Shahiuddin Mahmud Jangi Chowdhury (born 6 February 1956) is a Bangladeshi lyricist and author.[1][2]

Shahid Mahmud Jangi
শহীদ মাহমুদ জঙ্গী
Born
Shahiuddin Mahmud Jangi Chowdhury

(1956-02-06) 6 February 1956 (age 68)
NationalityBangladeshi
EducationMasters in Management
Alma materUniversity of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Occupation(s)Lyricist, author
Years active1977–present

Early life and education

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Jangi was born in Chittagong, Bangladesh 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

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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

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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

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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, he has gained success in songwriting, emerging as a legendary lyricist of Bangladesh. Besides traditional and colloquial songs, he has whelmed many patriotic anthems in the pop and rock genres. His topics of songs comprise love, hardships, as well as songs about growing up in Bangladesh. Music lovers 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.

There are many article published about him in several newspapers and online portals.[5][6]

Works

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Songs

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References

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  1. ^ Raaga.com. "Shahid Mahmud Jangi songs, Shahid Mahmud Jangi hits, Download Shahid Mahmud Jangi Mp3 songs, music videos, interviews, non-stop channel". www.raaga.com. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  2. ^ "Shahid Mahmud Jangi". দৈনিক আজাদী. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  3. ^ "asif akbar_ Shahid Mahmud Jangi – srijonmusicbd". Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  4. ^ "Geetikobi Songho and Music Composers Society vow to work together". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
  5. ^ "Shahid Mahmud Jangi: The celebrated lyricist". প্রিয়.কম. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  6. ^ "Shahid Mahmud Jangi: The celebrated lyricist". The Daily Star. 2019-08-24. Retrieved 2021-06-18.