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Renaissance রেনেসাঁ | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genres | Reggae Jazz Soft rock |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Soundtech |
| Members | Naquib Khan Reza Rahman Pilu Khan Kazi Hablu Kaartik |
| Past members | Faisal Siddiqui Bagi Ehsanul Islam Motto Mamun Imran Rahman |
Renaissance is a Bangladeshi band which was formed in 1985 in Dhaka by Naquib Khan. [1] [2]
Naquib Khan formed Renaissance in 1985. The band's first album was released in 1988. Naquib Khan and Pilu Khan sang a song titled 'Tomar Koshter Chikare Jonno Nilam Ami' in the film To Be Continued which is directed by Iftekhar Ahmed Fahmi. In 2009, Renaissance took part in a studio concert organised by ABC Radio's Eid Anondo.
| No. | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalo Lage Jochonar Rate | Naquib Khan |
| 2 | Choto Bhelar Shathi | Naquib Khan |
| 3 | Temporary Love | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 4 | O Nodire | Naquib Khan |
| 5 | Ghum Nei | Naquib Khan |
| 6 | Shubholong | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 7 | Rock N Renaissance | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 8 | Ei Shob Bhalo Lage | Naquib Khan |
| 9 | Acha Keno Manush Gulo | Pilu Khan |
| 10 | No One But You | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 11 | Brishtir Lekha Kobita | Pilu Khan |
| 12 | Happy Feeling | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 13 | Runwayr Mati Chuye | Mamun |
| No. | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hridoy Kadamati | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 2 | Beche Thake | Naquib Khan |
| 3 | Tritio Bishsho | Pilu Khan |
| 4 | Aj Je Shishu | Pilu Khan |
| 5 | Amra Ja Kichu | Naquib Khan |
| 6 | Bachar Moto Bachte | Naquib Khan |
| 7 | Neel Choya | Naquib Khan |
| 8 | Chirodine Bhabte | Pilu Khan |
| 9 | Ei Dinto Robena | Pilu Khan |
| 10 | Choukidar | Ehsanul Islam Motto |
| 11 | Ar Deshot Jaio | Naquib Khan |
| 12 | Shukh Tumi Rongdhonu | Naquib Khan |
| No. | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purbo Digonte | Renaissance |
| 2 | Joy Bangla | Renaissance |
| 3 | Karar Oi Louho Kopat | Renaissance |
| 4 | Bhebonago Ma | Pilu Khan |
| 5 | Shono Ekti Mujiborer | Ehsanul Islam Motto |
| 6 | Bicharpoti Tomar Bichar | Renaissance |
| 7 | Badh Bhenge Dao | Renaissance |
| 8 | Hajar Bochor Pore | Naquib Khan |
| 9 | Amra Shobai Bangali | Renaissance |
| 10 | Nongor Tolo Tolo | Renaissance |
| 11 | Bangladesh | Pilu Khan |
| 12 | Bangladesh | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| No. | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tumi Ki Am Bondhu | Naquib Khan |
| 2 | Hey Bangladesh | Pilu Khan |
| 3 | Alal Dulal | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 4 | Shopno Bhora Shur | Pilu Khan |
| 5 | Koto Je Poth Ghure Ghure | Imran Rahman |
| 6 | Ekush Shotoke Gram Bangla | Naquib Khan |
| 7 | Jani Bolte Paro | Pilu Khan |
| 8 | Janinato Buke Amar | Pilu Khan |
| 9 | Ekush Shotoker Bangladesher Gonotontro | Naquib Khan |
| 10 | Nonaiya Nonaiya Kotha Koi | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 11 | Rajnitir Fusion | Naquib Khan |
| 12 | East of the Atoll | Faisal Siddiqui Bogi |
| 13 | Audhan Me Ei Jowan | Renaissance |
| 14 | Anjom Pey | Renaissance |
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