Zulfiqer Russell

Zulfiqer Russell (Bengali: জুলফিকার রাসেল; born 13 November 1977) is a Bangladeshi lyricist and journalist. He is currently the editor of the online news site, The Bangla Tribune. He won the Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the film Putro (2018).[1] He was the winner of the Channel i Music Awards in 2008, 2010, 2013[2] and 2022[3] and also received the Mirchi Music Awards (Bangla) award for the Song of the Year in the Modern Song category for, "Shabuj Chilo".[4] On 2020 he was awarded CJFB Performance Award 2019 as best lyricist.[5] He had also worked with renowned Indian singers and composers including Grammy and Academy Award (Oscar) winner musician A. R. Rahman. He wrote the official theme song 'Ektai Achhe Desh[6][7]' of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Independence sang by fifty renowned singers of Bangladesh.

Zulfiqer Russell
জুলফিকার রাসেল
Born (1977-11-13) 13 November 1977
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Alma materDhaka City College
Occupations
  • Songwriter
  • poet
  • journalist
EmployerBangla Tribune
Known forLyricist and journalist
Notable workWritten the official ICC world cup song O Prithibi Ebar Ese Bangladesh Nao Chine
SpouseTina Russell
Awards
Websitewww.zulfiqerrussell.com
Signature

Early life and education

Zulfiqer Russell was born on 13 November 1977, in the Dhaka District of Bangladesh. He is the son of Abdus Salam (father) and Saleha Begum (mother). He studied at the Muslim Modern Academy, and graduated from Dhaka City College.

Career

At the beginning of 1993, Russell's poems were featured in a number of publications including Ajker Kagoj. His first poem was "Kofine Ojoggo Purush". He is the only lyricist in Bangladesh who received an appreciation letter from the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He wrote the official welcome song "O Prithibi Ebar Ese Bangladesh Nao Chine" for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup held in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka.[2][8] He penned around thousand songs since 1994, many of which were sung by prominent artists. He was one of the top lyricists of the year 2011.[9] Russell is currently the editor of the Bangla Tribune, and has previously written for publications such as The Daily Ittefaq and The Daily Janakantha. He has also worked for Maasranga Television and Bangla newspapers, Daily Amader Shomoy, Ajker Kagoj and Banglabazar Patrika.

In addition to working with fellow Bangladeshi artists, He has also worked with renowned Indian singers and composers including Grammy and Academy Award (Oscar) winner musician A R Rahman, he is the first Bangladeshi lyricist who collaborated with A R Rahman. He also work with Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Javed Ali, Palak Muchhal, Benny Dayal, Zubin Garg, Nachiketa, Anjan Dutt, Indranil Sen, Rupankar Bagchi, Raghab Chatterjee, Anwesha, Chinmoyee, Iman Chakrabarty. Zulfiqer Russell wrote the official theme song ‘Ektai Achhe Desh[6][7]’ of the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh Independence sang by fifty renowned singers of Bangladesh. He wrote a theme song 'Joy Bangabandhu' in the Hindi language for the state ceremony on the hundred-year celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This song is composed and sung by Academy award winner A. R. Rahman. Zulfiqer Russell wrote another theme song ‘Hoyeche ki Sonar Bangla’ for the state ceremony on the hundred-year celebration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He places himself as Publicity and Publication Secretary of Music Alliance Bangladesh (Sangeet Oikko Bangladesh[10]).

He is also active in a various organisation like the Lyricists Association of Bangladesh (Geetikobi Shongho) where he places himself as Organizing Secretary.[11][12] By this platform they want amendments on copyright law to stop the unauthorized use of lyrics.[10]

Film appearance

Discography
Released Album Artist Tune/Composition Music Arrangements Production Company
January 1997 Onnorokom Valo Ahmed Faisal Moni Zaman Moni Zaman Sangeeta
December 1999 Akash Chhoa Shampa Reza Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
December 2001 Ekoi Shohore Bappa Mazumder & Jewel Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
February 2002 Apekhkhay Theko Kumar Bishwajit, Baby Naznin, Samina Chowdhury, Kanakchapa, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Bappa Mazumder, Asif & Kaniz Suborna Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
May 2002 Aaj Brishti Namuk Baby Naznin, Fahmida Nabi, Shampa Reza, Jewel, Biplob, Bappa, Asif, Pancham, Amitav Kaisar Bappa Mazumder, Biplob, Pancham, Apu Bappa Mazumder, Biplob, Pancham, Apu Soundtek
November 2003 Firti Pothey Jewel Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder
February 2004 Chhelemanushi Asif, Agoon & Bappa Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
May 2004 Du' Poshla Brishti Indranil Sen (India) & Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
February 2005 Swapnorani Asif & Kaniz Suborna Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
April 2005 Ichchhe Korei Ekshathey Anjan Dutt (India) & Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
January 2006 Aanchor Fahmida Nabi, Shakila Zafar, Jewel, Tipu, Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul Aarshi, Agnivenna & G Series
September 2007 Abar Pothe Dekha Anjan Dutt (India), Bappa Mazumder & S I Tutul Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul Soundtek
April 2008 Bhango Moner Dana Bappa Mazumder, Jewel & Indranil Sen (India) Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Soundtek
September 2008 Kheyal Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul & Arnob Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul Bappa Mazumder, S I Tutul ATN Music
September 2009 Phoring Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder, Mahadi & Bishwajit Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder ATN Music
February 2010 Ek Mutho Gaan Bappa Mazumder & Fahmida Nabi Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder G Series
August 2010 Poroshpor Samina Chowdhury, Fahmida Nabi, Bappa Mazumder & Rupankar Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder G Series
July 2012 Akash Debo Kaakey Tareen, Tapan Chowdhury, Raghab, Rupankar & Ibrar Tipu Joy Sarker, Bappa Mazumder, Rupankar, Ibrar Tipu & Belal Khan Joy Sarker, Indrajit Dey, Bappa Mazumder, Ibrar Tipu & Mushfiq Litu G Series
August 2012 Poroshpor-2 Samina Chowdhury, Kumar Bishwajit, Sonu Nigam (India) & Javed Ali (India) Joy Sarker, Pilu Khan & Rupankar Joy Sarker & Indrajit Dey Agniveena & G Series
July 2013 Ichchhe Hoy Fahmida Nabi Naquib Khan & Pilu Khan Tamal Chakrabarty
October 2013 Cholo Baanchi, Benche Thakar Moto, Type: Soft Melody Samina Chowdhury Naquib Khan, Pilu Khan, Rupankar & Raghab Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty
July 2014 Aaj Ki Brishti Hobe Tina Raghab Chatterjee, Ibrar Tipu & Belal Khan Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty Laser Vision
Bari Ferar Tara Raghab Chatterjee Raghab Chatterjee Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty
Aaraley Kanakchapa Naquib Khan, Moinul Islam Khan & Pilu Khan Tamal Chakrabarty
August 2014 Benche Thakar Jonne Rupankar Bagchi Rupankar Bagchi Indrajit Dey
February 2015 Neel Jhinuker Kham Fahmida Nabi & Rupankar Bagchi Rupankar Bagchi Indrajit Dey
July 2015 Ekta Bondhu Chai Samina Chowdhury & Raghab Raghab Chatterjee Indrajit Dey & Tamal Chakrabarty Laser Vision
September 2016 Amar Ichchhe Kothay Imran & Palak Muchhal Imran Mahmudul Imran Mahmudul Soundtek
June 2017 Benche Thakar Maane Nachiketa Nachiketa Tunai Debasish Ganguly Aasha Audio
November 2017 Lage Buke Lage Imran Mahmudul & Anwesshaa Imran Mahmudul Imran Mahmudul Dhruba Music
January 2018 Bhalo Theko Jayati Chakraborty Nachiketa Tunai Debasish Ganguly Aasha Audio
February 2019 Shesh Din Tahsan & Tina Russell Tahsan Khan Sajid Sarker CD Choice
December 2019 Keno Eto Bhabcho Imran & Palak Muchhal Imran Mahmudul Imran Mahmudul Soundtek
December 2020 Chokher Bhetor Tina Russell Ridwan Nabi Pancham Ridwan Nabi Pancham ZuTi Music
February 2021 Parbo Na[13][14] Tina Russell Tunai Debasish Ganguly Tunai Debasish Ganguly ZuTi Music
March 2021 Ektai Ache Desh[15] Fifty renowned singers of Bangladesh Sajid Sarkar Sajid Sarkar The People's Republic of Bangladesh
March 2021 Amar Shonar Bangla[16] A R Rahman A R Rahman A R Rahman The People's Republic of Bangladesh
May 2021 Akash Amar Jochona Amar[17] Pilu Khan Pilu Khan RENAISSANCE Dhruba Music Station
December 2021 Hoyechhe Ki Sonar Bangla Aditi Mohsin, Sharmin Sultana Sumi, Lincon D Costa & Jahid Nirob Pavel Areen Pavel Areen The People's Republic of Bangladesh
December 2021 Agami 50 (Next50) Lincon D Costa, Nirob, Masha Islam, Tashfi, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Oyshee, Salman, Innima, Yar Hossain, Shanto, Sagar, Nibir Pavel Areen Pavel Areen Shah Cement
February 2022 Ki Sundor Kore Bolle Tina Russell Nachiketa Chakraborty Imran Mahmudul Soundtek
February 2022 Jani To Shohoj Noy Fahmida Nabi Nachiketa Chakraborty Ridwan Nabi Pancham ZuTi Music
February 2022 Chetonar Ekushe Bangla-ke Bhalobeshe Kona, Nirab, Masha Islam, Dipen Mahajan, Tonu, Yar Hossain, Sagar Pavel Areen Pavel Areen Shah Cement
March 2022 Joy Bangladesh[18][19] A R Rahman A R Rahman A R Rahman Bangladesh Cricket Board
March 2022 EktuKhani Kostho Diteo[20][21] Samina Chowdhury Nachiketa Chakraborty Ridwan Nabi Pancham ZuTi Music
March 2022 Ichchhe Holei Dio[22][23] Imran Mahmudul and Tina Russell Imran Mahmudul Imran Mahmudul Soundtek
December 2022 Bangladesh Awami League (Theme Song)[24][25][26] Pantha Kanai, Chandana Mojumdar, Dilshad Nahar Kona, Masha Islam Pavel Areen Office Cell, Bangladesh Awami League
February 2023 Kichhu Nei Jaar[27][28] Tina Russell Bappa Mazumder Bappa Mazumder Bee Emmz Workstation
March 2023 FBCCI Theme Song (50 years)[29][30] Pantha Kanai, Meer Masum, Tashfee, Abanti Shithi, Nasrin Nasha Meer Masum Tanveer Khan Pop Up
June 2023 Shey Ekta Gaachh

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 Nachiketa Chakraborty Nachiketa Chakraborty Tunai Debasish Ganguly ZuTi Music
June 2023 Shudhu Bhalobashai Shob No[34][35][36] Iman Chakraborty Tunai Debasish Ganguly Tunai Debasish Ganguly ZuTi Music
September 2023 Ami Bhalo Nei[37][38] Samina Chowdhury Nachiketa Chakraborty Ridwan Nabi Pancham ZuTi Music

Awards
YearAwardCategoryOutcome
2008Bangladesh Cultural Reporters AssociationBest LyricistWon
Citycell-Channel i Music AwardsWon
2009Dhaka Cultural Reporters UnityWon
2010Citycell-Channel i Music AwardsWon
2013Won
2017Mirchi Music Awards BanglaSong of the year (Modern song)Won
2018Bangladesh National Film Award for Best LyricsBest LyricistWon
2019CJFB Performance AwardBest LyricistWon
2022Channel i Music AwardsBest Lyricis (Thematic song)[39][40]Won

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