Habib Wahid facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Habib Wahid
Wahid in 2022
Born	(1979-10-15) 15 October 1979 (age 45) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Occupation	Composer record producer singer
Years active	2003–present
Spouse(s)	Lubayna ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2003)​ | Rehana Chowdhury ​ ​ (m. 2011; div. 2017)​ | Afsana Chowdhury Shifa ​ (m. 2020)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Ferdous Wahid (father)
Awards	Meril Prothom Alo Award National Film Award
Musical career
Genres	Pop film score EDM world rock folk R&B
Instruments	Keyboards vocals
Labels	Sangeeta Music Ektaar Music Laser Vision Deadline Music HW Productions Times Music T-Series .*Saregama Tips Sony Music Zee Music Company Junglee Music Universal Music India Warner Music India YRF Music
Associated acts	Kaya Helal Shireen Nancy

Habib Wahid is a famous Bangladeshi music composer and singer. He is the son of another well-known composer, Ferdous Wahid. Habib became very popular in the early 2000s. He mixed traditional Bangladeshi folk music with modern pop sounds. This unique style made him a pioneer of modern pop music in Bangladesh.

He became famous with his first album, Krishno, released in 2003. It was an instant hit. Throughout his career, Habib Wahid has released many popular songs and albums. These include Shono (2008) and Moina Go (2005). He is one of the top artists in the Bangladeshi music industry. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Music Director for the film Projapoti in 2011.

Early Life and Education

Habib Wahid was born and grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His father is Ferdous Wahid, a Bangladeshi pop singer, and his mother is Roksana Wahid. His family's original home is in Srinagar, Munshiganj. He went to South Breeze School in Dhanmondi.

Music Career Highlights

Starting with Krishno in 2003

Habib Wahid started working with other music producers while he was in the UK. He was already a music producer, but he needed a singer for his new album. In London, he met Kaya, a restaurant owner from Sylhet. Kaya became the singer for his first album.

In 2003, Wahid released his first album, Krishno. Habib produced the music, and Kaya sang the songs. The album was a big success in both Britain and Bangladesh. Krishno combined folk sounds with modern music. It brought a new style of music to Dhaka.

Successful Albums and Film Music (2004–2014)

In the years after his debut, Habib Wahid released six more albums. These included Maya (2004), Moina Go (2005), and Shono (2006). He also released Panjabiwala (2007), Bolchi Tomake (2008), and O Bosheshe (2008). To help Bangladeshi music grow, Wahid often introduced new singers in his albums. Besides Kaya, he worked with singers like Helal, Julee, and Nancy.

Habib Wahid started singing himself on his album Moina Go. He sang two songs, Din Gelo and Esho Brishti Namai. He also featured his father, Ferdous Wahid, as a singer in some of his albums. In 2011, Wahid released his 8th album, Ahoban!. It had nine songs, including duets with Nancy and Kona. His father, Ferdous Wahid, also sang a song on this album. Wahid released another album called Shadhin in December 2012.

Habib Wahid also released albums with other artists. For example, Maya featured Kaya and Helal. In 2007, he released Panjabiwala with Shireen Jawad. In 2008, he released O Bosheshe with his father, Ferdous Wahid. Later, he released Somorpon with Aurthohin & Warfaze in 2011. He also released Rong with Nancy in 2012.

Wahid has also created music for many films. Some of these include Hridoyer Kotha, Akash Chhoa Bhalobasa, and Chandragrohon. He also worked on I Love You (2012 film) and Eito Prem.

New Songs and Projects (2015–Present)

Habib Wahid started a new part of his career by releasing single songs. His first single was "Hariye Fela Bhalobasha," an R&B/Soul song. He explained that the music market had changed. People often bought his songs as ringtones, so releasing singles was a good way to share his music. In 2015, he released his second single, "Mon Ghumay Re." This song mixed rock, folk, and electronic music.

In 2015, Wahid performed at Bangla Beats, a concert in the UK. This concert promoted Bangla music and culture. Other artists like Ferdous Wahid and Nancy also performed. Wahid also produced "Cholo Bangladesh" for Grameenphone. This was a song for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

In 2016, Wahid released the pop song "Tomar Akash." Later that summer, he released "Moner Thikana," a love song he wrote and produced. A month later, he released "Beporawa Mon." This song was later used in the film Ami Tomar Hote Chai. He also released songs from TV shows and movies. These included "Meghe Dhaka Shohor" from a TV serial and "Tumi Amar" from the film Sultana Bibiana. In late 2016, Wahid released "Ei Bangla Ei Manush" for the World Bank's End Poverty Day. The song was about the people of Bangladesh and their fight against poverty.

In 2017, Wahid released "Tumi Hina" through his own label, HW Productions. He also released "Mitthe Noy" on Valentine's Day. His song "Ghum" was an upbeat electronic pop song. In the summer, he released "Golaper Din," which featured Nancy. In 2018, he released "Cholo Na" and in 2022, "Beni Khule" with Muza. He also performed at Coke Studio Bangla in 2024.

Personal Life

Habib Wahid married Lubyana in 2003, but they divorced later that year. He then married Rehana Chowdhury in 2011. They had a son named Alim Wahid, born in 2012. They divorced in 2017. In January 2021, Wahid announced that he had recently married Afsana Chowdhury Shifa. They have a son named Ayat, born in 2021.

Music Releases

Solo Albums

Collaborative Albums

Selected Singles

Awards and Recognition

Habib Wahid has won several awards for his music.