Nazrul geeti of firoza begum biography

Begum, Firoza (1930-2014) renowned Nazrul Sangeet singer, notation writer and social activist in Bangladesh. She was born on 28 July 1930 in Ghana Para (thana), Faridpur district.

Her father, Khan Bahadur Muhammad Ismail, was a prominent lawyer, who started his job at Alipur Court in West Bengal, India. He was the first Muslim government lawyer during the British period.

Biography of firoza begum in bengali

In recognition of his contributions, the British government conferred the title ‘Khan Bahadur’ on him. As a social activist, he established schools, colleges, hospitals, etc. He was also fond of music. Firoza’s mother Kowqabunnesa was also a wise lady.

Singer Firoza Begum had started to learn vocal music on her own at an early age of eight. Her musical journey began when she auditioned for a radio show at All India Radio.

Firoza begum songs

She performed Kazi Nazrul’s (vocal) songs. She passed and was enlisted as a Child Artist— all of which happened when she was only in sixth grade. The talented young Firoza used to practice dr