Shahid Mahmud Jangi
Bangladeshi lyricist and author
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Shahiuddin Mahmud Jangi Chowdhury (born 6 February 1956) is a Bangladeshi lyricist and author.[1][2]
6 February 1956
Shahid Mahmud Jangi | |
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| শহীদ মাহমুদ জঙ্গী | |
| Born | Shahiuddin Mahmud Jangi Chowdhury 6 February 1956 |
| Education | Masters in Management |
| Alma mater | University of Chittagong, Bangladesh |
| Occupations | Lyricist, author |
| Years active | 1977–present |
Early life and education
Jangi was born in Chittagong to father L.A Chowdhury and mother Hamida Chowdhury. He graduated from the University of Chittagong with a bachelor's degree in management (Honors) and a Master of Management. He was very active in school, organizing and playing the lead role in plays and participating in school radio programs.
Career
After earning a master's degree in management, Jangi joined as a lecturer at Omergani M E S College Chittagong. He started his own business with an advertising firm and simultaneously started another business in the service industry.[3][4]
Author
Jangi used to write articles and lyrics from an early age and released his first song “Alo chayte” composed by Naquib Khan in 1978, telecast on Bangladesh Television (BTV). Jangi has published numerous articles in national and local newspapers.
Lyricist
Jangi started writing songs in 1977. He has carved a niche for himself in the field of songwriting with a number of hit songs for many pioneering Bangladeshi bands and soloists. Jangi shared his thoughts on the state of music in Bangladesh.
Over the years, Jangi has gained success in songwriting, emerging as a legendary lyricist of Bangladesh. Besides traditional and colloquial songs, he has written many patriotic anthems in the pop and rock genres. The topics of his songs comprise love, hardships, as well as songs about growing up in Bangladesh. Music enthusiasts have called him a lyricist with a different style. Many renowned singers and composers have acknowledged and accredited him for his contributions to their careers. He was the two time president of Lyricists Association of Bangladesh and founding vice-president of Music Alliance Bangladesh.
There are many articles published about him in several newspapers and online portals.[5][6]
Works
Songs
| Song | Performer(s) |
|---|---|
| Hridoy Kadamati | Renaissance |
| Ghum Bhanga Shohore | Love Runs Blind |
| Aj Je Shishu | Renaissance |
| Shomoy Jeno Katena | Samina Chowdhury |
| Dokhina Hawa | Partha Barua |
| Chayer Cupe | Souls |
| Ki Jane Ki Ek Din Chilo | Love Runs Blind |
| Jotin Sirer Classe | Naseem Ali Khan |
| Aro Deshot Jaiyo Tui | Renaissance |
| Aiyo Na | Souls |
| Hridoyer Nil Jodi | Pilu Khan and Samina Chowdhury |
| Bhalobashi Oi Shobuj | Souls |
| Ek Chokhe Shudhu Shopno | Souls |
| Nonaiya Nonaiya | Renaissance |
| Shei Kobe | Partha Barua |
| Protidin Protiti | Souls |
| Mukto Manik | Souls |
| Tritio Bishsho | Renaissance |
| Anobhik Aghate | Souls |
| Hey Bangladesh | Renaissance |
| E Jeno Tomar Amar | Renaissance |
| Bidhire | Souls |
| Ei Bujhi Tumi Ele | Samina Chowdhury |
| Tumi Ami Noy Aj | Souls |
| Tumi Nei Projapoti Nei | Zafar Iqbal |
| Eito Ekhane Brishti | Souls |
| Prem Premer Moto | Ayub Bachchu |
| Hajar Bochor Por | Shakil Khan |
| Khola Chithi | Shams Sumon |
| Eito Besh Achi | Tapan Chowdhury and Sharalipi |
| Ami Jantam | Shakil Khan |
| Ek Pa Egulei Bhalobasha | Naquib Khan |
| Eri Majhe | Souls |
| Kolahol | Naseem Ali Khan |
| Mon Bhenge Jay | Naseem Ali Khan |
| Bhabona | Naseem Ali Khan |
| Ohe Nodi | Naseem Ali Khan |
| Tumi To Pote Aka Choto Nou | Naquib Khan |
| Bhule Gecho Tumi Keno Shei Bhule | Unknown |