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Rayhon
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Rayhon in 2012
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Rayxona Gʻaniyeva
16 September 1978 |
| Nationality | Uzbek |
| Education | Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture |
| Occupation | singer, songwriter, and film actress |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Parent(s) | Otabek Khatamovich Ganiev, Tamara Shakirova |
Rayhon Gʻaniyeva (born September 16, 1978, in Tashkent), known simply as Rayhon, is a famous Uzbek singer, songwriter, and film actress. She is recognized as an honored artist of Uzbekistan. Rayhon became very popular in Uzbekistan with her song "Baxtli boʻlaman" ("I'll Be Happy") in 2002. She sings songs in both Uzbek and Russian.
Rayhon also became well-known in the Uzbek film world. She played the main role in the 2007 Uzbek drama film Kechir (Forgive Me). She also helped write and direct this movie. Critics and fans praised her acting in the film. However, she has not appeared in any major films since then.
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About Rayhon's Life
Rayhon Gʻaniyeva was born into a family of artists. Her mother, Tamara Shokirova, was a highly respected Uzbek actress. She even received the title of Meritorious Artist of the Uzbek SSR. Rayhon's father, Otabek Gʻaniyev, was also a famous actor in Uzbekistan and other former Soviet countries. Her great-grandfather, Nabi Gʻaniyev, was a very important film director. His films helped shape the Cinema of Uzbekistan.
On November 16, 2012, Rayhon married Yigitali Mamajonov. He was a 22-year-old student at the Tashkent Theatrical Institute. Yigitali later appeared in some of Rayhon's music videos. On May 5, 2014, Rayhon gave birth to twin boys. In January 2015, news reported that Rayhon and Mamajonov had ended their relationship. Rayhon then married Farhod Alimov, a television presenter, on October 26, 2016.
Rayhon's Music Career
Rayhon started learning to play the piano at a children's music school in Tashkent. She later studied English philology at the Uzbek State Institute of World Languages in Tashkent.
When Rayhon was in her third year of college, she formed a music group called Xayol (Thought). In 2000, she began her career as a solo singer. Rayhon became widely recognized in Uzbekistan with her song "Baxtli boʻlaman." This song was part of her album with the same name, released in 2002. Later that year, she performed her first big concert at the Alisher Navoiy Opera and Ballet Theater in Tashkent.
Rayhon also made a name for herself in the Uzbek film industry. She starred in the 2007 Uzbek drama film Kechir (Forgive Me). She also helped write and direct this movie. In the film, she played a successful singer facing challenges in her life. Rayhon also wrote and sang the title song for the film's soundtrack. Her performance in the movie received good reviews from both critics and fans.
Rayhon's Albums
Rayhon has released 15 studio albums during her career.
- Sensiz (2001)
- Baxtli boʻlaman (2002)
- Sevgilim (2004)
- Faqat muhabbat (2005)
- Yodingdami? (2006)
- Sogʻindim (2007)
- Doimo (2008)
- Orzuinga ishon (2009)
- Tabassum qil (2010)
- Sevaveraman (2011)
- Sevgi bu nima? (2012)
- Oyijon (2013)
- Izlama (2015)
- Tomchi (2018)
- Mayli manda (2020)
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Director |
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| 2000 | "Azoblaysan" | |
| 2002 | "Baxtli boʻlaman" | |
| "Bila turib" | ||
| 2004 | "Faqat muhabbat" | |
| 2005 | "Hech ayrilma" | Jasur Shametov |
| "Men nechun yaraldim?" | ||
| "Qaytolmayman" | Jasur Shametov | |
| 2006 | "Aytolmayman" | |
| "Intilib yashayman" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Xoʻp mayli" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Yodingdami?" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Yolgʻizim" | ||
| 2007 | "Baka-bang" | |
| "Izlaysan" | ||
| "Oʻrtamizda" | ||
| "Sen ketding" | ||
| "Seni deb" | ||
| "Sogʻindim" | ||
| 2008 | "Afsus" | |
| "Doimo" | ||
| "Netay" | ||
| "Yor-yor" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| 2009 | "Nega?" | |
| "Oruzinga ishon" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Yalola" (featuring Bojalar) | ||
| "Yonimda boʻlsang" | ||
| 2010 | "Bombey" | Yodgor Nosirov |
| "Javob bergin" | ||
| "Men bu — men" (featuring Manzura) | ||
| "Sen bilan" | ||
| "Sevaveraman" | ||
| "Tabassun qil" | ||
| "U meniki" | ||
| 2011 | "Baxtli kunlar" | |
| "Bilmagandim" | ||
| "Ishonmay" | ||
| "Seni deya" | ||
| "Sumbula" | ||
| "Yurak uradi" | ||
| 2012 | "Nega endi?" | |
| "Unutaman" | Rustam Murodov | |
| "Прости" | ||
| 2013 | "Aldangan yurak" | |
| "Oyijon" | ||
| "Qani?" | Nozim Jumayev | |
| "Qayerdasan?" | ||
| "Samodan" | ||
| "Soʻnggi nafas" | ||
| "Yuragimdasan" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Yuragimdasan" (remix) | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Мама" | ||
| 2014 | "Asalim mani" | |
| "Izlama" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Ne boʻlar?" | Davlat Arabshoyev Xusan Solihov |
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| "Soʻnaman" | ||
| 2015 | "Dilimo" | Yodgor Nosirov |
| "Kelinchak" | ||
| "Parvoz etay" | Jasur Shametov | |
| "Koʻnikmadim" (featuring Lola Yoʻldosheva) | Jasur Shametov | |
| 2016 | "Javob ber" | |
| "Yolgʻizlikda" | ||
| "Tabib" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Habibi" | ||
| "Xalos et" | Yodgor Nosirov | |
| "Namaste" | Nozim Jumayev | |
| 2017 | "Olib ket" | |
| "Bor yoki yoʻq" (featuring Munisa Rizayeva) | ||
| "Aldamagin" (featuring Bojalar) | ||
| "Vatan" | ||
| "Unutolaman" | ||
| "Hamma jam" | ||
| 2018 | "Tomchi" | |
| "Yurak" ("Tomchi Part II") | ||
| "Ajabo" | ||
| "Mayli manda" | ||
| 2019 | "Armondan soʻra" | |
| "Ayt, nega?" | ||
| "Yolgʻonmi?" | ||
| "Alda" | ||
| "Yig'lama qizaloq" |
Film Roles
As an Actress
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | Ленинградцы, дети мои... (The Residents of Leningrad, My Children...) | Rayhon. Khadicha's daughter | |
| 2000 | Tohir va Zuhra yangi talqin (Tohir and Zuhra (New Interpretation)) | Zuhra | Musical film |
| 2006 | Yangi yil parisi (A New Year's Beauty) | Herself | Musical film |
| Voy dod sumalak (..., Samanu!) | Herself | Musical film | |
| 2007 | Kechir (Forgive Me) | Samira | |
| 2010 | Ada emas, dada! Tohir va Zuhra 2 yangi talqin (Tohir and Zuhra 2 (New Interpretation)) | Zuhra/Herself | Musical film |
| 2011 | Gʻaroyib orzular (Interesting Dreams) | Herself | Musical film |
| 2016 | Sharofatxonning kelinlari yoxud Navroʻz muborak (Sharofatxon's Daughters-in-Law or Happy Nowruz) | Herself | Musical film |
| 2017 | Sayl (Stroll) | Herself | Musical film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Zanjir (The Chain) | Nargiza | Appeared in Episodes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 |
| 2018 | Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure | Self | Episode 4 |
| Year | Song title | Artist |
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| 2000 | "Nozlaringdan" | Ulugʻbek Otajonov |
| 2010 | "Yengilaman" | Manzura |
As a Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2007 | Kechir (Forgive Me) |
As a Screenwriter
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2007 | Kechir (Forgive Me) |
Awards and Recognition
Rayhon has won several awards during her career. She received her first Nihol award in 2002. This is an annual award given to successful artists in Uzbekistan. In the same year, Rayhon also won a Tarona Award for Best Female Singer. The Tarona Award celebrates great achievements in Uzbekistan's music industry. She won this same award again in 2004.
Rayhon's album Baxtli boʻlaman was very popular and won her a Tarona award for Best Album of the Year in 2003. In 2005, Rayhon received another Tarona award for Best Album for her album Faqat muhabbat.
See also
In Spanish: Rayhon para niños
