Prince Mahmud

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Prince Mahmud
প্রিন্স মাহমুদ
Born17 July [1]
Khulna, Bangladesh [1]
NationalityBangladeshi
Occupations
  • Composer
  • lyricist
  • music director

Prince Mahmud (born 17 July) is a Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, [2] [3] who has been writing and composing songs for solo and joint albums of band artists in Bangladesh since the 90's. Many of his songs gained wide popularity. [4] His first mixed album Shakti (1995) propelled his journey as a composer of mixed albums, which immediately garnered him a massive success. [5] [6] In a career spanning more than three decades, Mahmud has released 50 albums including solo, duets and mixed. [7] [8] [9] He is widely regarded as the greatest lyricist and composer of his time. [10]

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He began his career as a lead vocalist, although he later established himself as a composer and lyricist. He used to do mixed albums with all the popular band stars of the country, which touched the highest peak of success. [1] Mahmud is remembered mostly for his remarkable collaborations with prominent Bangladeshi singers including James, Ayub Bachchu, Hasan, Khalid, Shafin Ahmed, Fahmida Nabi, Nazmun Munira Nancy, Tahsan Rahman Khan and many more. [5] His most popular songs include "আজ জন্মদিন তোমার (Today is Your Birthday)" with Shafin Ahmed, "হিমালয় (Himaloy)" and "হয়নি যাবার বেলা (Not Time to Go)" with Khalid; "বাংলাদেশ (Bangladesh)", "মা (Mother)", "গুরু (Master)" and "বাবা (Father)" with James and "এতো কষ্ট কেন ভালোবাসায় (Why So Much Trouble in Love)" with Hasan and more. [5]

Early life

Prince Mahmud was born on 17 July in Khulna District. [11] [12]

Career

Early career: The Blues and From West

Mahmud started band music when he was a school student. He was the vocalist and guitarist of a band called The Blues in the 80s. [11] He began song composition and writing spontaneously. In the beginning of 90's, Prince Mahmud himself formed a band called From West, where he was the lead vocalist. [8] He released Se Kemon Meye? from the band From West. The song released by this band "Razakar Albadar Kichui Raibo Nare" received positive critical acclamations. [13] [14] He then released their second and final album Abeg with the band Obscure and Different Touch.[ citation needed ] Although beginning his career as a lead vocalist, he later established himself as a composer and lyricist. He said with The Business Standard about why he quit singing, "I didn't think my voice was suitable for singing at that time, so I stopped being a lead singer. I prefer not being a singer anymore." [8]

Solo career: mixed album success

Later, he started working on a band mixed album. In 1992, he released his first solo album Jontrona in collaboration with Ayub Bachchu and James under the banner of Sangeeta. [15] [16] The album cover was designed and painted by his childhood friend, famous illustrator Kiriti Ranjan Biswas. [17] He then released his second solo album Rockstars , in which all 10 songs were composed and penned by himself.[ citation needed ]

Later, in 1995 he released his first mixed album Shakti , which propelled his journey as a composer of mixed albums, which immediately garnered him massive success along with positive critical acclamations. [12] He established his place in Bengali band music with the album. After the success of Shakti he released Ora Egaro Jon . He then released Joy Porajoy .[ citation needed ]

After Joy Porajoy, Mahmud came up with the Khoma under the label of Soundtek in 1996. On the album, Maqsoodul Haque sang for the first time with the lyrics and composition of Mahmud. The album got a huge response from the audience. It has been called one of the best band mixed albums of the 90s. [18] [19]

Soon after he released his fourth mixed album Hatred . [20] Then he released Bebodhan . [21]

In 1999, he released a mixed album titled Ekhono Du'Chokhe Bonna , which included a song titled "Mother". The song was popular, one of the most popular songs on the topic of mother. [22] [23] He composed the song Aaj Apan Kal Por from the album Shrut in 2000, which was Mizan's first song. [24] After the previous song titled Mon Niye Jontrona with Maksud from the album Khoma became a superhit, they worked together again in 2001 with another song titled Joto Paro Tumi. [18]

In October 2020, he released a single titled "Alo", featuring Tanzir Tuhin for the first time. [25] It was then released in audio under the G-Series label in March 2021, [26] which was later used in the 2023 drama Love You Baba starring Niloy Alamgir. [27] He again collaborated with Tanzir Tuhin in late December 2021 with a single titled "Anagoto", which is penned by Samuel Haque, which was also released under the G-Series banner as a music video. [28] In 2022, he released another song about mother on the occasion of Mother's Day, which sung by Imran Mahmudul. [22] He reunited with Maksud after 21 years in a single titled "Shate Pache" in 2022. [18] [29] In 2023, he composed a single titled "Emon Hoyni Age" where he collaborated with Mizan after almost 22 years. [24] [30]

Comeback: re-establishing stardom

In 2023, he made his comeback as composer in films after almost eight years with a song titled "Eshwar" in Himel Ashraf's Priyotoma starring Shakib Khan, with lyrics by Shomeshwar Oli for the first time, [31] [32] which earned him Babisas Award for Best Music Director. [33]

Impact and recognition

Prominent lyricist and journalist Zulfiqer Russell referred to him as Prince of Bengali song. He said with Prothom Alo , "He is indeed the prince of modern Bangla songs. His fan-base includes not only the young generation but people of all ages." [5]

Discography

Notable songs

Albums

  1. Sesh Dekha - (Band Mix)
  2. Ekhono Du Chokhe Bonna - (Band Mix) (1999)
  3. Deyal Dui Hridoyer Majhe - (Band Mix)
  4. Khoma - (Band Mix) (1996)
  5. Chuti - (Band Mix)
  6. Harjit - (Band Mix) (2000)
  7. Dohon Shudhu Tomar Jonno - (Band Mix)
  8. Baro Mash - (Band Mix)
  9. Devi - (Band Mix)
  10. Shakti - (Band Mix) (1995)
  11. Shrut - (Band Mix) (2000)
  12. Taal - (Solo For Hasan)
  13. Bondona - (Solo For Mahadi)
  14. Boka - (Mix Of Close Up-1 Artist)
  15. Ghumao - (Solo For Khalid)
  16. Jontrona
  17. Piano (Duet of James & Aiyub Bacchu)
  18. Brihospoti
  19. Ghrina
  20. Mehedi Ranga Haat - (Band Mix) (2001–02) [34]
  21. Daag Theke Jai - (Band Mix)
  22. Nirbachita - (Mix)
  23. Oporajeeta
  24. Dese Valobasa Nai
  25. Nimontron - (Mix)
  26. Valobasa Mane Dukkho (For Hasan)
  27. Hello Kosto (For Hasan)
  28. Kheyalpoka (2016)
  29. Ora Egaro jon

Awards

References

  1. 1 2 3 প্রিন্স মাহমুদ: বাংলা গানের প্রকৃত প্রিন্স. Newsg24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Topu and Kona duet for the first time in Prince Mahmud Mixed". The Daily Star. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Prince Mahmud composes his first big-budget film track for 'Priyotoma'". The Daily Star. 24 June 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Prince Mahmud and Mizan collaborate after 22 years". The Daily Star. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Hossain, Imam (18 July 2020). "Wishes pour in for Prince Mahmud on his birthday". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. ↑ আজ জন্মদিন প্রিন্স মাহমুদের. Jagonews24 (in Bengali). 27 July 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "The Prince's 50th". The Daily Star . Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 "'Never again', says Prince Mahmud on being a vocalist". The Business Standard. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  9. ↑ প্রিয় ডট কম. Priyo.com (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 21 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  10. ↑ 'ঈশ্বর' গানের সুর স্রষ্টা প্রিন্স মাহমুদের জন্মদিন আজ. Samakal (in Bengali). 16 June 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  11. 1 2 সুরের মধ্যে থাকতে চাই, জন্মদিনে প্রিন্স মাহমুদ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 17 July 2023. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  12. 1 2 "The day Prince Mahmud gets 'Aj Jonmodin Tomar' sung to him". UNB. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  13. ↑ জন্মদিনে বলা একজন প্রিন্স মাহমুদের গল্প. newsg24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  14. ↑ প্রিন্স মাহমুদের জনপ্রিয় দশ গান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 17 July 2021. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  15. ↑ Jontrona by Ayub Bachchu & James on Apple Music, 1 January 2009, retrieved 1 March 2024
  16. ↑ "Jontrona by Ayub Bachchu and James". Qobuz. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  17. ↑ 'আমরা আপনার প্রতি কৃতজ্ঞ, প্রিন্স মাহমুদ'. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 6 April 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  18. 1 2 3 ২১ বছর পর মাকসুদ ও প্রিন্স মাহমুদ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 4 July 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  19. ↑ Khoma | ক্ষমা | Various Artist | Full Audio Album | Soundtek , retrieved 26 February 2024
  20. ↑ প্রিন্স মাহমুদ এর অসাধারণ এক 'ঘৃণা' অ্যালবাম এর গল্প. bdnews24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  21. ↑ Bebodhan | ব্যবধান | Mixed Audio Jukebox | Soundtek , retrieved 12 March 2024
  22. 1 2 ২২ বছর পর প্রিন্স মাহমুদ, মাকে নিয়ে এলো নতুন সব গান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 8 May 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  23. ↑ মাকে নিয়ে গান. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). 8 May 2011. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  24. 1 2 ২২ বছর পর প্রিন্স মাহমুদের সুরে মিজান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 12 April 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  25. ↑ Shahnewaz, Sadi Mohammad (24 October 2020). "Prince Mahmud's 'Alo' sheds light on the frailty of life". The Daily Star. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  26. ↑ 'আলো' গানের গল্প শোনাবেন প্রিন্স মাহমুদ. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 16 April 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  27. ↑ Alo | আলো | Prince Mahmud Feat Tanzir Tuhin | Niloy Alamgir | Jannat Shuchi | Natoker Gaan , retrieved 27 February 2024
  28. ↑ "Prince Mahmud and Tanzir Tuhin come together for "Anagoto"". The Daily Star . Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  29. ↑ Akbar, Zahid (6 July 2022). ২০ বছর পরে রেকর্ডিংয়ে মাকসুদ: প্রিন্স মাহমুদ. The Daily Star (in Bengali). Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  30. ↑ Emon Hoyni Aage (feat. Prince Mahmud) - Single by Mizan on Apple Music, 21 April 2023, retrieved 26 February 2024
  31. ↑ শাকিব খানের প্রিয়তমায় প্রিন্স মাহমুদের গান. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 25 June 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  32. ↑ "Shomeshwar Oli pens song for 'Priyotoma'". New Age. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  33. ↑ নয় ক্যাটাগরিতে বাবিসাসের পুরস্কার পেল 'প্রিয়তমা'. Bonik Barta (in Bengali). 11 September 2023. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  34. ↑ অনেক দিন পর প্রিন্সের সুরে মাকসুদ. Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). 5 July 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
  35. ↑ "Sabina Yasmin named winner of lifetime honour" . Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  36. ↑ "7th BMJA Music Awards winners revealed". businesspostbd.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  37. ↑ প্রতিবেদক, বিনোদন (20 May 2025). "চ্যানেল আই মিউজিক অ্যাওয়ার্ডস পেলেন যাঁরা". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 21 May 2025.
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