Kangalini Sufia

Sufia Khatun (known as Kangalini Sufia; born 01 January 1961)[1] is a Bangladeshi folk singer.[2] Her real name is "Anita Halder".[1] She performed as a playback singer for the films Darodi Shatru, Agun and Raj Shinghashon.[1]

Kangalini Sufia
কাঙ্গালিনী সুফিয়া
Born
Tuni Halder

1958 or 1959 (age 64–65)[1]
Ramdia village, Rajbari District, East Pakistan
NationalityBangladeshi
Other namesSufia Khatun
Websitekangalinisufia.com
Kangalini Sufia performing during Ekushey Book Fair 2020 (2)

Early life

Sufia was born in 1948/49 in greater Faridpur to Khokon Halder and Tulu Halder.[1] At the age of 14/15, she began singing at village functions. Around 1974, she converted to Islam and took on the name Sufia Khatun. Artist Mustafa Monwar christened her "Kangalini Sufia".[3]

Music

Sufia mostly performs with a five-member troupe that includes Baul Jahangir, Baul Mander Fakir, Pushpo (Sufia's sister), Chumki Kangalini (Sufia's granddaughter) and Bilkis Banu.[3] She collaborated with other musicians including Kuddus Boyati, Abdur Rahman Boyati and Anusheh Anadil.[4][5][6]

In October 2016, Sufia released her first CD album titled Ma.[6]

Notable songs
  • Poraner Bandhob Re, Buri Hoilam Tor Karone [5]
  • Konba Pothey Nitaiganj Jai [7]
  • Amra Nari Koto Koshto Kori [7]
  • E Boro Ajab Kudrati [8]
  • Buri Hoilam

Personal life

Sufia first married Sudhir Halder.[1] Her second husband, Baul Sekom, is a Dotara player and lives in London where he works.[1]

References
  1. "Kangalini Sufia: The voice of the deprived". The Daily Star. 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  2. "Khaleda visits Dr Nazrul, ailing Kangalini Sufia". The Daily Star. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  3. "Noted folk singer in dire straits". The Daily Star. 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  4. "Kangalini Sufia and Kuddus Boyati on "Smile Show"". The Daily Star. 2009-04-11. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  5. "Kangalini Sufia pays tribute to late Boyati Abdur Rahman Boyati". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  6. "First CD album of Kangalini Sufia released". The Independent. Dhaka. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  7. "Saying 'No' to corruption on International Women's Day". The Daily Star. 2008-03-10. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
  8. "Baul 'n Beyond A trance inducing concert". The Daily Star. 2010-02-23. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
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