey
- Amar Chottobelar Gaaner Sathi
- O Mui Na Sunungo
- Ek J Chilo Galpo
- Pran Pita Go
- Ki Dhan Ami Chaibo Raja Go
- Basar Ghare Thako
- Barir Na Dakhin Pashe
- London Paris Dubai
- Pahariya Sapar Khela
- Aami Kemon Kore
- Merona Merona Jallad Re
- Kheona Kheona Bagh Re
- Ei Je Duniya
- Elo Melo Hoye Jaye
- Sonar Baroni Kanya
- Matir Pinjirar Majhe
- Suprovat Bisannota
- Tomar Lagiya Re
- Bahukaal Ei Pothey
- Je Kanna
- Rong Bhalobashi
- Kiser More Randhon
- Kemon Acho
- Shunun Shunun
- O Shyam
- Bondhur Chithi
- Jakhan Durey
- Athero Unis
- Chele Bela
- Hridoy Niruddesh
- Tumi Ki Cholecho
- Ekbar Biday De Ma
- Pakhider Khoj
- Moner Dukkho Koionare
- O Amar Bangla Ma Tor
- Opera Keka
- Golpo Shuno Shei Golpo
- Nadite Na Jaiore
- Kothay Pabo Taka
- Tomra Bhikkha Dao
- Bondhu Tin Din Tor Barit Gelam
- Tomari Lagi Shudhu
- Kosom Premer Kosom
- Projapoti Kothay Peley
- Pran Bandhu Re
- Ami Hin Kono Din
- Amar Pran Binodiya
- Chithi Dio Pratidin
- Bondhurey Rakho Tomar Bukey Dhoriya
- Shudhu Gaan Geye Porichoy
- Jokhon Tuptap Brishty Jhare
- O Shat Bhai Champa Jagorey
- Jaina Gechi Soi Torea
- Mon Jodi Bhenge Jay
- Nirob Raater Oboshad
- Hridoy Keno Ayna Hoye
- Chader Aloy Takey Dekhbo
- Raat Thom Thom
- Ei Adhar Kokhono Jabena Muchey
- Amar Ek Bon Duiti Bhai
- Rumjhum Nupur Bajey
- Chadni Ei Raatey
- O Amar Rasiya Bandhu
- Amar Bhitor o Bahire
- Ei Elomelo Mon
- Ami Shoishobey Mayer
- Aha Ki Je Shundor
- Shohor Thekey Durey
- Birampure Baper Bari
- Ma Jononi Jonmobhumi
- Ami Onek Dukkhey Pota Chodromukhi
- Koto Rongo Janorey Kala
- Dukkho Amar Bashor Raater Palongko
- Orey Amar Shopney Dekha Raja
- Ogo Rojonigandha Tumi
- Porodeshi Megh Jaurey Urey
- Ami Shudhu Tomari Jonno
- Pakhi Holey Ghum Bhangatam
- Dan Haate Danda Bam Haate Guli
- Morono Menechhey Har
- Tomaro Duniya Dekhiya Shuniya
Duet Songs
- Chhero Na Chhero Na Haath (Kishore Kumar, Sabina Yasmin)
- Joto Din Dehe Robe Pran (Khalid Hasan Milu, Sabina Yasmin)
- Chokhe Amar Legeche Rong (Sabina Yasmin, Sheikh Ishtiak)
- Tumi Amar Shonar Tori (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- O Bondhurey Prano Bondhure (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Dadire Dadire (Ahmed Imtiaz, Sabina Yasmin, Abida Sultana)
- Ami Nachbo (Sabina Yasmin, Khurshid Alam)
- Aj Raat Modhur Raat (Sabina Yasmin, Jonak Khan)
- Sikari Tir Sorilo (Sabina Yasmin, Razia Sultana)
- Prem Chara Jibon Cholena (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Eka Chhilo Boley (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Je Mukto Amar (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Dure Chile Tumi Kache Ele (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Rongila Re Rongila (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Ami Ek Jhara Kali (Ahmed Imtiaz, Sabina Yasmin)
- Tumi Eley Amar Money (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Ei Mon Shudhu Boley (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Shoto Kajer Bhirey (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Shurer Bashirey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Je Amari (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Prem Diye Jite Nebo (Sabina Yasmin, Babul Supriyo)
- O Rongila (Ahmed Imtiaz, Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Shuno Shuno Bangali Bhai (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Rater Kole Mathe Raikha (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Tumi Ei Khopar Majhe Phool Hoyye Acho (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Kotha Dau Amakey Bondhu (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Jibon Jodi Jai (Sabina Yasmin, Anupam Dutta)
- Are Meye To Nay Khepnastra (Sabina Yasmin, Pratik Chowdhury)
- Tiktik Choley Ghori (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Chor Ami Daku Ami (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Chiro Sathi Hoye Ele Jibone (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ami Hridoy Chiriya (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Shakkhi Thaiko Chan Shurj (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Bhalobeshey Manush Bachey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ami Bhalobashi Tomay (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Megher Deshey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Dhon Noy Man Noy (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Thakle Kachey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- O Dula Bhai Notun Jamai (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ami Tomay Bhalobashi (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Bhalobasha Tarey Bujhi Koy (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tomake Peye Jibon Jibon Pelam (Sabina Yasmin, Syed Abdul Hadi)
- Shukh Kiba Dukh (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Oi Shagorey Mukta Achhey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Haat Bhora Churi Chai (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tuntuni (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Jibon Khata Jemon Chilo (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Jara Bhalobashey Tara (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Amar Koto Chena (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Kopaley Tarar Phul Debo (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Sharir Achol Chherey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ei Bukey Mon Achhey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Prothom Porichoye (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Je Hero (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ajkal Shoburey Mewa Pholena (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Eto Manush Bhobe (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Lokey Boley Pagol (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Pother Pane Cheye Achi Go (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Bhulbona Bhulbona Bondhu (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Amar Chiroshathi (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Purnima Ratey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Onno Bosro Abash Bhumi (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Amar Har Kala (Sabina Yasmin, Pratik Chowdhury)
- Bhalobashi Torey Bandhu (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Chupi Chupi Lukochuri Mon Binimoy (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Amar Moner Majhi (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Pirit Joton Pirit Roton (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Matir Niche Joler Dhara (Sabina Yasmin, Kumar Sanu, Ajoy Das)
- Nesha Lagilorey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Bidhike Rakhiye Sakhhi (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Aar Kichu Na Bite Paro (Sabina Yasmin, Anupam Dutta)
- Pran Bondhuya Jadu Koriya (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Thomok Thomok Taley (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Mone Rakhbe Ki Ora (Sabina Yasmin, Kabir Suman)
- Ogo Masto Kabial (Sabina Yasmin, Kumar Sanu, V. Balsara)
- Dudin Agey Dudin Porey (Sabina Yasmin, Andew Kishore)
- Baro Chotor Mukhta Dekho (Sabina Yasmin, Gautam Basu)
- Ek Pita Tar Janmo Dilo (Sabina Yasmin, Kanu Bhattacharya, Kumar Sanu)
- Boltely Jodi Shuru Kori (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Chokher Aloy Dekhini (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Amar Jiboner Alo Kokhono Ashey (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Eso Eso Shahzada Go (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Janina Ki Namgo Konna (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Dhano Dhanyo Pushpo Bhara (Sabina Yasmin, Bappa Majumdar, Joy Shahriar, Elita Karim, Konal, Partho Baura, Nakib Khan, Parvez, Pilu Khan)
- Amar Kanther Kalshi (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Bhalobasha Juge Juge (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Amar Shamne Achey Danriye (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Emon Bini Sutar Mala (V Balsara, Sabina Yasmin, Shibaji Chatterjee)
- O Ruposhi Rupa Go (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Acho Tumi (Sabina Yasmin, Kabir Suman)
- Ki Jadu Korila (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ajke Sujog Esechhe (Sabina Yasmin, Bappi Lahiri)
- Sukhe Dukhe Janam Janam (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Tumi Dub Diona Jole (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Chhero Na Chhero Na Haath (Sabina Yasmin, Kishore Kumar)
- Amar E Ghar Jeno Swarga (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore, Shamima Yasmin Diba)
- Aaj Keno Eto Bhalo Lagchhe (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Ki Jadu korila (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
- Kalmilata O Kalmilata (Minal Bandopaddhay, Sabina Yasmin, Shibaji Chatterjee)
- Ki Jani Ki Hoy (Sabina Yasmin, Andrew Kishore)
Hindi Songs
- Kaunse Dariya Kaunse Nadiya
- Phir Ekbar Wohi Nagma
- Dekho Dekho Meri
- Dekho Dharti Ko Chume
Albums
- Romantic Kishore Kumar
- Bengali Modern Songs
- Bengali Songs – Sabina Yasmin
- Bengali Film Hits From 80s
- Film Contemporary Hits – Bengali
- Legend Kishore Kumar Volume 3
- Romantic Retro Hits – Bengali
- Aaj Ei Dintake – Joyful Melodies of Kishore Kumar
- Yadgaar Nagme – R. D. Burman
- Proticchobi
Filmography
- Moner Ajante (2015)
- Kusumpurer Golpo (2014)
- Shabnam (2014)
- Jiban Nadir Teere (2013)
- Rupgawal (2013)
- Nishpap Munna (2013)
- Tumi Shei Anamika (2013)
- Judge Barrister Commissioner (2013)
- Tomar Shukhei Amar Shukh (2012)
- Swami Bhagya (2012)
- Meye Sakkhi(2008)
- Ki Jadu Korila(2008)
- Megher Koley Rod(2008)
- Pashaner Prem(2008)
- Ei J Duniya (2007)
- Ek Takar Bou (2007)
- Sajghar (2006)
- Jiboner Golpo (2006)
- Molla Barir Bou (2005)
- Hajar Bachar Dhore (2005)
- Megher Opare Megh (2004)
- Wrong Number (2004)
- Phul Nebo Na Osru Nebo (2003)
- Artonad (2002)
- Hason Raja (2002)
- Itihas (2001)
- O Priya Tumi Kothay (2000)
- Ragi (1999)
- Ammajan (1999)
- Biyer Phul (1999)
- Madam Phuli (1999)
- Paradhin (1998)
- Amma (1998)
- Swapner Prithibi (1998)
- Swapner Nayok (1998)
- Bhondo (1997)
- Praner Cheye Priyo (1997)
- Hangor Nodi Grenade (1997)
- Dipu Number Two (1996)
- Banglar Nayok(1995)
- Satyer Mrittu Nei (1995)
- Ananda Asru (1995)
- Sneha (1995)
- Bikkhov (1994)
- Tomakey Chai (1994)
- Don (1994)
- Khudha (1994)
- Keyamot Theke Keyamot (1993)
- Somor (1992)
- Premer Nam Bedona (1992)
- Shraddha (1992)
- Rupban (1991)
- Beder Meye Jyotsna (1991)
- Padma Meghna Jamuna (1991)
- Fire Fire Ashi (1991)
- Chokher Pani (1991)
- Swadhin (1990)
- Ekdin Tomay Na Dekhile (1989)
- Shorto (1989)
- Shakkhor (1988)
- Kajer Beti Rahima (1987)
- Shondhi (1987)
- Sontrash (1986)
- Dui Poisar Alta (1986)
- Loraku (1986)
- Bicharpati (1986)
- Teen Konya (1986)
- Ranga Bhaabi (1985)
- Anyay Abichar (1985)
- Chor (1985)
- Rakhe Allah Mare Ke(1984)
- Mahanayak(1984)
- Rajlokkhi Srikanto(1984)
- Shasti(1984)
- Mayer Dowa(1983)
- Bini Sutar Mala(1983)
- Palki(1983)
- Boro Bhalo Lok Chilo (1982)
- Bhat De (1982)
- Rajnigandha (1982)
- Desh Pardesh (1982)
- Ronger Manush(1982)
- Devdas(1982)
- Sot Ma(1981)
- Bokul Phuler Mala(1981)
- Bondini(1981)
- Shahar Theke Dure(1981)
- Sohag Milan(1981)
- Shukhe Thako (1981)
- Chutir Ghonta (1980)
- Anarkali (1980)
- Emiller Goyenda Bahini (1980)
- Abhiman (1980)
- Matir Manush (1980)
- Simana Periye (1980)
- Kosai (1980)
- Abirbhab (1980)
- Sundari (1979)
- Sonar Cheye Dami(1979)
- Joker(1979)
- Matir Ghar(1979)
- Pratinidhi(1979)
- Alankar (1978)
- Choker Moni (1978)
- Sareng Bou (1978)
- Rosher Baidani (1978)
- Golapi Ekhon Train a (1978)
- Jadur Banshi (1977)
- Mustafiz (1977)
- Ashikkhito (1977)
- Ashami (1977)
- Miss Lanka (1977)
- Chondro Hariye Gelo (1976)
- Anirban (1976)
- Ki Je Kori (1976)
- Shomadhi (1976)
- Rajmahal (1976)
- O Bandhu (1976)
- Badi Theke Golam (1975)
- Shadhu Shoytan (1975)
- Sujon Shokhi (1974)
- Alor Michil (1974)
- Abar Tora Manush Ho (1974)
- Beiman (1974)
- Chokher Joley (1974)
- Swarolipi (1974)
- Masud Rana (1973)
- Dhire Bohe Meghna (1973)
- Otithi (1973)
- Orunodoyer Ogni Sakkhi (1973)
- Titas Ekti Nodir Naam (1972)
- Ora Egaro Jon (1972)
- Abujh Mon (1972)
- Jibon Theke Neya (1970
Filmography (Hindi)
- Aar Paar
- Phir Ekbar Wohi Nagma
- Dekho Dekho Meri
- Dekho Dharti Ko Chume
Contribution, Awards, and Achievements
Sabina Yasmin is one of the most famous singers in our country. Because of her mesmerizing singing skills, she got the highest honorary awards of Bangladesh National Film Award 14 times. None of the singers of Bangladesh got such a huge honor and respect.
The first time she got Bangladesh National Film Award for being the Best Playback Singer in 1975 for her work in “Sujon Sakhi”. After two years, in 1978, 1979, and 1980, she got three back-to-back National Film Awards for “Golapi Ekhon Traine, Sundari and Kosai.
Eventually, from 1984 to 2018, she won 10 more National Film Awards as the Best Playback Singer. Besides the National Film Award, Yasmin achieved Ekushey Padak in 1984 and Independence Day Award in 1996. She received the Firoza Begum Gold Medal in 2016. In 2021, she along with Runa Laila was honored with Meril Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Personal Life
Sabina Yasmin has been married three times. She first tied the knot with Anisur Rahman. But later they separated because of some unknown reason. They have a daughter named Fairooz Yasmin Badhon who is also a singer.
Then she got married to Amir Hossain and they have a son named Srabon. After some years, they also got divorced. In 1998, Yasmin met with Kabir Sumon and later the couple tied the knot. Kabir Sumon is a famous Indian-Bengali musician and political activist as well.
In July 2007, Yasmin was diagnosed with a disease “Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma”. On 12 June, she was admitted to Labaid Hospital. There, doctors found her suffering from an infection of the spleen. That’s why she had to go through an emergency operation on 21 June.
Unfortunately, her health did not improve much and thus she had to fly to Singapore on 11 July for better treatment. Being recovered she returned to Bangladesh after three and a half months. Now, she is living with her family in Dhaka.
Controversies
Sabina Yasmin is one of the pioneers of the Bangladesh Film Industry. She is so dedicated and passionate about her singing. Even so, having so much honor and popularity around the world, the singer has always seemed to have a very simple life.
Her ordinary living and simple lifestyle have made her personality more unique. The way she interacts with people in such a warm and soothing way makes her a wonderful human being as well. That’s the reason, this incredible legend is far away from all controversies.
Legacy
Sabina Yasmin is a prominent singer who gave a new dimension to the music industry of Bangladesh Film. The legend not just elevated the music of our country. Moreover, she has represented our country around the whole world.
In an interview, Yasmin shared some sweet memories of her life. Once she participated in the Bangladesh Film Festival in Mumbai along with a lot of stars including Lata Mangeshkar. She was insisted to sing a Bengali Folk song on the stage by Sachin Dev Burman. So, Yasmin sang “Naiyare Nayer Badam Tuila”.
At the end of the song, she noticed Lata Mangeshkar was coming on the stage. She was quite afraid of meeting her as she was only 25 at that time. But she just not only met Mangeshkar. Even she praised Yasmin a lot for her mesmerizing voice and incredible singing skills. Yasmin said, “I was Blushing”. SD Burman took a photo of them saying, “I am taking a photo with two Latas from two countries”. Even now she considers the day “One of the greatest achievements of my life”.
Conclusion
Who knew a 6-year-old girl singing a children’s song would become a legend one day? Maybe that was the reason, that the little girl got a huge response from the audience with so loud cheers demanding one more song in her first-ever stage show. From the 1960s to the 2020s, the legend has gifted the nation with a huge number of outstanding melodious songs. No matter how far we go, if one is asked to talk about the name of the Bangladesh Music Industry, the first name that will be ever remembered is Sabina Yasmin.
