Dilshad Karim Elita,[1] better known as Elita Karim, is a Bangladeshi singer, journalist, versatile performer, anchor and voice artist.[2][3] She is the vocalist of Raaga.
Elita Karim | |
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এলিটা করিম | |
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| Born | Dilshad Karim Elita |
| Citizenship | Bangladeshi |
| Alma mater | North South University |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, journalist, anchor, voice artist |
| Years active | since 2009 |
| Spouse | |
Early life
editKarim was born on 4 September 1982.[4] She graduated in English Literature from North South University.[5]
Career
editIn 2001, Karim released her first song in a band mixed album "Amar Prithibi" (lit. 'My world'). In 2009, she released a song entitled 'Ontohin' with singer Mahadi Faisal. On 24 May 2015 her first solo studio album 'Elita' was released.[6] Karim made her debut as an actor in a serial Mukim Brothers which was broadcast on Channel i based on Mostofa Sarwar Farooki's story, written and directed by Ashfaque Nipun. Her acting in the drama was praised. She is working as a journalist in a Bangladeshi English daily named The Daily Star.
In 2021, Karim earned Humphrey Fellowship at Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in Arizona State University.[7][8]
Personal life
editKarim married Ashfaque Nipun on 29 May 2015.[9] Her brother Imrul Karim Emil is also a popular singer in Bangladesh.[10] He is the vocalist of the Bangladeshi pop rock band Shunno.
Albums
editOriginal
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ure Jete Chai" | 4:13 |
| 2. | "Maya" | 5:25 |
| 3. | "Godhuli" (dusk) | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Landphoner Dingulote Prem" (love in the days of landphones) | 2:39 |
| 5. | "Bolona" | 5:26 |
| 6. | "Bhenge Gelo Jorota" | 4:33 |
| 7. | "Apekkha" (waiting) | 5:35 |
| 8. | "Emon Keno Holo" (why this happened?) | 5:35 |
| Total length: | 38:12 | |
Mixed
edit| Album Name | Song Name | Singers | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajotto | Chowa | Elita | 2014 |
| Ontohin |
Hridoy (Duet) Nijhum Raat (Duet) Bhorer Shishir (Duet) Harano Akash |
Elita & Mahadi Mahadi & Elita Elita & Mahadi Elita |
2009 |
| Okaron | 2010 |
Akash Ebong Tumi (featured by Joy Shahriar - 2015
References
edit- ^ "Dilshad Karim Elita". JAAGO Foundation. 6 June 2018.
- ^ "A creative collab...for life". Dhaka Tribune. 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Elita set to perform at IGCC". The Daily Star. 22 November 2013.
- ^ "Elita Karim". BBC Music. Archived from the original on 21 September 2018.
- ^ "21st Bangladesh Young and Future". The Daily Star. Dhaka. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
- ^ "অবশেষে এলিটার একক - বিনোদন". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). 24 May 2015. Archived from the original on 6 June 2015.
- ^ Karim, Elita; Shahnewaz, Sadi Mohammad (9 April 2022). "My visit to the Grammys". The Daily Star. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Humphrey Fellowship Program seeks 'Global Friends' to support international professionals". Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ বিয়ে করলেন এলিটা. BD Morning (in Bengali).
- ^ "A tête-à-tête with Imrul Karim Emil". The Daily Observer. 12 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023.
External links
edit- Elita Karim at IMDb
- Elita Karim on Twitter
- Elita Karim on Facebook