Firoza Begum (singer) facts for kids
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Feroza Begum
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Begum in 1955
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| Born | 28 July 1930 |
| Died | 9 September 2014 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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| Years active | 1940–2014 |
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| Awards | Independence Day Award (1979) |
Firoza Begum (Bengali: ফিরোজা বেগম; born July 28, 1930 – died September 9, 2014) was a famous singer from Bangladesh. She was especially known for singing Nazrul Geeti, which are songs written by the national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Firoza Begum was given the Independence Day Award in 1979. This is one of the highest awards in Bangladesh. She was a true legend in the music world.
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Early Life and Music Career
Firoza Begum was born on July 28, 1930, in Gopalganj District, Bangladesh. Her family was a well-known zamindar family. A zamindar was like a landlord who owned a lot of land. Her parents were Mohammad Ismail and Begum Kowkabunnesa.
From a very young age, Firoza loved music. She started her singing career in the 1940s. When she was just 10 years old, she met the great poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. She became his student, learning directly from him.
Firoza Begum first sang on All India Radio when she was in sixth grade. In 1942, she recorded her first song. It was an Islamic song released by the HMV record company. She released many records throughout her life. These included 12 LP albums, 4 EP albums, 6 CDs, and over 20 audio cassettes. She lived in Kolkata from 1954. Later, she moved to Dhaka in 1967.
Family Life
In 1956, Firoza Begum married Kamal Dasgupta. He was also a very talented singer, composer, and lyricist. Kamal Dasgupta passed away on July 20, 1974.
Firoza Begum and Kamal Dasgupta had three sons. Two of their sons, Hamin Ahmed and Shafin Ahmed, also became musicians. They are members of the popular rock band Miles.
Later Years and Passing
Firoza Begum continued to share her beautiful music for many years. She passed away on September 9, 2014. She died in Apollo Hospital in Dhaka due to heart and kidney problems. Her music continues to inspire many people.
Awards and Special Honours
Firoza Begum received many awards and honors for her amazing contributions to music.
Major Awards
- Independence Day Award (1979)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Award
- Satyajit Ray Award
- Nasiruddin Gold Medal
- Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Gold Medal
- Best Nazrul Sangeet Singer Award
- Nazrul Academy Award
- Churulia Gold Medal
- Gold Disk from CBS, Japan
- Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime honorary award (2011)
- Sheltech Award (2000)
Special Honours
- She received a special degree called D Lit from University of Burdwan.
- She was honored with the Bongo Shomman by Mamata Banerjee in 2012.
Legacy and Remembrance
Firoza Begum's impact on music is still celebrated today.
Dhaka University started the 'Feroza Begum Memorial Gold Medal' in 2016. This medal is given each year to a nationally recognized music artist. A special group of judges chooses the winner.
On July 28, 2018, Google honored Firoza Begum on her 88th birthday. They created a special Google Doodle for her. This showed how important she was around the world.
