Reenat Fauzia
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Born in 1967, Reenat Fauzia, a noted Sitarist, daughter of Mobarak Hossain Khan
, a distinguished musicologist and litterateur, and a renowned Surbahar artiste, and Fauzia Khan, famous vocal artiste, comes of an internationally renowned family of musicians of Bangladesh
. She is the granddaughter of Ustaad Ayet Ali Khan, the maestro of Music of the sub-continent, who was the youngest brother of Ustaad Alauddin Khan, the world reputed Maestro of Seni-Maihar and Alauddin Gharana of Music, belonging to village Shibpur, district Brahmanbaria. Reenat Fauzia was born in this family of a rich tradition and culture of music, where melody of music is something spontaneous in her being. Her father Mobarak Hossain Khan is also a former Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of fine and performing arts), and the Chairman of the Trustee Board of Nazrul Institute, under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh. Her mother Fauzia Yasmin
(popularly known as Fauzia Khan) is a reputed singer of Bangladesh.
'A Touch of Love': Reenat Fauzia's First CD
out of her love for the legacy of legendary achievements in instrumental music germane to her family tradition. She began taking lessons on Sitar since her school days. The family music tradition made a significant contribution to her aspirations to rise to musical heights.
, reputed Sarode player of Bangladesh. Later, she received her ‘Guru-Shishya-Parampara’ music training from her cousin Ustaad Khurshid Khan, a distinguished Sitar preceptor.
She completed a five years certificate course on Sitar from ‘Chhayanaut’, a pioneering music institute of Bangladesh. Later on she joined the faculty of the same institute as a teacher. After taking lessons on Sitar for twelve long years, she joined participating in programs of Bangladesh Television
and Bangladesh Betar
(Radio Bangladesh) regularly. She also performed in the special magazine and music programs of Television. She also makes frequent appearance in stage for performing solo recital on Sitar. Reenat Fauzia is considered as one of the best among female Sitar players of the Khan family and is the outstanding female Sitarist in Bangladesh. She is still continuing her talim from Ustaad Khurshid Khan.
Reenat Fauzia has a brilliant academic career too. In both her B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. examinations from Dhaka University, she obtained 1st class 1st position in Home Economics, besides securing 1st position in Dhaka board SSC and HSC examinations in Home Economics in 1982 and 1984 respectively. She obtained her Post Graduate Diploma from Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands. She joined the Bangladesh Civil Service
(Education) in 1993, and is an Associate Professor in the College of Home Economics in Dhaka at present.
During her visit to the US, UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Philippines, and Hong Kong, she enthralled listeners with her captivating recitals on Sitar.
, and ‘Tribute to Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan’ has drawn attraction of listeners and earn popularity immensely. In the first one, music was composed and directed by her uncle Sheikh Sadi Khan, a reputed Music Director of Bangladesh, while in the second one there are also recitals of her mentor Ustad Khurshid Khan, and her grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan.
'Tribute to Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan': A combination of recitals by Reenat Fauzia, her mentor Ustad Khurshid Khan, and their Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan
Her latest CD is named ‘Haramanik’, with Dr. Mridulkanti Chakrobarty, published by Laser Vision Limited.
Mobarak Hossain Khan
Mobarak Hossain Khan , is a music researcher, music expert and musician of repute. He plays 'Surbahar', a string instrument, meant for classical music. He comes of the great family musicians of Bangladesh, which produces a galaxy of illustrious classical musicians like, Ustad Dr. Alauddin Khan ,...
, a distinguished musicologist and litterateur, and a renowned Surbahar artiste, and Fauzia Khan, famous vocal artiste, comes of an internationally renowned family of musicians of Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. She is the granddaughter of Ustaad Ayet Ali Khan, the maestro of Music of the sub-continent, who was the youngest brother of Ustaad Alauddin Khan, the world reputed Maestro of Seni-Maihar and Alauddin Gharana of Music, belonging to village Shibpur, district Brahmanbaria. Reenat Fauzia was born in this family of a rich tradition and culture of music, where melody of music is something spontaneous in her being. Her father Mobarak Hossain Khan is also a former Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (National Academy of fine and performing arts), and the Chairman of the Trustee Board of Nazrul Institute, under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Government of Bangladesh. Her mother Fauzia Yasmin
Fauzia Yasmin
Born in 1942 in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, Ms. Fauzia Yasmin was one of the most popular vocal artists of the then East Pakistan during the 1960s. Her father Mr...
(popularly known as Fauzia Khan) is a reputed singer of Bangladesh.
'A Touch of Love': Reenat Fauzia's First CD
Early life
Reenat was attracted to music in a cultured milieu of her family since her childhood. She drew her inspiration to play on SitarSitar
The 'Tablaman' is a plucked stringed instrument predominantly used in Hindustani classical music, where it has been ubiquitous since the Middle Ages...
out of her love for the legacy of legendary achievements in instrumental music germane to her family tradition. She began taking lessons on Sitar since her school days. The family music tradition made a significant contribution to her aspirations to rise to musical heights.
Training
Reenat started her training in music lessons from her cousin Ustaad Shahadat Hossain KhanShahadat Hossain Khan
Ustad Shahadat Hossain Khan was born in Comilla, Bangladesh, on July 1958. He is the only son of Ustad Abed Hossain Khan. He comes of a family of great musicians of the sub-continent...
, reputed Sarode player of Bangladesh. Later, she received her ‘Guru-Shishya-Parampara’ music training from her cousin Ustaad Khurshid Khan, a distinguished Sitar preceptor.
She completed a five years certificate course on Sitar from ‘Chhayanaut’, a pioneering music institute of Bangladesh. Later on she joined the faculty of the same institute as a teacher. After taking lessons on Sitar for twelve long years, she joined participating in programs of Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television
Bangladesh Television , also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence in 1971. Broadcasts in full...
and Bangladesh Betar
Bangladesh Betar
Bangladesh Betar is the state-owned radio broadcasting organisation of Bangladesh. It was also known as Radio Bangladesh between 1975 and 1996.-History:...
(Radio Bangladesh) regularly. She also performed in the special magazine and music programs of Television. She also makes frequent appearance in stage for performing solo recital on Sitar. Reenat Fauzia is considered as one of the best among female Sitar players of the Khan family and is the outstanding female Sitarist in Bangladesh. She is still continuing her talim from Ustaad Khurshid Khan.
Reenat Fauzia has a brilliant academic career too. In both her B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. examinations from Dhaka University, she obtained 1st class 1st position in Home Economics, besides securing 1st position in Dhaka board SSC and HSC examinations in Home Economics in 1982 and 1984 respectively. She obtained her Post Graduate Diploma from Maastricht School of Management, Netherlands. She joined the Bangladesh Civil Service
Bangladesh Civil Service
Bangladesh Civil Service, more popularly known by its acronym BCS, is the elite civil service of the Government of Bangladesh. It originated from the Central Superior Services of Pakistan. Since independence it has been known by Act as Bangladesh Civil Service. The Bangladesh Public Service...
(Education) in 1993, and is an Associate Professor in the College of Home Economics in Dhaka at present.
During her visit to the US, UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Philippines, and Hong Kong, she enthralled listeners with her captivating recitals on Sitar.
Awards and Achievement
Reenat Fauzia has received the presitgeous 'Ananya Shirsho Dosh' (Ananya Top Ten) award in 2009 for her outstanding contributions in Classical Music.Discography
Two CDs of Reenat Fauzia under the caption of ‘A Touch of Love’., and ‘Tribute to Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan’ has drawn attraction of listeners and earn popularity immensely. In the first one, music was composed and directed by her uncle Sheikh Sadi Khan, a reputed Music Director of Bangladesh, while in the second one there are also recitals of her mentor Ustad Khurshid Khan, and her grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan.
'Tribute to Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan': A combination of recitals by Reenat Fauzia, her mentor Ustad Khurshid Khan, and their Grandfather Ustad Ayet Ali Khan
Her latest CD is named ‘Haramanik’, with Dr. Mridulkanti Chakrobarty, published by Laser Vision Limited.
External links
- Reenat Fauzia: A passionate sitar player The Daily Star, Jan 11, 2010
- Sitar, sarod enthral audience Daily New Age, May 21, 2007
- Musical soiree celebrating nababarsha held Daily New Age, April 21, 2007
- Homage to Ustad Abed Hossain Khan: An evening of sitar The Daily Star, June 5, 2006
- Ragas and a refreshing rain Daily New Age, April 7, 2006
- Creating passion through the Sitar The Daily Star, March 22, 2004
- A touch of love (sound recording): Sitar recital by Reenat Fauzia; Concept & Music by Sheikh Sadi Khan
- Mobarak Hossain Khan's official home page